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Level 9 It conversion courses

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  • 09-09-2012 12:45pm
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    tobbslerone
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭


    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


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    danthefan
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    UCD does one.

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


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    mightyz
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭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.


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    danthefan
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    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.


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    delricyo
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭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


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    ramblingcelt
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    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.


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    danthefan
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    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?


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    ramblingcelt
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭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.


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    reap-a-rat
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    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.


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