BSc (Hons) Web & Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc Web & Mobile Development will equip you with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure web services and mobile applications that harness the capabilities of the internet. Using the latest tools, techniques and scripting languages, you’ll develop expertise in systems design and analysis and learn how to develop responsive, interactive and secure web and mobile solutions.

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Web and mobile technologies have radically altered our personal and professional lives, giving billions of us access to unprecedented resources, social networks and secure internet transactions. To support this high-technology growth sector, demand is strong for skilled professionals who can design and develop mobile apps, web services software and administer their infrastructure.

Career pathways

This programme is held in high regard in local industry and graduates have gone on to secure roles, including: Mobile developer / Web Programmer / Web Developer / Systems Administrator & Developer / Lecturer / Teacher Work placement opportunities available through the School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences allow you to put theory into practice in real-world business environments.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

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; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code G450.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/4982f655-a621-7f58-3712-e59367c68082

Explore more study programmes

Engineering