What are you doing now?<\/h2>\n
I\u2019m doing an MSc in Computer Science<\/a>. I\u2019ve studied it part-time because I\u2019ve had to maintain some income through work. Pretty grateful for that though because the gap between Bachelors <\/a>and Masters <\/a>degrees is a notoriously big jump.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been great being back at University <\/a>as a mature student because my attitude is completely different and I\u2019m really appreciating everything I\u2019m learning. Although everything is slightly harder, I\u2019m more switched on so it\u2019s completely manageable. I feel like I\u2019m more interested in study this time around.<\/p>\n Without a doubt. This particular field is obviously growing all the time and a good postgraduate <\/a>degree separates you from the crowd. There\u2019s also a huge advantage in having a contrasting skill set – the programming and technical knowledge from my MSc <\/a>alongside the \u2018soft skills\u2019 from my Humanities\/Arts degree. The real triumph is bringing the two sides together, and much more uncommon than I initially realised.<\/p>\n I\u2019m just glad I\u2019m doing it. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.\u00a0I suppose I could say I wish I\u2019d done it sooner but I needed that\u00a0 time to realise what it was I really wanted to do.<\/p>\n Definitely. I\u2019m of the ethos ‘work to live, not live to work’ but whether you are hugely career-driven or not, you can still be spending 40 hours a week doing something that interests and engages you. About seven years ago I started getting interested in programming and web development, but had just assumed it was not for me. I had pigeon-holed myself for years when actually there\u2019s a lot more crossover and fluidity between subjects than you think. Plus, with the new Master\u2019s funding it\u2019s easier than ever for those who already have their first degree to go and learn something new. It doesn\u2019t necessarily have to make you change career but a chance to see a different perspective is always beneficial.<\/p>\n Many thanks to Lucie for sharing her perspective.<\/strong><\/p>\n I am currently working in Graduate Admissions at Kent Business School<\/a> and am also in my second year studying MSc Computer Science<\/a> at the University of Kent<\/a>.<\/p>\n Having graduated in English & Drama from the University of Kent<\/a>, I received my PGCE 11-18 English, Drama & Media from CCCU in 2013.<\/p>\n I worked as an English teacher for 3 years before deciding to pursue my interest in programming.<\/p>\n View Lucie’s staff profile.<\/a><\/p>\n View Lucie on LinkedIn.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Has this improved your quality of life?<\/h2>\n
Do you believe that this career change has improved your career prospects?<\/h2>\n
Is there anything you regret about your career change?<\/h2>\n
Would you recommend a career change to others?<\/h2>\n
Kent Business School Blogger:<\/h2>\n
Lucie Nash<\/h3>\n
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