COMPX575

Programming Tools and Techniques

2027

15

500

A Trimester, B Trimester

Hamilton

Admission to the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Masters programme in Computer Science (MSc or MSc(Research)) or Design (MDes); or permission of the Head of School. It is expected that students have prior basic knowledge of programming.

COMP575, COMP589

This paper provides students with a comprehensive overview of essential tools and techniques that can significantly enhance their productivity and software development efficiency. This paper delves into the exploration and application of various tools and techniques that can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of software development processes and to develop programming skills appropriate to proceed to research in a range of computer science and software engineering topics.

Teaching Periods and Locations
27A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
27B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
12 Jul 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

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Timetabled lectures

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Indicative Fees

    • You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Computer Science

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 23 Jun 2026 01:51am
  • Indicative fees current as of 12 Aug 2026 01:20am