Web Development (with integrated year in industry) H603 BSc

Program Overview

Aberystwyth University's BSc in Web Development with integrated industrial year provides a solid foundation in web design and development principles, emphasizing user experience, security, and software engineering. The program offers a practical year in industry, workshops, and projects, equipping students with valuable skills for careers in web development, IT, and related fields.

Program Outline

The program includes an Industrial Year, providing students with practical experience and preparation for their future careers. The program aims to equip students with the skills to build websites to professional standards, considering user needs and organizational requirements.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Fundamentals of Web Development (CS11010): 10 credits
• Information security (CS11110): 10 credits
• Introduction to Computer Infrastructure (CS10220): 20 credits
• Introduction to Programming (CS12020): 20 credits
• Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language (CS12320): 20 credits
• Study Skills for Computer Science (CS18120): 20 credits

Year 2:

• Modelling Persistent Data (CS27020): 20 credits
• Programming for the Web (CS25320): 20 credits
• Software Engineering for the Web (CS22220): 20 credits
• System and Network Services Administration (CS25820): 20 credits
• Web Design and the User Experience (CS22620): 20 credits

Year 3:

• Sandwich Year (CSS0060): 60 credits (Industrial Year)

Year 4:

• Applied Web Development (CS35510): 10 credits
• E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security (CS37420): 20 credits
• Professional Issues in the Computing Industry (CS38220): 20 credits
• Web-Based Major Project (CS39930): 30 credits

Assessment:

The program utilizes a combination of assessment methods, including:

• Coursework
• Practicals
• Projects
• Workshops
• Examinations

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practicals
• Individual/group-based project work
The program is taught by enthusiastic staff, many of whom hold PhDs or have significant research or industrial experience. Students are assigned a personal tutor throughout their degree course to provide support and guidance.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the following areas:

• Communications and networking
• Computer applications
• Web development
• IT consultancy and management
• Systems analysis and development
• Computer sales and marketing
• Education

Other:

• The program emphasizes employability skills, including communication, analytical, time management, teamwork, organization, implementation, research, and technical skills.
• Students participate in residential weekends to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Industrial Year students participate in a second residential weekend focusing on CV skills, interview practice, networking, and online presence.
• The program offers a Personal Development Plan (PDP) to help students chart their personal, academic, and professional development.

Note:

The module list is subject to change.