Gain an understanding of fundamental Python programming principles, concepts, and the software lifecycle.
This course offers a hands-on experience to discover a versatile language used across various domains. Python’s clear and concise syntax is beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those new to programming. Python has a large and active community, offering extensive support, libraries, and frameworks for web development, data analysis, machine learning, and more.
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals both locally, nationally and in the global community. Additionally, if you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, which means you could study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these credit-bearing online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
The course has four modules delivered online, via the University's Virtual Learning Environment Moodle.
The School has a vast experience delivering Python programming at all levels, from BSc (Hons) to MSc. Python is also central to the School’s strong track record in industry and research projects applying AI and Machine Learning to areas such as energy, health care, transport and tourism.
Staff at the School of Computing are recognised for their student-centred approach to teaching and support, with a number of them receiving STAR awards year on year.
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There are no prerequisites for this course.
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place will be required to meet the module cost to study:
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
*"Rest of UK (RUK) and Ireland" includes England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
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