Oscar studied for a master's degree in Software Engineering at City, University of London, and graduated in 2014.
Why did you decide to study at City, University of London?
Ever since moving to the UK I had heard great things about City, University of London, either by ex-students or by study agencies. City has a great reputation, and students usually tend to get a professional job within months of finishing the course.
What was your favourite aspect of your course?
I especially enjoyed the following modules: Data Visualization and Service Oriented Architecture.
What was the highlight of your time at City?
Being part of the Tamil Society. I was made aware of the society thanks to one of my Sri-Lankan friends, and I met great people and learned a lot about the culture. I even did a catwalk in a traditional clothes!
What was the main benefit of completing a course at City?
Thanks to the knowledge gained through my course at City - I got the job I have!!
How did City prepare you for your chosen career path?
City gave me the knowledge required to excel in different IT areas. Service Oriented Architecture was a subject that I particularly enjoyed and I felt it would be something I could work on. Now in my current job I am improving day-by-day in my knowledge around this topic, and it all begun at City.
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