Course Summary

Gain the skills needed to compete for the best roles in web development with our cutting edge Foundation Degree Web Technologies and Digital Media. With the focus on industry-relevant tools, languages and techniques you will develop an impressive portfolio to showcase your suitability for key development roles. This degree has been co-created with employers to provide the expertise needed to progress into high-level roles, whether you're new to the computing industry or not. You will also benefit from experienced tutors, first-rate resources and, on completion of the 1-year BSc top-up degree, coveted accreditation by the British Computer Society.

Course Details - Modules

This programme has specialised modules with foundations set to provide progression in depth within the area of Web Technologies and Digital Media. Therefore, there are no optional modules. Upon completion of the programme, there will be opportunities to take other modules or commercial opportunities on an individual basis; charging and options for these may change annually, so please discuss with Computing.

Course Details – Assessment Method

We provide regular formative assessment opportunities giving you the chance to submit drafts and practice tasks to gain feedback to improve. We employ digital submission and feedback so that you can refer back to previous assessments to reflect upon progress and build confidence for future assessments. Assessments include a mix of written reports, design documentation, maths quizzes, created assets, source code / web application demos, reflective writing and other methods will be employed in coursework so you have a wide range of skills both academic and practical. Graded assessment submissions are balanced throughout the academic year so that you can manage their workload effectively. Written exams will include application of theories to given scenarios and analysis of case studies; targeted revision and mock exams will aid you in preparing for these. The assessments will include development of work which you can use to build a portfolio; this will include a responsive web app in HTML / CSS / JavaScript; development of a rich internet application; an interactive video experience; interactive web animation; and a social network prototype. The Dissertation will include a development in an area of your own choice which could take advantage of a number of evolving digital media technologies. Design and development assessments will include open-ended elements so that you can creatively pursue areas of interest.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: I150

Institution code: B41

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Full Access to HE Diploma in relevant subject


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/course/ih1he14

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 93%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 8750.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8750.0 Year 1
Scotland 8750.0 Year 1
Wales 8750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.

Provider information

Ashfield Road
Bispham
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Blackpool
FY2 0HB

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