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Web and Mobile Development

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,D

For year 2 entry, BBC including Computing or evidence of programming

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

For year 2 entry, 28 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H4

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

For year 2 entry

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,D

For entry to Year 2, including Computing or evidence of programming

Scottish HNC

Pass

Entry to Year 2 with a HNC in one of the following titles: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Networking or relevant discipline

Scottish HND

Pass

Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Internetworking; Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support; Web Development & Interactive Media; Web Development; Interactive Media; Digital Design & Development or relevant discipline.

Scottish Higher

B,C,C,C

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

90

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Creative computing

**OVERVIEW**
The BSc Web & Mobile Development will equip you with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure web services and mobile applications that harness the capabilities of the internet. 

Web and mobile technologies have radically altered our personal and professional lives, giving billions of us access to unprecedented resources, social networks and secure internet transactions.To support this high-technology growth sector, demand is strong for skilled professionals who can design and develop mobile apps, web services software and administer their infrastructure.

Using the latest tools, techniques and scripting languages, you’ll develop expertise in systems design and analysis and learn how to develop responsive, interactive and secure web and mobile solutions. The practical skills you learn will allow you establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain appropriate web material. 

**PRACTICAL FOCUS**
With a strong practical focus, the degree has strong industry links. There are also guest speakers from industry brought in throughout your studies, company visits and networking events with employers.

In addition, there is an oportunity to undertake an optional 36-week professional work placement between years or 3 & 4 or smaller, part-time work placements during your second and third years.

**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).

**CAREER PROSPECTS**
**Jobs**
This degree is held in high regard in local industry and graduates have gone on to secure roles where they are able to establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain appropriate web material for companies. Roles include: Mobile developer / Web Programmer / Web Developer / Systems Administrator & Developer / Lecturer / Teacher

**Further Study**
Following graduation, possible study opportunities are possible on a variety of taught postgraduate master's courses.

Modules

In years 1 and 2 your studies will cover topics such as the use of internet tools and techniques, e-business, networks, programming and design, and design, scripting, database use and interaction for the web. You wil lalso be introduced to indsutr-standard software for mobile device developments.

In Year 3, you will undertake studies in the use of HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript for client-side website development with ASP.NET and PHP on the server side. You will also configure and administer a number of secure servers for the deployment of web/mobile services. You will also meet employers that recruit current Web & Mobile Development students for part-time work and paid internships.

In Year 4, the final Honours year, you will extend your studies of client-server systems plus emerging web server technologies and undertake a major individual project. This project will meet the needs of employers interested in recruiting graduates of the Web & Mobile Development. You will present your project at the annual networking event - Digital Futures.

Assessment methods

There is a practical emphasis on teaching and throughout the course, most assessment is based on practical assignments with relatively few formal examinations.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,000
per year
International
£16,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Visit www.uws.ac.uk/scholarships

The Uni


Course location:

Paisley Campus

Department:

Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

93%
UK students
7%
International students
80%
Male students
20%
Female students
67%
2:1 or above
30%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
B

After graduation


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£22,500
med
Average annual salary
83%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

32%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
13%
Information technology technicians
10%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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