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Sub-class

72.103 — Research and Experimental Development on Computer Programming and Software Development

72.103
Sub-class
Research and experimental development on computer programming and software development
SDMX: N72103
Sub-class Level
1 Depth
0 Children
0 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes

✓ Includes

This subclass includes: - research and experimental development activities pertaining predominantly to computer programming, software development and information technology (i.e. products and services under divisions 62 and 63)

✗ Excludes

This subclass excludes: - research and experimental development activities for space systems and technologies, see 72.10/4 - research and experimental development predominantly on electronics, machinery and equipment, including research and experimental development that is predominantly on computer hardware and components as opposed to software, see 72.10/6

Who is this code for?

Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIX

Chemical scientists

SOC 2020:2111
Common titles: Chemist, Lab technician
SOC 2020 Official Source ISCO-08: 2113

Solicitors and lawyers

SOC 2020:2412
Common titles: Solicitor, Lawyer, Attorney
SOC 2020 Official Source ISCO-08: 2421

Management consultants and business analysts

SOC 2020:2431
Common titles: Business consultant, Analyst
SOC 2020 Official Source ISCO-08: 2421

Related Occupations

ArchitectsBiological scientists

Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section M (Research and experimental development on computer programming and software development).

Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) — UK SIC 2026
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