Program Overview

Web Development and Security

Course Overview

This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Web Development and Security (H612).

Why study Web Development and Security at Aberystwyth University?

• Employability is embedded in the structure of this degree
• You’ll take part in an activity day to develop your personal and transferable skills, and promote your development as a professional in Computer Science.
• You’ll have access to dedicated Linux and Mac OS X laboratories and central servers.
• You’ll be taught by lecturers who have close links with industry, so you can be confident that you will be learning the very latest concepts and working with cutting-edge technologies.

Modules

Year 1

• Academic Skills Foundation 1 (IC07620) - 20 credits
• Academic Skills Foundation 2 (IC07720) - 20 credits
• Foundation Mini Projects (CS02420) - 20 credits
• Foundation Programming (CS02320) - 20 credits
• Information Technology for University Students (CS01120) - 20 credits
• Spreadsheets for University Students (CS01010) - 10 credits

Year 2

• Introduction to Computer Infrastructure (CS10220) - 20 credits
• Introduction to Programming (CS12020) - 20 credits
• Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language (CS12320) - 20 credits
• Study Skills for Computer Science (CS18120) - 20 credits

Year 3

• Modelling Persistent Data (CS27020) - 20 credits
• Programming for the Web (CS25320) - 20 credits
• Software Engineering for the Web (CS22220) - 20 credits
• System and Network Services Administration (CS25820) - 20 credits
• Web Design and the User Experience (CS22620) - 20 credits

Year 4

• Applied Web Development (CS35510) - 10 credits
• E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security (CS37420) - 20 credits
• Professional Issues in the Computing Industry (CS38220) - 20 credits
• Web-Based Major Project (CS39930) - 30 credits

Careers

Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:

• Communications and networking
• Computer applications
• Web development
• IT consultancy and management
• Systems analysis and development
• Computer sales and marketing
• Education.

Teaching & Learning

What will I learn?

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the four-year degree scheme.

In your first year you will be introduced to:

• a range of foundation modules which will develop your knowledge and prepare you to study web development during the next three years.

In your second year you may be introduced to:

• Fundamental concepts and tools of computer science such as programming, algorithms, problems and solutions
• Computer infrastructure
• Web development tools.

In your third year you may explore topics such as:

• Programming and software engineering
• Systems administration
• Web design
• User experience.

In your final year, you will explore:

• Applied web development
• E-commerce
• Individual project, where you will develop a piece of software appropriate for a professional enterprise.

Typical Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
• GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics
• BTEC National Diploma: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
• International Baccalaureate: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
• European Baccalaureate: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
• English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.