Web Technologies

Web Technologies HND

(SCQF level 8)

Full-time, Computing and Digital Technologies

Course Options
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Overview

On this course, you'll gain skills to start or advance a career as a web designer/developer. You'll learn to build dynamic websites that deliver content in a variety of formats for computers, smartphones and tablets.

Year 1 focuses on HTML/CSS/JavaScript, PHP, mySQL, responsive frameworks, UX and mobile design.

Year 2 explores these subjects in more detail and introduces development technologies such as C#, web servers and JavaScript frameworks for web application development. You will learn how to create databases and how to integrate database content into web pages.

This course covers both client and server-side technologies with opportunities to prepare and develop web interfaces and multimedia-rich content utilising a range of Adobe, Microsoft and open-source products.

This course is designed to prepare you for progression to university or employment as a web developer/ designer at junior level.

There are opportunities to enter the WorldSkills UK Web Design competition, develop employability skills through team working and there may be opportunities to get involved with real clients and web projects.

Minimum entry requirements
  • One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant* subject AND three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including Computing, Graphic Design or Information Systems; OR
  • National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant subject such as Digital Media, Computing related subjects.  Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

What you study
  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
  • PHP/MySQL.
  • C#.
  • Web servers.
  • Coding/development environments.
  • Mobile Design and responsive frameworks.
  • Design and media for the web.
  • UX design.
  • Search Engine Optimisation.
  • Project management.

After the course

You can apply for junior positions within various business marketing departments or join agency expert teams.

Job roles might include:

  • Web Designer.
  • Social Media Coordinator.
  • Digital Marketing Assistant.
  • Digital Content Creator.

Continuing Study

This course prepares you for progression to higher level study.

How the course is taught

The course consists of a series of projects which you will undertake from initial brief to final development. The projects are designed to develop your skills in investigation, research, subject development and problem-solving.

The course lecturers will provide guidance and support in theory, practical and design tasks through class discussion, demonstrations and one-to-one tutorials.

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