Course Summary

This programme will equip you with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure and usable web services and mobile applications that exploit the capabilities of the internet. You will gain expertise in systems design and analysis and use the latest tools, techniques and scripting languages for developing dynamic, interactive and secure web and responsive mobile solutions. The degree has strong industry links including a programme of guest speakers, company visits and networking events with employers. Study abroad opportunities are available. Graduates will be able to establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain appropriate web material for companies in roles such as mobile developer, web programmer and systems developer. The Honours degree is accredited by the British Computer Society1 – conditions apply, for full details see our website. Course content Web and mobile technologies have radically altered our personal and professional lives, allowing billions of us to access unprecedented resources, establish social networks and ensure secure internet transactions. To support this high-technology growth sector, demand is high for skilled professionals who can design and develop mobile apps, web services software and administer their infrastructure. You will gain expertise in systems design and analysis and use the latest tools, techniques and scripting languages for developing dynamic, interactive and secure web and responsive mobile solutions. The degree has strong industry links including a programme of guest speakers, company visits and networking events with potential employers. Representatives from Traveltek and Skyscanner amongst others have delivered lectures to students about what they do and how they recruit. Year 1 Studies include the use of internet tools and techniques, e-business, networks, programming and design. Year 2 Topics include design, authoring, database use and interaction for the web. You will be introduced to industry-standard software and programming for mobile devices. Year 3 You will undertake studies in the use of HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript for clientside website development with ASP.NET and PHP on the server side and configure and administer a number of secure servers for the deployment of web/mobile services. Year 4 (Honours) You will extend your studies of client-server systems plus emerging web server technologies and undertake a major individual project, which will demonstrate your creativity and knowledge at our annual showcase event, Digital Futures. Career prospects Graduates will be able to establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain appropriate web material for companies. Career options include mobile developer, web programmer and systems developer.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: G450

Institution code: U40

Campus Name: Paisley Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Entry to Year 2 with a HNC with B in the Graded Unit in one of the following titles: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Networking.

Entry to Year 2 with a HND with C in the Graded Unit in one of the following titles: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; networking; Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support; Web Development & Interactive Media; Web Development; Interactive Media; Digital Design & Development. Entry to Year 3 with a HND with B in the Graded Unit in one of the following titles: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; networking; Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support; Web Development & Interactive Media; Web Development; Interactive Media; Digital Design & Development.

For entry to Year 2.

For Year 2 entry.


Year 1 entry with SWAP (BBB) Access to STEM.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 44%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 64%

Go onto work and study: 77%

Fees and funding

International 13325.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are charged per year of the programme

Provider information

Paisley Campus
High Street
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Paisley
PA1 2BE

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