Web and Mobile Development
The BSc Web and Mobile Development is professionally recognised by the British Computer Society and 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.
SQA Highers: BBBC
GCE A-Levels: CCC
Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBB
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)
GCE A-Levels: BBB in one sitting including Maths
SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Internetworking;
or relevant discipline
SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Internetworking;
Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support;
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 Trabeltek and Skyscanner amongst others have
delivered lectures to students about what they do and how they recruit.
Studies include the use of internet tools and techniques, e-business, networks, programming and design.
Topics include design, authoring, database use and interaction for the web. You will be introduced to industry-standard software and programming for mobile devices.
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.
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.
Placement/Work-based learning
You may study abroad while gaining credit towards your degree at one of our 80 educational partner organisations.
Professional recognition
The Honours
degree is accredited by the British Computer Society* as fully meeting the
educational requirements for Chartered IT Professional registration. Honours students
must complete a year of postgraduate study if they wish to complete Chartered
IT Professional registration. Part-time students must gain their award within
six years if they wish accreditation.
*Subject to re-accreditation approval