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Should I take a year in industry?

Hi, Just wondering if it is worth taking a year in industry for computer science BSC?

Will it be harder to get into even if the entry requirements and the same as normal 3 year bsc computer science?

What affect does it have on job prospects?

Advantages, Disadvantages?

Thanks!!

Reply 1

TrojanH

Do it. Same entry requirements (harder competition is more like as more chose to op for the industrial year). Job Prospects +1000

Reply 2

ryandan123

Original post by TrojanH

Do it. Same entry requirements (harder competition is more like as more chose to op for the industrial year). Job Prospects +1000

Thanks for the reply, so you think it is harder to get an offer?

and can I not change to industrial year during my bsc standard 3 year?

Reply 3

TrojanH

Original post by ryandan123

Thanks for the reply, so you think it is harder to get an offer?

and can I not change to industrial year during my bsc standard 3 year?

Yeah, there's complete flexibility in what you want to do, industrial year is between Stage 2 & 3 so you have up to the end of 1st year, also depends how flexible the uni is but most encourage it as you're much more likely to be a statistic on their "Graduate Employment within 6 Months" section.

Where are you wanting to apply? You should also look at doin Internships and stuff after your first year, experience will help you stand out.