Reasons for Studying this Course

In the modern climate its essential for a software developer to succeed in the IT industry to have a basic degree in computing or computer science.

The reason I chose to do a BSc in Computing is mainly to gain the necessary qualifications required to get my a foot in a career as a software developer, I already have over 6 years expierience in my field and I am confident enough to work within this field with my present skills, however unfortunatly skills and expierience are not enough for modern employers - they tend to prefer candidates with degrees and with the additional skills and expierience.

I felt that doing a degree in computing would be a sufficient starting point to my career. However I am increasingly realising that a degree wont guarantee that I will have a job in three years time, especially due to the fluctuations in demand in IT and the problems of our instable economy. However to double my chances and get a slight edge over the competition I may face in 3 years time I am doing additional work-based courses.

I am currently doing a microsoft course designed specifically for IT Specialists and software developers - The MCAD (Microsoft Application Developer) Qualifacation is a work-based course that can show employers your abilities with Microsoft Products.

With this alongside my degree can help me stand a better chance of being selected in an interview for a junior software development role than I would with just a 2:1 in BsC Computing.

About Me

Background Information

I am a 21 software student continuing a Extended BSc Degree in Computing at London Metropolitan University (North Campus). I am pursuing a career in software development. I enjoy sports, reading, meeting new people. playing guitar, keeping up-to-date in the latest trends of industry and IT and traveling to exotic new destinations.

Personal Development

Over the past years I have been continously developing my teamworking, and person skills by partaking in various activities.

Career Development

I have been developing software for over eight years now and have gained a great level of expierience in writing in languages such as C, C++, Java and Dot Net (C#). My main ambitions are to complete this BSc Degree programme and pursue a career in software development, besides IT I have done research in a programmes offering expierience and knowledge in Business and Administration that will help further my prospects and widen my oppurtunities and make myself more business orientated which is very demanding by many industries out there.