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  • Web Design and Development (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Coursework, evaluations and project work.

  • Attendance
      • 16 Saturdays over three terms.
      • October–July.
  • Duration
      • One year part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • You will be expected to be a graduate with IT skills and to have at least one year's experience in training, education, human resources, publishing, marketing or associated media development.
      • Non-graduates with at least three years' experience in at least one of these areas are also welcome to apply.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2012/13)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £1975 pa
      • Part-time (overseas students): £3825 pa
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Lectures and seminars, some of which will incorporate practical collaborative exercises, group work and presentations. Online support and assignment reviews.  Students and tutors make significant use of online discussion groups for joint problem-solving and collaboration in research.

Web Design and Development (Postgraduate Certificate) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Overview

    • The key theme of this programme is its focus on a user-based approach to designing websites and on implementation through standards-based, accessible code. It is also suitable for those wishing to develop a personal project.

      The programme offers practical workshops taught by commercial developers and users, encouraging students to work creatively within an online culture. By the time you start the final module, you will have acquired the skills needed to design and produce a professional website that is both usable and accessible, and that conforms to international standards and guidelines.

      Sessions focus on learning the skills to evaluate, design, develop and maintain personal or business interactive projects. You will have an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the medium and will use internet tools to create web-based portfolios and projects. Documenting the process of development in your final assignment will demonstrate your progression during the course.

      Find out more about studying at Birkbeck and our multimedia courses.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Targeted at people working in business, training, education, human resources, publishing, marketing or associated media development.
      • Develop a thorough understanding of the practical and theoretical skills needed to plan and implement websites that work.
      • Undertake a project, which can be work-based and supported by your employer.
      • Programme materials available online.
  • Course structure
  • Study resources

    • Birkbeck's computing facilities are accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week, although you will need your own computer and internet access for coursework and projects. The programme uses a commercial internet service provider to host student projects, and learning resources will be available online.

      We offer a range of resources and student support to help you while you're studying with us.

  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in web development, multimedia programming, design, project management, education and training.

  • Apply now
    • Application deadlines and interviews
      • We recommend you apply as early as possible. Later applications may also be considered, subject to availability of places.
    • Online application
      You can apply online from the link below.