Does COMP90059 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 10%, Final exam 60%.

Can I take COMP90059 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

What can I take after COMP90059?

4 subjects need it first, for example COMP20008, COMP90038, COMP90041, INFO90006.

COMP90059 Introduction to Programming

University of Melbourne · Level 9 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
About 3 class hours a week

Is COMP90059 hard?

COMP90059: About average. A graduate subject, so it isn't on the easy and hard lists; this is how it compares with Bachelor of Science's subjects. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

A beginner's first programming subject: solving simple problems in code, with a focus on handling and plotting data.

After it you can

Write and debug small programs from scratch
Clean, transform and plot data with code
Use modules and basic data structures

What you need first

None

What it leads to

Can’t be taken together with

Careers

Helps toward: Software Engineer, Web and social media developer, Computing professional, Mobile app designer

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Tests 10%, Final exam 60%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is COMP90059 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
What do I need before taking COMP90059?: No prerequisites.
Does COMP90059 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 10%, Final exam 60%.
How many class hours a week does COMP90059 have?: 3 h a week in class
Can I take COMP90059 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after COMP90059?: 4 subjects need it first, for example COMP20008, COMP90038, COMP90041, INFO90006.
Can I rate COMP90059?: Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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