Computing
Web Development HND
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 8
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This 2-year HND course offers an HNC certificate after one year. The course runs at our Milton Road Campus.
The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a full-stack web developer, ready to work in web development and the wider digital technology sector.
You will be taught by industry-experienced College lecturers and learn a diverse range of skills and knowledge in;
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- JavaScript
- App Development (using Frameworks such as React)
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Web Graphics
- User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design
- PHP (Hypertext Pre-processor)
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) principles
- Digital and Social Media Marketing.
This course offers up-to-date qualifications that reflect recent developments within the web design and development sector. This is a hands-on and practical course that will enhance your employability skills.
The Scottish Technology Industry Survey indicated that web development is one of the most in-demand digital skills. The survey identified that 34% of the U.K. digital sector was in Edinburgh and the Lothians, the most active tech sector outside of London. Edinburgh College has strong industry connections with Edinburgh-based digital companies. Many of our students have progressed towards a successful career within the digital sector.
This course will ensure you are prepared for employment, self-employment or university courses at the degree level.
What you will learn
Years one and two - Edinburgh College
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- UI Design
- UX Design (user experience)
- React
- Adobe Graphics Software
- Dynamic Website Development
- PHP
- SQL
- Web App Development
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Video editing for the web
Years three and four - Napier University
- Year three of your studies may be a placement year
- Year four of your studies may be an Honours year
Placement information
- There may be opportunities for work experience during the course. These will be encouraged by your college lecturers but are not mandatory.
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed on your practical skills
- There will be some multiple-choice tests
- There will be one exam
Number of days per week
- Approximately 18 hours per week, which we try to timetable into 3 days.
- However, it is a demanding course and you should aim to dedicate 4.5 days per week to complete it.
Entry requirements
- For school leavers: Three Highers consisting of a B grade Pass in English or Communications and two other C passes
- For college students: SCQF Level 6 course in a relevant subject such as Software Development and Web.
- All enquiries are welcome regardless of qualifications. Edinburgh College computing staff can assess where you can start or progress in your computing career and find the right course for you.
- All applicat are asked to complete a screening exercise online to assess your skills
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- If you are invited to attend an interview you will be asked to complete a screening exercise to assess your skills
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 6.0 and Ideally no component below 5Progression and Articulation Routes
- After the second year, you can progress to the third year BSc Web Development at Edinburgh Napier University
- Other university options exist for 1st and 2nd-year entry.
- Self-employment as a web designer/developer
Career options
- Employment in the interactive media or web development industry
- Self-employment as a web designer and developer
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
