Web & Mobile Development

Harness the capabilities of the internet

The BSc Web & Mobile Development will equip you with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure web services and mobile applications that harness the capabilities of the internet.

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. The practical skills you learn will allow you establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain appropriate web material.

With a strong practical focus, the degree has strong industry links. There are opportunities for undertake work placements and it incorporates guest speakers, company visits and networking events with employers. Opportunities to study abroad are also available.

Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Part-time students must complete their studies within 6 years to gain BCS recognition.

Course details

Web and mobile technologies have radically altered our personal and professional lives, giving billions of us access to unprecedented resources, social networks and secure internet transactions.To support this high-technology growth sector, demand is strong 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. You will use the latest tools, techniques and scripting languages to develop dynamic, interactive and secure web and responsive mobile solutions.

Placement Opportunities

There are opportunities for both gaining a 'Sandwich degree' (one which incorporates periods of industrial epxerience) through either a full-time, paid placement lasting for a full academic session and for shorter, part-time placements in second and third year.

Guest Lectures

Representatives from companies such as Traveltek and Skyscanner have delivered lectures to students about what they do and how they recruit.

Computing @ UWS

UWS has been delivering career-focused computing degree courses for nearly 50 years. Computing courses at UWS are designed in collaboration with leading companies to produce work-ready graduates with the skills that industry needs.

We work with major industry leaders to give our students work-based learning opportunities to put their knowledge into practice. Our students graduate ready for career success in this fast-changing, dynamic industry.

School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

Year 1

Studies include the use of internet tools and techniques, e-business, networks, programming and design.

Year 2

Topics include design, scripting, 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 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 (Honours)

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.

Teaching & Assessment

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

Learn a language (Optional)

This course also gives you the option of taking a language module, which can count towards your degree. These modules cover multiple languages and range from absolute beginner to near-native speaker level.