Double Degree? Computer Science & Applied Math

[LX2010]

Hi there,

I'm actually lost on what to apply for in uni, and the above is one of my options. (Comp Sci & Applied Math in NUS)

From my term in uni, I wish to acquire the skills required to code programs, go on internships to discover how its like to have programming as a career, and if possible, work in google after I get my degree.

Hope you guys could provide some guidance, perhaps in accordance to the questions I have below.

-How demanding is a double degree course, such as the one above?

I personally want some free time to do other things, such as participate in clubs, learn Japanese, and possibly work in the work study assistance scheme (family under financial assistance). From what I've heard, double degrees are extremely demanding and suck lots of time away unless you're a genius, with many ppl dropping out after year 1.


-Is it actually worth the effort in terms of what I get out of the course?

From what I've read from various posts, I have gathered that double degrees don't really give you much of an edge in your career. For most cases, the courses mentioned are quite distant from each other, such as business/computing. Is it the same for applied math & computing? There's a lot of math in computing so I wouldn't think so, but it'll be nice to hear opinions from those who have taken computing before.

Thanks a lot guys!

 

[MoxLotus]

Hi there,

I'm actually lost on what to apply for in uni, and the above is one of my options. (Comp Sci & Applied Math in NUS)

From my term in uni, I wish to acquire the skills required to code programs, go on internships to discover how its like to have programming as a career, and if possible, work in google after I get my degree.

Hope you guys could provide some guidance, perhaps in accordance to the questions I have below.

-How demanding is a double degree course, such as the one above?

I personally want some free time to do other things, such as participate in clubs, learn Japanese, and possibly work in the work study assistance scheme (family under financial assistance). From what I've heard, double degrees are extremely demanding and suck lots of time away unless you're a genius, with many ppl dropping out after year 1.


-Is it actually worth the effort in terms of what I get out of the course?

From what I've read from various posts, I have gathered that double degrees don't really give you much of an edge in your career. For most cases, the courses mentioned are quite distant from each other, such as business/computing. Is it the same for applied math & computing? There's a lot of math in computing so I wouldn't think so, but it'll be nice to hear opinions from those who have taken computing before.

Thanks a lot guys!

DDP in NUS is very demanding. its for ppl who are VERY talented in Math and Computing. Most DDP students take 6 to 7 modules per semester. And u will have no time to do ur own things. Part-time job is not recommended, even if u r not taking DDP. Unless u r from a top school with experience in SMO/NOI, dun bother joining that programme.

I advice that u can try with a single degree in computing first, if u can make it to the dean list for 1st sem, then u consider about DDP.

 

[davidktw]

Hi there,

I'm actually lost on what to apply for in uni, and the above is one of my options. (Comp Sci & Applied Math in NUS)

From my term in uni, I wish to acquire the skills required to code programs, go on internships to discover how its like to have programming as a career, and if possible, work in google after I get my degree.

Hope you guys could provide some guidance, perhaps in accordance to the questions I have below.

-How demanding is a double degree course, such as the one above?

I personally want some free time to do other things, such as participate in clubs, learn Japanese, and possibly work in the work study assistance scheme (family under financial assistance). From what I've heard, double degrees are extremely demanding and suck lots of time away unless you're a genius, with many ppl dropping out after year 1.


-Is it actually worth the effort in terms of what I get out of the course?

From what I've read from various posts, I have gathered that double degrees don't really give you much of an edge in your career. For most cases, the courses mentioned are quite distant from each other, such as business/computing. Is it the same for applied math & computing? There's a lot of math in computing so I wouldn't think so, but it'll be nice to hear opinions from those who have taken computing before.

Thanks a lot guys!

I don't speak for DDP, I only speak for what you will encounter in a Computing Science course. Naturally you will find Mathematics is one of the fundamental to Computer Science, but in today's context, you will find to do well in Computing doesn't necessary require superb Mathematics, but if you have good or fantastic Mathematics background, definitely is a good thing.

As such if your motive is to do well in both departments, I suppose it is fine to go ahead, but if you feel you need good Mathematics background to do well in Computer Science, I personally feel it is not a required to the extent of doing a major in Mathematics.

Only some very niche departments will require extremely good Mathematics background such as Security, Deep Algorithms, Computer Graphics research etc. There are more of course. Naturally how deep you can achieve in these areas will depend on your intelligence and your depth of knowledge in Mathematics and even More.

BUt one must agree people that are good in Mathematics happens to be more logical people and definitely good for Computer Science.

Quite a good amount of expertise regarding Computer Science is not hardcore logics, Science and Mathematics. You will find the largest number of Computer Science people are performing integration, architecting and project problem solving kind of tasks. While you will find some areas of these jobs require deep understanding on certain topics of Mathematics and Science, they are not exactly your common tasks among Computer Science. But I do recognize if you are employed in departments that deal with niche and bleeding edge technologies, your command of Mathematics and Science will come in extremely useful.

That's all I have to offer.

 

[LX2010]

Thanks a lot for the advice guys, really helped me a lot on my dilemma. Was in camp the last week so I never got a chance to check back here. I actually want quite a bit of free time so I have a chance to read up more and explore so I'll settle with just computing then.

Once again, thanks a lot for the help!

 

[-Wanderer-]

Thanks a lot for the advice guys, really helped me a lot on my dilemma. Was in camp the last week so I never got a chance to check back here. I actually want quite a bit of free time so I have a chance to read up more and explore so I'll settle with just computing then.

Once again, thanks a lot for the help!

Wise decision. I personally feel the 2nd degree in applied math is only good if you want to go into research. But if you are just looking for a degree and come out to work asap, then the degree in computing will be sufficient.

 

[CaiHongRainx]

DDP grade requirement

I'm very sorry to revive this thread! Pls answer my qns

I'm aiming to enter this double degree combination. Other than the pre-requsite of having A for H2 Math, I want to ask, what are the grades requirement for this double degree combination?

Is it just simply fulfilling IGP/UAS of both Computer Science and Science(Math) course to enter this DDP? If it's higher, what's the IGP/UAS needed then?

Thanks for answering!!!