BSc Web Development at Aberystwyth University

Web Development, at Aberystwyth University, focuses on the Internet and its implications and applications for organisations.

The Internet is of central importance to the strategies of many large organisations, and there is a great need for people who understand networks and who can also construct effective internet solutions.

This requires building websites to professional standards. The engineering of such systems involves considering the needs of users and the needs of the organisation and creating a professional response based on understanding of the relevant technologies. You will get to explore these in a supportive learning environment.

Why study Web Development?

• Employability embedded in the structure of this degree

• Access to dedicated Linux and Mac OS X laboratories and central servers

• Taught by lecturers who have close links with  industry, so you can be confident that you will be learning the very latest concepts and working with cutting edge technologies

• If you're interested in undertaking an additional year of industrial work experience, then our sister course H603 will interest you

Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:

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

What skills do I acquire from this degree?

Employability skills are the core values of our degree.

As part of your degree you will be required to take part in a first year residential weekend where you and other students will have to work in teams to solve problems.

This activity will encourage and improve:

• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Organisation skills
• Implementation skills
• Research skills
• Technical skills.