Really interesting to hear all this! I have looked into studying and working full time, but have not committed to it yet. It's not so much the cost, but the time, and deciding the real reasons why I think I want a Masters degree. There's also a matter of which institution has a better reputation within the industry - In my industry (not "iT" related), for the same qualification it seems like some institutions cater to people in management who need to tick a box to get promoted, and others are aimed at people with, or looking at a technical career.
Indeed, I also see the time as the real cost behind all this commitment. Sometimes in the weekends staying up late to meet the courses' deadlines, I bitterly realized it was a huge investment giving up relaxation time and bits of social life 😅. And agreed with you about the "ticking the box" syndrome at several workplaces. Companies might end up hiring someone who's got the "right" degree but not capable of doing the actual work.. That's very sad.
Thank you for this! I am gearing up to take another bachelor's in CS to learn the foundations and eventually shift into IT project management/IT Business Analysis! More power to your channel 🥰
Thank you so much for the video. I wish i was was focussed as you are when i was your age. I'm 40 years old and dont hold a degree as i had to start working immidiatly out of school. I worked for the banking industry for over 15 years and to be honest lied to my self saying i didnt need a degree anymore . However a year back i took a break from work to focuss on my son who is now 4 and give him the father that i never had. Im not a person who can just sit idle so i started a small business and also started fidling around courses in coursera . I never though i would love computer science and programming but i realise my curious little mind is tickled with everybit i lear about it. So now i am cosidering getting i to tech and also considering the qualifications i should obtain. I know im older but i keep my self fit and my mind active . Sorry for the long post but it showcases how much you ispire people for them to pour out their hearts after watching a video. I would apprecite any advice you or anyone in the comments could provide . Thank you all
Thank you Ma'am for this amazing video, I am currently in my 1st year at UOL and had started to doubt my decision, but thanks to your video I am now more than confident and will definitely complete this degree in the shortest time possible. I am working as a web developer and I too share the same feelings as yours for the Web Dev part. Thanks a lot again....
Hi, I’ve also got offer from UoL. But I came across lot’s of negative reviews on the internet about it. They say the administration is bad, education quality is poor, results take time to arrive and etc. I want your help before registration- I wanna know the above experience are really true?
Hi Thu Vu, thank you for making this video! I was contemplating whether or not to take up this Degree as there was quite a few bad reviews (especially on reddit). Your review helps a lot in making my final decision. Thank you again and all the best for your final project!! 🙆🏻♀
@@mm1234bb The quality of the material and tutorials is good. The course is heavy on Math and statistics heavy. That's good as that's what the fundamentals are about. Applications like tableau and theory behind visualisation are missing. However these can be learned separately.
It really is a bold move, I wouldn't particularly do this, I am well with learning on my own pace and there is an overload of information on-line. I've studied engineering for my bachelors and sadly not much from the class was really absorbed and I learned better studying on my own, reinforcing my knowledge with online courses. I found that if I had the program of the course I could learn better on my own with a community that was willing to help me, when I got into my bachelors it was a terrible experience where I mostly learned how to demand what you paid for from the universities administration, as the overall desorganization left me in shambles, besides there was a rule that no teacher could give contact information and I spend weeks if not months tracking down teacher that would not commit to showing up to class, so much to even tracking down where some of them lived, what car they drove and some close relatives... I felt more specialized in investigation then engineering.
I'm 30 with an MBA in finance, just finnished the Google Data Analytics Certificate, and hunting for that job. I find project-based learning and free online self-learning the most beneficial, but I'm still considering the MS in CS option since it really bugs me everytime I see a job post requiring a degree in CS.
Hey Abdallah, yeah I can feel your pain.. 😅 Jobs requirements are so excessively demanding in this field. But you can't go wrong with the project-based learning and self-learning on the side. All the best! 🍀
@@Thuvu5 Yeah! Btw I've recently discovered your channel and it's my favorate on this subject so far! I share similar background and looking to move to the Netherlands as well 😅. All the best for you too! 🌻
What kind of jobs are you looking at that require a degree in CS? Finance, data analytics, data science? Btw, her conclusion was spot on and is super relevant to you. Since you already have a bachelors, MBA, have done self-learning and got your own certificates, I don't know if it's really worth going back to school just to get a Computer Science degree on paper. I think as an employer, I would be more impressed if you learned what you needed to learn on your own online and applied what you learned by building your own software project. Of course there's a very high risk that you get lost while learning on your own. Companies requiring a degree in CS are probably not worth working for, unless you are really interested in a niche area that requires a masters in CS.
@@abedberro You can pursue a Masters in Computer Science with no background or knowledge in Computer Science? So what's the difference between a Masters and a Bachelors in Computer Science then?
Thu, loved the perspective you shared on why you chose going for a Bachelor's over a Master's... I'll be honest, I've never really thought of it this way and your content shows that you've obviously learned a lot from the Bachelor's alone! 🙌🏼
Hey Luke, indeed I also didn’t expect to learn so much, especially about the things I didn’t know I didn’t know, but I can imagine that a Masters would be much stronger on the research side of things. Thank you for watching and commenting, Luke! 🤗🤗
Can we just take a moment and applause this lady for her video graphics and designs. It's top notch. Currently offering IBM DevOps and Software engineering program with Coursera. It's been an awesome journey so far. But i'm about to get my first BSc degree in Medical Science. I wish to work in tech but I'm afraid i would be under listed by potential employers by not Havin a degree in Computer Science. Is having a BSc in Computer Science from UOL/GOLDSMITH a good choice for me?. Like starting right now. That means I'd be studying for Med Science, Computer SCIENCE and IBM course module.
Thank you for this Clinton! I think you could consider taking a CS minor at your school instead of taking the whole degree from UoL? Good luck with your studies!!🍀
your English is so good. Well done for managing to do that with a full-time job as a data scientist! I'm doing a full-time degree currently while in full-time retail!
your information is helpful and I've just received my offer as a performance-based admission. let's hope for the best. please keep making videos related to computer science. you have my support.
Awesome news! Congrats, Jamiul! Hope you’ll enjoy the program! 🙌 curious how it goes for you. Yeah I’ll try to make some computer sciency content sometimes 😁
@@tomcat1112k nice. my dad works there in the nuclear plant project. went there 2 months ago and lived in pabna. great place. i am a software developer from india. nice to meet you.
This was a very interesting video so I've liked and subscribed. I'm also doing the UoL CS degree on Coursera, actually finishing first year now. I hope to watch some more of your content and all the best with your career too!
@@Zhz463 Hey Mbeng, I have definitely seen you on the slack once or twice. Nice to see you here too. Keep up the good work and we can all get this degree together
Very inspiring! The video is very informative and helpful! Thank you Thu for sharing your experience and information. I recently graduated with a Master’s degree in stats and DS, and I am going to start my full-time job in this Sept. Meanwhile, I am thinking of getting a CS degree. This bachelor's program seems to be an ideal one to combine with a full-time job. Thank you so much!
Oh what a feat! Congrats on your Masters degree and your new job 🎉🥳. Yeah I think a CS degree like this down the line could be fun to do! I did have to work part time (90%) in my second year tho, just to get enough rest and down time 😅. I’d highly recommend taking some parttime or more holiday if money is not a problem
Thank you for making this, Iam currently in last semester. I am watching your videos from couple of weeks, just realised that you are my fellow student.😊
It’s been a ride all for my degree and seeing this tutorial makes me feel even more relieved because I’m now sure Stray Administration got me right🙂, I now have a good degree certificate and blissful job.. All I had to do was hit the TH-cam search icon and type in Stray Stray Administration, his channel popped right after…
Web development , Data Science, AI is my career dream, so if I have the opportunity I will just do Computer Science for master, already have Bsc in IT . Thank you so much, you an inspiration.
It might be a little late for the videos, btw appreciate your work, very informative. Otherwise, I have some questions about the course: 1. How about when you've struggled with your work, are there any direct support from professors? 2. About the interaction of the platform, I wondered if it were the same as Udemy or other online-learning platforms, how is the interaction between the learners and teachers, between learners.
Some people just simply enjoy learning all the time even when they already have a financially rewarding career/job. It feels like some people have that “forever-student” syndrome. I admire your ability and will power to pursue another degree even though you don’t really need it, but that’s just me. I wish I didn’t do Biology as my BS and did something more engaging with programming and math :/ Curious to see where you end up in the next couple of years.
Thank you so much Yessi! The "forever-student" syndrome is exactly what I have 😂🤣. Biology sounds interesting as well! I believe you will find ways to combine it with programming & math 😎
Thanks for the review Thu It is very interesting the fact we can study a whole BSc from some of the best universities from our homes. Moreover, it seems pretty compatible with a full-time job from what you say in the video. Carlos.-
Hi Thu Vu, thank you for sharing this. My background is in Accounting, Tax and, more recently, Econometrics. I am preparing for an MBA in Business Analytics at MIT in 2024 (Data Science). I follow the Tim Ferris 3 book rule and search for the 1% of top thought leaders books. I have the two books you recommend for Data Visualization but need the 3rd one, " How to create effective charts and diagrams". I have googled, ducked and cannot find this book anywhere, even Microsoft Education. Please help if you can. Thanking you in anticipation. Kind regard Richard Johannes Cape Town, South Africa
It's not an online degree by itself, that's the thing. It's a degree like any other, you can do it online if you want to. And of course you can do a masters or PhD after that, but the best thing is that the degree itself is not recognized as an 'online degree' just a regular bachelor's degree from the university of London so employers won't know if you went to study physically there or not and even if they knew you wont have the stigma that comes with having an online degrees (employers tend to think online degrees are worthless compared to a "real" degree) It's very flexible you can finish it in 3 years while working full time job. It is less than 460 pounds per month there are more expensive degrees here in Uruguay so Imagine... I would like to find a less expansive degree from a decent university but yeah, it's kinda hard honestly.
Yea that's insane, insanely cheaper compared to on-campus fees in the US which are 10x the price. You're literally getting the same content, just online. The only thing ure missing out is campus experience, connections, facilities and live events. Content is the same or even better coz of production quality.
While all your points are valid, I believe this video is misleading in terms of communication with the students - she mentions how some of the modules are redundant. May I ask how she knows that the student support were overwhelmed with student questions and requests… (sounds to me like you were told to say that). There’s still a lot a unanswered request by students. For a reputable uni, you mention how the uni is learning on the way and how some course module had issues or were not even COMPLETE YET? Why is it on the coursera platform and been sold for that price (£17,000) This just shows there’s a lack of accountability from the university and it should not be open to the public for that price. Lastly, did you graduate and get a transcript from the university? If you did kindly do a video showing this. -Thanks
Great video. It really sounds like a great program! Congrats on finishing it. It's not easy to do a BS degree while working full time! And did I see myself for a sec in your computer screen? ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Sophia, thank you for watching! I’m not totally done with the degree yet but hope to finish it somewhere next year 💪😅. Yes it was you!! That was a clip from our vid last time 😉
Listening to everything makes me doubt whether I can do it without any background in maths or data science. I have recently completed my Google Analytics Data Science course, and my goal is to secure a job as a data scientist overseas. However, being 34 years old, I wonder if I am too old for this career path
You are never too old to start university, just do it. In 3 years, you will be 37 anyway , so why not be 37 with a degree ? Plus ,you will be able to earn more with the degree 😊 Good luck 😊
Thank you so much for the video! Was it difficult to maintain high GPA? I consider Masters as an option sometime in the future (which would require a high GPA). Do you think the degree is reputable enough for the employers, did the students struggle to find jobs after the completion of the degree? Thanks in advance!🙏
since u mentioned apis, some apis even have not working code examples or like youtube they tell you you can make a request without using oauth and use an api key instead but there is no explaination how to do so and no code eample for only api keys or they call the same things by different names (yt explorer here and dashboard there) and sometimes things like the dashboard are linked when mentioned in the docu and sometimes they are not and you have to scroll back up or down... yt api documentary was a pandoras box for me, in the end i found everything i wanted to know on stackoverflow...
Oh yes, you're absolutely right haha! Whenever I come across a complete and well-written API documentation I so deeply feel grateful for the people who wrote it 😂
I’m an online student now in UOL but I study psychology degree, my main problem is that I can’t find other students in the site to communicate with them so I’m not sure how to socialize with other peers
HI Thu! love your videos, they're extremly informative and concise also. I honestly appreciate all the effort you put into them! I wanted to aks you if you could please tell me wich book is the one you're using for statistics, the one that appears in your "Data Analysis: How Much STATISTICS Do You Need to Know?" video, I am trying to find a good one to start learning but there are tons of books out there, it'd also be great if you could do a video talking about the books you used for your degree and for Data Science as well! thanks!
Aw thank you so much for such kind words! I truly appreciate it! I believe I added the links to the Math books in that video's description, so if you scroll down you can see them. For my CS degree I had a bunch of text books, mostly quite standard boring textbooks but quite comprehensive. I'll link some here: Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications amzn.to/3c4qqze, Foundation Maths amzn.to/3OZgcPd, Linear Algebra: Step by Step amzn.to/3aqFIhl. Hope this helps!
Great video! I am also considering this route but was wondering if you have gotten the diploma? As far as you know who is the institution name that issues the diploma: Goldsmith? Uni of London? Or Uni of London international? Thank you
Hello, first of all, I find your video very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to do a great job. I have a question which is the following: How many courses did you take per semester? In other words, for between 20 and 30 hours a week, how many courses can you take without being too stressed? Thank you in advance.
Hi Chi! what a great and insightful content indeed. I was just curious if there would be any differences in Bsc certificate for those who done it via online and direct (local). Thank you🙏🏻
@@Thuvu5 it really does. thanks for your prompt response chi. i’m currently living in UK, but i came from Band A country😅. the fee difference is a lot, almost £4k. Do you think would that be any problem if i took Band A? sorry too much question.
d you have to present online for lectures and seminars, because I am only free in the evening, i can take time out from work for exams but others than that i can't
Thank you for sharing your experience. What do you think about the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science? Do you think it's worth it if I'm trying to break into the tech industry?
Hey, Thanks for your effort! Had you been thinking back then to take more than 1 specialization? Do you reckon it is doable? AI and physical computing, for example, would make a very solid toolbox up. Regards, Jan.
Hey Jan, yeah if you want to spend more time at school, that's totally doable ;). I'm in that state of considering that as well.. or not having any specialization at all and you just pick whatever you like. I'm not sure if someone can have more than 1 specialization though, at least on the degree paper.
Thanks sooooo much for the review. This Question Is Very Important For Me :If my Undergraduate Degree is From an Online College like coursera Can I Attend a Traditional University for my Master’s Degree?
It is very concerning that no one wants to answer this question. I'd also want to know if one can pursue offline masters in Netherlands or Germany or any other Western EU country after completing this online degree. Especially if you want to move to another country for masters, then work abroad after completing it, this detail can be the most important thing to consider.
Hey, thanks for this video. Doing my second year 2nd half. Not so sure which specialism to take haha. I want to do ml and ai but the masters route haha it’s kinda long. Contemplating, lol I kind of see myself taking ml and ai though.
Oh that's great to hear, Gerry! Are you taking a Masters? Yeah I was kinda choosing a familiar option for specialization (ML & AI) but nearing the end I'm thinking other specializations could be fun as well. So.. tough call! 😅
@@Thuvu5 I see myself going for masters after Bsc. Started from zero programming experience and nothing relates to my current job haha. I had two specialisms in mind, web and mobile dev plus ml/ai. I thought the web thing can be achievable through self study, so, ml/ai for me is the thing.
@@geraldkan3483 This is very wise. I really like your approach of choosing what's harder to self-study 🙌🏽. For web dev there are indeed so many good online resources that are even better than in traditional schools.
hey gerald please answer, how has ur exp been there like? I'm thinking of enrolling but i have seen negative and positive reviews on this degree, would like to know more thank you
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! It is very useful to many people! And is it a good idea to study this online program after school (as a first degree)?
Hello, thanks for the video and all the knowledge shared. I have a question regarding teamwork and getting to know your teammates. Did you do group work? Were there video call meetings to do the projects? Or was everything presented individually? I have a good experience as a Bootcamp graduate doing team coding projects and I would like to study for a bachelor's degree in Computer Science in the near future. I would like to know if that component of teamwork, asking your peers and working with them on projects was part of your experience in the University of London degree program? Thank you!
Hi Valeria, yes you do have teamwork in some modules. Some of the project assignments are group assignments. We mostly use Slack for communication and chatting with team members. If they live nearby you can meet up in person too of course
Hey was the bootcamp more focused on projects rather than learning the material and how much instructor support was there? I think both has their pros and cons.
If I start in October, when do I finish my degree as a full time student. I mean what month in 2027 should I expect to finish? What month did you finish?
Thanks for sharing! I am looking into doing this exam same bachelor degree and I also live in the Netherlands, how many hours a week did you work during the degree? i understood you went onto reducing from 40 hours a week to 32 is that right? :)
Hi Vu, This was a very neutral and informative review. Thank you for putting this together. Could you share some more details about the Udemy 30 hour web development course you mentioned here?
Hey Hareesh, that course is here, it’s the best course I’ve come across so far for web development www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-web-developer-zero-to-mastery/
@@Thuvu5hi i am currently doing this exact course but i have a bachelors degree in law can i still get hired or should i just take bsc in cs from uol?
BS is a better foundation than MS if you have no formal training in Computer Science. The very nature of MS programs is only to review foundational topics even when they say they will provide an introduction. It's impossible to cover foundational and advanced topics in one two-year MS program.
The overall courses are the same in the masters and bachelor's? And in the masters do they start the foundational topics from an entry level point or just assume you know everything and just go through problems?
It's never to late and it's okay to restart ❤ and I have question to ask do I need to give ielts exam before applying like I'm indian living in italy ...?!..
HI, i am thinking of doing this degree and really intrigued by your good review. Since you said you did full time study with 4 modules per semester, how many hours on average you need to spend if doing fulltime across 1st, 2nd and 3rd year? Thanks. :)
Hey, I think it really depends on the modules (some are more demanding and have a lot of assignments) and how familiar you are with coding. For me it took about 10 hours/ week for full time semesters
I am a doctor in Ireland, i am very passionate about AI and ML, however, sometimes i doubt if i will be able to learn such new concepts as my professional background is completely different. Could anyone please tell me is it realistic to pursue a career in AI and ML keeping in view my background as a medical doctor or ma i just dreaming? I would look forward to your valuable suggestions. Thank you!
Hi Thu, thanks for the imformative video Chị ơi e mới biết đến Coursera và các chương trình liên kết học bằng cử nhân online trên này mà thấy mê quá ạ. E định sau này sẽ học song song 1 bằng tại trường việt nam và 1 bằng online qua Coursera mà không biết có ổn không. E thấy chị có nhắc đến thi final term khi hết covid là phải thi tại điểm thi vật lý, vậy nếu như e ở Việt Nam thì có điểm thi nào không ạ. Và sau quá trình học bằng Computer Science này thì chị thấy có gì quá bất cập và khó khăn hơn so với việc học on campus không ạ. E thấy chị có bảo là những khoá đầu tiên thì có nhiều vấn đề khi liên quan đến hỗ trợ học sinh, và bài giảng e có xem các review khác thì đúng là mọi người kêu cái này rất nhiều kể cả khoá gần đây nhất vẫn bị nhưng ít hơn thôi. Những vấn đề như vậy liệu có ảnh hưởng đến điểm số và khó khăn để hoàn thành khoá học một cách trơn tru và xuất sắc nhất không ạ. Và bằng online này thì có đánh giá bằng theo kiểu xuất sắc giỏi khá hay như ở Anh là first class upper class các thứ không ạ?
Hi em, chị k nghĩ có khác biệt gì về chương trình học online hay offline, chỉ có quá trình học thì học online không được tiếp xúc với giáo viên và bạn học trực tiếp mà phải qua Slack. Điểm số thì chị k nghĩ nó sẽ ảnh hưởng gì nếu biết tự học và sắp xếp tg.
I work as a technician in I.T and this was really interesting to watch, I never went to University for a mixture of reasons but it was great hearing how this whole course worked - Also where are you from, I was trynna guess by the accent?
Hi, I'm planning to take the same degree. However, I have some doubts. I don't see any calculus, linear algebra, or statistics courses mentioned in the curriculum. I'm not sure how the system in the UK works, but since you’ve taken the degree, can you please tell me what courses are included in maths from this set: {algebra, Trig & Pre-calculus, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Linear algebra, Statistics & probability, geometry}? Please also include anything from the math courses that I missed. Your response will be really appreciated! Thank you!
hello, thank you for the very informative video I am actually doing the course you did right now.May I ask what did you specialize in the 3rd year? I am also looking to get into data analytics myself any tips to land my first job after I graduate?
What did you find overlapped with your data analysis job and economics degree? If you were to do it all over again would you first have gone for CS studying first?
Really interesting to hear all this! I have looked into studying and working full time, but have not committed to it yet. It's not so much the cost, but the time, and deciding the real reasons why I think I want a Masters degree. There's also a matter of which institution has a better reputation within the industry - In my industry (not "iT" related), for the same qualification it seems like some institutions cater to people in management who need to tick a box to get promoted, and others are aimed at people with, or looking at a technical career.
Indeed, I also see the time as the real cost behind all this commitment. Sometimes in the weekends staying up late to meet the courses' deadlines, I bitterly realized it was a huge investment giving up relaxation time and bits of social life 😅. And agreed with you about the "ticking the box" syndrome at several workplaces. Companies might end up hiring someone who's got the "right" degree but not capable of doing the actual work.. That's very sad.
Congrats Thu for your accomplishment. Cheering you on to your future endeavors.
Thank you so much!! I'll do my best 😅🙌🏽
Thank you for this! I am gearing up to take another bachelor's in CS to learn the foundations and eventually shift into IT project management/IT Business Analysis! More power to your channel 🥰
Hey Raven, that's great to hear! 🙌 Hope you will have fun learning and soon shift into the IT analysis/ management roles 💪
As someone who’s a data analyst would you recommend this bachelors?
Thank you so much for the video. I wish i was was focussed as you are when i was your age. I'm 40 years old and dont hold a degree as i had to start working immidiatly out of school. I worked for the banking industry for over 15 years and to be honest lied to my self saying i didnt need a degree anymore . However a year back i took a break from work to focuss on my son who is now 4 and give him the father that i never had. Im not a person who can just sit idle so i started a small business and also started fidling around courses in coursera . I never though i would love computer science and programming but i realise my curious little mind is tickled with everybit i lear about it. So now i am cosidering getting i to tech and also considering the qualifications i should obtain. I know im older but i keep my self fit and my mind active .
Sorry for the long post but it showcases how much you ispire people for them to pour out their hearts after watching a video.
I would apprecite any advice you or anyone in the comments could provide .
Thank you all
I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you for sharing. I know you’ll do great 🤗
Thank you Ma'am for this amazing video, I am currently in my 1st year at UOL and had started to doubt my decision, but thanks to your video I am now more than confident and will definitely complete this degree in the shortest time possible. I am working as a web developer and I too share the same feelings as yours for the Web Dev part. Thanks a lot again....
Good luck with the rest of the study! Thank you for watching 🙌
are you from india, Mrinal?
@@manishgsparmar yes
@@mrinalsood9887 lets connect
Hi, I’ve also got offer from UoL. But I came across lot’s of negative reviews on the internet about it. They say the administration is bad, education quality is poor, results take time to arrive and etc.
I want your help before registration- I wanna know the above experience are really true?
Thank you very much for making this! I'm just starting my first year
Hi Thu Vu, thank you for making this video! I was contemplating whether or not to take up this Degree as there was quite a few bad reviews (especially on reddit). Your review helps a lot in making my final decision. Thank you again and all the best for your final project!! 🙆🏻♀
Thank you so much! Good luck to you too 🍀☺️
Thank you so much for doing this, I was on the fence on whether to enroll or not, now I'm sure, I will definately enroll.
hi how has ur exp been for you? i have heard both negativee and positive reviews from students. how did it go?
I took a crazier decision. I took a Data Science degree offered by Open University. I'm 50
How are you finding the course quality?
@@mm1234bb The quality of the material and tutorials is good. The course is heavy on Math and statistics heavy. That's good as that's what the fundamentals are about.
Applications like tableau and theory behind visualisation are missing. However these can be learned separately.
wow thank you so much for this, i was thinking about doing the same course, and you have made my mind up! I plan on starting in April
It really is a bold move, I wouldn't particularly do this, I am well with learning on my own pace and there is an overload of information on-line. I've studied engineering for my bachelors and sadly not much from the class was really absorbed and I learned better studying on my own, reinforcing my knowledge with online courses. I found that if I had the program of the course I could learn better on my own with a community that was willing to help me, when I got into my bachelors it was a terrible experience where I mostly learned how to demand what you paid for from the universities administration, as the overall desorganization left me in shambles, besides there was a rule that no teacher could give contact information and I spend weeks if not months tracking down teacher that would not commit to showing up to class, so much to even tracking down where some of them lived, what car they drove and some close relatives... I felt more specialized in investigation then engineering.
I have so much respect for people can self study with so much discipline. Thanks for sharing 🙌
I'm 30 with an MBA in finance, just finnished the Google Data Analytics Certificate, and hunting for that job. I find project-based learning and free online self-learning the most beneficial, but I'm still considering the MS in CS option since it really bugs me everytime I see a job post requiring a degree in CS.
Hey Abdallah, yeah I can feel your pain.. 😅 Jobs requirements are so excessively demanding in this field. But you can't go wrong with the project-based learning and self-learning on the side. All the best! 🍀
@@Thuvu5 Yeah! Btw I've recently discovered your channel and it's my favorate on this subject so far! I share similar background and looking to move to the Netherlands as well 😅. All the best for you too! 🌻
@Abdallah Berro MS in CS after MBA, do you have a bg in CS or can one pursue CS without any bg at all?
What kind of jobs are you looking at that require a degree in CS? Finance, data analytics, data science?
Btw, her conclusion was spot on and is super relevant to you. Since you already have a bachelors, MBA, have done self-learning and got your own certificates, I don't know if it's really worth going back to school just to get a Computer Science degree on paper. I think as an employer, I would be more impressed if you learned what you needed to learn on your own online and applied what you learned by building your own software project. Of course there's a very high risk that you get lost while learning on your own.
Companies requiring a degree in CS are probably not worth working for, unless you are really interested in a niche area that requires a masters in CS.
@@abedberro You can pursue a Masters in Computer Science with no background or knowledge in Computer Science? So what's the difference between a Masters and a Bachelors in Computer Science then?
Thu, loved the perspective you shared on why you chose going for a Bachelor's over a Master's... I'll be honest, I've never really thought of it this way and your content shows that you've obviously learned a lot from the Bachelor's alone! 🙌🏼
Hey Luke, indeed I also didn’t expect to learn so much, especially about the things I didn’t know I didn’t know, but I can imagine that a Masters would be much stronger on the research side of things. Thank you for watching and commenting, Luke! 🤗🤗
Can we just take a moment and applause this lady for her video graphics and designs. It's top notch.
Currently offering IBM DevOps and Software engineering program with Coursera. It's been an awesome journey so far. But i'm about to get my first BSc degree in Medical Science.
I wish to work in tech but I'm afraid i would be under listed by potential employers by not Havin a degree in Computer Science. Is having a BSc in Computer Science from UOL/GOLDSMITH a good choice for me?. Like starting right now.
That means I'd be studying for Med Science, Computer SCIENCE and IBM course module.
Thank you for this Clinton! I think you could consider taking a CS minor at your school instead of taking the whole degree from UoL? Good luck with your studies!!🍀
@@Thuvu5 Okay. Thanks
your English is so good. Well done for managing to do that with a full-time job as a data scientist! I'm doing a full-time degree currently while in full-time retail!
Aww thank you so much! All the best for your study and work 🍀
The video I needed the most :) Thank you!
Great information. Many of my SQL Continuing Education students will find this information useful.
I love listening to you talk. Thanks for the video.
Aw thank you, my pleasure! ☺️
I love that indoor plant in the grow bag behind you. I am a huge fan of keeping indoor plants... 😍
Haha me too!
Great choice! And weekend video!!!! Bravo 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! Cheers! 🙌
your information is helpful and I've just received my offer as a performance-based admission. let's hope for the best. please keep making videos related to computer science. you have my support.
Awesome news! Congrats, Jamiul! Hope you’ll enjoy the program! 🙌 curious how it goes for you. Yeah I’ll try to make some computer sciency content sometimes 😁
are you from bangladesh bro?
@@newtanagmukhopadhyay4716 yep
@@tomcat1112k nice. my dad works there in the nuclear plant project. went there 2 months ago and lived in pabna. great place. i am a software developer from india. nice to meet you.
hey how did it go? i'm thining of enrolling, please be honest on ur exp
Thanks for all your videos!
I'm so glad you found them helpful! Thanks so much for your support 🤗
This was a very interesting video so I've liked and subscribed. I'm also doing the UoL CS degree on Coursera, actually finishing first year now. I hope to watch some more of your content and all the best with your career too!
Hey Jerome! So glad to see a schoolmate here 👋. Thank you for watching and subscribing 🙌🏽
Hi Jerome me too 👋🏾
I’m taking Comp Math, ITP2, and Data structures this semester while working full time
@@Thuvu5 thanks for your video! It’s very encouraging to see someone who has gone so far in the program. Good luck in your final project.
@@Zhz463 Hey Mbeng, I have definitely seen you on the slack once or twice. Nice to see you here too. Keep up the good work and we can all get this degree together
@@jeromesimms Ooh I’m popular 😆
Yes we got this 💪🏽
Thank you for this! This is super helpful.
Very inspiring! The video is very informative and helpful! Thank you Thu for sharing your experience and information. I recently graduated with a Master’s degree in stats and DS, and I am going to start my full-time job in this Sept. Meanwhile, I am thinking of getting a CS degree. This bachelor's program seems to be an ideal one to combine with a full-time job. Thank you so much!
Oh what a feat! Congrats on your Masters degree and your new job 🎉🥳. Yeah I think a CS degree like this down the line could be fun to do! I did have to work part time (90%) in my second year tho, just to get enough rest and down time 😅. I’d highly recommend taking some parttime or more holiday if money is not a problem
@@Thuvu5 Thank you so much for your sharing and suggestion. greatly appreciated!🥰
@@lunaz88 You're welcome! All the best with your new job and everything in life 🙌🏽
What type of job did your masters open the opportunity too?
Great content as always. Your presentations are well thought through
Thank you for making this, Iam currently in last semester. I am watching your videos from couple of weeks, just realised that you are my fellow student.😊
Hey Anil, thanks so much for checking out the video!! Good luck with your last semester 🍀
need some help. are you from india, anil?
Thanks very much for sharing. Very inspirational 👏
Great Video as usual Thu, Wish you all the best
It’s been a ride all for my degree and seeing this tutorial makes me feel even more relieved because I’m now sure Stray Administration got me right🙂, I now have a good degree certificate and blissful job..
All I had to do was hit the TH-cam search icon and type in Stray Stray Administration, his channel popped right after…
such a hard worker! congratulations.
Amazing thanks for this information!
Im thinking about going back to school but part of me, doesn't want to. Thank you for this detailed video.
Yeah.. it's a hard decision. Thank you for tuning in, Chrystle! :)
Thank you for sharing. What an incredible feat! Perhaps you could share some time management tips you used to complete this online degree some day
Thanks for the idea! I'll keep this in mind 😊
Helped A Lot! Thanks!
Web development , Data Science, AI is my career dream, so if I have the opportunity I will just do Computer Science for master, already have Bsc in IT .
Thank you so much, you an inspiration.
Thank you so much Thu Vu for the insights
It might be a little late for the videos, btw appreciate your work, very informative. Otherwise, I have some questions about the course:
1. How about when you've struggled with your work, are there any direct support from professors?
2. About the interaction of the platform, I wondered if it were the same as Udemy or other online-learning platforms, how is the interaction between the learners and teachers, between learners.
Does udemy have support from the professors/teachers? Ability to get help on assignments?
Some people just simply enjoy learning all the time even when they already have a financially rewarding career/job. It feels like some people have that “forever-student” syndrome. I admire your ability and will power to pursue another degree even though you don’t really need it, but that’s just me. I wish I didn’t do Biology as my BS and did something more engaging with programming and math :/
Curious to see where you end up in the next couple of years.
Thank you so much Yessi! The "forever-student" syndrome is exactly what I have 😂🤣. Biology sounds interesting as well! I believe you will find ways to combine it with programming & math 😎
Thanks for the review Thu
It is very interesting the fact we can study a whole BSc from some of the best universities from our homes.
Moreover, it seems pretty compatible with a full-time job from what you say in the video.
Carlos.-
Thanks so much for the review. I think I’d opt for a second master’s if and when the time comes 😊
Thank you so much it was very helpful
Thanks for the informative video.
Hi Thu Vu, thank you for sharing this.
My background is in Accounting, Tax and, more recently, Econometrics. I am preparing for an MBA in Business Analytics at MIT in 2024 (Data Science). I follow the Tim Ferris 3 book rule and search for the 1% of top thought leaders books. I have the two books you recommend for Data Visualization but need the 3rd one, " How to create effective charts and diagrams". I have googled, ducked and cannot find this book anywhere, even Microsoft Education. Please help if you can.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Kind regard
Richard Johannes Cape Town, South Africa
Omg you're taking the ML specialization AND the BSc degree too?! Liked and subscribed 🤣
Yay!! Thanks for the sub! 😍🙌
An online degree should never cost 11000£. That's insane.
It's not an online degree by itself, that's the thing. It's a degree like any other, you can do it online if you want to.
And of course you can do a masters or PhD after that, but the best thing is that the degree itself is not recognized as an 'online degree' just a regular bachelor's degree from the university of London so employers won't know if you went to study physically there or not and even if they knew you wont have the stigma that comes with having an online degrees (employers tend to think online degrees are worthless compared to a "real" degree)
It's very flexible you can finish it in 3 years while working full time job. It is less than 460 pounds per month there are more expensive degrees here in Uruguay so Imagine...
I would like to find a less expansive degree from a decent university but yeah, it's kinda hard honestly.
Yea that's insane, insanely cheaper compared to on-campus fees in the US which are 10x the price. You're literally getting the same content, just online. The only thing ure missing out is campus experience, connections, facilities and live events. Content is the same or even better coz of production quality.
While all your points are valid, I believe this video is misleading in terms of communication with the students - she mentions how some of the modules are redundant. May I ask how she knows that the student support were overwhelmed with student questions and requests… (sounds to me like you were told to say that).
There’s still a lot a unanswered request by students.
For a reputable uni, you mention how the uni is learning on the way and how some course module had issues or were not even COMPLETE YET?
Why is it on the coursera platform and been sold for that price (£17,000)
This just shows there’s a lack of accountability from the university and it should not be open to the public for that price.
Lastly, did you graduate and get a transcript from the university?
If you did kindly do a video showing this. -Thanks
Is that 11k a year?
Please note that's £11000 for all 4 years (Full Degree).
Great video. It really sounds like a great program! Congrats on finishing it. It's not easy to do a BS degree while working full time! And did I see myself for a sec in your computer screen? ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Sophia, thank you for watching! I’m not totally done with the degree yet but hope to finish it somewhere next year 💪😅. Yes it was you!! That was a clip from our vid last time 😉
@@Thuvu5 so sweet ❤️ and wow very impressive how productive you are with work, school, and YT! Make sure you have enough rest and don't burn out 🙂
Thank you for sharing.
Your videos are really valuable and inspiring! Thank you so much for doing them!
This made my day! Thank you so much 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Request you to make a video on how to get better at data scraping and possibly share some ideas on Medium ??
Now that's interesting. Iam also a computer science student but your first year syllabus is the one Iam studying for my final year 🥺
Haha that’s indeed interesting 😅
Listening to everything makes me doubt whether I can do it without any background in maths or data science. I have recently completed my Google Analytics Data Science course, and my goal is to secure a job as a data scientist overseas. However, being 34 years old, I wonder if I am too old for this career path
You are never too old to start university, just do it.
In 3 years, you will be 37 anyway , so why not be 37 with a degree ?
Plus ,you will be able to earn more with the degree 😊
Good luck 😊
good your video thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for the video! Was it difficult to maintain high GPA? I consider Masters as an option sometime in the future (which would require a high GPA). Do you think the degree is reputable enough for the employers, did the students struggle to find jobs after the completion of the degree? Thanks in advance!🙏
since u mentioned apis, some apis even have not working code examples or like youtube they tell you you can make a request without using oauth and use an api key instead but there is no explaination how to do so and no code eample for only api keys or they call the same things by different names (yt explorer here and dashboard there) and sometimes things like the dashboard are linked when mentioned in the docu and sometimes they are not and you have to scroll back up or down... yt api documentary was a pandoras box for me, in the end i found everything i wanted to know on stackoverflow...
Oh yes, you're absolutely right haha! Whenever I come across a complete and well-written API documentation I so deeply feel grateful for the people who wrote it 😂
Great video, thank you for sharing your experience! Are exams done online or at local examination centers?
I’m an online student now in UOL but I study psychology degree, my main problem is that I can’t find other students in the site to communicate with them so I’m not sure how to socialize with other peers
HI Thu! love your videos, they're extremly informative and concise also. I honestly appreciate all the effort you put into them!
I wanted to aks you if you could please tell me wich book is the one you're using for statistics, the one that appears in your "Data Analysis: How Much STATISTICS Do You Need to Know?" video, I am trying to find a good one to start learning but there are tons of books out there, it'd also be great if you could do a video talking about the books you used for your degree and for Data Science as well!
thanks!
Aw thank you so much for such kind words! I truly appreciate it! I believe I added the links to the Math books in that video's description, so if you scroll down you can see them. For my CS degree I had a bunch of text books, mostly quite standard boring textbooks but quite comprehensive. I'll link some here: Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications amzn.to/3c4qqze, Foundation Maths amzn.to/3OZgcPd, Linear Algebra: Step by Step amzn.to/3aqFIhl. Hope this helps!
@@Thuvu5 Thanks a lot for answering! I'll check that description box!
I hope you have an awesome week ahead!
Great video! I am also considering this route but was wondering if you have gotten the diploma? As far as you know who is the institution name that issues the diploma: Goldsmith? Uni of London? Or Uni of London international?
Thank you
Thanks a lot I am about to start the Degree on Cousera
Awesome! Good luck Samuel 🍀🙌
hey bro, have you started it yet?
Thu, i m really inspied by your journey.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! It means a lot 🤩
Hello, first of all, I find your video very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to do a great job.
I have a question which is the following: How many courses did you take per semester?
In other words, for between 20 and 30 hours a week, how many courses can you take without being too stressed?
Thank you in advance.
Why don't the number on the site work?
Hi Chi! what a great and insightful content indeed. I was just curious if there would be any differences in Bsc certificate for those who done it via online and direct (local). Thank you🙏🏻
Thank you! No there's no difference in the diploma whether taken online or on-campus. Hope it helps ! :)
@@Thuvu5 it really does. thanks for your prompt response chi. i’m currently living in UK, but i came from Band A country😅. the fee difference is a lot, almost £4k. Do you think would that be any problem if i took Band A? sorry too much question.
d you have to present online for lectures and seminars, because I am only free in the evening, i can take time out from work for exams but others than that i can't
Thank you for sharing your experience. What do you think about the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science? Do you think it's worth it if I'm trying to break into the tech industry?
Hey,
Thanks for your effort!
Had you been thinking back then to take more than 1 specialization? Do you reckon it is doable? AI and physical computing, for example, would make a very solid toolbox up.
Regards, Jan.
Hey Jan, yeah if you want to spend more time at school, that's totally doable ;). I'm in that state of considering that as well.. or not having any specialization at all and you just pick whatever you like. I'm not sure if someone can have more than 1 specialization though, at least on the degree paper.
Thanks sooooo much for the review. This Question Is Very Important For Me :If my Undergraduate Degree is From an Online College like coursera Can I Attend a Traditional University for my Master’s Degree?
It is very concerning that no one wants to answer this question. I'd also want to know if one can pursue offline masters in Netherlands or Germany or any other Western EU country after completing this online degree. Especially if you want to move to another country for masters, then work abroad after completing it, this detail can be the most important thing to consider.
Yes of course you can! There’s no distinction in the graduate certificate if you did it online or offline
Hey, thanks for this video. Doing my second year 2nd half. Not so sure which specialism to take haha. I want to do ml and ai but the masters route haha it’s kinda long.
Contemplating, lol I kind of see myself taking ml and ai though.
Oh that's great to hear, Gerry! Are you taking a Masters? Yeah I was kinda choosing a familiar option for specialization (ML & AI) but nearing the end I'm thinking other specializations could be fun as well. So.. tough call! 😅
@@Thuvu5 I see myself going for masters after Bsc.
Started from zero programming experience and nothing relates to my current job haha.
I had two specialisms in mind, web and mobile dev plus ml/ai. I thought the web thing can be achievable through self study, so, ml/ai for me is the thing.
@@geraldkan3483 This is very wise. I really like your approach of choosing what's harder to self-study 🙌🏽. For web dev there are indeed so many good online resources that are even better than in traditional schools.
Hello Gerald,
How do you like the quality of material and the overall level of education there?
I would greatly appreciate your response! Thank you.
hey gerald please answer, how has ur exp been there like? I'm thinking of enrolling but i have seen negative and positive reviews on this degree, would like to know more thank you
Hi! VU alumnae as well here. Thanks for the video.
Hi, thanks for you the video. Very informative! I wanted to know, are the lectures live with a chance to ask the lecturer questions?
Hi Bilal, most lectures have live webinar around midterm and/or end term to deep dive into some topics or to help prepare for exams
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! It is very useful to many people!
And is it a good idea to study this online program after school (as a first degree)?
I am an Vietnamese student and have just found your channel. It is something i am looking for as a guidance in this field
Hello, thanks for the video and all the knowledge shared. I have a question regarding teamwork and getting to know your teammates. Did you do group work? Were there video call meetings to do the projects? Or was everything presented individually?
I have a good experience as a Bootcamp graduate doing team coding projects and I would like to study for a bachelor's degree in Computer Science in the near future. I would like to know if that component of teamwork, asking your peers and working with them on projects was part of your experience in the University of London degree program? Thank you!
Hi Valeria, yes you do have teamwork in some modules. Some of the project assignments are group assignments. We mostly use Slack for communication and chatting with team members. If they live nearby you can meet up in person too of course
Hey was the bootcamp more focused on projects rather than learning the material and how much instructor support was there? I think both has their pros and cons.
If I start in October, when do I finish my degree as a full time student. I mean what month in 2027 should I expect to finish? What month did you finish?
Thanks for sharing! I am looking into doing this exam same bachelor degree and I also live in the Netherlands, how many hours a week did you work during the degree? i understood you went onto reducing from 40 hours a week to 32 is that right? :)
That’s correct 😉
All the degree should be taught online and the universities can make even more money while students saving a ton!
here am I studying maths and physics in a bsc cs degree? wth???
Hi Vu, This was a very neutral and informative review. Thank you for putting this together.
Could you share some more details about the Udemy 30 hour web development course you mentioned here?
Hey Hareesh, that course is here, it’s the best course I’ve come across so far for web development www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-web-developer-zero-to-mastery/
@@Thuvu5hi i am currently doing this exact course but i have a bachelors degree in law can i still get hired or should i just take bsc in cs from uol?
@@Thuvu5hey what was best about it? The video material, the instructor support to ask questions?
Is the degree math intensive. I want a degree that covers the math behind + practical
BS is a better foundation than MS if you have no formal training in Computer Science. The very nature of MS programs is only to review foundational topics even when they say they will provide an introduction. It's impossible to cover foundational and advanced topics in one two-year MS program.
The overall courses are the same in the masters and bachelor's? And in the masters do they start the foundational topics from an entry level point or just assume you know everything and just go through problems?
Nice job achieving your goal! What is best online resource for finding jobs in the EU / Netherlands / Sweden / Finland ?
Hey I just wanted to know if this particular degree provides flexibility to be completed in 2 years instead of 3?
Very helpful. Is the degree recognized in the USA? Thank you.
Hey, i have an important question: what about recommendation letters for masters in europe? Do the UoL provide it? Professors, etc?
Hi thanks a lot. Which 30-hour course did you take on udemy for web development?
It’s this www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-web-developer-zero-to-mastery/learn/lecture/8803506?start=15
We need part 2 after one year 🙏
It's never to late and it's okay to restart ❤ and I have question to ask do I need to give ielts exam before applying like I'm indian living in italy ...?!..
Agreed!! 🙌 I think they do need some proof of English efficiency. So either ielts or another degree you followed that was fully in English would work
HI, i am thinking of doing this degree and really intrigued by your good review. Since you said you did full time study with 4 modules per semester, how many hours on average you need to spend if doing fulltime across 1st, 2nd and 3rd year? Thanks. :)
Hey, I think it really depends on the modules (some are more demanding and have a lot of assignments) and how familiar you are with coding. For me it took about 10 hours/ week for full time semesters
I am a doctor in Ireland, i am very passionate about AI and ML, however, sometimes i doubt if i will be able to learn such new concepts as my professional background is completely different. Could anyone please tell me is it realistic to pursue a career in AI and ML keeping in view my background as a medical doctor or ma i just dreaming? I would look forward to your valuable suggestions.
Thank you!
Hi Thu, thanks for the imformative video
Chị ơi e mới biết đến Coursera và các chương trình liên kết học bằng cử nhân online trên này mà thấy mê quá ạ. E định sau này sẽ học song song 1 bằng tại trường việt nam và 1 bằng online qua Coursera mà không biết có ổn không. E thấy chị có nhắc đến thi final term khi hết covid là phải thi tại điểm thi vật lý, vậy nếu như e ở Việt Nam thì có điểm thi nào không ạ. Và sau quá trình học bằng Computer Science này thì chị thấy có gì quá bất cập và khó khăn hơn so với việc học on campus không ạ. E thấy chị có bảo là những khoá đầu tiên thì có nhiều vấn đề khi liên quan đến hỗ trợ học sinh, và bài giảng e có xem các review khác thì đúng là mọi người kêu cái này rất nhiều kể cả khoá gần đây nhất vẫn bị nhưng ít hơn thôi. Những vấn đề như vậy liệu có ảnh hưởng đến điểm số và khó khăn để hoàn thành khoá học một cách trơn tru và xuất sắc nhất không ạ. Và bằng online này thì có đánh giá bằng theo kiểu xuất sắc giỏi khá hay như ở Anh là first class upper class các thứ không ạ?
Hi em, chị k nghĩ có khác biệt gì về chương trình học online hay offline, chỉ có quá trình học thì học online không được tiếp xúc với giáo viên và bạn học trực tiếp mà phải qua Slack. Điểm số thì chị k nghĩ nó sẽ ảnh hưởng gì nếu biết tự học và sắp xếp tg.
I work as a technician in I.T and this was really interesting to watch, I never went to University for a mixture of reasons but it was great hearing how this whole course worked - Also where are you from, I was trynna guess by the accent?
Hey Patrick, thank you for watching! I’m from Vietnam born and raised 😊
Will I receive a graduation certificate from the university upon completing my studies, similar to an on-campus student?
Hi, I'm planning to take the same degree. However, I have some doubts. I don't see any calculus, linear algebra, or statistics courses mentioned in the curriculum. I'm not sure how the system in the UK works, but since you’ve taken the degree, can you please tell me what courses are included in maths from this set: {algebra, Trig & Pre-calculus, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Linear algebra, Statistics & probability, geometry}? Please also include anything from the math courses that I missed.
Your response will be really appreciated!
Thank you!
hello, thank you for the very informative video I am actually doing the course you did right now.May I ask what did you specialize in the 3rd year? I am also looking to get into data analytics myself any tips to land my first job after I graduate?
Hey did you apply for it? What was the necessary documents etc?
Is it possible to participate other more advance programs like master’s or phd with this degree?
Hi! Greate video ❤ I will start the bsc in april, can you tell me wich text book they use for discrete math? Thansk 😊
besides having the Money are there any requirements for enrolling? Wouldnt it make the degree less credible if they let in just anyone?
Hey aw I was wondering that how you got ur degree ! Like did u went to London to graduation party?
What did you find overlapped with your data analysis job and economics degree? If you were to do it all over again would you first have gone for CS studying first?