Computing and Web Development BSc (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

Course Overview

Computing and Web Development focuses on the technical side of web-based applications and services for working in industries that require expertise in Web and Mobile Development, IT Support, Software Development and Network industries.

As well as preparing you for employment in a globally expanding computing industry, this course gives you the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in a wide range of sectors that depend on digital technologies. These include retail, media, government, education, health sectors and many other computing-specialist areas of industry, finance and commerce.

Web developers are highly desirable for employers

BSc (Hons) Computing and Web Development is founded in software engineering and web technologies. It includes modules on developing and deploying secure and mobile-ready web applications with backend databases. You’ll learn alternative architectures for emerging cloud-based technologies. And you’ll by preparing for both generic ‘computing’ job markets and more specialised areas that require mobile web-based services. Both these aspects are much sought after by UK and international employers.

More placements, more choices

Bucks is a Placements Plus university. So, whatever degree you do, you can be sure there’ll be plenty of industry-relevant opportunities on offer, to help you get into your chosen field.

We’ll also prepare you for work beforehand, with special skills for work training, further boosting your CV, and building skills employers will value. In recognition of the value we place on these skills we have incorporated this experience into your study time.

Placements Plus is all about helping you get some valuable experience under your belt while you’re a student. To increase your choices later, and help you get the graduate-level job you want.

Employability

What are my career prospects

As this course combines computer theory with web development, you’ll come away with many skills that are in demand. You’ll be able to go further in a career in the IT and digital-based sectors.

An online presence is now vital for every business. You’ll be able to develop and maintain their internal web-based systems and show them the benefits of distributed frameworks, services and social-media applications.

Graduates may also continue studies towards postgraduate and professional certification, or to specialise in the emerging challenges of cyber security and big data analytics.

How will you help me prepare for my future career?

Throughout the time you spend with us, we’ll support you on route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable, and good leaders.

We encourage you to undertake relevant work experience, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in a work environment. Our modules and teaching expertise will help you become more independent as a learner and more certain of your discipline expertise.