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Introduction to programming

Course
LT2001
Master’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-24012
Tuition
Full education cost: 18 878 SEK
First payment: 18 878 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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Summary

This course will give an introduction to programming suitable for students who have not programmed before.

About

This course will give an introduction to programming suitable for students who have not programmed before. It offers an introduction to computer science aspects like algorithms, data structures and programming paradigms.

The course also introduces the programming environment and basic concepts, theories and technologies used in the master's programme in language technology.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

For admission to course a Bachelor Degree in some of the following subjects:

- computer science,
- computational linguistics or language technology,
- linguistics (including at least 30 credits in formal linguistics or programming),
- adjacent subject, e.g. cognitive science, languages, philosophy or mathematics (provided that the student has got 30 credits either in formal linguistics or programming), or the equivalent after assessment is required.

English 6 or equivalent is also required.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.