Web Design and Development (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

The  Web Design and Development (Hons) course at the Edinburgh Napier University will cover key areas in web design and development, including web and mobile application programming, interaction design, organisational frameworks, as well as human, cultural, and social issues. This allows you to specialise in this vibrant area while gaining a solid foundation of the broader principles of computing.

Quick Facts:

• In the early stage of this course, you will gain an introduction to web and digital media design, programming for media, and Human-Computer Interaction.

• In the first year, you will acquire essential skills in digital media, interaction design, sound design, web development, and user experience. You'll undertake the same modules as students in the other programmes, gaining insight into how different disciplines collaborate and developing a broad skill set. Starting from the second year, you will begin to specialise in your degree subject.

• You will then progress to Interaction Design, database development, designing and programming for different domains, including mobile applications and the Web.

• In year three, you will design and develop visual interfaces for ubiquitous systems, employ advanced web technologies, and research frameworks. You will learn about digital business environments, project management methodologies and work individually or in multidisciplinary teams on live briefs. At this stage, you can choose to study with one of the international partners or to work in industry.

• In your final year, you will focus on User Experience, speculative design, professional skills through an internship and portfolio development and will complete your honours project.

Careers

You will gain expertise in responsive web design to ensure compatibility across devices, while also acquiring knowledge of database management, web security, debugging, troubleshooting, and UI/UX design. With these skills, you will be prepared for the following roles:

• Front/back end Web Designer/Developer

• UI Designer/Developer

• UX Researcher/Designer/Engineer

• Usability Engineer

• Mobile Application Developer

• Digital Marketing Specialist

• Wearables Designer/Developer