Computer science
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to study Interactive Media and Web Technologies and wanted to ask how people have found the balance between theory and practical coding on similar courses.
I already have some experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, but I’m curious whether universities focus more on front-end design, backend logic, or a mix of both.
Any advice or personal experiences would really help, thank you!
I’m planning to study Interactive Media and Web Technologies and wanted to ask how people have found the balance between theory and practical coding on similar courses.
I already have some experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, but I’m curious whether universities focus more on front-end design, backend logic, or a mix of both.
Any advice or personal experiences would really help, thank you!
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by Favour AniHi everyone,
I’m planning to study Interactive Media and Web Technologies and wanted to ask how people have found the balance between theory and practical coding on similar courses.
I already have some experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, but I’m curious whether universities focus more on front-end design, backend logic, or a mix of both.
Any advice or personal experiences would really help, thank you!
I’m planning to study Interactive Media and Web Technologies and wanted to ask how people have found the balance between theory and practical coding on similar courses.
I already have some experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, but I’m curious whether universities focus more on front-end design, backend logic, or a mix of both.
Any advice or personal experiences would really help, thank you!
Hi! 👋
I recently graduated from the University of Salford and I studied Computer Science here.
In terms of website design I took multiple modules that focused on full-stack, front-end and back-end.
In my first year we looked at static web pages, using HTML and CSS with some JavaScript, but as I progressed through second and third year, I started to learn web scripting, APIs with more focus on the Server side of programming e.g. integration with databases, OAuth. I would say my experience with web design really advanced technically as I moved through university. There was a real balanced between theory and practical - which I loved! ☺️ I found that we would learn theory first, and then put it into practice by working through small projects which ultimately led to a bigger project.
That being said, every university and course is different, I highly recommend looking through the modules for each course you're interested in to understand the breakdown of what you're learning and the balance between theory and practical work. Going to open days is also a great way to ask questions, learn more about the course, as well as the university.
I hope this was helpful! If you have any more questions - ask away!
Good Luck ✨
Du'a - University of Salford Graduate Rep
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