Web Design and Content Planning, MA
Learn to design, build and promote websites using best-practice techniques in this wide-ranging Master’s in Web Design and Content Planning.
Whether you already manage websites or you wish to start your own web business, this course offers the skills for careers in web design and digital content. You'll mix intellectual challenges with practical and technical skills as you learn to build websites in a professional, contemporary way. As part of the course, you'll create a live website and measure its success.
This MA Web Design and Content Planning focuses on the technical, functional and aesthetic approaches to website design. You'll learn about industry best practice for mark-up, compliance, user experience, information architecture, content strategy, accessibility, and search engine optimisation (SEO). This allows you to create and manage websites that provide a good user experience. The skills from this course are ideal for a growing field with fantastic opportunities.
School
Location
Duration
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
Start month
September
Home /international fees 2025/26
£11,325 /£17,975
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
You will be taught by renowned industry experts working in front-end design and development and user experience design. Our team provides the perfect balance of technical, aesthetic and academic expertise that allows us to provide a centred and unbiased approach to web design education.
Come and meet us
We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in any subject.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications may be considered.
A working knowledge of computer operating systems (Windows or Mac OS), good understanding of file management and competence in the use of standard office software.
The course doesn't assume any prior knowledge of web design, but you will benefit from some self-study before the course begins.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Teaching is carried out through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. You should expect 2-3 days a week of independent learning depending on your prior experience. Teaching takes place 1 day per week. Additional tutorial hours may vary.
Class sizes
The typical student intake per year averages 15-20 so lectures and seminars / tutorials are kept small.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate time to independent study (around 8-10 hours per module per week).
Every module will involve further reading and research. You may also be expected to spend time preparing for classwork such as presentations and group discussions, and for assessed coursework and examinations.
You can use our Stockwell Street library and online resources to support you in these activities.
We encourage you to join societies such as:
Overall workload
If you study full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Assessment
All assessments are based on your course work and project work. Some modules have 'interim crits', which provide feedback to help you monitor progress.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £11,325 | £1,887 per 30 credits | N/A |
| International | £17,975 | £2,996 per 30 credits | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
All students on creative courses at the School of Design get free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and Lynda.com.
If there any site visits or field trips, students may need to pay their own travel costs.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
This course offers enhanced skills for use within the applicant's current career or a new career in web design.
Graduates from this course are now working as Front-End Developers/Designers, User Experience Designers/Researchers, Back-End Developers, Digital Marketing Executives, SEO Consultants and Digital Project Managers.
Do you provide employability services?
The School of Design has an Employability Officer who can provide specific opportunities for postgraduate students that are relevant to the course.
These officers work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.
The central Employability and Careers Service also provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
All students on creative courses at the School of Design get free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and Lynda.com.
Each year we run a second- and third-year graduate show where our degree students showcase their best work.
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