Web Technologies (Foundation Degree) - 2012/2013 entry
Interested in a career in new media or the internet? Develop the knowledge, technical and transferable skills you’ll need by learning about web and database design and development, programming, information systems and computer systems. And once you successfully complete the course, you can automatically progress into Year 3 of Birkbeck’s BSc Computing if you wish to continue your studies. You can study this course in central London or Stratford.
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Course structure
October start
Year 1
- Fundamentals of IT
- Introduction to Web Authoring using XHTML and CSS
- Problem Solving for Programming
- Introduction to Database Technology
- Web Authoring using Dreamweaver
- JavaScript.
Year 2
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Information Systems Concepts
- Working in Teams
- two option modules.
Year 3 (two terms)
- Work-Related Project
- Software and Programming 1
- Information Systems Management.
January start
Year 1 (two terms)
- Fundamentals of IT
- Introduction to Web Authoring using XHTML and CSS
- Problem Solving for Programming
- Introduction to Database Technology.
Year 2
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Information Systems Concepts
- Web Authoring using Dreamweaver
- JavaScript
- Working in Teams.
Year 3
- Work-Related Project
- Software and Programming 1
- Information Systems Management
- two option modules.
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Study resources
Online learning environment, library, IT laboratories with specialist software.
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Further study opportunities
You can progress to Year 3 of Birkbeck's BSc Information Systems and Computing after successfully completing the Foundation Degree.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in: web design and web development; database design and database administration; information systems management; programming; multimedia; and content management.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- October start: applications March–September; selection evenings from March/April onwards.
- January start: applications May–December; selection evenings from May/June onwards.
- We advise you to apply early, as places are limited.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- Application deadlines and interviews