WEB & MOBILE DEVELOPMENT at University of West of Scotland

LEARN THE SKILLS TO THE EXPLOIT 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 exploit the capabilities of the internet. 

You will gain expertise in systems design and analysis. You will use the latest tools, techniques and scripting languages. And you will develop dynamic, interactive and secure web and responsive mobile solutions.

Graduates will be able to establish and manage secure web servers and create and maintain appropriate web material. 

The degree has strong industry links, including a programme of 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.

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Work placement opportunities available through the School of Engineering & Computing allow students to put theory into practice in real-world business environments.

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.

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

Jobs

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. 
The course is well known in the local industry. Employers regularly contact UWS seeking students and graduates who have studied Web & Mobile Development.  

Further study

Some graduates choose further study, leading to an MSc, PhD or teaching qualification. See list of courses available.