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Discussion on: BSc Vs Self taught?

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The big advantage of study that I found was the opportunity to interact with different people from around the world rather than necessarily the study itself. In terms of getting an interview and then a job I personally wouldn't see it as a necessity.

I have sat on the other side and reviewed CV's and interviewed for tech roles myself. What I would look for is relevant experience, a stable personality, and a willingness to learn. A BSc helps in the sense that it reveals a lot about your interests. I mean by that if you were going for a programming role at a bank, having a BSc in Finance and technical skills would be seen as quite beneficial.

The other thing that you need to think of is the personal point of view whether you are comfortable not having a BSc. It is a tremendous feeling of achievement to complete academic study particularly if you are combining study with full time work. Also it can open doors for you in your profession that are not currently opened.