Web Technologies

What is special about this course?

In the past twenty years, the web has had a major impact on the way in which we work, live and learn. As the sector continues to grow there is a constant need for individuals and organisations to keep abreast of new developments in the field. This programme has been designed to meet the needs of the global IT industry and will give you the advanced skills and expertise to excel in this fast-paced and competitive marketplace.

This fully online programme offers two specialised exit awards; the pathway you choose will depend on your own specific background and interests:

MSc Web Technologies

If your knowledge and experience of computing are already beyond that of an end-user and you wish to gain enhanced web technologies skills, then this pathway is for you. You will explore cutting-edge technologies and gain a solid grounding in programming and software development.

MSc Web Technologies with Management

This pathway, while primarily having a technological focus, will explore key aspects of business and management particularly relevant in an international environment. You will receive a thorough grounding in core management principles, practices and techniques strongly contextualised to web-based applications.

Both pathways will help you develop and build on your specific technical expertise, and gain practical, analytical, and highly transferable skills sought after by employers.

Special features

• Gain a master's degree at a pace that suits you through online study
• Fully online study allows you the flexibility to fit your study around work and personal commitments
• Study individual modules for your own professional development or work towards the PgCert, Pg Diploma and ultimately a Masters award

How will I study my course?

• You will study through supported online learning using the university's virtual learning environment (VLE)

How long will my course last?

• Part-time (structured): Pg Cert 1 year, Pg Diploma 2 years, it will nornally take 3 years to complete the MSc. 
• Part-time (unstructured): Individual modules chosen as CPD will normally take approximately 12 weeks to complete.

Where can I study my course?

• Perth College UHI - You will be enrolled at Perth College UHI but can study this course from anywhere in the UK

Start date

• September
• January (subject to module availability)

Course Content

MSc Web Technologies:

• Choose three subjects from the list below to achieve the PgCert Web Technologies (60 credits)
• Successful completion of another three modules and you will have the PgDip Web Technologies (120 credits)
• For the full Masters you will be required to complete a dissertation (180 credits).

Modules include:

• Web services
• Web technologies: cyber security
• Mobile applications development
• Web application development
• Advanced web programming
• Data modelling on the web
• Data analytics on the web

MSc Web Technologies with Management:

• Choose three subjects from module list 1 below and one from module list 2 to achieve the PgCert Web Technologies (60 credits)
• Successful completion of another two modules from list 1 and one from list 2 and you will have the PgDip Web Technologies (120 credits)
• For the full Masters you will be required to complete a dissertation (180 credits).

Module list 1:

• Web services
• Web technologies: cyber security
• Mobile applications development
• Web application development
• Advanced web programming
• Data modelling on the web
• Data analytics on the web

Module list 2:

• Corporate and competitive strategy
• Understanding social media
• Strategic marketing

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of the programme you will have improved your skills, confidence and knowledge levels, leading to enhanced career opportunities in different sectors of the IT industry. Alternatively, you may be interested in roles in the public sector, in academia, or through business start-up and growth.

Funding

From 2017, eligible Scotland domiciled students studying part-time who meet the residency eligibility can apply for a for a tuition fee loan up to £2,750 per year from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

Full details can be found on the SAAS website. Applications for loans open in April.

Students from the rest of the UK who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to apply for a loan from the Student Loan Company

You may also be able to apply for a government Professional and Career Development Loan

Visit the Web Technologies page on the University of the Highlands and Islands website for more details!