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Functional Programming

Course
DIT144
Bachelor’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-86065
Course content
Syllabus
Reading list
Tuition
Full education cost: 18 125 SEK
First payment: 18 125 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

More information about tuition fees

Application opens 16 March 2026

About

This course introduces students with prior programming experience to a functional programming language and its core concepts. The primary goal is to enable students to apply the functional approach to writing realistic small- to medium-sized programs, while also helping them transfer their general programming skills into the functional programming paradigm.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

- A completed course in programming with at least 7.5 credits.

Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English level 2 or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Selection

Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).

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