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    Web development degrees abroad

    Web development degrees focus on the design, creation, and maintenance of websites. If you’re looking to turn your interest in the internet into a lucrative career, this could be the ideal program for you.

    As a web development student, you’ll learn how to produce sites that meet the demands of businesses and their consumers. From back-end databases to front-end design, you’ll develop the skills needed to excel in this fast-paced field.

    The internet is a global phenomenon that unites people across time and space. By studying abroad, you’ll be exposed to the latest international trends and technologies, transforming you into a more experienced and versatile developer.

    Web development program structure

    Bachelor’s degrees in web development require three years of full-time study, or four years if you study in the US. Many courses contain an optional placement year so you can put what you’ve learned into practice.

    If you want to boost your knowledge and employability further, you could enroll in a postgraduate program.

    Master’s degrees take one year of full-time study, or two years if you study part-time. Doctorate degrees last at least four years, but some PhDs last up to seven or eight.

    Alongside theoretical lectures, seminars, and tutorials, you’ll attend practical workshops and studio demonstrations. A variety of written and practical exams, presentations, assignments, and projects will be used to assess your progress.

    The topics you cover will depend on the modules you select and the university you choose, but here are some of the core modules you’ll likely address:

    • Web development principles
    • Principles of creative computing
    • Web technologies
    • Web application design
    • Introduction to HTML and CSS
    • Accessibility and user experience
    • Media types and layout techniques
    • Introduction to web design
    Web development program structure

    Bachelor’s degrees in web development require three years of full-time study, or four years if you study in the US. Many courses contain an optional placement year so you can put what you’ve learned into practice.

    If you want to boost your knowledge and employability further, you could enroll in a postgraduate program.

    Master’s degrees take one year of full-time study, or two years if you study part-time. Doctorate degrees last at least four years, but some PhDs last up to seven or eight.

    Alongside theoretical lectures, seminars, and tutorials, you’ll attend practical workshops and studio demonstrations. A variety of written and practical exams, presentations, assignments, and projects will be used to assess your progress.

    The topics you cover will depend on the modules you select and the university you choose, but here are some of the core modules you’ll likely address:

    • Web development principles
    • Principles of creative computing
    • Web technologies
    • Web application design
    • Introduction to HTML and CSS
    • Accessibility and user experience
    • Media types and layout techniques
    • Introduction to web design

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    Web development undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in web development

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      Applied Science (Internet and Web Development) - BASc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,834 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, May, January
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      Computing and Web Development - BSc (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Information Technology - Web Development - BSc DePaul University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      40,551 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      -
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      Mobile and Web Development - BSc (Hons) University of Suffolk, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,790 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Web Development - BA Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      11,000 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August
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    Associate in web development

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      Web Development & Design Specialist - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
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    Diploma in web development

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      Information Technology with Co-op, Software Development, Graphic and Web Development - UGDip Institute of Technology Development of Canada, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,000 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      April, October, July, January
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    Web development graduate programs

    Master's in web development

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      Web Development Management, MBA - MBA Lynn University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,320 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      -
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    Diploma in web development

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      Internet Applications and Web Development - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      14 months
      Annual tuition fee
      16,022 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Certificate in web development

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      Web Development - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      27,300 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Future web development careers

    With most businesses and organizations now using the internet to advertise their services and products, the need for inventive web developers has never been greater.

    You could apply your creativity and technical skills to a range of roles in the IT sector and beyond. Here are some of the exciting jobs you could land:

    • Web developer
    • Search engine optimizer
    • Web designer
    • Multimedia programmer
    • UX designer
    • Web content manager
    • Web administrator
    • Web technologist

    Working on web development projects outside of your degree will help you to build an impressive professional portfolio. Whether you take an internship as part of your program or arrange a summer placement, these experiences will demonstrate your passion and talent to future employers.