Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Web Design

This is a University of Bedfordshire Course delivered at Dunstable College.

Description
This course will enable the student to construct a web site from the basic principles up to the use of advance features. It will include the use of server configuration for a server/client environment. It will give the student a good working knowledge of a
variety of industry standard software. It incorporates a two to three month period of
work-based learning in the second semester of Year 2.

Course modules include:
• Design of Dynamic Web Sites
• Integration of Web Site Designs and Server Technologies
• Commercial Web Site Design and e-commerce
• Using a variety of Web Design Software. Progression

On successful completion of the course, you can progress to the final year of a
computing or IT related degree course at university. Alternatively, this qualification
will help you progress your career to a supervisory or management role within the
computing industry.

Entry requirements
Applicants will need one of the following qualifications:
National Certificate or Diploma in a computing discipline or related subject, Advanced GNVQ in Computer Studies or Information Technology, at least one A Level pass with GCSE passes at Grade “C” or above in an appropriate Maths or Technology subject.
Mature students with appropriate work experience will also be considered.

Assessment
Assessment varies for each unit, but will include case study, practical tasks, projects, assignment and examinations.

Start date
October

Duration
Two years, full-time with work-based learning as part of the programme. This course is also offered as a part-time programme.

How to apply
Direct to Dunstable College for part-time study or via UCAS for full-time study
programme.

UCAS course codes
University of Bedfordshire course code: GW42
University of Bedfordshire institution code: B22
Institution name: BEDS
Campus code: O