IT versus University

[kazbah]

Well, to qualify my last post, I don't think it exists where it matters - in the job interview or pay review.

But it will always exist to a certain extent. I overheard a former colleague giving out out after a difference of opinion with another engineer. He said "shur what would he know he only went to the RTC". So some people will always take note but I don't think it will affect job chances one jot where you got your qualifications.

 

[jdwex]

Due to a major planetary alignment not about to reoccur in my lifetime I'm in a position to go back to college full time. I know exactly what type of course I want but the option is between an institute of technology or a university.
This is a career change, I will be doing an undergraduate course from scratch and it's in the IT field.

The biggest question now is whether I would be better off going to a University because of academic snobbery, i.e. would a degree be better if from UL or LIT, both Hons degrees in Computer Science.

Tks for any viewpoints on a vexing question.

Look at the courses and do the one you are most interested in. In the long run we are all dead, and in Ireland it won't be through starvation. And so you know, if I was told you were wondering whether you should do Philosophy and Theology or Actuarial Studies, I'd give you the same answer!!