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.
£9,000 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, the following fees will apply: £11,100 per year.
£7,500 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, the following fees will apply: £9,000 per year.
£9,000 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, the following fees will apply: £11,100 per year.
£13,000 per year
(*Student visa required)
For UK/Irish students commencing their studies from January 2024, the following fees will apply: £15,000 per year.
£11,500 per year
(*Student visa required)
For UK/Irish students commencing their studies from January 2024, the following fees will apply: £13,000 per year.
£13,000 per year
(*Student visa required)
For UK/Irish students commencing their studies from January 2024, the following fees will apply: £15,000 per year.
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- Listening – 17
- Writing – 17
- Speaking – 20
- Reading – 18
- 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
Your career in web design and development now

Web design and development course covers:
Web Development Degree Course Structure
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development is divided into three stages, each designed to develop different skills.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
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
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
You will also explore the interrelationship between back-end and front-end development and enhance your presentation skills which will help you pitch concepts and project ideas.
Topics include:
- Routing and URL manipulation
- Backend 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
Topics you may draw upon in Creative Studio 1 include:
- Key Concepts and Methods of Selecting a Native Programming Language
- OOP and Native Object Structures
- 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
Topics you may draw upon in Creative Studio 2 include:
- Fundamental of Online Marketing and Digital Marketing Strategy
- Search Engine Optimaisation (SEO) and Social Media Promotion
- E-Commerce and CMS Systems
- E-Payment Systems
- Viral Marketing, Guerilla Marketing and Email Marketing
- Tracking and Analysis
- Usability of Online Marketing
- Project and Time Management
- Leading a Team and Team-Winning Strategies
Topics you may draw upon in Creative Studio 3 include:
- Research Methodologies
- Application in the Creative Media Industries
- Industry Engagement Analysis
- Project Design, Development, and Testing
- Project and Time Management
- Build and Deploy a Functional Portfolio Website, Web App or Mobile App
- Work Experience
Previously, students have used the Major Project as a springboard into industry, creating award winning projects, establishing their own businesses or making connections with industry professionals that have led to employment.

What jobs will this course lead me into?
- Applications Developer
- Game Developer
- Multimedia Programmer
- Multimedia Specialist
- SEO Specialist
- UX Designer
- UX Researcher
- Web Content Manager
Student Spotlight
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.
