Principles of Programming
UndergraduateTUA-MIS2002026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $3,813
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Principles of Programming
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Evaluate programming requirements to inform the design of effective programming solutions in contemporary organisational contexts.
- Apply core Python programming concepts to develop efficient, maintainable, and scalable programming solutions.
- Employ an integrated development environment (IDE) following standard development practices to write, test, debug, and refine code that meets defined organisational needs.
- Use algorithm design techniques to support structured problem-solving.
- Communicate programming solutions, tailoring presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Ready to turn ideas into real, working programs? This subject introduces you to programming as a powerful tool for solving real-world problems in today’s digital organisations. You will learn to code using Python one of the most in-demand languages in the tech industry while working in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to design, test, and run your own programs. Along the way, you will build essential skills in problem-solving, algorithm design, and functional programming. Aligned with the PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification, this subject gives you a clear path toward professional recognition and further study in software development. You will also sharpen your collaboration and communication skills so you can explain your solutions clearly whether your audience is technical or not. Think tech isn't for you because you've never coded before? All you need is curiosity and willingness to learn, we'll bring the tools.
- Scenario Based Programming (25%)
- Team Project: Integrated Programming Solution (35%)
- Final Programming Solution (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.
Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TUA-UXD-GCE-2026 - Graduate Certificate of UX Design
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate of UX Design
PostgraduateTUA-UXD-GCE