BSc Web & Mobile Development
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Web & Mobile Development, a computer science degree focusing on the design and maintenance of secure web services and mobile applications. The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Students can undertake work placements and study abroad opportunities.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points); T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C) (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4; International Baccalaureate: 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject including Computing or evidence of programming; International Baccalaureate: 28 points; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Internetworking or relevant discipline; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM | Year 3 -- SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Internetworking; Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support; Web Development & Interactive Media; Web Development; Interactive Media; Digital Design & Development or relevant discipline
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 400 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 12%
- Other HE qualification: 84%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Web & Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £33,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Web & Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Web & Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Web & Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Web & Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Web & Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.