Thank HN: Achieved MSc in Software Development

6 points by smarri 2 years ago | 2 comments

I've just earn a masters degree in software development which I've been studying part time in the evenings and weekends for the last 3 years. I largely undertook the course after years of reading HN and being inspired by the depth of knowledge people here have, and for the ability to turn my software ideas into reality. No longer will I need to say "I'm not technical, but...", or be that person saying, "I have a great idea, if only someone could build it...". If course higher education is not a prerequisite for a software career for everyone, but it was right for me. Thanks HN.

mikemitchelldev 2 years ago |

How did you get into an MSc without an undergraduate engineering degree?

Jtsummers 2 years ago | |

You need an appropriate undergrad degree, generally, which wouldn't just be a BEng for an MS program. It'd actually be weird to require a BEng for an MS, as that'd exclude all BS and some BA degree holders (if the degree were appropriate, like math is often offered as a BA in the US).

If it's a professional degree (often a terminal degree, not intended to go on to a PhD program) then they often have laxer requirements with respect to the undergraduate degree (basically: have one, have a good enough GPA, and have an appropriate professional background or other training to substitute for the lack of an appropriate undergrad degree).

And then there are schools that basically just admit everyone because they don't care about graduation rates and want that sweet, sweet tuition money.