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Web developer
Web developers build websites and web applications. GCSE computing helps, A-level computer science or self-taught coding, then a computer science degree, bootcamp or apprenticeship. Portfolio matters. Junior web developer roles and tech grad schemes are on employer boards when live.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
Maths, English and computer science if offered.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Computer science or maths, or vocational IT level 3.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Computer science or software engineering, or apprenticeship.
- 4
Work experience
Personal sites, freelance pages for charities, or hackathons.
- 5
Internships and insight
Web or software internships.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Graduate developer or web engineer schemes.
- 7
First role
Junior web developer or front-end engineer.
Entry requirements
Portfolio plus degree or apprenticeship depending on employer.
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Questions
Front end or back end?
Titles vary. Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript first, then specialise.
Where do entry requirements come from?
National Careers Service publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
No. We surface live posts from public employer boards. If a scheme is closed, the board stays empty rather than showing invented roles.