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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 year 1. This course runs at Milton Road Campus. This course aims to embed the skills and knowledge required 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 an up-to-date qualification that reflects 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 well 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 5

Progression 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

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