Has anyone done a Software Engineering conversion MSc?

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I'm thinking of applying - have been teaching myself java for a bit and enjoying coding.

Am I too old at 43? Currently a nurse and desperate to get out. Think the MSc would be a way in to a graduate level job/comparable salary to nursing - feel like at my age I don't have time to dedicate to gradually working my way up....

DH did similar in his early 30s and is now doing really well. Absolutely tons of jobs in tech where we live but am just going to be employable as a middle aged woman? I just feel so ground down by the NHS.

Is there a discernible discriminatory culture biased towards youth in software engineering?

Because you’re obviously not ‘too old’ to switch jobs, so I interpret your question as being specifically about this particular industry. (I know nothing about it but I’m sure other people will.)

I think it depends where you work? Some startups might be more youth oriented but I think (hope) bigger companies would be ok?
There does seem to be a lot of emphasis about getting more women into tech.

Hi, a 41yo software engineering manager here. There is an increasing trend to promote diversity in tech companies, I think you are going to be fine. Being able to work cooperatively is probably one of the most important soft skill in tech.

Also I don't think you need to go as far as a MSc to start, if you are looking to become software engineer. Look at requirements on job specs, they might even suggest some non university courses ( for example General Academy) you could research.

Thanks @minny80 I will check out General Academy and some shorter courses as well - I just thought the MSc route was a clear graduate career path - but it's a big investment initially so will definitely consider all the alternatives.