Online MSc Computer Science with Data Analytics at University of York

onlinecompsci.slack.com for the slack channel. You'll need your York email to register.

I've just put your data in my WEKA backflip classifier and it predicts you gonna do a 540 degrees backflip in a matter of 4 weeks and leave the course

LOL! Oh dear! Which variables do I need to manipulate to have a favourable outcome in the model?

Tbh though, if the whole thing is as heavy going as that Cormen book, it's going to take some grit and determination to pull through.

I do like a challenge though.

LOL! Oh dear! Which variables do I need to manipulate to have a favourable outcome in the model?

Tbh though, if the whole thing is as heavy going as that Cormen book, it's going to take some grit and determination to pull through.

I do like a challenge though.

Thanks! Joined

I am also writing up reviews of each of my modules of my experience if you're interested to read:
https://www.houseninetytwo.com/3-modules-later-a-review-of-the-online-masters-at-york-uni/

After long research what I should do, I am applying to Bath MSc conversion course. Even though it's much more expensive, but in someway seems safer apart few somewhat negative feedbacks. And I hope it's somewhat easier to transition to tech with CS degree, rather than only personal projects..
I hope to start in September, if everything's fine with student loan of course.
Regarding York, actually they called and followed up with me quite a few times, maybe they feel lack of applications, who knows.. If it's so bad as it sound in this thread..

After long research what I should do, I am applying to Bath MSc conversion course. Even though it's much more expensive, but in someway seems safer apart few somewhat negative feedbacks. And I hope it's somewhat easier to transition to tech with CS degree, rather than only personal projects..
I hope to start in September, if everything's fine with student loan of course.
Regarding York, actually they called and followed up with me quite a few times, maybe they feel lack of applications, who knows.. If it's so bad as it sound in this thread..

This is a good write-up.

TBF, an in-person MSc also leaves you alone and struggling a lot to keep pace with the modules. The Birkbeck MSc in Advanced Computer Science I did was my first ever academic experience (I do not have GCSEs or A-levels let alone a BSc) and whilst I had experience in the industry I'd say that 80% of the class struggled to keep pace. These courses try to teach a whole industry and are going for both breadth and depth - meaning condensed modules that explore a topic but by the time you've got traction with it you're already onto the next.

A younger me would say that the best thing to do is treat it like a job, and try and find 16 hours dedicated study time per week where you can focus. But the older me that lived through doing my MSc would acknowledge that life gets in the way a lot and mostly remote and part-time is a recipe to fail without some serious effort all the time one can afford to give it.

The Birkbeck experience was in-person but part-time... so this meant mostly from home, and we had a lecture equivalent to the video you had... 1hr per module per week, with virtually no time for discussion or debate. Then a "read this chapter" and some constant stream of practical tests, take-home work, and a small peppering of group work. All of that latter stuff was done from home, roughly 1hr of lecture time would translate to 6-8hrs of time spent working on it from home.

By far the most important thing is also the hardest, you spotted it too... it's "read this chapter". Because damn... compsci books are dull. That's where all the information density is though, that's where you can apply yourself and read a little behind and ahead of the chapter and flesh out a fuller context.

Good write-up 👍

I have applied to the course and was admitted. It's true that the course is running for the first time although York is not a no-name university. Being part of the Russel Group is a good stamp of quality. The CS department seems to be well regarded and has a well-qualified teaching staff. I have researched almost every conversion MSc in CS around the world and couldn't find anything cheaper from a similarly ranked university (I'm Canadian). I know there's going to be downs as a first time running course, but I'm not looking to be handheld, I just want a programme that I'll use as a base to break-in computer science, be aware that in such a programme, you'll have to be independent and learn things on your own to succeed. The good thing is you have tons of resources available online to supplement your learning. What I really also like about the programme as opposed to others is that it's not a watered down version of an MSc CS, you study the real thing like Architecture, Algorithms & Data Structures, Advanced Programming, Machine Learning etc. York is actually delivering the course in partnership with a US company which has a long history of delivering online programmes for other institutions in the US. The online learning platform is Canvas LMS which is one of the best, not your *****y typical Blackboard or Moodle, to me, this makes a difference. The Bath programme looks very good as well but I don't think it's worth 5K more and Bath is not as well regarded as York. Some other online programmes I have looked at are Northumbria, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Staffordshire, and Aberdeen. I have done a ton of research before pulling the trigger on York, if you have any question let me know otherwise I hope to see you in the online induction

** I was looking at Research Excellence Framework results and York is on par with Manchester and Edinburgh for the quality of its research in CS.

https://results.ref.ac.uk/(S(fyjw2atnemz4rhyk1e1zytds))/Results/ByUoa/11

I am also writing up reviews of each of my modules of my experience if you're interested to read:
https://www.houseninetytwo.com/3-modules-later-a-review-of-the-online-masters-at-york-uni/

Thanks for the review - I have just started a thread asking about this but didnt read the latest replies.

Ironically all the reviews here make me actually want to apply for York. Because for the more theoretical(i.e. maths heavy) comp sci modules I would rather do another MSc in Advanced CompSci if I needed it. I am already a developer . So I need enough theory to understand things like networks and computer architecture (in fact I have done MOOC's on these).

I don't need things like Foundation of Computation, HCI or Entrepreneurship .. sure I like to learn about it but I don't want to sit exams on it as it won't be relevant. I'd rather focus on getting the professional qualifications alongside my degree.

Really? I believe there are people here who just wanted a certificate but were still disappointed by York. If you're referring to the online MSc CS at Bath in the last part then note that you don't have to sit any exams on it.

This is a good write-up.

TBF, an in-person MSc also leaves you alone and struggling a lot to keep pace with the modules. The Birkbeck MSc in Advanced Computer Science I did was my first ever academic experience (I do not have GCSEs or A-levels let alone a BSc) and whilst I had experience in the industry I'd say that 80% of the class struggled to keep pace. These courses try to teach a whole industry and are going for both breadth and depth - meaning condensed modules that explore a topic but by the time you've got traction with it you're already onto the next.

A younger me would say that the best thing to do is treat it like a job, and try and find 16 hours dedicated study time per week where you can focus. But the older me that lived through doing my MSc would acknowledge that life gets in the way a lot and mostly remote and part-time is a recipe to fail without some serious effort all the time one can afford to give it.

The Birkbeck experience was in-person but part-time... so this meant mostly from home, and we had a lecture equivalent to the video you had... 1hr per module per week, with virtually no time for discussion or debate. Then a "read this chapter" and some constant stream of practical tests, take-home work, and a small peppering of group work. All of that latter stuff was done from home, roughly 1hr of lecture time would translate to 6-8hrs of time spent working on it from home.

By far the most important thing is also the hardest, you spotted it too... it's "read this chapter". Because damn... compsci books are dull. That's where all the information density is though, that's where you can apply yourself and read a little behind and ahead of the chapter and flesh out a fuller context.

Good write-up 👍

Thanks for the review - I have just started a thread asking about this but didnt read the latest replies.

Ironically all the reviews here make me actually want to apply for York. Because for the more theoretical(i.e. maths heavy) comp sci modules I would rather do another MSc in Advanced CompSci if I needed it. I am already a developer . So I need enough theory to understand things like networks and computer architecture (in fact I have done MOOC's on these).

I don't need things like Foundation of Computation, HCI or Entrepreneurship .. sure I like to learn about it but I don't want to sit exams on it as it won't be relevant. I'd rather focus on getting the professional qualifications alongside my degree.