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CSC-44114 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

CSC-44114 - Agile Web Engineering
Coordinator: Vishwash Batra Tel: +44 1782 7 33114
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of web design and development as you experience working in a small “Agile” team using industry standard project management techniques such as Scrum. We will start with an introduction to User Interface Design Principles, user research methods and User Experience (UX). You will then gain proficiency in Full-stack development covering areas such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and related frameworks such as Node.js, all with consideration of relevant security and industry best practices.

Aims
This module aims to enable students to:
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of User Interface Design Principles
• Acquire proficiency in Full-stack web development: Develop skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and frameworks such as Node.js.
• Implement Agile project management techniques: Experience working in small teams using Scrum to manage and deliver projects efficiently.
• Apply industry best practices and security considerations: Ensure that all development work adheres to current industry standards and security protocols.
• Apply relevant user research methods and User Experience (UX) design

Intended Learning Outcomes

assess how interfaces adhere to Human Computer Interaction (HCI) guidelines and design patterns, as part of an agile web engineering team: 1,2
design and create interfaces of web-based applications for a range of devices, as part of an agile web engineering team: 1,2
apply Full-stack development skills to create web applications, as part of an agile web engineering team: 1,2
develop web applications with integrated security technologies, as part of an agile web engineering team: 1,2
evaluate the user-experience of web applications, as part of an agile web engineering team: 1,2
assess aspects of their individual skills and work and the contributions of others in an agile web engineering team: 3

Study hours

24 hours interactive lectures
36 hours practicals
12 hours team workshops
40 hours guided study
70 hours independent study
118 hours teamworking

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Assessment weighted 75%
Web Application Design and Development Demonstration
A group demonstration, of around 30 minutes (20 minutes demonstration, 10 minutes Q and A), related to the design and development of a Full-stack web application. This will include a review of similar interfaces; the interface design and implementation of a secure web application that meets a set of defined requirements; a user evaluation of the developed solution. A mark will be given for the team as a whole (6 members) and then individual marks calculated based on the contribution levels indicated in the peer review component for Assessment 3 and the Scrum Diaries in Assessment 2.

2: Group Assessment weighted 10%
Scrum Diaries
A compilation of weekly team (6 members) working diaries (Scrum preparation), to a set template available in advance.

3: Reflective Diary weighted 15%
Skills and Contribution Reflection
An individual evaluation of teamwork including reflection on their own contributions, the contributions of others in their team (peer review), and a reflection on the web engineering and agile development concepts covered during the module (equivalent of around 800 words).

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025