Combining both technical and creative skills, this HND prepares you for the evolving world of web development and digital design.
You’ll gain a strong foundation of knowledge for a range of tech-driven careers, including roles in web development, UX/UI design and IT.
This course will give you a full introduction to web development and design, and allow you to tailor your learning experience to suit your career goals, by focusing on coding, design or a combination of both.
As well as creating engaging website experiences, experienced lecturers will guide you through essential digital marketing strategies and how to produce digital and social media content.
The course will also allow you to work on projects with real clients, building on your understanding of professional standards. Students will have access to the latest industry software, tools and trends to ensure you graduate with a skillset relevant today, and adaptable for the future.
Year 1 covers the fundamental areas of design, development, web technologies, video editing and animation including:
Year 2 focuses at using advanced tools for development as well as enhancing skillsets in digital media production:
You’ll work with a range of tools and platforms including:
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
HND Web Development (including Digital Design & Development)
If English is not your first language, please view the specific English language requirements for this course.
If you are studying a full-time advanced course (HNC, HND or above), you may be entitled to funding.
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on Saturday 14 March from 10am – 2pm.
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
Our university partnerships ensure a smooth progression to further study. Subject to meeting conditions, entry to the following degrees may be possible after completing this course:
Career opportunities are available in web development, user interface design, content creation, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, software testing, project management or IT consultancy. Common roles include:
“NESCol has given me a really good grounding – I’ve even managed to go on to win a national competition!”
“It was great to be able to share knowledge and bounce ideas off each other. The course was really interesting, challenging at times, but the lecturers were fantastic and explained everything so well.”
“I honestly don’t think university could have taught me the skills I have learned here.”
“I loved that the course covered a broad range of topics, from animation and graphic design to programming”
“I’ve had a passion for computing from a very young age. I decided when my son was starting school that it was the best time to go back and follow a dream I had put on hold.”
“I really enjoyed the course and the hands on nature of the learning. Being able to build websites was great and I got a real sense of achievement from the work we were asked to produce.”
“I feel the course has prepared me well for my new role and I’m excited to put my new skills into practice and have the opportunity to do something I love every day! “
“I really have so much to thank NESCol for. I’m sure it is an experience that will have a positive impact throughout my life.”
Shay’s HND has given him knowledge and skills that are vital for running a business today including cyber resilience, e-commerce solutions and social media and knows the course has given him a solid grounding in business operations, technology and project management which will serve him well for the continued success of their family business.
“I would definitely recommend NESCol to everyone who wants to study computing. No matter what age, or if this is their first course, or – if like me – you want to change your career. It’s a very friendly environment, well quipped when it comes to computing facilities and – most importantly – with very, very supportive and highly knowledgeable lecturers.”
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You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once submitted, this will be processed by our Admissions team.
Alternatively, you can complete a paper application and send it to us.
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to complete an enrolment form. In completing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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