Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean's Scholar)
University of Wollongong
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean's Scholar) offers a challenging and enriching educational experience for high-achieving students who want to perform above the level normally expected. As a Dean's Scholar student, you will be encouraged to continue your studies through the completion of Honours and research degrees.
Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human–computer interaction, and project management. You’ll also complete a final-year capstone team project.
You will complete the normal course requirements for the degree, and receive special privileges as you study, such as the opportunity to complete an Honours level subject and direct access to academic mentoring. Places are limited each year.
Areas of study
Artificial Intelligence and big data, cyber security, digital systems security, game and mobile development, software engineering.
Career opportunities
AI engineer, analyst, animator, big data engineer, computer engineer, cyber security analyst, data mining & analysis, data scientist, database administrator, electronics engineer, games or app developer, network architect, programmer, security engineer, software engineer, user interface designer, web developer.
Professional recognition
UOW Computer Science degrees are accredited with the Australian Computer Society.
Practical experience
Optional internships, industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities. In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project, developing solutions for real-world problems provided by our industry partners.
Honours
Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
University of Wollongong degrees
The academic content of all degrees is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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