BSc (Hons) Web Technologies
Programme Leader: Mr Tony Ackroyd

... using computers to develop the virtual universe ...

The internet and the world-wide web are among the most innovative and exciting IT development areas over the last decade.

The aim of this programme is to bring together the many areas that affect the design and development of web based applications. It's a broad based degree covering technical, theoretical and design areas.

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• create and handle images (drawing and photographic);
• produce web animations;
• create and manage interactive websites;
• design and deliver multimedia content such as audio and video for web
• program and design in various commercial software environments;
• use principles of design and analysis to ensure their work is of the highest standard;
• communicate effectively with business, computing and design professionals.

What's the difference between ...
BSc (Hons) Web Technologies and other multimedia programmes?

Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content. However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, may vary in future years. Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.

Year One

• Multimedia Production I
• Visual Studies & Web Media
• Multimedia Computing & Programming
• Systems Analysis at Work

Year Two

• Multimedia Production II
• Web Technologies
• Mobile Computing
• Option (e.g. Computers & Music, 3D Animation, Design for Interaction)

Optional Sandwich Year

For students who choose a sandwich degree, the third year is spent in industry or business on a fully paid work placement, which we help to arrange.

Year Three

• A substantial individual project on a topic chosen by the student
• eTechnology
• Development & Management of Large-scale Web Sites & Intranets
• Option (e.g. Contemporary Art & Film, 3D Interactive Environments, HCI & Interaction Design, Digital Creativity & Multimedia Futures)

Specifics

Entry requirements
School entry requirements apply.

Outcome
Students graduating from this degree programme can expect to be able to apply for a number of varied careers including: web designer/developer, internet programmer, web animator, web master, eCommerce consultant, or postgraduate study in the area of their choice.

Location
This degree programme is based in the Department of Information Systems & Multimedia, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Maritime Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.

Study mode
3 years full time / 4 years sandwich / 6 years part time

JACS/UCAS code
BSc (Hons) Web Technologies - G420 BSc/WebT

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