BSc (Hons)
Web Technologies
Preparation for varied roles across the web, new media and the internet
Course Overview
Why take this course?
A web presence is a key component of any modern business strategy and is therefore at the centre of almost all major organisations.
On this course you’ll acquire a deep knowledge of web technologies whilst developing robust computer science and software engineering skills, alongside an understanding of the web’s role in business.
What will I experience?
On this course you can:
- Apply your skills to real-life practical problems as part of the department’s partnership scheme with charities, local and global organisations
- Gain strong technical competencies in web application development, distributed systems, web services, and website development and maintenance
- Opt to do a salaried placement year
What opportunities might it lead to?
By the end of the course you’ll have a good idea what a web-related career entails. Whether it’s a design, development or programming role, this course provides you with the technical and transferable skills needed to work in varied roles across the web, new media and the internet.
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
- IT management
- network design
- software engineering
- computer programming
- web development
The ability to experience such a wide range of topics with access to industry-standard software and equipment was unbelievably exciting.
Peter Allan Jones, technology student 2013
Key Facts
- UCAS Course Code:
- G492
- Duration
- 3 years full time, 4 years sandwich with work placement
- Entry
260-300 points to include 160 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, or equivalent.
Other qualifications- Fees
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man full-time students: £8,750 p/a*
International full-time students: £11,900 p/a*
*Please note that all fees are subject to annual increase.- Contact
- technology.admissions@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 2555 - Department
- School of Computing
Subject:
Computing and Creative Technologies
Find out what our students say about studying at Portsmouth, including:
- Hands-on, practical work and real-life learning, which is transferable to future careers
- Modern facilities and access to the latest technology including numerous computer labs, TV studios and a motion capture suite
- Approachable lecturers who have experience and contacts in the industry
Visit us at our open day
Wed 10 Jul
Structure & Teaching
Year one
In the first year we aim to supply you with the central skills and knowledge that you will need as a computing professional. The areas covered will include computer architecture, systems analysis and design.
Core units in this year include:
- Web Foundations
- Application Programming
- Data Communications
- Analysis and Design
- Computer Architecture
Year two
There’s a selection of topics covering more advanced aspects of your first year, especially in the areas of software engineering and programming.
Core units in this year include:
- Unix
- Web Script Programming
- Application Programming
- Software Engineering
- Databases
- Web Usability
Year three*
In this year you will consolidate your skills and learning. There are a couple of core units, but the final-year project gives you the freedom to analyse, design, build and evaluate your own work. You’ll also choose from a range of options to specialise in areas such as usability, advanced networks, ecommerce, information systems management, and data mining and warehousing.
Core units in this year include:
- Web Research
- Web Programming
*This course is also available as a 4-year sandwich (work placement)
Teaching and Assessment
Here at the University, we aim to provide a lively and modern learning environment. During this course you will experience a mixture of lectures, tutorials, laboratory and project work. While lecture classes can be large, the more personal approach of seminars and tutorials offer more one-to-one support from our expert academics.
How are you assessed?
We assess you in ways that encourage a deeper understanding and allow you to develop your skills including through:
- multiple choice tests
- essays and portfolio work
- written exams
- mini projects
- presentations
- case studies
- review articles
Tutors view
Dr Rich Boakes
Creative Technologies
In its first 20 years the web reshaped society and made computing useful to everyone. In our web units we cover the technical aspects of how the many layers of web technologies work, how they can be used and improved, and their potential for provoking further global change.
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Facilities & Features
Specialist Software and Equipment
You’ll have a range of excellent resources at your fingertips
Tutor Centre
A one-stop academic help and support resource
Maths Café
The Maths Café - drop in any time and get one-to-one help
University Library
Our library offers a wealth of information
Specialist Software and Equipment
A full range of industry software will be available for you to use in the computer labs, supported by multi-platform network suites offering a variety of operating systems. You’ll have a range of excellent resources at your fingertips including:
- the network laboratory
- Cisco equipment
- ECAD and software development suites
- analogue and digital electronics
- microprocessors
- telecommunications and control systems
- Linux, Windows and Unix systems
Tutor Centre
A one-stop academic help and support resource for all School of Computing students. Need help understanding your assessments? Want to talk to someone about your project or about that programming problem? This is the place to go.
Maths Café
Drop in any time and get one-to-one help with that tricky maths or stats problem. With handouts on key topics to take away and computer-aided learning packages, we can get the problem solved and help you improve your numeracy skills.
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Careers & Opportunities
Career prospects
Your employment prospects are likely to be very good due to ever-expanding markets and the need for people with the requisite combination of web technology knowledge and skills. You are therefore likely to enjoy a choice of exciting job opportunities in posts such as web development manager, web editor, web application programmer and web designer.
It’s also fairly common for our graduates to be snapped up by the employer they worked for in their placement year. Others continue their study at both MSc and PhD levels, specialising further in areas such as health informatics, forensic IT and networking.
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- business continuity analyst
- software engineer
- web developer
- systems analyst
- computer programmer
- online course developer
Work experience
On this course you have the option to do a year UK or overseas placement with companies such as IBM or smaller organisations. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world perspective and exciting opportunities.
Our team at the Student Placement and Employability Centre (SPEC) ensures you have access to a range of volunteering and work experience opportunities. We also offer support during your year-long industrial placements, and provide support for the different types of application processes.
Here are some examples of the roles our students have secured for their placements:
- Web Developer at Debenhams
- Assistant Software Engineer at Accenture
Career planning
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Finding a job is a competitive business, but the statistics show that 89 per cent of our 2011graduates went into employment, further study or training within six months of finishing their degrees.
To make sure you take the right steps on your career path, we’re here to give you help, support and advice throughout your study. Even after you’ve graduated, we continue to give you support for up to five years.
Employers tell us that they want graduates to be able to demonstrate certain skills when they come out of university. Our courses take account of this. We make sure we prepare you for employment through work-related learning, projects, placements and working in simulated environments that are designed to prepare you for the working world.
Open Day
Our next open day is Wed 10 July
VISIT US! Have a look around and get a feel for what it’s like to live and study here. We’ll be on hand to talk to you about your course interests and show you all of our amazing facilities. You’ll also get to meet tutors and other students…
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