Level 3 Award
in Coding and Website Development
Level 3 Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Level 3 Diploma programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Level 3 Award in Coding and Website Development
The aim of this award is to enable learners to understand the fundamental processes involved in developing simple programmes and applications, as well as details of basic website design.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the purpose and types of coding.
- 1.1 Identify popular programming languages that are used within computer systems.
- 1.2 Differentiate between High level and Low-level programming languages.
- 1.3 Explain how principles of computer programming are applied in different languages to produce software applications.
2. Understand web architecture and components.
- 2.1 Explain the web architecture and components which enable internet and web functionality
- 2.2 Discuss the security risks and protection mechanisms involved in website performance.
3. Be able to create interactive websites.
- 3.1 Be able to create or modify components of websites to meet business needs.
- 3.2 Demonstrate that a created website meets the defined requirements and achieves the defined purpose.
Topics:
Understand types of programming languages and their uses
Course Coverage
- High and low-level programming languages for solving specific problems:
- Procedural: e.g., C, Perl®, PythonTM
- Object-oriented: e.g., C++, C#®, Java®
- Event-driven: e.g., Visual Basic®
- Machine: e.g., Assembler
- Markup: e.g., HTML
- Comparison factors of programming languages:
- Hardware and software requirements
- Special devices required
- Performance
- Preferred application areas
- Development time
- Ease of development
Understand web architecture and components
Course Coverage
- Web architecture: Internet Service Providers (ISP), web hosting services, domain structure, domain name registrars, worldwide web.
- Components:
- Hardware: web, mail, proxy servers; routers.
- Software: browsers, email clients.
- Protocols:
- Transport and addressing: TCP/IP
- Application layer: HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP
- Web functionality: Web 1.0, Web 2.0, blogs, online applications, cloud computing.
- Security:
- Risks: hacking, viruses, identity theft.
- Protection mechanisms: firewalls, Secure Socket Layers (SSL), strong passwords.
Develop web design skills
Course Coverage
- Design software selection: standard and non-standard tools.
- Formatting and editing techniques:
- Common web functions: text, graphics, fonts, colour schemes, images.
- Simple HTML: editor programs, file extensions, tags (e.g., <html>, <p>, <body>, closing tags).
- Interactive elements: rollover images, submit buttons.
- Optimisation: image, video, animation, sound, file size, format, compression.
- Good practices:
- File and folder management.
- Naming conventions.
- Documentation of developments.
- Accessibility: ensuring usability for users with disabilities (e.g., readability, colour schemes, subtitles).
Plan and present web solutions
Course Coverage
- Plan and present:
- Format of presentation.
- Content and target audience.
- Obtain feedback from the audience.
- Recommend website component changes:
- Appropriateness.
- Clarity, content, speed, navigation, aesthetics.
Review and evaluate website components
Course Coverage
- Comparison of updated website components against business needs:
- Functionality and interactivity.
- Presenting the solution to stakeholders.
- Feedback methods:
- Questionnaires, verbal discussion.
- Criteria for feedback: appropriateness, clarity, content, speed, navigation, font choice, colour combinations.
- Improvements: design, clarity, interactive response, functionality.
Indicative reading list
- Bell, A. (2019). Computer programming : Fundamentals for absolute beginners.
- Duckett, J. (2011). HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites (HTML and CSS). John Wiley & Sons Incorporated.
- Felleisen, M. et al (2018) How to design programs: an introduction to programming and computing. 2nd ed. MIT Press
- Robbins, J.N. (2018). Learning web design : a beginner’s guide to HTML, CSS, Javascript, and web graphics. Sebastopol, Ca: O’Reilly.
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Completion of full secondary education is required.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
- Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Level 3 Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU).
- Hard copy certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Level 3 Award means:
The UKeU Level 3 Award is a qualification at the foundational level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 3 Certificate of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 6 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 3 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 3 Award course when participating in the Level 3 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Level 3 Diploma program, graduates from the Level 3 Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Level 3 Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE
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- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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