Doing an MSc without a degree

[dowie]

He argued that there is little/no difference in level of difficulty in BSc/MSc (he says this from first hand experience), so there's little point in doing a BSc if I can get onto an MSc off the bat.

depends on the subject - if its more of an applied/vocational course then that could well be the case, there are also conversion courses ending in a post grad qual that are aimed at people who's undergrad was in a different subject area - some Computer Science MSc courses are like this and basically teach a mix of 2/3rd yr BSc courses

Why not just forget about the letters and look at both BSc and MSc courses - pick one that you think will be most relevant to your personal aims... maybe find out whether your HNC offers you any exemptions (in the case of BSc courses - could you skip the first year etc...?)

Is accreditation of some sort important in your area, if not at your current employer but at other potential future employers a few years down the line?

 

[delta0]

No it may not be the recommended route but to say you can't become chartered without an accredited undergrad degree is just plain wrong.

It is not the route you should take. Best to do it right first time with an accredited degree. You learn far more appropriate stuff and you are properly qualified. You would only go down the assessment route if you were unable to do the accredited degree in the first place. Not many people can get themselves into a position to pass the exams, so as I said not the recommended route. Taken from experience in the industry from observing others.

 

[Kenai]

At no point have I disagreed it isn't the ideal route, that doesn't change the fact that what you first said was factually incorrect.

I'm perfectly aware of how much more hassle it can be to not take the 'ideal' route. I only have an accredited BEng and it's enough extra hassle just because of that and not having an MEng/MSc but that doesn't change the fact an accredited undergrad isn't a requirement for becoming chartered, it's just by far the easiest way.

 

[delta0]

At no point have I disagreed it isn't the ideal route, that doesn't change the fact that what you first said was factually incorrect.

Yes. I agree there are two routes. Really don't want to push the other route. It will be a pain and likely end in tears. Anyway the op isn't interest in chartership. Most people do it for the money.