I've got 90 graduate credits (UK) in CS - What can I do with them?

I took 4 graduate CS modules from the University of Hertfordshire years ago. They add up to 90 credits. I can't use them for their Masters program as the modules were taken more than 5 years ago so it can't be used for their Masters program.

Can I do anything with these credits?

Few things I thought about

1) have them evaluated by WES and transfer them into TESU to use it for the BA CS program as electives?

2) find another Uk Uni that would accept these credits for transfer into a Masters program? (I don't know if this is possible)

3) find a US Uni that would accept all these credits? (I don't know of any US Uni that accepts a large amount of graduate level credits)

Open to suggestions !

 

My first path would be to see if another UK uni would accept them as it is likely to be the cleanest path. When I hear "90 graduate credits," when most graduate degrees in the US are between 30 - 36 credits, it makes me wonderful how many credits they will actually transfer over to. 4 modules might mean 4 classes at three credits each which would be 12 US credits. There are a few graduate programs that will accept 6 - 15 credits in transfer depending on the circumstances.

 

90 ECTS credits convert to 45 US semester hours. The conversion factor is .50. Unfortunately, there's really nothing you can do with those credits on the graduate level because most colleges or universities will accept a maximum of 9 graduate credits in transfer. Some universities will let you apply 12-15 of the credits towards something like a MA in Liberal or Interdisciplinary Studies. You can make one of your areas of concentration CS. Other than that, you most likely can use them towards a BS in CS to fulfill major and/or elective credits. Keep in mind that most colleges and universities require transfer students to earn a minimum of 30 credits from them to be awarded a degree. But, it's quite possible that the majority of your CS courses can be transferred into a BS degree. Best wishes to you.

 

There may be other options for you. Since you live in or near the UK and depending on how old your Masters degree credits are, you may want to check out the University of Chester or Open University in the UK for transferring your Master's credits. There was a posting on DegreeInfo a while ago about it. It was called "Advice: Lots of masters credits but no degree." Apparently, both universities have a generous transfer policy for their graduate programs in the UK. I do know that Open University is regionally accredited in the United States. Living in the UK, I don't know if you specifically need regional accreditation, but Open University's regional accreditation would definitely come in handy if you do business with the United States or if you plan to relocate across the pond to the US. University of Chester also has a MALS program that could possibly take your 90 credits. I would check the posting called "Lots of Masters credits but no degree" posting on DegreeInfo and follow the link provided. If you like read about University of Chester's MALS program, you can contact them and also Open University and see what they offer you. Like the other posters suggested, you also could apply to TESU, Charter Oak, or Excelsior in the US, and they'd give upper level bachelor's degree credits for your 90 CS graduate credits. However, if you can apply most if not all of your older graduate level credits in CS to another university such as University of Chester or Open University, you would probably take those options first. If nothing else, you can get a few good leads for your credits. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do and how you make out!

 

Your statement is correct though UK credits are different than ECTS credits. 15 University of Hertfordshire credits equals 3 US credits so .20 or 18 US credits.

https://www.herts.ac.uk/international/overseas-study/study-abroad/inbound-study-abroad

 

Is that an easy option for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of London?
URL: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/bachelor-of-science-computer-science-london