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Web Programming
BSc(Hons)
UCAS code: G626
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What it’s about
Traditional programming techniques are being used increasingly in developing web applications, web systems/technologies and web design. Students who study this degree will become specialists in programming web systems/ web applications and web design, but could also apply those programming skills to any area of computing. They will fundamentally be involved in creating the back end to web applications and work closely with web designers to interact with any front end that has been designed.
What you do
Levels 4 and 5 (years 1 & 2) of the award give you a solid foundation in computing, especially programming, hardware and databases, and then specialises in programming web applications using current languages, including PHP, ASP.NET, Java. Options will allow you to gain programming skills in Action Script or Flex, or more traditional programming languages, or take a look at other areas of computing such as web design, games programming, programming for mobile devices or security.
Level 6 (year 3) will expand on these skills and also covers areas such as web standards and web services. You will also be given the option to study further programming or other areas of computing. The final year project will allow you to demonstrate the skills you have developed over your course.
Where next
In choosing this award you will be able to join most areas of computer programming with ease. Job titles include Web Programmer and Computer Programmer.
Have you also considered?
- Web Development
- Web Design
Fact File
| Qualification: | BSc(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | Stafford |
| 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: | G626 |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.
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Contact
For more information about Web Programming (G626) 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














