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Programming languages serve as the foundation for software development.
This field explores various programming approaches, emphasizing the creation of user-friendly computer languages for application development.
You'll learn both the art and technical aspects of coding, gaining expertise to develop efficient programming languages and dependable software systems.
Graduates frequently pursue careers in government agencies, consulting firms, or corporate enterprises.
Programming skills offer opportunities across industries:
Developers create applications for websites, network infrastructure, medical diagnostics, and even autonomous vehicles
Approximately 50% of programming positions exist in finance, production, healthcare, and other non-tech fields
Coding expertise leads to diverse paths: data analysis, scientific research, engineering, and design all require programming knowledge.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended. Students studying Specialist Mathematics will have increased flexibility in their studies.
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.