Introduction to programming

Education facts

Code: LT2001

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.

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.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Introduction to programming

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 3 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %