Oracle Computer course?

Energize · 28 Apr 2006 at 16:21

The 6th form that im going to doesnt do ict A levels it does an oracle computer course instead. It says that it covers databases, sql and java programming. I was wondering how these courses compare to A levels, are they any better?

VeNT · 28 Apr 2006 at 16:31

depends what you wanna do after!

A levels will see you getting into UNI, the other will give you better job prospects

Energize · 28 Apr 2006 at 16:42

Ive looked at the uni courses for computer science and ICT at lancaster and none of the degrees said they needed an A level in computers, just 3 A levels which is what I will have from maths and physics and biology, so I should be ok right?

VeNT · 28 Apr 2006 at 16:49

don't they req them for "relevent subjects"

SiriusB · 28 Apr 2006 at 16:49

There are people on my Computer Science course who, when we started, didnt have a clue. One woman didn't even OWN a computer lol. So i doubt any sort of computing qualification is required to get on a CS course.

SiriusB

Manlove is my forte · 28 Apr 2006 at 16:51

Energize said:
Ive looked at the uni courses for computer science and ICT at lancaster and none of the degrees said they needed an A level in computers, just 3 A levels which is what I will have from maths and physics and biology, so I should be ok right?

You will probably find that you have Database modules at Uni. Oracle what my course is using.

Oracle DBAs get paid well. So having a good knowledge from a young age may help you achive the standard required to be a DBA.