While doing Big Picture, I’ve also been studying Information Technology at the University of New England.
In 2023 when I started Big Picture, my dad and I spoke to an advisor over the phone from Open Universities Australia about doing online university, as I’d need something to do instead of mainstream schooling.
After talking with the advisor for a bit and discussing what options we had, I decided to study towards a Diploma in Information Technology.
I finished the 8th and final unit for the diploma at the end of Trimester 1 in 2025 (a few weeks ago as of writing this), and I applied to UNE (again) to do a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology shortly after getting my results back for the last unit.
I couldn’t apply through OUA to do the degree unfortunately, so I had to apply directly to UNE.
I submitted my application on the 16th, just before Trimester 2 starts, and on the 24th I received a response saying that UNE was pleased to offer me a position in the Bachelor’s Degree!
Email response I received
I got really good marks doing my diploma, with a GPA of 6.25 (max of 7, equivalent to roughly 4.25 in regular schooling). Most units I got either a distinction or high distinction, with the exception of Calculus and Linear Algebra 1, where I got a 60/100 final grade, and got a pass.
| Unit Code | Name | Final Grade |
|---|---|---|
| COSC101 | Software Development Studio 1 | 90/100, High Distinction |
| ICT101 | From Logic to Data Processing | 95/100, High Distinction |
| COSC110 | Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment | 79/100, Distinction |
| ICT100 | Computational Thinking | 86/100, High Distinction |
| MTHS100 | Introduction to Quantitative Skills | 94/100, High Distinction |
| COSC120 | Object Oriented Programming | 82/100, Distinction |
| MTHS120 | Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 | 60/100, Pass |
| COSC210 | Database Management Systems | 77/100, Distinction |
After I complete my Bachelor’s Degree, I’m not really sure what I’m gonna do.
I might try and go for a Master’s, or I might try and do a course in cybersecurity.
Maybe by then I might have some sort of job (maybe pyro), and I won’t even feel it necessary to continue my studies.