So that's another option to consider: do the CS degree part-time while working on breaking into the industry. You can adjust your workload each semester depending on circumstances, so it's flexible for someone job hunting.
[1] https://www.coursera.org/degrees/bachelor-of-science-compute...
I have considered enrolling in a university precisely for the same reason, but I never would have thought that something like that would be considered "valid".
I guess I'm full of questions for you, but in short:
- Where are you coming from and what is your target destination?
- Have you made 101% sure that this way of studying would be acceptable to the employers in your prospective destination country?
- Does one need $20-25K up front, or is there a payment plan?
Thanks if you decide to answer, and I wish you a good luck.
Happy to answer. Feel free to get in touch on one of the socials in my profile to discuss further.
Q1. I'm from Australia, and the target destination is USA. Although I have no firm plans, I want to have the option in future. Australian's have access to a particular visa called E-3, which I have failed to obtain in the past due to lack of degree.
Q2. Yes. Upon completing this, I will have a BSc in Computer Science from the University of London. It's a bachelor's degree as good as anywhere. The exams are proctored, and all the exams/assignments are graded via Goldsmiths University. It's 100% legit.
Q3. You pay per module, so you don't need to pay up front. You just pick how many modules you want to do that semester and pay for them. The only requirement is that you must complete enough modules per semester to finish within 6 years. Since the education is directly related to my work, it is also tax-deductible in my country.