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Quote From DanB:
Hi Sag.
I guess the first question is what really interests you? Was there a particular module or topic you came across in your degree that really interested you? Or is there a particular field you have an interest in? Or do you have a desire to branch out into a different area (e.g. into technology, or bioinformatics, or games programming) that would still build on the skills you already have?
One idea might be to get a list of some computer science departments at some universities and see what kind of masters they offer and how their courses are structured - often with masters you will have "core" courses and then optional courses as well so you can get a variety still. Then you might get a flavour of which masters you might be would be interested in.
Hope that helps in some way.
Hi Dan,
I did a placement year and a financial bank working in the IT dept. I know for sure that I do not like testing. There was a really interesting module which was to do with Ubiquitous Application Development. I don’t really enjoy programming, but that may be because I find some languages difficult to grasp. E.g. I had to learn a new language called Python for my final year project which I enjoyed. I just don’t like the idea of sitting on a desk all day programming...
I would like a roll where business is also an element, I’m business minded and also one other module I enjoyed was Software Project Management, but my grade was a C.
Its funny that you mention bioinformatics, because I’ve looking at a MSc in bioinformatics but people have said that its hard-core programming and that the career path is limited. But I guess I would enjoy the science element.
I’ve been told that a Master course is for someone who knows what they want to be, my problem is that I don’t know what I want to be or what area of IT I enjoy as I’ve not had much exposure.
Thanks
