Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:

• Successful completion of, or exemption from, all courses listed in Schedule A.

and

• Achieve the Bahrain Polytechnic General Qualification Requirements as documented in Programme Approval Policy A-AB-001 and Naming and Awarding Qualifications Policy A-AB-004.

       and

• Completion of a 15-credit elective from level 5 or level 6.

• Completion of courses to accumulate a minimum of 240 credits.

Bahrain Polytechnic has been established by the Bahrain Government to address the need for a skilled Bahraini workforce to support economic growth and development. To support the development of the workforce, Bahrain Polytechnic aims to produce graduates with applied, professional qualifications. It is widely acknowledged that the opportunities provided by the internet could be a key enabler for growth in any modern economy.    

In its relatively short history, the World Wide Web has become a highly complex system that is increasingly important to the way people do business, communicate, study, and access information and entertainment. It is among the fastest growing sectors in the world. Many enterprises and governments in the GCC are recognizing this new status by creating specific job titles that call for specialist Web skills.

The Diploma in Web Media addresses the unique requirements of the Web industry, developing web skills for the growing local needs of e-Commerce and e-Marketing by addressing the interrelated nature of Web design, Web technology and e-Business.

The World Wide Web is the core framework of the diploma programme, with Design, Development and Business elements as major areas of study within that framework.

The Diploma in Web Media is a standalone qualification, and also an exit qualification, designed for students who do not wish to complete the full requirements of the Bachelor of Web Media degree, but have achieved the required core technical skills and knowledge of the first two years of the programme. These students will have completed at least 4 semesters of study towards the diploma and upon successful completion may continue on to Associate Degree (Level 7) and Bachelor's Degree (Level 8).

Along with the general entry requirements, applicants must show competence in English and Mathematics.

These specific requirements may be met by:

• Successful completion of:

• AP4203 English 2

and

• AP4101 Mathematics 2 (General)

or

• Passing English and Mathematics Entry tests at the required level or equivalent.

When there are more eligible applicants than available places, then priority will be given to applicants who have achieved the selection criteria:

Selection Criteria:

• Successful completion of the Foundation programme at Bahrain Polytechnic

• Results from programme entry tests

• Preparedness for and commitment to academic study, based on academic track record.

Selection Process:

• Students who have met entry requirements through the Bahrain Polytechnic Foundation programme will be given first priority.

• Priority for all other applicants will be on the basis of entry test results and selection criteria.

N/A

To be placed on the NQF Framework

Institutional attendance requirements are described in the policy Student Attendance A-AB-006. There are no programme specific attendance requirements; however, certain courses will require students to organise and implement web media projects outside of scheduled class times.

The Diploma in Web Media is designed as an exit qualification for students who haven’t completed the full requirements of the Bachelor's Degree, but have achieved core technical skills and knowledge, or those who wish to achieve a standalone Level 6 diploma qualification. The Diploma in Web Media addresses the unique requirements of the Web industry, developing web skills for the growing local needs of e-Commerce and e-Government by addressing the interrelated nature of Web design, Web technology and e-Business.

The World Wide Web is the core framework of the diploma programme, with Design, Development and Business elements as major areas of study within that framework.

In the first year of the programme, students study a range of core subjects: English, Web Authoring, Internet & Multimedia Technology and Web Design. In the second, year students develop technical skills further and study the business side of the Web Media industry. Students may then elect to proceed to Associate Degree level and undertake year 3 courses (360 credits), and subsequently to Bachelor's Degree level to complete the remaining year 4 courses (480 credits). 

The Diploma in Web Media aims to develop contemporary professional and employability skills for the growing local needs of eCommerce and eGovernment by addressing the interrelated nature of online communications including Web design, Web technology and Management skills, using the World Wide Web as the core framework of the programme.

The Web Media diploma programme is distinctively “hands on”, highly interactive, yet aware of relevant local, regional and international issues.

Graduates are able to pathway on to the following qualifications at Bahrain Polytechnic:

• Associate Degree in Web Media (Level 7, 360 credits)

• Bachelor of Web Media (Level 8, 480 credits)

Students may apply to continue on with their registration at Bahrain Polytechnic to undertake the Associate Degree and then the Bachelor of Web Media degree once the Diploma has been successfully completed. To be awarded the Bachelor’s degree, students will first have to complete the Associate Degree.

Graduates are likely to be employed using the specific skills gained in this qualification, in the following fields:

• Web Designer

• Web Developer

• Interactive multimedia Producer

• Ruby Developer

• eContent Manager for business and government

• Online information system Specialist

• e-Marketing Specialist

• Search Engine Strategist

• Electronic Content Creator

• Video/audio Producer

• Animation/Motion Graphics Designer

Employability Skills Generic Definitions:

Communication: Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.

Team Work: Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.

Problem Solving: Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.

Initiative and Enterprise: Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.

Planning and Organisation: Plan and manage their working lives.

Self Management: Demonstrate self discipline and adaptability, and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.

Learning: Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.

Technology: Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.