MSc Web Development

Postgraduate

In Edinburgh

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course introduction: This is a technical course designed for you to pursue a career in the development and use of practical software technologies for web-based systems development. At its core are four key technologies: software development using Java oracle databases internet-based client and server side software applications. We have secured funding from the Scottish Funding Council to deliver a very limited number of free places for courses starting in September . This course is eligible for this funding as it has been designed to support industry and meet skills demands from key sectors. The SFC funding will cover the full tuition cost for a limited number of students. Due to SFC restrictions funded-places are only available to applicants from Scotland and the European Union (excluding England, Northern Ireland and Wales)....

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Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

Start date

On request

About this course

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline other than computing in order to be eligible for the programme. Although you are not required to have any formal knowledge of computing before starting the course, it does require you to engage with a wide range of new technologies in a relatively short time, so familiarity with basic computing would be an advantage. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. If...

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Subjects

  • Web
  • Systems
  • IT Development
  • Web Development

Course programme

You will expand your current knowledge and critical thinking towards web-based computing and information technology. Building on previous knowledge and practice, this course extends it into new approaches and methodologies. The course is studied part-time for two and a half years. You will study the same modules, and complete the same course work as a full-time student, but over a longer period of time. You’ll generally come in to University for one day per week, and a four-year Honours degree will take around six years to complete part-time. Subjects include Web design and development Design dialogues Computer systems Database systems Programming for the web Web-enabled business Group project Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

Previous graduates have found employment in jobs ranging from programmers and web-based programmers in small software houses to graduate trainee programmers in large multinational companies. This degree and the experience you will gain of creating and commissioning computer solutions may also open up new opportunities in your existing degree or work experience area. Other graduates have moved into academic fields such as research, education and training.

MSc Web Development

Price on request