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BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development Degree

Study Web Development to face new challenges based on industry needs, and create stunning mock-ups and wireframes by using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator - using Javascript, Python, and React. Access top-spec PCs and Mac labs, industry-grade software, and Adobe creative suite including Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, and Dreamweaver CC.

Start in September
Campuses
Glasgow, Liverpool, London
Fees
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development Degree
Domestic Fees
London

£11,100 per year

The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.

For UK/Irish students commencing their studies from January 2024.

Glasgow

£9,000 per year

Partial funding is available for eligible home fee applicants who are residents of Scotland via the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

For UK/Irish students commencing their studies from January 2024.

Liverpool

£11,100 per year

The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.

For UK/Irish students commencing their studies from January 2024.

BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development Degree
International Fees
London

For international students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*, £15,000 per year



For EU/EEA/Swiss students*
: £11,100 per year

*Student visa required

For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy.

Glasgow

For international students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*, £13,000 per year



For EU/EEA/Swiss students*
: £9,000 per year

*Student visa required

For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy.

Liverpool

For international students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*, £15,000 per year



For EU/EEA/Swiss students*
: £11,100 per year

*Student visa required

For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy.

Duration(s)
2 years full-time
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development Degree
Course Durations
2 years full-time
Start Date(s)
September
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development Degree
Start Dates
Glasgow
  • September

Liverpool
  • September

London
  • September

Entry Requirements
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development Degree
Domestic Entry Requirements
Domestic students must meet one of the following criteria:
Degree entry Offers will be made to applicants who are expected to meet, or exceed the entry requirements below, in addition to supplying a personal statement:
72 UCAS points
GCSE level A* - C in English AND Mathematics 9 - 4 (or equivalent). For students studying in Scotland this is equivalent to National 5, C grade
Personal statement
Non-standard entry routes SAE Institute will accept non-standard entry applications, which do not meet the 72 UCAS points or equivalent, and/or maths/English at level 2 or equivalent as required:
Portfolio of related work - This could include recordings, films, sketch books, a blog or any suitable medium that gives you the best opportunity to show us your creative potential.
Successful pass mark achieved via the SAE UK Maths test
Academic Essay
Further Domestic Entry Information
For more information, please look at our Domestic Entry page
Domestic Entry Requirements
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development Degree
International Entry Requirements
English language requirements Students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English, equivalent to UK GCSE (Level 2) grade 4 (c) or above. Equivalent qualifications can be accepted, where these qualifications have been verified by ENIC and are adopted widely within the UK Higher Education sector, including:
IELTS (UKVI or Academic) (minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0)
www.ielts.org
Pearson Test of English (minimum 59 in all subscores)
www.pearsonpte.com
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (minimum grade C)
www.cambridgeenglish.org
Cambridge English: Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2 First) – minimum grade C
TOEFL (IBT or IBT Home Edition online) 72 overall with the following component scores:
  • Listening – 17
  • Writing – 17
  • Speaking – 20
  • Reading – 18
www.ets.org/toefl
LanguageCert ESOL examinations:
  • International ESOL C1 Expert – pass in all four components
  • International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) – minimum 33 in all components
  • ESOL Integrated Skills in English II – pass in all components
www.languagecert.org
• IELTS Indicator* (online) – minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0
*Accepted on exceptional basis for the applicants whose local test centres are affected by closures due to Covid-19
IELTS
Further International Entry Information
For more information, please look at our International Entry page
International Entry Requirements

Your career in web design and development now

Performance Student SAE
Learn in world class studio environments Top spec PC and Mac lab, Industry-standard software, Full access to Adobe creative suite including: Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Dreamweaver CC.
Practical, immersive training Practical skills are vital. Our learning approach is a blend of vocational and academic from day one.
Creative collaboration Work on projects with songwriters, designers, game developers, filmmakers and animators.
Expand your career Graduate with a portfolio, work experience, employability and entrepreneurial skills and a network of fellow creatives.

Web design and development course covers:

Front-end development Interactive design Data-base and Back-end development Online marketing Project management

Web Development Degree Course Structure

BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development is divided into three stages, each designed to develop different skills.
Trimester 1
You will begin your learning journey with design and development fundamentals that will underpin many principles that you will explore throughout your studies. This will introduce you to coding languages and design principles that will enable you to develop aesthetically pleasing and responsive websites.
In this module, you’ll learn to design and develop web applications with HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), advanced CSS selectors and animation, and responsive design. You’ll also examine World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) guidelines and validation and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), as well as exploring project management skills and best practices in web design and development.

Topics include:

  • History of web development
  • Web development technologies
  • Introduction to theoretical programming fundamentals
  • HTML Document Object Model (DOM) and semantic tags
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and advanced selectors
  • CSS animation and parallax scrolling effects
  • External libraries and frameworks
  • W3C guidelines and validation
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Across this module, you’ll discover the principles and practical tools of web design. Exploring design concepts, user experience and visual communication, you’ll learn to use design fundamentals to meet specific user needs. You’ll also gain a firm foundation in best practices and industry standards, developing an understanding of the theoretical foundations you need to work professionally in the web industry.

Topics include:

  • Elements and principles of design
  • Colour theory basics
  • Web design fundamentals
  • Responsive design principles
  • Using and choosing website layouts
  • Design process
  • Photo editing and vector graphics
  • Web prototyping (low fidelity and high fidelity)
  • User-centred design principles
  • Intellectual property & copyright

Trimester 2
Throughout the second teaching term you will be introduced to the core principles and processes of font-end and back-end web development tools and technologies.
Throughout this module, you’ll discover the basics of user interaction and front-end development for the web. You’ll also learn how to handle complex user interactions and progress your programming skills by creating an interactive and responsive web application.

Topics include:

  • Front-end scripting languages
  • DOM manipulation and HTML events
  • Effective grid system
  • JavaScript programming, libraries, and frameworks
  • Responsive design and development
  • Node.js and GitHub
  • Asynchronous requests to third-party API’s and data manipulation
  • Animations and micro-interactions with JavaScript
  • Preparation of a plan for a project’s development and delivery
Focusing on the back-end of web applications, you’ll explore web and database servers, structured query language (SQL) and Content Management Systems (CMS). You’ll also discover the interrelationship between front-end and back-end development, and hone your presentation skills to help you pitch concepts and project ideas.

Topics include:

  • Routing and URL manipulation
  • Back-end scripting language
  • Database design
  • SQL CRUD operations
  • Introduction to web servers
  • Web app validation
  • Web server administration
  • API design and data manipulation
  • MVC software design pattern
  • Content Management Systems
Trimester 3
Trimester 3 introduces you to a professional working environment where you will undertake a number of prescribed project briefs using a project based ‘creative studio’ approach. Creative Studios provide a practically focused approach to your education, through the engagement with authentic assessment activities that reflect industry practices.
You’ll further develop your professional practice during this trimester. Learning to design and develop web apps while applying relevant design patterns, you’ll examine Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) data structures, native object structures and principles like encapsulation, abstraction and inheritance.

Topics could cover:

  • Key concepts and methods of selecting a native programming language
  • Mobile database management system
  • Introduction to Mobile OS SDK
  • Mobile MVC Software Design Pattern
  • Mobile OS activity lifecycle
  • Device configurations and alternative resources
  • Mobile OS logging and debugging
  • Mobile OS versions and issues
Trimester 4
You will develop an understanding of professional workflows for environment creation and real-time web development.
Across the second Creative Studio trimester, you’ll gain online and social media marketing knowledge and skills while studying marketing’s role and value in successful web campaigns. You’ll cover Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and market analysis, plus learn to use these as tools for better product placement. Exploring the techniques, platforms, tools, principles and practices used in efficient digital and social media marketing, you’ll gain project management abilities to help you lead and manage teams effectively and deliver successful projects.

Topics could cover:

  • Fundamental of online marketing and digital marketing strategy
  • SEO and social media promotion
  • Ecommerce and content management systems (CMS)
  • Epayment systems
  • Viral marketing, guerilla marketing and email marketing
  • Tracking and analysis
  • Usability of online marketing
  • Project and time management
  • Leading a team and team success strategies
Trimester 5
As you enter your penultimate study period, you will begin to specialise your skills within your chosen area of the web development industry.
This module lets you tailor your learning to specific areas of professional interest through the creation of your own practical research project or real-world web industry projects. Using skills and knowledge gained to date, you’ll construct and develop advanced web and mobile apps and may potentially explore emerging development tools and technologies such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), gamification, virtual reality (VR) and the Internet of Things. You’ll also complete work-based learning through web development industry work placements and live briefs, leading to the creation of an impressive portfolio.

Topics could cover:

  • Research methodologies
  • Application in the creative media industries
  • Industry engagement analysis
  • Project design, development, and testing
  • Time and project management
  • Building and deploying a functional portfolio website, web app or mobile app
  • Work experience
Trimester 6
This final module enables students pursuing the Web Development award to demonstrate their skills in a large scale, advanced level project.
Your final trimester sees you complete the Major Project you designed, scoped and approved during Trimester 5. This in-depth module allows you to advance your knowledge and skills in your chosen area, serving as a launch pad into a successful web development career. You can also use your Major Project to establish your own business or make connections with web development professionals that may lead to future employment.
UCAS Course Codes
BA (Hons)Web Development W281
University of Hertfordshire
Level 6 This program was developed and is delivered and assessed by SAE Institute, awarded by and quality assured by University of Hertfordshire.
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  • Multimedia Programmer
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • SEO Specialist
  • UX Designer
  • UX Researcher
  • Web Content Manager

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Course FAQs

Yes, we are excited to teach our students the latest technologies including photoshop, illustrator and XD to create pleasant and professional website design.

Yes, you will learn how to design and develop a mobile app using a high-level programming language and different platforms such as Android and iPhone.

Yes, we will use a wide range of tools and software such as CMS, front-end and back-end technology, web server and database.

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