Level 9 It conversion courses

tobbslerone

Hi all
Just wondering does anybody have info or know where to get info on IT conversion courses.I will have a level 8 in Construction and renewable technologies next May and i would be interested in doing a level 9 IT conversion course if it was possible for me to convert.What institutes run them and what is the qualifying criteria.
Any replies welcome
Thanks

danthefan

UCD does one.

http://www.csi.ucd.ie/content/msc-computer-science-conversion

mightyz

go to www.coursera.org great idea for free. If you finish 1 or 2 modules then go for normal course if you still feel its your stuff.

danthefan

mightyz wrote: »

go to www.coursera.org great idea for free. If you finish 1 or 2 modules then go for normal course if you still feel its your stuff.

www.edux.org has some CompSci courses coming up shortly too.

delricyo

DCU does a grad diploma in IT. Requires an honours degree in any discipline.
Has the advantage that you can study it part time too

ramblingcelt

I did the Grad Dip in DCU several years ago and was very happy with it. Also added some of the courses that UCD offer on the MSc Conversion / Negotiated Learning.

Broader range of courses in UCD and unlike DCU you can get the MSc by doing a practicum.

DCU had a top up option but stopped it a few years back.

Both UCD and DCU benefit from a fee reduction because of gov funding and I think both can be done full or part time.

danthefan

ramblingcelt wrote: »

I did the Grad Dip in DCU several years ago and was very happy with it. Also added some of the courses that UCD offer on the MSc Conversion / Negotiated Learning.

Broader range of courses in UCD and unlike DCU you can get the MSc by doing a practicum.

DCU had a top up option but stopped it a few years back.

Both UCD and DCU benefit from a fee reduction because of gov funding and I think both can be done full or part time.

Did you find work alright after taking the course?

ramblingcelt

Initially yes but had to keep taking courses to upskill. Those with a four year degree brought more expertise but I had business modules from my degree. So I suppose it depends on the job you are looking for.

Try and specialise in programming or in networks etc. Being a jack of all trades will not help in the current climate in my opinion.

Have a look at www.itjobswatch.co.uk to see what skills are in demand in the UK, same trends tend to apply here.

reap-a-rat

NUI Galway run a one-year H.Dip or two-year Masters in Software Design and Development. One needs a level 8 degree from any discipline and the course covers subjects to help one become employable as a software developer after the first year - programming, computer architecture and organization, research methods etc. I know a few people who've done the course and would recommend it.