BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development 3 year Bachelor's degree at SAE Institute Ltd
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development 3 year at SAE Institute Ltd. You'll study in English and receive a nationally recognised degree award. The curriculum covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development 3 year is a Bachelor's degree (BA) at SAE Institute Ltd, based in SAE Glasgow,SAE Royal Leamington Spa,Liverpool Campus,SAE London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Media, journalism and communications graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Media & Communications, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Trimester 1/Semester 1 2 modules
- WBD (T1) - Web Development BasicsCore
Module details
Learn to design and develop web applications with HTML, CSS, advanced CSS selectors and animation, and responsive design. Examine W3C guidelines and validation, WCAG, and project management skills in web design and development.
- WBD (T1) - Web Design FundamentalsCore
Module details
Discover the principles and practical tools of web design, including design concepts, user experience and visual communication. Learn design fundamentals to meet user needs and gain foundation in industry standards and theoretical foundations.
Trimester 2/Semester 2 2 modules
- WBD (T2) - Front-end FundamentalsCore
Module details
Discover the basics of user interaction and front-end development for the web. Learn to handle complex user interactions and create interactive and responsive web applications.
- WBD (T2) - Back-end FundamentalsCore
Module details
Explore web and database servers, SQL and Content Management Systems (CMS). Discover the interrelationship between front-end and back-end development and hone presentation skills.
Trimester 3/Semester 3 1 modules
- WBD (T3) - Creative Studio 1Core
Module details
Further develop professional practice by designing and developing web apps while applying relevant design patterns. Examine Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) data structures and principles like encapsulation, abstraction and inheritance.
Trimester 4/Semester 4 1 modules
- WBD (T4) - Creative Studio 2Core
Module details
Gain online and social media marketing knowledge and skills while studying marketing's role in successful web campaigns. Cover SEO and market analysis, digital and social media marketing techniques, and project management abilities.
Trimester 5/Semester 5 1 modules
- WBD (T5) - Creative Studio 3Core
Module details
Tailor your learning to specific areas of professional interest through creation of a practical research project or real-world web industry projects. Construct and develop advanced web and mobile apps and explore emerging development tools such as HCI, gamification, VR and Internet of Things.
Trimester 6/Semester 6 1 modules
- WBD (T6) - Major ProjectCore
Module details
Complete a large-scale advanced-level project that demonstrates learning across the degree. Advance knowledge and skills in your chosen area and establish your own business or make connections with web development professionals.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
Who it's for
This course suits those interested in web development within media and communications. It combines theoretical foundations with hands-on practice, offering flexibility through specialist options and culminating in an independent project. You'll develop both technical and professional capabilities across three years of full-time study.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Media & Communications graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings across the field show a starting range of £22,000–£28,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £22,525–£31,800 after five years. These figures reflect national outcomes; individual outcomes vary.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree in Media & Communications, taught in English at SAE Institute Ltd, a recognised UK degree-awarding body, with campuses in Glasgow, Royal Leamington Spa, Liverpool and London. Your degree is nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
The cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at SAE Institute Ltd →Check the finance route that applies to you
Support depends on ordinary residence, assessed fee status, course and provider nation. The provider nation is unresolved here, so no national cap or loan amount is being guessed.
Find your official student-finance route →Paying for it
- Tuition fee loan: applied for through the student-finance body for the UK nation you live in.
- Living-cost support: means-tested on household income, from your nation's student-finance body.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold set by your nation's student-finance system.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Each UK nation runs its own student-finance system; check gov.uk for the rates that apply to you.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Media & Communications graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £22,000 – £28,000 | 3575 |
| 3 years after | £21,500 | £12,000 – £28,500 | 60 |
| 5 years after | £27,000 | £20,000 – £33,000 | 65 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 3,575. Cohort 2021-22.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in media & communications · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Media & Communications nationally
National figures for Media & Communications graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Media & Communications courses at the same study level.
Compared with 541 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Media & Communications graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Media & Communications graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Media companies
- Agencies
- In-house comms teams
- Broadcasters & charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Media & Communications graduates.
Media Operations, VP (Parental Leave Cover)WPP MediaMedia Relations ManagerCommonwealth War Graves CommissionMedia ManagerUS Tech SolutionsMedia Planning and Buying CoordinatorBurberryMedia Sales ExecutiveService ServiceMedia Planner/BuyerDifferent Technologies Pty Ltd.Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Home tuition is regulated and the cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee loan and living-cost support from the student-finance body for the UK nation they live in. Repayment thresholds differ by nation.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Media, journalism and communications across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around SAE Royal Leamington Spa
1,295 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Around Liverpool Campus
4,637 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Media & Communications right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SAE Institute Ltd from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by SAE Institute Ltd; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SAE Institute Ltd’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SAE Institute Ltd and gov.uk before you apply.
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