FIT1053 Introduction to programming (Advanced) (Monash University): rated 3.3/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
FIT1053 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Information Technology in Information Technology. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 编程导论（高级）
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Information Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
FIT1053 has 6 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 6 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "Unless u want to do research, comp sci honours is just comp sci with two ‘advanced classes’ that have no benefit other than being a requirement for the course. I would recommend doing a double or sticking with just CS unless u want to be here for an extra year (in that case just…"
On Reddit: "Fit1053 u have to do an additional task for most of the assignments and they mark you harsher. One benefit though is that your class consists purely of honours students so everyone’s usually more engaged"
The course panel on Monash Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is FIT1053 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches FIT1053, and when is it offered?
A: FIT1053 is taught by the Faculty of Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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