Web and Mobile Development

UCAS code: G450

Here's what University of the West of Scotland says about its Web and Mobile Development 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

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.

There is a practical emphasis on teaching and throughout the course, most assessment is based on practical assignments with relatively few formal examinations.