BSc Web Development and Security
About this course
BSc in Web Development and Security, a computing degree focused on web technologies, software engineering, and digital security practices. Core topics include Programming. The four-year course includes an integrated foundation year. The first year covers foundational academic skills and basic computing through Foundation Programming, Foundation Mini Projects, Information Technology for University Students, and Spreadsheets for University Students. The second year introduces computer infrastructure, object-oriented programming, and web development and information security via Introduction to Computer Infrastructure, Introduction to Programming, Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language, and Web Development and Information Security. The third year advances into agile software engineering, data modelling, network services, and user experience design through Agile Software Engineering for the Web, Modelling Persistent Data, Programming for the Web, and System and Network Services Administration and Security. The final year concludes with E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security, Professional Issues in the Computing Industry, and a Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
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%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 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 for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Academic Skills Foundation 1
- Academic Skills Foundation 2
- Foundation Mini Projects
- Foundation Programming
- Information Technology for University Students
- Spreadsheets for University Students
- Communication and Technology
- License to Use Mathematics
- 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
- 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 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 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 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 at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Web Development and Security at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Web Development and Security at Aberystwyth University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.