British Computer Society?

[Energize]

I've been reading about the BCS and how it's something that employers are looking for and it's usefull for a career etc, so it is worth becomming a member considering it's only £40 for a 4 yr membership from a job perspective?

 

[Energize]

I'm a Computer Science student.

 

[Energize]

is your course fully accredited? i.e. you'd only have to pay to become a member when you graduate without doing any of the tests?

It says this on my uni website,

This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This means that our graduates satisfy the educational requirements for admission to these professional societies and, after a number of years of work experience, are eligible for Chartered Engineer status.

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/coursesearch/course.php?course_id=001085&entry_session_id=000109

 

[Energize]

Ok then, so the general consensus is that it's worthless.