Taught course (will run subject to approval)

Web Development

Institution
University of Roehampton · School of Arts and Digital Industries
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A degree of 2:2 or above - does not need to be computing related.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MSc Web Development provides a blend of computing and digital media skills to set you up for success in the industry.

Why this course

  • Top ten in London for things that matter to students (Learning Opportunities, Feedback and Assessment, and Learning Resources) (NSS 2023).
  • Silver in the 2023 teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.
  • Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
  • Jointly recognised as the best modern universitly in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021).

Skills

It all starts here. If you’re looking for a career change or are interested in web and software development our MSc Web Development will open a pathway into the IT industry. It requires no previous undergraduate experience in the field of computing.

You'll pick up skills including:

  • web design
  • software develpment
  • comprehensive programming
  • full-stack development

How you'll learn

A course built around you.

We deliver all computing programmes in an active blended learning style, with:
  • most lectures replaced by workshops and seminars
  • a learning environment focused on collaborative working in practical lab spaces
  • an environment based on working in the IT industry.
After the programme, you can undertake an industrial placement year, allowing you to gain valuable work experience relevant to your career aspirations.
How you'll be assessed
Put your knowledge to use.
You’ll be set authentic assessments, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of web development, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.
When you leave you will have a portfolio of diverse practical work, setting you apart as a candidate in the job market.
Career options
An exciting career awaits after graduating.
You could go on to work in roles such as:
  • Technical Product Manager
  • UX/UI Designer for Web Applications
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Digital Project Manager
  • Web Security Analyst
  • Technical Writer (Specialising in Web Technologies)
  • Quality Assurance (QA) Tester for Web Applications
  • Web Accessibility Specialist

Information for international students

Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.

See our Finance pages for more details

Fees and funding

UK students
£9,713
International students
£17,325

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students, and for international students.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
PG Enquiries
Email
pg.information@roehampton.ac.uk
Phone
02083923232