While i have nine months until my taught masters would begin, i thought it would be a good idea to gain a better understanding and complete the Java Programming MOOC from the university of Helsinki.
This MOOC has been strongly reccomended by many sources. I am nearly halfway through the course and i am appreciative in how effective the teaching is.
The MOOC puts a large emphasis of practical application by conducting many programming exercises. I am working my way through each one and i am finding it invaluable to helping me understand some concepts i found initally difficult, such as object oriented programming.
I intend on finishing all of the course and then developing a number of projects which i hope will be good enough to show to prospective employers in the future.