BSc (Hons) Web Design and Development

Edge Hill University
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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

Web design and development is an area of computer science that facilitates modern computing. As the technologies we use, such as our computers, mobile telephones and games consoles, are increasingly connected to the web, there is a growing need for people who can develop innovative ideas and create solutions for the future. This programme will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the expanding web industry, as well as in the wider area of computer science and software development. You will develop coding, database and design skills, gain a valuable understanding of the needs of the user, and acquire strategic problem-solving skills that are highly sought after by employers.

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Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

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On request

About this course

This programme will prepare you for specialist jobs in the areas of web design, web development, mobile application and games development. Demand for these skills is growing, particularly in the retail sector with the expansion of online shopping, and there are also increasing opportunities in local and national government.

You will also be well placed to access a wide range of roles within software application development, IT management, and software and data consultancy. You may wish to start your own web-based technology business.

The programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Successfully completing an accredited honours degree is the first step to full BCS membership and to being awarded chartered status.

112 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, for which no specific subjects are required, plus evidence of numeracy.

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Subjects

  • Web
  • Design
  • Computing
  • Web Design
  • Development
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Architecture
  • Networks
  • Web Coding
  • Client Side Scripting
  • Server
  • Web Application Development
  • Games Development

Course programme

Year 1

CIS1107 Foundations of Computer Science (20 credits)

CIS1108 Digital World: Information Systems and Design (20 credits)

CIS1109 Digital World: Computer Architecture and Networks (20 credits)

CIS1110 Web Design and Development (20 credits)

CIS1111 Programming: Concepts to Construction 1 (20 credits)

CIS1112 Programming: Concepts to Construction 2 (20 credits)

Language modules in French, Spanish or Mandarin, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied instead of CIS1107 Foundations of Computer Science.

Year 2

CIS2148 Fundamentals of User Experience Design (20 credits)

CIS2152 Fundamentals of Web Coding (20 credits)

CIS2162 Employability (20 credits)

CIS2167 Server and Client Side Scripting (20 credits)

CIS2168 Data Driven Design (20 credits)

CIS2169 Web Application Development (20 credits)

Year 3

CIS3140 Research and Development Project (40 credits)

CIS3158 Mobile Applications and Games Development (20 credits)

CIS3159 Professional Portfolio (20 credits)

CIS3161 Research and Development Methods (20 credits)

You will select one of the following modules:

CIS3144 Forensic Computing (20 credits)

CIS3160 Usability Testing and Data Analysis (20 credits)

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

 Assessments are varied and designed to ensure you acquire a range of skills, particularly those required by future employers. You will design and write programs, write reports and essays, critically analyse documents, deliver oral presentations and undertake examinations.

Who will be teaching me?

 You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development and who have recent experience in the software development industry. This provide a lively and highly effective learning environment. The course is delivered by specialists in web design, web development and computer science. The programme team includes active researchers in areas such as user experience design, information retrieval, e-commerce, web information architecture, visualisation and the application of problem-based learning in web systems. Academic staff are active researchers and regular contributors to conferences and journals. There will also be a number of guest lectures from leading industry businesses.

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