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Web Development BSc(Hons)

On this course, we’ll build your specialist knowledge in full stack design and development for websites and web applications, covering DevOps, database design, as well as modern tools.

Web Development BSc(Hons)

Key details

LocationPenryn Campus
Course Duration3 years / 4 years
AttendanceFull-time
UCAS codeI102 (3 year) / I103 (4 year)
Contact01326 254350

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Introduction

Utilising Agile project management processes that mirror the industry, this course will prepare you for a sustainable career in web application development. What’s more, being based within the Games Academy’s development teams, you’ll be surrounded by potential clients. 

 

You will:

  • Learn to apply creative thinking to solve real-world problems and utilise human-centred design principles to develop products that are fit for purpose. 
  • Benefit from being a member of a creative community of experts in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design, programming and development operations (DevOps).
  • Work closely with industry to align your skills and experience with graduate-level career opportunities. 

Choose between a three-year degree or a four-year degree with a year of professional practice. While you must select one for your UCAS application, you’ll have the chance to change your decision up to the end of your second year.

Covid-19 update

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates pages

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    What our graduates do

    Our graduates could go on to work as programmers, webmasters, app developers, database designers, UX designers, DevOps engineers, web analysts, server administrators and IT consultants within this dynamic and creative technology sector.

    Course details

    What you'll learn

    Throughout this web development course, you’ll gain specialist knowledge in full stack design and development for websites and web applications. Following user-centred processes, you’ll learn to analyse, design, evaluate and implement products. You’ll also learn programming principles and regulatory knowledge from the ground up, and take on multidisciplinary team-based projects using Agile. 

    • Year one
    • Year two
    • Optional placement year
    • Year three/ four
    Year one

    You’ll begin with a practical introduction to programming, computer technology, and computer science principles. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you’ll learn Agile principles, pipelines, and processes to deliver a bespoke, interactive website for a game under development by other Games Academy students. You’ll also complete an individual creative computing project, learning about physical computing in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). 

    Modules

    • Development Principles
    • Creative Computing
    • Principles of Computing
    • Individual Creative Computing Project
    • Multidisciplinary Development Practice
    Year two

    You’ll learn how to leverage back-end web technologies likes database systems and servers, before studying front-end development and implementing an original web application. You’ll typically concentrate on areas like functional coherence, accessibility, usability and aesthetics, further supported by distributed systems. 

    Modules

    • Web Technologies
    • Web Applications
    • Specialisms in Creative Computing
    • Mathematics for 3D Worlds & Simulations
    • Individual Specialist Computing Project: Distributed Systems
    Optional placement year

    You’ll gain real-world, hands-on experience in this optional year-long placement. 

    Modules

    • Professional Practice: Introspection & Self-Appraisal
    • Professional Practice: Projection & Momentum
    Year three/ four

    You’ll choose and explore a web development specialism through a practice-based research project, with supervision from a subject matter expert. Growing your knowledge of DevOps in a cloud computing context for cloud orchestration, you’ll engage in collective innovation as an exercise in digital entrepreneurship and apply this knowledge to a team-based major web development project. 

    Modules

    • Cloud Computing
    • Digital Innovation
    • Major Web Project
    • Research & Development: Practice
    • Research & Development: Dissertation

    The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

    From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details for the 3 year course and the 4 year course with professional practice

    We are making changes to our curriculum framework for courses starting in 2022. Modest amendments to our course module structure will provide you with new opportunities to collaborate and co-create with students from across disciplines during your studies.

    This course page will be updated when these changes have been finalised and applicants will be notified.

    How you'll learn

    Much of your learning will come from collaboration and project development in multi-skilled teams. Alongside this, you’ll learn through practical workshops, crit sessions, mentoring, guest speakers, demonstrations and studio practice, as well as regular lectures, seminars and tutorials. 

     

    How you’ll spend your time

    Year

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    learning

    activity

    Guided

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    study

    Placements

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    33%

    67%

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    2

    33%

    67%

    0%

    Optional placement

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    3/4

    33%

    67%

    0%

     

    How you’ll be assessed

    Year    

    Written exams

    Practical exams

    Coursework

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    3/4

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    0%

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    Assessment methods

    Mirroring industry practice, you’ll be continually assessed on group projects through a group working strategy. You’ll also be assessed through pitches, projects, papers, portfolios and one-to-one feedback.

    Staff

    Our team includes industry experts with years of experience working with relevant technologies in their own practice. You’ll also learn from computer science scholars and researchers working in the fields of web development, immersion and artificial intelligence. 

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    Dr Michael Scott

    Head of Computing

    Dr Michael Scott is the Head of Computing at Falmouth University, leading Falmouth’s first-ever BSc...

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    Alcwyn Parker

    Course Coordinator, MA Creative App Development

    Alcwyn Parker is programmer, interactive artist and educator with a passion for technology and...

    Facilities

    • Modern i7 machines.
    • Attached labs for console development, immersive experience design, and robot fabrication.
    • Specialised computing hardware for game development, deep learning projects, motion capture, and immersive experiences.
    • Standard packages used in software development for the creative industries, including Adobe and Autodesk suites.
    • Access to free software via Microsoft Imagine.
    • Studios open late during term time.

     

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    How to apply

    Apply via UCAS

    Ready to join us? If you're applying through UCAS Apply and Track, you'll need to reference the university and course codes below.

    • University code: F33
    • Course code: I102 (3 year) / I103 (4 year)

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    Applying as an international student? 

    International students can apply for a course through UCAS, via an agent or directly with the university. For more information about how to apply as an international student, visit our International applications page.
     

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    Entry requirements

    We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to give them the opportunity to demonstrate this along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants will also be able to show their portfolio or give a performance depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities.  

    As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. Applicants should have GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

    Check how many points your qualifications are worth

    Language requirements

    For applicants whose first language is English we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent. 

    If English is not your first language you will need to meet the same standard which is equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of in country equivalencies and approved tests.  

    If you need a student visa to study in the UK, you'll need to take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. You can read our English Language Requirements for more information.

    Deadlines

    UK applications: 29 January 2021 (for equal consideration) 

    Late applications will be considered if there are places available. 

    International fee payers can apply throughout the year. But we recommend applying as early as possible, to make time for visa and travel arrangements.

    Fees, costs & funding

    Tuition fees

    • Tuition fees 2020-21
    • Tuition fees 2021-22
    Tuition fees 2020-21

    £9,250 per year - full-time UK/EU

    £16,000 per year - full-time international

    Additional tuition fees for sandwich/placement year students

    £1,350 - sandwich/placement year - UK/EU

    £1,850 - sandwich/placement year - international

    Tuition fees 2021-22

    £9,250 per year - full-time UK

    £16,950 - full-time EU

    £16,950 - full-time international

    Additional tuition fees for sandwich/placement year students

    £1,350 - sandwich/placement year - UK

    £1,850 - sandwich/placement year - EU/international

    Typical course costs

    £600 – Personal computer or laptop

    If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.

    The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

    Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible. 

    Funding

    For information about funding available, please visit our undergraduate funding page.

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