BSc (Hons) Web & Mobile Development

Program Overview

The BSc Web & Mobile Development program at UWS equips students with the skills to design, develop, and maintain secure web and mobile applications. Through a practical focus, industry links, and accreditation by the British Computer Society, graduates are highly regarded in the local industry and pursue careers as mobile developers, web programmers, and systems administrators.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

What you will learn:

This program equips you with the skills to design, develop, and maintain secure web services and mobile applications, leveraging the capabilities of the internet. Using the latest tools, techniques, and scripting languages, you will develop expertise in systems design and analysis, learning how to develop responsive, interactive, and secure web and mobile solutions. You will gain practical skills to establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain appropriate web material.

Overall objective:

Harnessing the power of the internet, you'll create web and mobile applications and services that enhance user experiences.

Special features:

• Strong industry links: work placements, guest speakers, company visits, and networking events with employers.
• Practical focus: industry-relevant skills and real-world projects.
• Accredited by British Computer Society (BCS) as a recognized qualification for professional registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Outline:

Program Duration:

4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time

Program Structure:

The program comprises theoretical knowledge, practical application through projects, and industry exposure through guest lectures, company visits, and potential work placements.

Course Schedule:

• Year 1: Focus on web development, with modules on HTML5, CSS3, web design principles, basic programming, and networking fundamentals.
• Year 2: Delve into data management, programming concepts, operating systems, analytical thinking in IT systems, and mobile development basics.
• Year 3: Explore client-side development with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ASP.NET, PHP; server-side development and administration; secure deployment; and potential internship or work placement.
• Year 4 (Honours): Expand knowledge of client-server systems; emerging web server technologies; undertake individual project relevant to employer needs and presented at Digital Futures networking event.

Teaching:

Practical emphasis:

Focuses on hands-on learning, applying theoretical concepts to practical situations.

Faculty:

Experienced professionals with industry experience and expertise.

Unique approaches:

Integration of 5G mobile research advancements into the curriculum and guest lectures by PhD students involved in the research project.

Careers:

Potential career paths include:

• Mobile developer
• Web Programmer
• Web Developer
• Systems Administrator & Developer
• Lecturer / Teacher

Other:

• Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).

Scottish

£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS )

All other UK & Republic of Ireland

£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750

Channel Islands & Isle of Man

£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750

International (all other EU plus Non-EU)

£15,500 per year of study

Modular Tuition Fees (20-credit points) 2024-25

Scottish

£305 per module (20 credits)

All other UK & Republic of Ireland

£1,550 per module (20 credits)

Channel Islands & Isle of Man

£1,550 per module (20 credits)

International (all other EU plus Non-EU)

£2,580 per module (20 credits)