Course summary
Learn to design, build and promote websites using best-practice techniques in this wide-ranging Master’s in Web Design and Content Planning. Whether you already manage websites or you wish to start your own web business, this course offers the skills for careers in web design and digital content. You'll mix intellectual challenges with practical and technical skills as you learn to build websites in a professional, contemporary way. As part of the course, you'll create a live website and measure its success. This MA Web Design and Content Planning focuses on the technical, functional and aesthetic approaches to website design. You'll learn about industry best practice for mark-up, compliance, user experience, information architecture, content strategy, accessibility, and search engine optimisation (SEO). This allows you to create and manage websites that provide a good user experience. The skills from this course are ideal for a growing field with fantastic opportunities. What you should know about this course
- We are the only university in the UK to offer a full-time Master’s course in Web Design and Content Planning.
- The course enable graduates from many disciplines to plan, design, build and promote effective websites.
- You’ll gain technical skills, including core front-end and back-end technologies and the principles of graphic design.
- You’ll become familiar with the growing and fast-evolving body of knowledge within the discipline of web design.
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
All assessments are based on your course work and project work. Some modules have 'interim crits', which provide feedback to help you monitor progress.
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
Entry requirements
You should have a good honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional qualification. You must also have a working knowledge of computer operating systems (Windows or Mac OS), good understanding of file management and competence in the use of standard office software. The course doesn't assume any prior knowledge of web design, but you will benefit from some self-study before the course begins. You'll also need a laptop computer and reliable broadband access to the internet at your place of residence. Suitable applicants may be invited to an interview. For more information, contact [email protected] or 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £9000 | Whole course |
Wales | £9000 | Whole course |
EU | £15100 | Whole course |
International | £15100 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS