BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry)
About this course
BSc in Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry), a computing degree focused on web technologies, software engineering, and digital security systems. Core topics include Programming. This four-year undergraduate course incorporates a compulsory industry placement year in the third year and concludes with an independent major project. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Introduction to Computer Infrastructure, Introduction to Programming, Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language, Study Skills for Computer Science, and Web Development and Information Security. The second year advances technical capabilities via Agile Software Engineering for the Web, Modelling Persistent Data, Programming for the Web, System and Network Services Administration and Security, and Web Design and the User Experience. After completing the sandwich industry placement year, the final year covers advanced concepts through E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security, Major Project, and Professional Issues in the Computing Industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 25%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Introduction to Computer Infrastructure
- Introduction to Programming
- Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
- Study Skills for Computer Science
- Web Development and Information Security
- Agile Software Engineering for the Web
- Modelling Persistent Data
- Programming for the Web
- System and Network Services Administration and Security
- Web Design and the User Experience
- Sandwich Year
- Sandwich Year
- E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security
- Major Project
- Professional Issues in the Computing Industry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £54,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Information technology.
What do graduates of BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Web Development and Security (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.