Masters in Computer Science vs conversion

kf141998

Hi,

I really want to learn to program and have been doing online youtube courses aswell as the harvard CS50 course and really want to pursue a career in tech. I have a 2:1 finance and accounting degree from Brunel university.
I also have a B in A-level Maths.

Would it be worth applying for Bath's computer science MSc or similar programmes like that or would that be too challenging?

I'm seeing people recommend the conversion courses, is that regarded the same as a master's in computer science?

Not too sure what to do, any advice would be appreciated.

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Original post by kf141998

IMO no point in doing MSc conversions. Grind Leetcode/Hackerrank and interview for Junior SWE roles. You have a numerate degree already so that will pry open the door for you slightly. I would rather attend a bootcamp than do a conversion course.

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Reply 3

beatricehalley

Original post by Blue_Cow

What about for people that come from non numerate degrees like History for example?

Reply 4

Blue_Cow

Original post by beatricehalley

What about for people that come from non numerate degrees like History for example?

I have worked with engineers with non numerate degrees. Same applies IMO. Grind Leetcode or join a bootcamp.

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Reply 5

kf141998

Original post by Blue_Cow

I have worked with engineers with non numerate degrees. Same applies IMO. Grind Leetcode or join a bootcamp.

Are there any specific boot camps you would recommend, there are soo many, teaching so many different things, I'm not too sure.

Reply 6

Blue_Cow

Original post by kf141998

Are there any specific boot camps you would recommend, there are soo many, teaching so many different things, I'm not too sure.

Nope. I have no specific recommendations.

Reply 7

kf141998

Original post by Blue_Cow

Nope. I have no specific recommendations.

No prob, thank you for your advice, gonna go and do some research and see whats the best course of action for me

Reply 8

Blue_Cow

Original post by kf141998

No prob, thank you for your advice, gonna go and do some research and see whats the best course of action for me

No problem. I think you should definitely consider just jumping into some self-study + applying for junior positions straight away before dumping thousands on an MSc or a bootcamp. Worth a try.

Reply 9

kf141998

Original post by Blue_Cow

No problem. I think you should definitely consider just jumping into some self-study + applying for junior positions straight away before dumping thousands on an MSc or a bootcamp. Worth a try.

yup, i've already started some courses from youtube which were recommended by a developer friend, my concern was that after I've learnt what i need to know, employers won't pay attention to my CV because i do not have a CS degree.

Reply 10

Blue_Cow

Original post by kf141998

There are some employers which actually have specific intakes for non-CS degree holders. JP Morgan via their TechConnect programme and also Microsoft spring to mind.

Reply 11

kf141998

Original post by Blue_Cow

There are some employers which actually have specific intakes for non-CS degree holders. JP Morgan via their TechConnect programme and also Microsoft spring to mind.