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The main benefits of living in the digital age is the ease of having everything available at our fingertips, whether we are online shopping, doing our banking or carrying out research. This is why having a strong web and digital presence has become a priority for all organisations.

Studying Web Design and Development will enable you to gain the technical and design-related skills you need to succeed in this growing, dynamic area.

This course will cover key areas in web design and development, including web and mobile application programming, interaction design, organisational frameworks, as well as human, cultural, and social issues. This allows you to specialise in this vibrant area while gaining a solid foundation of the broader principles of computing.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BCCC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you must have 3 Advanced Highers at BBC.