London, United Kingdom

Data Driven Web-Based Applications

This 1st year, undergraduate core module covers the basic technical aspects of dynamic website construction concerning the front end (client) and the back end (server), It aims to develop a springboard for web-related technologies that require data collection, organisation and maintenance of accessible websites, through symantic layouts and with an introduction to object orientated coding practices. It focuses on developing skills in using HTML, CSS, jQuery, with PHP and SQL and covers aspects of data flow and web data management.

Course leader

Alan Lane

Target group

This is a level one module (equivalent to first year undergraduate). In addition to the standard UCL Summer School entry criteria, applicants will be expected to have experience with a coding language, Laptop with MS Office and Notepad++.

Course aim

Upon successful completion of this module, students will:

be able to layout a maintainable web site
have a foundational understanding of database design for the internet
have a foundational grasp of client vs. server-side coding tools and principles
have strong direction for further study in this field
be able to make informed career enhancement choices

Credits info

7.5 EC
7.5 ECTS, 4 US, 15 UCL

Fee info

GBP 2585: Students studying for 6 weeks (2 modules) benefit from a built-in tuition fee discount.
GBP : Students have the option of staying in UCL Accommodation close to campus in vibrant central London.