Hey, I'm a software developer. Sadly, I can't study in a brick university, so online is the only option.
I currently enrolled in distance learning Computer Science BSc program from the University of London, I completed 33% or one third of the course.
But I'm thinking of dropping. I'm not really satisfied with the degree, it is not what I thought it's going to be. I'm already a programmer, and CS course of my university feels like plain software development degree. I feel like I can easily learn all of that on my own, without needing a degree. I literally passed 1/3 of the degree without studying at all, it was sooo basic, so I was passing exams and doing courseworks by the deadline and that's it. I have a Database class right now, programming an SQL database on JavaScript... I just don't feel like I need getting a diploma for that.
I expected for Computer Science degree to be rigorous, to go deeply in how to actually design computers with a lot of mathematics, theory etc. Not writing mario like game to pass my programming class. At least that's what my uni course is like.I feel like I made the wrong choice, I think I should have chosen something more technical or more deeply theoretical. Something like Electrical Engineering, Robotics, maybe even plain Mathematics or Physics. Something that has global value, rather that high level programming that can be picked up very quickly.
I'm here to ask for advice. Considering I'm already 1/3 of the way through, should I drop out or should I just finish my degree and get the damn Bachelor's?
I really want to change university, but unfortunately the choice of online programs is not great. The only university with Engineering programs I came up with is the Open University, there is also some random unknown UK universities and one German. There is also this "Mathematics and Economics" course from somewhat prestigious LSE. But I'm a bit sceptic about economics, although mathematics triggers my attention.
I saw some US universities with Eng courses as well, but they are extremely expensive... They are like 10 times the price of any EU university. I can't afford that
Any suggestions?