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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.
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.*
*subject to re-accreditation approval
The degree covers the essential technologies for a career in web and mobile development, but the real selling point is the industry connections available for students. I was introduced to my current employer when I attended the UWS Digital Futures showcase event.
Ali Tufail, Web & Mobile Development graduate and Web Developer, The Drum
Work placement opportunities available through the School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences allow you to put theory into practice in real-world business environments.
There are opportunities for both gaining a 'Sandwich degree' (one which incorporates periods of industrial experience) through either a full-time, paid placement lasting for a full academic session and for shorter, part-time placements in second and third year.
This programme is held in high regard in local industry and graduates have gone on to secure roles, including: Mobile developer / Web Programmer / Web Developer / Systems Administrator & Developer / Lecturer / Teacher
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
All academic degrees/awards at UWS are taught in English. For applicants whose first language is not English*, the University sets a minimum English language proficiency level. All English language qualifications must have been gained within two years of the start of your UWS course.
* applicants who are exempt from English language requirements include:
In general terms, if you are applying to study a course at, or above, Year 1 (SCQF Level 7) bachelor’s degree level, then the UKVI’s minimum level of English proficiency is Common European Framework for References of Languages (CEFR) at B2 (Upper Intermediate).
At UWS, we define our general English language requirements using the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) as follows:
These are minimum requirements and some courses may require a higher standard for admission†.
† Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see IELTS Score Exceptions section below for more information).
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Midwifery courses that lead to professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (BSc Midwifery), applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
Our BSc Paramedic Science degree leads to professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); it has different IELTS requirements than other Health-related courses. Although it is not possible to apply for this degree directly as an international student, for applicants who meet SAAS residency requirements and for whom English is not their first language, then the following IELTS scores are required:
For our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science degrees, which may lead to professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
Our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work degrees are professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council and applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
In additional to IELTS, we also accept a number of alternative English language for application and admission to our courses for both home/EU and international students at bachelor's degree study at Year 3 (SCQF Level 9), and above. From Cambridge to TOFEL iBT qualifications the number of these qualifications is extensive.
Find out about non-IELTS English Language Tests
UWS has also reviewed a range of High / Secondary School qualifications studied by non-EU applicants that can be used as a basis of entry to a UWS. These range from Botswana GCSEs to USA High School Graduation Diplomas, the number of these qualifications is extensive.
Find out more about international English Language high-hchool qualifications
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. UWS courses available are:
Why not add language modules in BSL, French or Spanish to your studies which can count towards your degree or as extra modules? Go on! Broaden your horizons, extend your international perspective and enhance your CV.
Study languagesWeb 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.
92% of Web and Mobile Development students were satisfied overall with the course (National Student Survey 2025).
There are opportunities for both gaining a 'Sandwich degree' (one which incorporates periods of industrial experience) through either a full-time, paid placement lasting for a full academic session and for shorter, part-time placements in second and third year.
Representatives from companies such as Traveltek and Skyscanner have delivered lectures to students about what they do and how they recruit.
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.
You’ll build a strong foundation in the core principles of computing and web and mobile technologies. Studies include digital tools, web technologies, programming fundamentals, UX-focused web design, and an introduction to networks and cyber security concepts. This year lays the groundwork for understanding how modern digital systems are designed and built.
Your skills will progress through practical modules in modern web design, interactive front-end development, databases and application architecture. You’ll work with industry-standard tools and workflows, and you’ll begin developing applications while deepening your understanding of the full development lifecycle.
You’ll advance your technical expertise using technologies widely adopted across industry. On the front end, you’ll work with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and contemporary frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue. On the back end, you’ll develop API-driven applications using modern development practices. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in native Android development using Kotlin, focusing on mobile UI patterns, performance and modern app architecture. In addition, you’ll learn how to configure secure servers and deploy applications using hosting environments.
You’ll extend your knowledge of full-stack web and mobile development while exploring advanced industry practices. This includes cloud computing, server deployment on providers such as AWS, containerisation using Docker, and scalable service design. In mobile and cross-platform development, you’ll work with React Native and Progressive Web App (PWA) technologies, gaining insight into modern hybrid and cross-platform solutions. Alongside your advanced modules, you’ll complete a major individual project that showcases your creativity, technical ability and readiness for industry, culminating in our annual showcase 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.
Programme Specification and Module Descriptors for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are available to download (PDFs). These provide you with core information concerning your chosen subject.
Remote surgery, driverless cars and smooth mobile HD streaming could all become a reality thanks to pioneering research taking place at UWS.
UWS computing researchers Jose Alcaraz-Calero and Qi Wang are the technical leads on the SELFNET project, which is developing a ‘self-healing’ mobile network.
The new network is 1,000 times faster than 4G, delivering dramatic improvements to quality of user experience, reliability and security – and unlocking a wealth of new online opportunities.
”SELFNET will allow 5G networks to make possible things that would have been considered science fiction just a few years ago.”
Dr Alcaraz-Calero
As part of this course, you will hear from PhD students who are working on the 5G mobile project, and the course content will be updated to reflect the findings of this work.
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£15,500 per year of study
£305 per module (20 credits)
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
£2,580 per module (20 credits)
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£16,275 per year of study
£305 per module (20 credits)
£1,630 per module (20 credits)
£1,630 per module (20 credits)
£2,710 per module (20 credits)
Estimated cost per year of study.
Ready to apply? All UK & EU Undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS. Further information for international, part-time and exchange applications can be found below.
Apply on UCASAll UK and EU applicants for undergraduate study, not applying through an agent or partner, should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA to find more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS. You can find out more about applying for this undergraduate course on UCAS.
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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