Web Development HND

Edinburgh College

Course overview

This is a 2-year HND course, offering an HNC certificate after year 1.

This course will develop the skills you will need to work in web development and associated technologies. You will be taught by industry-experienced College lecturers and learn a diverse range of knowledge in Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, Structured Query Language (SQL), Content Management System (CMS) Technologies, Web Graphics, User Interface (UI), PHP (Hypertext Pre-processor), App Development and Social Media.

This is a hands-on and practical course that will enhance your employability skills. Edinburgh College has strong industry connections with Edinburgh-based digital companies. This course offers you an up-to-date award that reflects recent developments within the web design and development sector. Each subject area you cover is tailored towards jobs available in the industry to make sure you get the best education to progress towards a successful career. You will develop a mastery of the latest software packages such as Adobe as well as learn about dynamic website development using MYSQL, Mobile Technologies and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). This course will ensure you are well prepared for employment, self-employment or university studies in web development and digital media.

Placement information

There may be opportunities for work experience during the course. These will be encouraged by your college lecturers but are not mandatory.

How the course is assessed

You will be assessed on your practical skills

There will be some multiple-choice tests

There will be one exam

Progression and Articulation Routes

After the second year, you can progress to the third year BSc Web Development at Edinburgh Napier University

Other university options exist for 1st and 2nd-year entry.

Self-employment as a web designer/developer