Hi,

I just wondered if anyone knew of the best path to get onto a postgraduate IT course like software engineering without a computer science related degree.

I have a 2:2 BSc from a good university. I also have A Levels in Maths, Physics and Geography grades CCC but taken about 15 years ago.

I already have a reasonable amount of student debt because whilst I was an undergraduate I developed a serious mental illness and unfortunately had to repeat several academic years and take time away from my studies.

At the moment my housing/financial situation is quite stable although I can't really afford to pay £9k/year in fees and I don't think I would be able to study full time.

I've been teaching myself how to code but I think I need to gain a professional qualification. I haven't worked in industry but I know this is what I'd like to do.

If I had the relevant work experience a university may be willing to consider my application for a part time MSc in a computer related course however that would take a long time to get. It's a bit of a chicken and the egg type situation.

I've thought about maybe going back to college but the only courses I can see round here are apprenticeships and I'm not sure how doable that would be as I already work part time. There used to be Access to Higher Education courses which would at least provide some relevant content even if it was just up to an A Level standard, it's better than nothing. Or perhaps the first year of a Foundation degree?

There doesn't seem to be any courses that prepare people for a masters degree in a subject they didn't do at undergraduate level.

More attractive than four years full time at undergraduate level (again and potentially 8 years part time) for £36k....

Even thought about leaving the country but would be quite stresfull.