Study web design in London at the University of Greenwich
The MA Web Design & Content Planning programme takes graduates from many disciplines and provides them with the hands-on skills necessary to plan, design, build and promote an effective website in relation to the needs of a business, profession, government office or organisation. The programme is also suitable for those who are considering a future in freelance web design. Applicants should have an interest in design and a working familiarity with the software employed in a modern office environment. See Our students for more information.
There are many web design courses in London but we are the only institution currently offering a post-graduate MA in this fast-evolving subject.
Learning web design
The design of excellent websites presents a notable intellectual challenge and on graduating from the programme, students will have the skills to design, publish and manage a corporate intranet or a public website. In addition, students will learn how to promote and generate revenue from public websites. The objective is to provide a balanced education in the three aspects of web design: technical, functional and aesthetic. See Our philosophy for more information.
The technical aspects of the programme provide an understanding of the wide range of tools and technologies that are available for the design and development of websites. This includes the creation of semantically correct XHTML and CSS based design using web standards.
The functional aspects focus on the creation of websites using good information architecture and that demonstrate best practice in accessibility, useability and findability. Students develop an understanding of how people use the web, how they like to navigate and search for information and the importance of SEO. See Design principles for more information.
The aesthetic aspects of web design are considered with regard to both graphic/artistic and business objectives, such as corporate identity and branding. The architectural principle that form should follow function is relevant, not as a rule but because aesthetic considerations must be judged with regard to the technical and functional aspects of a website.
Flexible teaching mode
The timetable is designed to make it easy for those in full-time employment to attend the programme and students have the option of a full-time (one day per week) or part-time (one half day per week) mode of study. Although contact time is relatively short, students should be aware that there will be a substantial amount of course work, project work and reading to be completed in their own time. See Programme details for more information.
We believe our programme is unique in offering a balanced blend of the technical, functional and aesthetic aspects of web design and we are the only university in London offering such a focused programme at masters level.
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