BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development

From traditional websites to the latest apps, you'll learn the technologies and skills you need to succeed in this fast growing sector.

From front-end interactive design to back-end skeleton and database structures, you'll learn the key aspects of web development and programming. At the same time, you will apply and develop your skills in HTML, CSS, javascript, PHP and User Experience (UX) through hands-on training in small classes.

Through this course, you will get critical industry-related experience by learning how to create stunning mockups and wireframes by using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. You will also face new challenges based on industry needs, such as advanced javascript in order to develop HTML5 games.

From these firm foundations, you will explore design principles and technical solutions to online and social media marketing challenges, covering search engine optimisation (SEO), web analytics and campaign management. You’ll also learn advanced topics such as Web Applications and an introduction of Mobile App development as well as developing software skills in complex graphic manipulation. 

Talented web and digital developers are in constant demand with the IT, software and computer services sector enjoying record growth levels in the UK. Recent graduates have gone on to work for leading companies in the field including creative agency AnalogFolk and web solutions company Potato.

Such a wealth of opportunity may inspire you to set up on your own software or business and become one of SAE’s growing community of successful digital entrepreneurs. After spending time representing Coca Cola, Microsoft and BMW, SAE graduate Markus Schmeiduch launched a flying app and now works on his own forward thinking projects, from intuitive walking sticks for the blind to sending Morse code signals through Twitter.