University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: G450 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
For year 2 entry, BBC including Computing or evidence of programming
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
For year 2 entry, 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
For year 2 entry, including Computing or evidence of programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
For entry to Year 2, including Computing or evidence of programming
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 2 with a HNC in one of the following titles: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Networking or relevant discipline
Scottish HND
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
T Level
For Year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject, or with evidence of programming.
UCAS Tariff
About this course
OVERVIEW
UWS’s BSc (Hons) Web & Mobile Development will teach you the skills to make the most out of the internet’s capabilities.
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. Developing technical and practical know-how will allow you to establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain web material.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This programme will equip you with the skills required to design, develop and maintain secure web services and mobile applications.
• The BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Development programme has been designed in collaboration with leading companies to ensure you graduate with the skills that meet industry demand,
• Thanks to its strong industry links, this programme features regular guest lectures from experienced industry professionals, company visits and employer networking events.
• UWS’s BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Development is recognised by the British Computer Society as fully meeting the educational requirements for Chartered IT Professional registration.*
* Subject to re-accreditation approval
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Work placement opportunities are available through the School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences – enabling you to put the theory learned in the classroom into practice in real-world business environments.
CAREERS
This programme is held in high regard and graduates have gone on to secure roles, including:
• Mobile developer
• Web programmer
• Systems developer
Modules
Year 1
In Year 1, your focus will be significantly aimed towards web development. You'll learn essential markup languages like HTML5 for content creation and dive deep into CSS3 for webpage styling. Alongside design, navigation, and accessibility, you'll explore key web technologies that have shaped the internet, including an introduction to client-server architecture and search engine optimization.
Apart from web development, you'll also get a foundational understanding of computing systems, learning the hardware and software that make up a computer. You'll be introduced to basic programming, covering essential topics such as data structures and loops, which lays the groundwork for future technical courses. Additionally, you'll touch on networking fundamentals, opening a pathway toward CCNA certification.
Year 2
In Year 2, you'll delve into the fundamentals of data management, learning how to plan, define, and design databases with a focus on data integrity and security. You'll explore core programming concepts, including data abstraction and object-oriented principles like encapsulation and inheritance. You'll gain insights into the architecture and functionalities of operating systems, exploring key components like memory management and file systems.
Your studies will also introduce you to analytical thinking in the context of IT-based business systems, emphasizing requirements analysis and ethical considerations in system design. Moreover, you'll venture into mobile development, starting with basic programming principles, even if you haven't had prior experience in Java or C#. Year 2 equips you with essential skills in database management, programming, operating systems, and analytical thinking, providing a solid foundation for a career in web and mobile development.
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 meet employers that recruit current Web & Mobile Development students for part-time work and paid internships.
Year 4
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:
Extra funding
Visit www.uws.ac.uk/scholarships
The Uni
Paisley Campus
Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
What students say
How do students rate their degree experience?
The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.
Others in computing
Sorry, no information to show
This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.
Who studies this subject and how do they get on?
Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)
After graduation
The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.
Others in computing
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Others in computing
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£23k
£23k
£26k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
Explore these similar courses...
This is what the university has told Ucas about the criteria they expect applicants to satisfy; some may be compulsory, others may be preferable.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This is the percentage of applicants to this course who received an offer last year, through Ucas.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Course location and department:
This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):
We've received this information from the Department for Education, via Ucas. This is how the university as a whole has been rated for its quality of teaching: gold silver or bronze. Note, not all universities have taken part in the TEF.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).
This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.
You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Post-six month graduation stats:
This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.
It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Graduate field commentary:
The Higher Education Careers Services Unit have provided some further context for all graduates in this subject area, including details that numbers alone might not show
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.
While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?
Have a question about this info? Learn more here