CITS1501 Introduction to Programming with Python (University of Western Australia): rated 4.2/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
CITS1501 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing in Information Technology. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: Python编程入门
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Information Technology
Faculty: Physics, Mathematics and Computing
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit introduces computational thinking, data analysis, and visualisation for students from any discipline. This stand-alone unit will use datasets and problems from different disciplines to engage students.
CITS1501 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "I would definitely not recommended as an elective until they get better lecturers and/or programme. If you'd like more chill with some Python go for CITS1501 with Jake Kendrick in Sem II. Awesome lecturer and good course content that is designed for non CS students. Can HD. [htt…"
On Reddit: "Highly recommend taking CITS1501 Introduction to Programming with Python at the same time as CITS1401 if it's available in Sem I. The UC is soooo much better and explains things that help understand CITS1401. It's an elective but really good. Did you go ok in CITS1003 and CITS14…"
The course panel on UWA Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is CITS1501 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CITS1501, and when is it offered?
A: CITS1501 is taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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