Is OMSCS worth it in my situation? (funky work restrictions as a undergrad in aus)
Hello everyone, I'm about to enter my 4th year of university in Ireland with a Bachelors in CS specialising in DS and ML on track for 1st Class Honours, and have about 8 months of work experience as a SWE in a mid-sized automotive tech startup.
Due to personal circumstances, I have to move to Australia right after graduation around August/September 2027 and I'm under a special visa which restricts my mobility to work and study only in regional areas of Australia, heavily restricting my opportunities of getting into a lot of graduate / entry level programs until around the end of 2028, hence I'm tempted to apply for OMSCS after graduation.
It's been weighing on me quite a lot to be honest, I'm glad to have gotten a solid education from my university, and want to fill some gaps in my knowledge hoping to get more into more computer systems as I felt like my curriculum in my course was missing these aspects. I don't expect the degree to magically get me a job, but to have a solid basis for when I get my visa conditions cleared to go for graduate roles and programs.
I would appreciate any advice or guidance if possible, thank you so much!!
Posted Aug 12, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC