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Hi everyone,

Was wondering if anyone could help me. I'm currently studying at CTI and almost finished with the year. I'm planning on doing my Degree, but don't want to do it through CTI anymore if possible (have my reasons). Where is the best place to study part-time, in East London? I might be working for a company next year, so have to do it part-time. I was thinking of UNISA, but not entirely sure how it works to study part-time and if you could maybe just write certain modules for in a year so that the pressure on me won't be too much. Is there maybe anyone that studied at UNISA that could help? And I'm not sure what to study for at UNISA, was looking at Software Engineering (http://brochure.unisa.ac.za/brochure/showprev.aspx?d=l_4_0_2&f=p_02089ISE)

Please help me, I'm really stressing now because I want a degree!

Thanks in advance!
 
UNISA has a range of CS modules that you can use to get your degree. Generally you need 30 modules - check the docs on the site for details.

Alternatively, go for one of the "cooked" degrees - depending on what you want out of your career, one of these might work fine (The general one majors in 2 areas - good one to look at).

Beyond that, I can't really help you. You didn't say what you wanted to do AFTER the degree is acquired.
 
Raithlin said:
UNISA has a range of CS modules that you can use to get your degree. Generally you need 30 modules - check the docs on the site for details.

Alternatively, go for one of the "cooked" degrees - depending on what you want out of your career, one of these might work fine (The general one majors in 2 areas - good one to look at).

Beyond that, I can't really help you. You didn't say what you wanted to do AFTER the degree is acquired.
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I looked at UNISA and could finally figure out what is going on. The people here at UNISA in East London is useless, not helpful at all. Well firstly after the degree I would do programming for businesses and then progress through to Analyst if possible.

BTW how does this studying certain modules per year work? I did see in the brochure they do mention something about if you start studying 2009 you have to finish the degree by 2013. And what is ment by "cooked degrees"?

Thanks for the reply!
 
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Once you register, you have 10 years to complete your degree - no less than 3 years either. You register for the modules you wish to study that year - part time 5-6 recommended, full time 10-12. That's it. First time around you register for a particular degree, and each year after you simply continue with the modules you need. Bear in mind some modules have pre-reqs.

Part-time studies take time, and discipline. Well worth it though, and somewhat easier on the pocket too.
 
TeRRoRByteZ2007 said:
Hi everyone,

Was wondering if anyone could help me. I'm currently studying at CTI and almost finished with the year. I'm planning on doing my Degree, but don't want to do it through CTI anymore if possible (have my reasons). Where is the best place to study part-time, in East London? I might be working for a company next year, so have to do it part-time. I was thinking of UNISA, but not entirely sure how it works to study part-time and if you could maybe just write certain modules for in a year so that the pressure on me won't be too much. Is there maybe anyone that studied at UNISA that could help? And I'm not sure what to study for at UNISA, was looking at Software Engineering (http://brochure.unisa.ac.za/brochure/showprev.aspx?d=l_4_0_2&f=p_02089ISE)

Please help me, I'm really stressing now because I want a degree!

Thanks in advance!
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Everyone will want to know about your "reasons" as that is important to be known by many on this site trying to further their careers. CTI seems to have some limitations?
 
Im busy with my final honours year at CTI doing the BSc. 1st year was terrible, the lecturers were average at best... the courses were good though network+, security+ etc etc but ya.

2nd year i worked and studied which was pretty kool cause lectures were only tuesdays and thursday at 5, but it got very hectic when the project came + exams + work, we had an outsourced lecturer for business modules.
Now 3rd year, what a f#$!up. for 6 months we had this lecturer who was the dumbest guy ive ever met, then he got fired after all the students complained. Then they said we will get another lecturer but he didnt pitch for 3 weeks, only now do we have a proper instructor who can actually help. The most disapointing thing about CTI is the lack of interest they have in their students. Paying R60k for 1st year you would expect them to give something back (social events or something) but there was nothing. They just want your money!!! Prison of a place that.

Overall though its a good degree to get and alot of companies that go through recruitment agencies like CTI students because of the "practical" experience you do throughout the course.
 
R60k!! That's why I love UNISA. My entire degree will have cost me half that (if that much). The online student site is a must though - I found a lot of fellow students on the web, and the amount of help I got (and gave) via MSN/Skype is incredible. That and the forums make it that much easier.
 
but it does kind of work out because they recommend that you work 2nd year + 3rd year because u can do it part time + gaining 2 years experience before you get your degree which is quite advantageous.
 
Hey all thanks for the replies.

@FnuckNut
The reason.. The instructors suck!!! I'm doing java and had many problems with my instructor not having Java herself. Wasted 3 weeks because of that. And now today, my friend can't go on with his course, because they don't have the books, they have to order it first. I mean, we paying so much, but getting treated like we nothing and we always wrong when we complain. So I just want to get away from CTI.

UNISA seems to be better recognized than CTI. If you walk up to someone and ask them what CTI is, 1 out of 10 would know. What I'm trying to figure out now is if it is possible to "top-up" on UNISA with things that I have done at CTI, because there are some modules that I have dome which is similair to the UNISA ones. So what I'm planning on doing next year is working and studying part-time.
But another thing bothering me is, on the information booklet for the Bsc at UNISA is this "The last year of new registrations for this stream is 2009. All students have to complete the qualification by 2013". That is the message just before the Software engineering stream. Now I'm confused, because in one of the chapters of the booklet it says it can take up to a maximum of 10 years.
I also did an online quote for study fees. Does the full amount include all books?

Thanks for all the help, it's really appreciated!
 
Your best option is to phone UNISA and ask about the BSc, and what is replacing it.

Study fees include study material. You will find that most modules have required material that must be bought separately. Kalahari.net usually has those books at half-decent prices - the UNISA forums also have classifieds floating around at the beginning of the year from last year's students selling their "used-once" books. I have found that if I budget an average R700 per module for books I'm usually ok.
 
Raithlin said:
Your best option is to phone UNISA and ask about the BSc, and what is replacing it.

Study fees include study material. You will find that most modules have required material that must be bought separately. Kalahari.net usually has those books at half-decent prices - the UNISA forums also have classifieds floating around at the beginning of the year from last year's students selling their "used-once" books. I have found that if I budget an average R700 per module for books I'm usually ok.
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Thanks :) I believe it is getting replaced by a General BSc. Is that any good?

I have quite a tight budget, but should be able to get books... hopefully
 
Should be fine. You still get to pick the same modules - I believe a different name is all.

As far as books are concerned, order your stuff from UNISA early (collect from UNISA if you can). Wait until the material arrives, then check which edition of the required books you can work with. You can quite conceivably get a good deal at a 2nd hand store for an earlier edition if it is available and is supported by the study guide.
 
Raithlin said:
Should be fine. You still get to pick the same modules - I believe a different name is all.

As far as books are concerned, order your stuff from UNISA early (collect from UNISA if you can). Wait until the material arrives, then check which edition of the required books you can work with. You can quite conceivably get a good deal at a 2nd hand store for an earlier edition if it is available and is supported by the study guide.
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Thanks do that :D You really helped me... hopefully I can just get everything sorted out now. Only time will tell.

Thanks again...
 
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