UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire
3. University Department/Centre
School of Journalism & Media
4. External Accreditation
5. Title of Final Award
BSc (Hons) Web Design & Development
6. Modes of Attendance offered
FT / PT
7. UCAS Code
H620
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Computing (2007)
Art & Design (2008)
Communication, media, film & cultural studies (2008)
W3C – http://w3c.org
9. Other external influences
National Occupational Standards for Interactive Media
and Computer Games
http://www.skillset.org/standards/standards/IM/
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
June 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
The generic aims of the Media Programmes are for students to
 practice high technical standards in media production through a deep understanding of the
technology
 gain a systematic understanding of key aspects of the field including detailed knowledge of
some areas and an appreciation of the limitations of that knowledge
 make confident use of industry-relevant technology and techniques and to be able to exploit
advances in new technology in the future
 develop an analytical approach to situations and problems found in the industry
 design and produce technical solutions to relevant problems
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 gain confidence in their abilities that enhance employment opportunities both now and in the
future
 maintain growth in skills and understanding that enables continuing personal development
 develop communication skills, team work ability and favourable attitudes towards responsibility
and flexibility
Specifically on the Web Design and Development degree we give students
 a broad and deep understanding of technology, design and production of web sites and
applications
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12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
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A2.
A3.
A4.
of programming principles applied to web design and development
of computer systems and networks, particularly the internet
of the roles of individuals in a production environment
of production methods in a team environment
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning methods include traditional lectures, seminars, directed study, demonstrations,
guided practical sessions, workshops and project work.
Assessment methods
Written assessment methods include Unseen / Open book examinations, Log books and Formal
Reports.
Oral assessment methods include Presentations.
Practical skills are assessed using assignment work, interviews and demonstrations.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. the ability to design/author web products
B2. the ability to program for applications
B3. the ability to produce media products from ideas generation to delivery
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning methods include traditional lectures, seminars, directed study, demonstrations,
guided practical sessions, workshops and project work.
Assessment methods
Written assessment methods include Logbooks and Formal Reports
Practical skills are assessed using assignment work, interviews and demonstrations.
Production skills are assessed on the quality of the finished product as well as the planning and other
aspects.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. analysis of requirements for particular situations
C2. evaluation and selection of appropriate resources and techniques for specific tasks given a
range of disparate constraints
C3. evaluate alternative solutions to problems
C4. application of techniques to synthesising solutions to novel problems
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning methods include traditional lectures, seminars, directed study, demonstrations,
guided practical sessions, workshops and project work.
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Assessment methods
Written assessment methods include Unseen / Open-book examinations, Logbooks, Formal reports
and Independent project.
Oral assessment methods include Presentations, Interviews and Vivas.
Practical skills are assessed using assignment work, interviews and demonstrations.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. communicate technical and artistic ideas accurately, persuasively and succinctly in writing,
orally and in a variety of mediums
D2. work independently on significant-sized projects relevant to the field
D3. perform effectively in a team, recognising their own particular talents and applying them
D4. locate and use critically information from a number of sources, including the use of IT based
information sources
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning methods include traditional lectures, seminars, directed study, demonstrations,
guided practical sessions, workshops and project work.
Assessment methods
Written assessment methods include Independent dissertation, Log books and Formal Reports
Oral assessment methods include Presentations, Interviews and Vivas
Teamwork skills are assessed using assignment work contributions, peer assessment and staff
observation.
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13. Programme Structures*
Level
Module
Code
Level 6
TE3041
Module Title
Compulsory:
User, Experience, Design (UXD)
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
TE3270
TE3060
TE3075
TE3980
TE3989
Others from
Applied Graphics
Applied Application
Development
Enterprise Development and
Production
Studio Engineering
Motion Graphics
Advanced Post Production
Final Year Project (D&R)
Final Year Project (D)
TE2014
TE2041
TE2042
Compulsory:
Professional Practice
Web Application Design
Interactive Authoring
20
20
20
TE2012
TE2013
TE2006
TE2060
TE2071
TE2075
TE2888
Any of the following (given
pre-requisite requirements)
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module
Creative Programming
Graphic Communication
Audio 2
Post Production Techniques
Data Driven Applications
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
Elective module
20
TE1041
TE1070
TE1888
Compulsory:
Web Design
Contextual Studies
Web Development
20
20
20
TE1002
TE1003
TE1071
TE1072
Any of the following
Interactive Media Production
Computer Graphics
Audio 1
Video Production
20
20
20
20
Elective module
20
TE3002
TE3008
TE3069
Level 5
Level 4
20
20
Bachelor Honours Degree
Requires 360 credits including a
minimum of 220 at Level 5 or
above and 100 at Level 6
Bachelor Degree
Requires 320 credits including a
minimum of 180 at Level 5 or
above and 40 at Level 6
40
20
20
20
20
40
HE Diploma
Requires 240 credits including a
minimum of 100 at Level 5 or
above
HE Certificate
Requires 120 credits including
100 at Level 4 or above
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15. Personal Development Planning
Within the Media Programmes there are many opportunities for students to engage in the PDP
process. Not least is in the Professional Practice module, TE2014. Within this they will look at their
target industry and see how they will fit in, reflecting on what they need to do to make their skill set fit
the roles they see themselves in.
The process of deciding on what modules to study from the options available is a fundamental PDP
opportunity. This is supported by Personal Tutors and the whole course team.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The University’s minimum standard entry requirements must be met by A2 level qualifications or
equivalent. Although we recognise the breadth of study AS levels present, we would not accept these
as forming part of your entry offer. Applications should be supported by a satisfactory GCSE
performance, normally consisting of five GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English.
Specific entry requirements for this course are:

300 points at A2, DDM at BTEC, GCSE Maths and English grade C
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International Students are required to have passed the International English Language
Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum of 6.5
Other acceptable qualifications include:
Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade
International Baccalaureate
BTEC National Certificate/Diploma
Access to HE Diploma
People with non-standard entry qualifications or experience should contact the admissions tutor.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
 Course website http://webdev.uclan.ac.uk
 Student Handbook, available on request
 From the course team; email Gavin Allanwood, at gallanwood@uclan.ac.uk or telephone 01772
893058 and ask to speak to a member of the course team.
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18. Curriculum Skills Map (Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed)
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Other skills relevant
Compulsory
to employability and
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
Subjectpersonal
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
specific Skills
Thinking Skills
development
A1
Final Year Project
(Design & Realise)
Final Year Project
(Design)
Studio Engineering
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
B3
C1
C2
C3
C4
D1
D2
D3
D4
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TE2075
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TE2013
TE2006
Creative Programming
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COMP
TE1888
Web Development
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Video Production
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Audio 1
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COMP
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Contextual Studies
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TE1041
Web Design
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TE1003
Computer Graphics
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Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
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TE3989
TE3980
LEVEL 6
TE3270
TE3075
TE3069
TE3060
TE3041
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
TE3008
Advanced Post-Production
EDP
Motion Graphics
User, Experience, Design
Applied Application
Development
Applied Graphics
Data-Driven Applications
Post-Production Techniques
Audio 2
Graphic Communication
Interactive Authoring
Web Application Design
Professional Practice
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COMP
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