University of Oxford - Diploma in IT Systems Analysis and Design (Online) for £4,840!

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  1. nomaduser

    nomaduser Active Member

    https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/about/advanced-diploma-in-data-and-systems-analysis

    Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in IT Systems Analysis and Design (Online)

    University of Oxford's continuing education department offers an IT diploma for £4,840!

    The program is completely online! It looks like a great deal.

    • A written statement of 300–400 words stating why you wish to study this course
    • Details of your computing experience and computer system
    • Proof of your English language ability if you are a non-native English-speaking applicant (see below for more information).
     
  2. nomaduser

    nomaduser Active Member

  3. nomaduser

    nomaduser Active Member

    but keep in mind that this diploma is from 'continuing education department', not the actual university.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuing_education

    Generally, diploma and certificates from 'continuing' or 'extended' schools don't worth the same as the credentials from the actual university.
     
  4. asianphd

    asianphd Active Member

    Good catch! Actually still have Oxford name in its :D
     
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  5. TheaGal

    TheaGal New Member

    Did you join the course? I am currently taking this course. This is my second AD with Oxford, my first was some years back in History. You are treated the same as any student of Oxford whether online or on campus; restrictions, expectations and standards are adhered to. ContEd students are Oxford students, there is no separation. Certificates do not mention ContEd. The work is hard, just as it would be if you were in the classroom. There is a virtual common room - as there is a physical one in the college, and you are separated into small tutor groups, exactly the same as being on campus. Regardless of what misinformed ideas of ContEd were before, that is not the perspective now; certainly not at Oxford. I have had great success with my previous AD from Oxford despite the subject having nothing to do with my career. I am already receiving positive responses professionally regarding this IT AD and I am yet to complete it. It is a long year, hard work, and absolutely worth it. I have attended on campus university and online, this is as tough as it gets. You learn an incredible amount.
     
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  6. nomaduser

    nomaduser Active Member

    I'm still planning to take that IT diploma course. However, its certificate will come from University of Oxford's Continuing Education department.

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    It clearly mentions that the diploma is from 'continuing education' division.
    I wasn't sure if this will worth it.
     
  7. nyvrem

    nyvrem Active Member

    If you want something from an Oxford College, you'll have to look into the part time Masters in Software Engineering. It's not an online/DL program, but a 'meet in Oxford once a term' kinda program.

    Good thing about the SE program is you don't need to have a CS degree for entry.
     
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  8. TheaGal

    TheaGal New Member

    That is very interesting because my history AD doesn't say that. Thanks for posting . I presume there was a change between then and now. What I do know is no employer will care or even see "ContEd" as they will see Oxford. I'm not sure who you would show the certificate to either, I've never shown mine. I have had employers verify my education with Oxford. There has never been a problem.
     
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  9. nomaduser

    nomaduser Active Member

    Do they have any online program like that? :(
     
  10. asianphd

    asianphd Active Member

    Thanks for the review! It seems they really giving value to the money.
    I will consider adding the Oxford ContEd certificate to my cv then.
     
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  11. I did this (degree name was slightly different over 10 years ago. It was an undergrad certificate. It served as wonderful "eye candy" for people/institutions who were hung up on the "Oxford" name. :)
     
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  12. TheaGal

    TheaGal New Member

    The University of Oxford is made up of Colleges, Halls and Departments. You never simply attend Oxford, you read a specific subject at a particular College, Hall or Department.

    The AD in IT Analysis and Design is read in the Continuing Education Department.

    This is not some counterfeit outfit, this is the real Oxford.

    I have now completed the 20-21 year of study for this course and it was a doozie. Very much worth it. My useful knowledge has increased tenfold+ and, as @AirborneRanger said, it's definitely eye candy for potential employers.
     
  13. asianphd

    asianphd Active Member

    Actually, I've signed up for this, but I need to wait for the next year to start (2022-23).
    Cannot wait to start :D

    Quoting from the website:
    Students are eligible for the award of 60 transferable credit (CATS) points at FHEQ Level 6 on successful completion of the one-year course. Credit points may be transferred to the Open University, modular universities such as Oxford Brookes University, and other institutions of Higher Education. For further information about transfer of credit, contact the Student Adviser on +44 (0)1865 280355 or [email protected].

    Seems interesting, I also plan to complete an open qualification bachelor's at the Open University, by transferring in some credits and taking additional advanced Maths and Physics, or instead just take the Postgraduate program. I still weigh the cost and benefits.
    https://www.openuniversity.edu/courses/qualifications/r28
     
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  14. Be aware that "may" is not the same as "will". If its the same program, its an undergrad certificate, it and of itself does nothing to qualify you for US academia. It was a good program "but" I lost points on assignments because the key phrases the grader was looking for were "British" terms, not "US" terms. The grader refused to consider that the terms had the same meaning. As he put it "I was given a list of words to look for". I just ducked my heads down and kept plugging away. :)
    If you do this, I also highly recommend a trip to Oxford at some point - fascinating place.
     
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  15. asianphd

    asianphd Active Member

    Thank you for pointing that!
    I'm collecting credits from my local university in Indonesia. The Open University already confirmed that they will accept my credits. It is also written here:
    https://www.open.ac.uk/study/credit-transfer/my-previous-study/overseas-qualifications/sarjana-s1-course-accredited-b
    The maximum credit that can be transferred is 240. But my estimation is I only able to transfer 120-180 credits.
    If I completed Oxford for 60 credits, and they accept it, then good for me. I only need to complete the remaining credits in the OU. But if it cannot be transferred, no problem for me, the Oxford name itself is very prestigious.
     
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  16. TheaGal

    TheaGal New Member

    I am US based too however I am originally from England so am aware of differences. I didn't make a huge effort to use specifically English language, if I lost any marks due to it, they were never highlighted. The same with American peers that took the course. Perhaps that is one of the differences from your course 10 years ago to mine now. My tutor did say it's quite different now though he didn't point out this.

    60 credits don't equate to much in the US but the AD does. FHEQ Level 6 is the final year of a bachelor's degree. Because it's only one year, there can only be 60 credits awarded despite the year itself containing more work than a standard Oxford academic year. (Personally, in reality it should be 80-90 credits). A UK bachelor's being 3 years of study (no GenEd required) compared to 2-3 years for a US bachelor's (excluding the 2 years set aside for GenEd). Only Oxford and Cambridge offer an AD at Level 6, worldwide.
     
  17. nyvrem

    nyvrem Active Member

    Just wanted to highlight, Oxford only gives 60 credits for their diploma. Each academic year is normally 120 credits, a full degree w/ hons is 360 credits.

    that aside, University of Derby accepts Oxford's AD for their 1 year online top up degree in ICT.
     
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  18. smartdegree

    smartdegree Active Member

    Thanks for sharing your experience.

    1). Did you do the diploma before or after completing a degree?
    2) Also, I read on the website that it grants Associate alumni status. What type of benefits does that provide? Do you attend Oxford gatherings/events? Do they treat you like any other alumni?
     
  19. My information is nearly 20 years old. I enrolled with a US Bachelors and Masters. As long as I met the requirements, did a credible essay and my check cleared, they didn't care. People doing this as an add-on credential were in the majority.
     
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