Doing 2nd degree by distance learning

[unhinged_loon]

I got a first degree from local uni, but thinking of doing another degree in comp sci in view of possibly switching fields (I got some programming experience, so not fully noob). Since I have a first degree, I am not eligible for tuition subsidy (and I think NUS/NTU wun accept me liao), and I dun intend to do it full time. Instead, I want to do it part time, distance learning, OTOT kind of way. Can give suggestions on the available programs to look into?

I know UOL is one option, but dunno how to do it without going thru UniSIM (which is full time anyway and expensive without subsidy). Plus, the college awarding the UOL comp sci degree is not particularly renown (not the biggest problem).

One option is to do a masters, but I'd prefer to a bachelors with proper grounding.

 

[MrSinkie95]

UOL is under Simge not unisim. u can try them

 

[intime]

I got a first degree from local uni, but thinking of doing another degree in comp sci in view of possibly switching fields (I got some programming experience, so not fully noob). Since I have a first degree, I am not eligible for tuition subsidy (and I think NUS/NTU wun accept me liao), and I dun intend to do it full time. Instead, I want to do it part time, distance learning, OTOT kind of way. Can give suggestions on the available programs to look into?

I know UOL is one option, but dunno how to do it without going thru UniSIM (which is full time anyway and expensive without subsidy). Plus, the college awarding the UOL comp sci degree is not particularly renown (not the biggest problem).

One option is to do a masters, but I'd prefer to a bachelors with proper grounding.

I don't think you really need a 2nd degree.
You can make use of SkillsFuture initiative to take subsidised part-time undergraduate modules related to computing from UniSIM,
- https://portal.wda.gov.sg/content/w....html?Area=25&TrainingProvider=sim university

You can part-time and OTOT through the skillsfuture to accumulate the modules you need for switching fields.

 

[havetheveryfun]

if u want OTOT kind of way shld try places like udemy, coursera, etc.

if u want full time or part time shld go for at least polytechnics (graduate or specialist diploma). NUS also have 13 mth full time Graduate diploma in systems analysis course.

employers who looking for programmers usually look at your skills and portfolios rather than your degree, and they like ppl who learn it all on their own

 

[yosemi]

I got a first degree from local uni, but thinking of doing another degree in comp sci in view of possibly switching fields (I got some programming experience, so not fully noob). Since I have a first degree, I am not eligible for tuition subsidy (and I think NUS/NTU wun accept me liao), and I dun intend to do it full time. Instead, I want to do it part time, distance learning, OTOT kind of way. Can give suggestions on the available programs to look into?

I know UOL is one option, but dunno how to do it without going thru UniSIM (which is full time anyway and expensive without subsidy). Plus, the college awarding the UOL comp sci degree is not particularly renown (not the biggest problem).

One option is to do a masters, but I'd prefer to a bachelors with proper grounding.

uni normally dont teach you programming already.
foundation of programming normally teach in yr 1-2
you can self learn programming in stackoverflow or some programming forum. I work 3 yrs as developer already and i am still learning.

 

[neogunner]

any idea if distance listening is as recognized?

 

[unhinged_loon]

Sounds like most ppl think it is a suboptimal thing to do.

The employers look for ppl with experience on the lang (as always, they want ppl to parachute in directly), esp with some project executed with it. But how to show that kind of experience without formal school work, and not easy to just create some project on say github to show off (not easy to think of some non trivial software to create).

 

[unhinged_loon]

Why is it not easy? I dont understand. Ive seen people build up rather impressive portfolios just by taking courses online.

It is possible to self study UOL degrees ( no need to do through SIM). But I think you might be disappointed at UOL syllabus as it doesnt really meet your goal.

Taking courses (I assume you mean Coursera, Khanacademy, etc) means that you get credits for completing courses. Some employers want ppl who have completed some major project in language, eg like those modules in NUS/NTU which is purely project. I don't think those online courses offer such kind of experience.

 

[havetheveryfun]

Taking courses (I assume you mean Coursera, Khanacademy, etc) means that you get credits for completing courses. Some employers want ppl who have completed some major project in language, eg like those modules in NUS/NTU which is purely project. I don't think those online courses offer such kind of experience.

exactly. and what makes u think a distance learning degree will give u this kind of project experience? Like you said, it's distance learning.. chances are u are going to be solo doing a project anyway. so might as well do it urself on ur own without paying the hefty fees.

 

[intime]

Taking courses (I assume you mean Coursera, Khanacademy, etc) means that you get credits for completing courses. Some employers want ppl who have completed some major project in language, eg like those modules in NUS/NTU which is purely project. I don't think those online courses offer such kind of experience.

Go take unisim individual modules via skillsfuture.
You can get school level projects in the module and links you with the lecturers there.
You can attempt to seek further projects from the lecturers.