Web Design and Development Top-up

Why this course?

• Develop technical backend and creative frontend skills to understand the full web development stack.
• Embedded IT work culture replicating industry experience.
• Gain a computing degree without a maths or science qualification at A-Level. 
• Study in labs in our brand new state-of-the-art media centre on campus.
• We are ranked among the top 3 modern universities in London (Complete University Guide 2025).

About this course

This one-year top up programme has been tailored to provide a firm understanding of web design and development and equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in the IT sector.

We deliver all computing programmes in an active blended learning style, with most lectures replaced by workshops and seminars. Our approach provides a learning environment focused on collaborative working in practical lab spaces, immersed in an environment based on working in the IT industry.

This programme is open for all students in the UK and overseas who wish to transfer to complete the final year of an undergraduate degree, as well as students who have completed study at one of Roehampton's partner institutions.

Skills

Throughout the course, you will combine technical and creative skills such as software development, data analysis and digital media design, with a focus on web development, which will prepare you to enter the IT industry. You will also learn the core skills in cyber security required for modern IT practitioners with the opportunity to become a Certified Ethical Hacker.

Career opportunities

It has been designed for students who want to work in the evolving modern technology world. You will be taught by experts at the forefront of research with experience in industry, ensuring you are provided with the latest knowledge and skills in this fast-moving sector.

Our method prepares you to enter the software development or web/mobile design industries.