Web Development Post-Degree Diploma
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From essential training in project management and business writing, to web security, information architecture, and network administration this program develops a complete skill set for IT professionals. Graduates gain experience with a wide variety of web programming technologies (including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and PHP programming.
International
In-Class
Next Start Dates
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Application Deadlines
When Should I Apply?
Applications open one year before each program start date.
We strongly advise applicants to apply early as space is limited and demand for full-time programs is extremely high.
Key Application Deadlines
- May 15 (August start date)
- September 15 (January start date)
NOTE: This program may reach capacity prior to application deadline.
*Note if you do see not the program listed for the intake you are interested in on the online application portal, we have reached capacity and are no longer accepting applications.
Tuition & Fees
$22,415: Tuition includes UWSA and health insurance fees. Costs are subject to change.*
$1,000 - $2,000: Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement.
Learn more about International Students tuition & fees and payment options here.
*Please note there is a fee increase scheduled for Web Development. As of August 2023 fees for this program will be $22,450.
Duration
12 months in duration, Mon-Fri, days and hours vary and classes may be scheduled during the day time or evenings between 9AM and 9PM.
Holidays and breaks provided throughout program duration.
Objectives & Outcomes
Objectives
- Develop hands-on skills in web development applications and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.net, and Java;
- Apply Adobe Photoshop to the visual design of Websites;
- Gain a solid understanding of best practices in search engine optimization (SEO);
- Create web pages in past, current, and emerging standards using HTML, XHTML, CSS, and XML
- Create rich multimedia files using Flash
- Use, edit and customize Dreamweaver and a variety of content management systems including Wordpress, Drupal, and Joomla for agile web development purposes;
- Plan, design, and create relational database systems;
- Understand TCP/IP and Networking in general to help trouble shoot issues and design solutions to potential performance problems;
- Gain an understanding of security problems in order to install, set-up, and secure a Web server.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- International students are required to hold either of the following:
- Bachelor Degree in an IT or Computer Science related discipline and minimum one year of work experience
- Bachelor Degree and minimum one year of technical experience working in IT (programming or software development preferred)
- The Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or Final Percentage on these transcripts will be assessed for eligibility.
- If a higher degree is attained (post-graduate diploma, Master’s, or PhD) the minimum GPA or Percentage must be attained in all degrees.
For complete admission details by country, please visit our detailed Admission Requirements for international students.
Work Experience
Web Development Diploma applicants must have a minimum of one year of professional work experience.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures.
|
Test |
Score |
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Duolingo |
Overall score: miniumum 120 Production score: minimum 100 |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
|
TOEFL (internet-based) or TOEFL MyBestScore |
86
20 on each component |
|
Heartland International English School |
80% |
|
International Language Academy of Canada |
3.3 |
|
UWinnipeg ELP |
B |
The University reserves the right to request English language proficiency testing result documentation for any international applicant.
Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
Courses & Descriptions
Career Opportunities
Certifications
Academic Credentials
Upon successful completion of the full-time program, you will be eligible for the following academic credentials:
- Web Development Post-Degree Diploma
Tech Requirements
Students must have a laptop that meets the tech requirements for their program (not included in tuition).
PC hardware
- CPU: Intel or AMD core I5 or I7 (highly recommend I7 with 8 GB)
- Memory: 4GB or 8GB
- Display and Graphics
- 15 inches LCDDisplay TFT active Matrix Colour can handle 1920 x 1080 Resolution (2GB ram)
- HardDrive: 500 GB
- Windows 7, 8 or 10 (10 is recommended)
Mac hardware
- Intel Core I5 or I7
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics and Video display: Any type of video cards from Apple should work with at least of 2GB of RAM.
- HardDrive: 512GB
- Software to run Virtualization for Microsoft windows
- Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, or VirtualBox
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