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Web Design and Development Top-up

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Why this course?

• Develop technical backend and creative frontend skills to understand the full web development stack.
• Embedded IT work culture replicating industry experience.
• Gain a computing degree without a maths or science qualification at A-Level. 
• Study in labs in our brand new state-of-the-art media centre on campus.
• We are ranked among the top 3 modern universities in London (Complete University Guide 2025).

About this course

This one-year top up programme has been tailored to provide a firm understanding of web design and development and equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in the IT sector.

We deliver all computing programmes in an active blended learning style, with most lectures replaced by workshops and seminars. Our approach provides a learning environment focused on collaborative working in practical lab spaces, immersed in an environment based on working in the IT industry.

This programme is open for all students in the UK and overseas who wish to transfer to complete the final year of an undergraduate degree, as well as students who have completed study at one of Roehampton's partner institutions.

Skills

Throughout the course, you will combine technical and creative skills such as software development, data analysis and digital media design, with a focus on web development, which will prepare you to enter the IT industry. You will also learn the core skills in cyber security required for modern IT practitioners with the opportunity to become a Certified Ethical Hacker.

Career opportunities

It has been designed for students who want to work in the evolving modern technology world. You will be taught by experts at the forefront of research with experience in industry, ensuring you are provided with the latest knowledge and skills in this fast-moving sector.

Our method prepares you to enter the software development or web/mobile design industries.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G470
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 3

University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G470
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

If you have a HND/DipHE qualification, this programme allows you top up your qualifications to a full degree, giving you access to more graduate career opportunities.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.

English Language requirements https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
EU£16950Year 1
International£16950Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance/

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