Guys need some advice here. already posted in EE but macam no reply. So just trying here.

I already graduated with diploma in mechanical engineering from TARC. During my study i decided mechanical engineering is not for me eventhough i graduated with quite a decent pointer. I am keen on doing programming and I was thinking to maybe get a degree in software engineering or something related.
My question is, is it possible for me to use my diploma in mechanical engineering to get into software engineering course? I'm willing to start from year one. I just don't want to waste my time retaking another diploma or foundation for that matter because im almost 21 already. Anybody have experience in this kind of situation?

I think it is quite possible.

Btw are you really from TARC? Your level of english seems much better than what I have come to expect from tarc graduates

Yes, u can. But very likely there wont be much of a credit transfer, meaning u must be prepared to start everything from scratch (read: 1st year).

unker doing degree from scratch leh.

now 5th sem - part time

This post has been edited by zeist: Aug 23 2014, 08:23 PM

Lol. yeah definitely from TARC. I'm one of those 'banana' group of people. xD


I wont mind starting from year one though. I just dont want to start again from foundation. Thx for the input.

still need start from diploma first, with credit transfer you might finish shorter, instead of 2 years, u need do 1.5 years only

why change?
mechanical engineering better prospect, better chance get into oil & gas

start from foundation again? what was ur highest qualification before this?

my diploma in bio..my degree in chemistry..my work not related both my dip n deg..

Money is the issue here. I think it will be cheaper if i go for degree straight instead of taking another diploma then proceed with degree.

Pretty sure its possible if you're changing to a different uni.

I was thinking of changing my course to a diff one in TARC as well, but apparently TARC doesn't allow in doing so

And to top it off, if I do decide to continue my course in TARC, its not even offered for the OCT intake

Gotta wait until next year May.

Yes u can. Ayam see some1 degreee arts, master physic and phd also totally different. cant rmbr liao..like 4yrs ago

Can. Just u cannot do much credit transfer. If u diploma and degree same field, u can do a lot of credit transfer and u basically will be skipping 1st year of ur degree.

In ur case, I think programming, fundamental mathematics. These 2 subject maybe can get credit transfer. But it also depend on the university, to see if they approves ur diploma college's syllabus.

I feel you bro. Why dont try UTAR instead? I also thinking to apply to UTAR.

wow. First time hearing that. So it is definitely possible pursuing different unrelated fields i guess.

I see. I dont put too much hopes for credit transfer anyway. Lol if i dont need to start from foundaation again, im happy already.

gud luck bro. Where u wanna take ur degree in software engineering?

Im thinking UTAR for now bcause close to my place. But im keeping my options open.

engineering to computer science meni pipul has done it

can consider MMU too.

TS not cainis mah
Deswai gooding yingrease standard lor
Ayam good friend with TS so i know lah

Course only offered in Kampar.

Duwna go Kampar And funny thing, even though being from the same administration, they can't confirm exemption for certain papers but only after I enroll in their program.

it is absolutely possible. wish u all the best

It is very possible to switch during postgrad level, but for undergrads, it's a little different bcoz people wanna transfer credits to shorten the study duration.

I did architecture for undergrad (dip n degree), then went into computer science for masters, and later education for phd. Yeah, VERY VERY possible. It just tend to take longer, bcoz u need to learn new stuffs. Thats all.

I see. Appreciate all the input guys. Thanks.

Professional courses certified by the government is actually more powerful than any Degree certs out there.

Degree is like SPM. Any tom, d*** and bulus can get.

Master's Degree is different standard at least.

My cousin did this
Diploma in Hotel Catering
Degree in Computer Science

thats something totally unrelated. your cousin must be smart.

Im doing foundation now, if foundation then degree must be from the same uni? I am not sure weather to proceed with computer science.. Since programming isnt so much my kind of thing..

Actually he was an average student, pointer around 3.1 - 3.3 only but he's very hardworking.
I think he was on the dean's list during his last semester.
Now he can cook and code programs.

can take, but no pengecualian kredit, means that u must take all the subject from semester 1 till 6.

tarc can't transfer course one
I also thinking change from IT to business
but if change to other Uni is it possible ?
*just finish diploma in IT in tarc

This post has been edited by XeactorZ: Aug 23 2014, 10:38 PM

Try ask other Uni. My friend last time diploma related with IT. Now doing Degree in HR

thanks, when got open day will ask for it

but your friend study degree in HR is study from year 1 or 2 ?

Start from the beginning. Lama tu...
Open Day. Usually The Star will do the Star edu fair. About the date i dont know

This post has been edited by theboys: Aug 23 2014, 10:50 PM

My masters is different from my degree.

Problem ?

This is normal. Even IT degree people do MBA

Correct. I went from bio to IT

TS It is possible, just explore all possibilities and accept no compromise. Who knows where it'll take you though

This post has been edited by VanishS: Aug 23 2014, 10:56 PM

is okay for me as long as can change to different course
wonder which Uni / college can let me change course since tarc not allow to do this