Looking into the future

Hyburnate · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:29

Looking into the future, only 3 years till I go uni so looking already, I'm under prepared in everything so not going to be under prepared in this.

Would this course be a good one to take to pursue a career in fixing/building computers etc.

Thanks ^.^, if theres anyone taking/taken this course fancy telling me if its good?

http://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/85/computing-computer-networks-engineering-hnd/

PeterNem · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:32

You don't need a degree to fix and build computers. You'll not recoup the investment you make in the cost of the course.

exhashdotdot · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:37

Hyburnate said:
Would this course be a good one to take to pursue a career in fixing/building computers etc.

So how old are you? 15/16? Set your sights higher than a career in fixing and building computers. Anyone can do that (this forum has 1000s of members, all who can do this). You don't even need a qualification to do that. Heck, I worked in a computer repair shop when I was 14, that's how easy it is. It's dead end.

RomanNose · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:37

Fixing computers is not good pay and is likely to have zero progression opportunities.
Maybe you should push yourself further and do something a bit more academic?

Skidder · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:39

Pursue a career in IT by all means but set your ambitions way higher if you are able

Hyburnate · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:41

chaosdestro0 said:
Fixing computers is not good pay and is likely to have zero progression opportunities.
Maybe you should push yourself further and do something a bit more academic?

Ideas? I don't know what else to do xD - Cost is no worry

RomanNose · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:44

Hyburnate said:
Ideas? I don't know what else to do xD - Cost is no worry

Engineering/Maths/Science.
Don't limit yourself, 1 year ago I was in the same position where I was unsure what I wanted to do and I am now applying for EEE.
Playing with computers can be a side hobby, doing it 20 times in terrible cheap plastic £20 cases is not going to be enjoyable.

Skillmister · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:45

3 years of preperation for uni... serious?

Hyburnate · 1 Oct 2011 at 15:47

chaosdestro0 said:
Engineering/Maths/Science.
Don't limit yourself, 1 year ago I was in the same position where I was unsure what I wanted to do and I am now applying for EEE.
Playing with computers can be a side hobby, doing it 20 times in terrible cheap plastic £20 cases is not going to be enjoyable.

Good Luck! Sounds fun xD - I can do Science, maths isn't a strong point.

Skillmister said:
3 years of preperation for uni... serious?

110%

Hyburnate · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:26

How do you go about studying Computer Forensic Science?

Macky · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:32

Get better at maths. It's fundamental for engineering and computing any similar traits.

[FnG]magnolia · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:35

You can do an online pre-University course sponsored by CSI Miami.

bitslice · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:54

That HND would make you way overqualified for PC build, that's easily enough to run a large IT dept with a bit of experience.

HND maths is a bit easier than the degree level stuff, the rest is much the same.

Kosmiche · 12 Oct 2011 at 00:00

Playing on the thread title, do mediums actually use crystal balls or is that something you only see in films.

phil675 · 12 Oct 2011 at 00:27

Learn a high level programming language and get some qual for it. Or networking and server related qualifications like the microsoft and cisco ones. Getting a degree is good, but make sure it covers specific areas, most computer science degrees look rubbish on paper. I've worked in IT for 2 years and I'm now doing a Computer Network Management Degree as that is where I feel the demand will be in 3 years.

Anyone can answer a phone on helpdesk or replace PC components. Follow the money!

Efour · 12 Oct 2011 at 00:35

Moses said:
I lol'd.

whats that 1 C ?

bloodline76 · 12 Oct 2011 at 00:38

How about not worry about it and enjoy being young lol

Hyburnate · 12 Oct 2011 at 16:26

LOL ^ Okai. **** that.