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Web Design and Development at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This Postgraduate Certificate in Web Design and Development is ideal if you want to boost your entry into the rapidly changing field of digital media and web design. It will help equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in the field and stay ahead of the curve. Why choose this course?

  • This one-of-a-kind course combines professional development and technical knowledge with a focus on practical skills to prepare you to succeed in the competitive field of digital media.
  • It offers you the opportunity to build a portfolio of code and design projects, from their conception through to a working product.
  • It is taught by experienced industry practitioners from academic and commercial backgrounds.
What you will learn You will gain a strong foundation in both technical and business skills that are much sought after by industry employers, including:
  • industry-standard technical skills in coding, visual design and prototyping
  • business acumen to understand the practical applications of digital media in the workplace
  • an understanding of core design concepts like accessibility, usability and user experience.
On successfully completing this course, you will have developed a portfolio of projects that demonstrate marketable skills in the field of web development and design to help you attract potential employers. How you will learn Teaching on the course is through formal lectures, seminars, practical workshops and computer lab sessions for hands-on experience. Its flexible learning environment allows you to focus on subjects relevant to your career goals. You will also have access to mentors and the wide range of career support opportunities that Birkbeck offers. This, in addition to support from your academic advisers, will help launch you into the world of digital design. This course is available to study part-time with classes in the evening and on occasional Saturdays, so you can balance your studies with work and other commitments. Highlights
  • On successful completion of this course, you can choose to progress your studies further on our MA Digital Media Design.
  • You will develop a thorough understanding of the practical and theoretical skills needed to plan and implement websites and can focus on a project which is either work-based or personal.
  • The course is targeted at people working in the public and private sectors, training, education, human resources, publishing, marketing, start-up and those with a personal interest in digital.
  • Birkbeck was ranked as one of the top four universities in the UK for its Art and Design research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Careers and employability This Postgraduate Certificate in Web Design and Development provides you with technical skills like coding and design, but also essential transferable skills that make you a valuable asset to employers in any industry, such as in:
  • problem solving
  • communication
  • teamwork
  • leadership
  • business acumen.
Graduates of this course are prepared for careers in web development, design, and even project management. You will be well-positioned for a career path in a role such as:
  • web developer
  • project manager
  • digital designer
  • multimedia specialist
  • digital content manager
  • UX/UI designer
  • UX copy-writer
The career prospects for graduates from this course are usually excellent, especially when previous expertise is taken into account. Top employers of our graduates include well-known tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Adobe, as well as charities, local and national government, and the NHS. Some of our graduates have also taken the opportunity to start out as freelance web developers, UX/UI designers and web accessibility consultants, or have gone on to pursue doctoral studies in fields like product design, technology-enhanced learning and education, and human-computer interaction.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Coursework, evaluations and project work.

How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Entry requirements

Graduates of any degree with IT skills and at least one year's experience in media development, design, arts and content creation, or market/consumer research. Non-graduates with at least three years' experience and IT skills are also welcome to apply. You should submit a detailed application with evidence of your level, demonstrated by existing work you have completed on the web, if requested. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £3690 Year 1
Northern Ireland £3690 Year 1
Scotland £3690 Year 1
Wales £3690 Year 1
International £6780 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Web Design and Development at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS