Web Development, at Aberystwyth University, focuses on the Internet and its implications and applications for organisations.
The Internet is of central importance to the strategies of many large organisations, and there is a great need for people who understand networks and who can also construct effective internet solutions.
This requires building websites to professional standards. The engineering of such systems involves considering the needs of users and the needs of the organisation and creating a professional response based on understanding of the relevant technologies. You will get to explore these in a supportive learning environment.
Course Overview
Why study Web Development?
Employability embedded in the structure of this degree
Access to dedicated Linux and Mac OS X laboratories and central servers
Taught by lecturers who have close links with industry, so you can be confident that you will be learning the very latest concepts and working with cutting edge technologies
If you're interested in undertaking an additional year of industrial work experience, then our sister course H603 will interest you
Our Staff
Almost all of the Department of Computer Science lecturers are qualified to PhD level, and those who are not have considerable research or industrial experience. All new lecturers are required to obtain the PGCTHE, and hence are Senior Fellows or Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. The department also employs a number of part time demonstrators and tutors and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Research fellows and research assistants (mostly PhD qualified) may also be involved in delivering occasional teaching when it is appropriate.
Careers
Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:
Communications and networking
Computer applications
Web development
IT consultancy and management
Systems analysis and development
Computer sales and marketing
Education.
What skills do I acquire from this degree?
Employability skills are the core values of our degree.
As part of your degree you will be required to take part in a first year residential weekend where you and other students will have to work in teams to solve problems.
This activity will encourage and improve:
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Time management
Working independently and as part of a team
Organisation skills
Implementation skills
Research skills
Technical skills.
Teaching & Learning
What will I learn?
The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three year degree scheme.
In your first year you may be introduced to:
Fundamental concepts and tools of Computer Science such as programming, algorithms, problems and solutions
Computer Infrastructure
Web development tools
Mathematics for computer scientists.
In your second year you may explore topics such as:
Web programming and software engineering
Systems administration
Databases
Web design & along with various other electives.
In your final year, you will undertake:
E-commerce
Development processes, techniques and technologies for constructing real operational software
Individual project, where you will develop a piece of software in an area of particular interest to you
A range of further electives to specialise in areas of your choice.
How will I be taught?
Our enthusiastic staff will teach you through the medium of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals and individual/ group based project work.
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, practicals, projects, workshops and examinations.
You will be assigned a personal tutor throughout your degree course, who will help you with any problems or queries, whether these are academic-related or personal issues. You should feel free to contact them at any time for help and advice.
You will also have the opportunity to complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) at Aberystwyth. This is a structured process of self-appraisal, reflection, and planning, which will enable you to chart your personal, academic and professional development throughout your time at university. By recording your academic performance, and highlighting the skills you already have and those you will need for future employability, the PDP portfolio will equip you with the necessary tools to plan effectively, develop successful approaches to study, and consider your future career options and aspirations.
