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Web Development
BSc(Hons)
UCAS code: G523
Key features
- Engineering Council accredited degree
- High demand for Web Design Development graduates
- Study computer science and the latest technologies that industry is and will be using
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Downloadable course guide
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What it’s about
Computing applications and multimedia increasingly rely on the use of the Internet and web technologies. BSc(Hons) Web Design Development is a course for those wishing to become a specialist in the Web design and development of computing applications for the web and related web systems/technologies and software engineering. This award allows you to study all areas of web development from web design, programming, multimedia and enterprise as well as studying the practical implications of computer science. Specialism in the Internet is possible at a later stage should you wish to, or stay a generalist in multimedia web development. Students will study the latest appropriate computer science, software engineering, technologies and programming languages.
What you do
Levels 4 and 5 (years 1 & 2) of the Internet course will give you a solid foundation in web development including web design and development, web standards such as XHTML, CSS, programming concepts, database development, media for the web, making websites useable and hardware for web development. This will also include programming in the latest web languages, including PHP, ASP.NET, JSP and ActionScript, and options will allow you to gain knowledge in the use of software engineering, media in the web, Adobe software such as Flash and Flex, E-Commerce, or develop your networking skills with our CISCO Academy.
Level 6 (year 3) builds on this foundation developing in more specific modules, and gaining advanced skills in web systems/technologies, web development and topics such as web standards, XML, web services and Web 2.0. Options will allow you to further the skills you gained at Level 1 and 2. The final year project will allow you to demonstrate the skills you have developed over your Internet course.
Where next
In choosing this award you will be signing up to a rapidly developing area of computing with large employment opportunities as nearly all sectors of industry are employing the usage of web-based applications and systems. Job titles include Web Developer, Web Programmer and Web Designer specialising in areas of web systems/technologies and web development.
Have you also considered?
- Web Enterprise
- Web Multimedia
- Web Programming
Fact File
| Qualification: | BSc(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September |
| Course Length: | Normally three years without a placement and four years with a placement. |
| Entry Requirements: | All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 240 UCAS tariff points.
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| Application: | Application for this course is through UCAS. For guidance on the application process click here |
| UCAS Code: | G523 |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.
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Contact
For more information about Web Development (G523) please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
