HN Flex Computing - Website Design and Development (Unit 13) Part-time

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Course Overview

HN Flex Computing - Website Design and Development (Unit 13) Part-time

This HN Flex unit in Website Design and Development introduces learners to the underpinning services required to host, manage and access a secure website. Students will then be introduced to and explore the methods used by designers and developers to blend back-end technologies (server-side) with front-end technologies (client-side).

To be able to design and deliver a site that provides an outstanding User Experience (UX) supported by an innovative User Interface (UI), students will discuss the reasons, requirements, relationships, capabilities and features of the systems they will be using. This gives them an opportunity to explore various tools, techniques and technologies with ‘good design’ principles in order to plan, design and review a multipage website.

This unit, paired with the HN Flex Programming (Unit 1), offers an insight to a cutting-edge programme aimed at those who are eager to upskill and follow a career in various job roles within the high tech and ever-changing world of website design and development.

Topics included in this unit are:

· Domain structure

· Domain name systems

· Web protocols

· Database servers

· Development frameworks

· Website publishing, content management

· Search engine optimisation

· Web browsers

· HTML standards

· CSS and CSS pre-processing (LESS, SASS)

· Presentation models

· Responsive design

· Integrated development environments

· User requirements

· Interface design

· User experience (UX)

· Branding

· Navigation

· Optimisation and validation

This unit is worth 15 Credits (30 in total combined with the HN Flex Programming.

This course is delivered as part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub

Course Start: 22 September 2025

Course length: 14 Weeks

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QCOMPFL13

Awarding Body:

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

The cost of this course is £750. You can study this unit alongside the Cyber Security or Networking unit at no cost until August 2025.

Other funding information

As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.

Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants' Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.

Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.

Visit the Student Finance page on the Government website for further details and to apply.

We offer a service to any student who has a diagnosis of anything persistent or long-term which might interfere with how they study and manage their day-to-day academic engagement. The service is flexible and shaped around the needs of each individual; it might be consistent support or intermittent support.

For further information please visit the Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) web page for more information.

Course Content

We welcome applications from students with prior learning in a relevant subject area at Level 3, and/or previous relevant experience. Evidence should be submitted through the application and interview process. GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above is also required.

Specific assessment strategies include practical work, written assessments, examinations, case studies, presentations and reports offering the opportunity for students to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of both general and specific business principles. Such methods will also allow you to indicate both the breadth and depth of your directed and independent research.

All equipment will be provided.

HN Flex Unit

After successfully completing the unit and achieving 15 Credits at a Level 4 National Certificate in Computing, you can progress onto other units at Level 4.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 13 May 2025.

HN Flex Computing - Website Design and Development (Unit 13) Part-time

Course Overview