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Dean's Scholar Programs
Overview
The Dean's Scholar degrees provide an enriched educational experience for high achieving students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of education.
Students enrolled in the Dean's Scholar degrees will fulfill the same requirements for their respective courses but will be allocated an academic mentor and engage in enriched assessment tasks in specified subjects.
Students will benefit from:
- Extended library privileges
- Designated study space
- $500 textbook allowance per year (pro rata for part-time)
- Opportunities to attend Faculty workshops and seminars
- End of year lunch and other relevant activities with the Dean and Mentors
Dean's Scholar Degrees Available
- Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar)
- Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Dean's Scholar)
- Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar)
- Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean's Scholar)
- Bachelor of Science Education (Dean's Scholar)
The Dean's Scholar program is also available for the respective Honours degrees.
Entry Requirements
Entry will be competitive and will be by application and interview.
A minimum ATAR of 90 is required for admission. In addition to applying through UAC, candidates must submit a completed Dean's Scholar application and attend an interview in December.
Current Education students can apply for a course transfer to the Dean's Scholar program if they have completed 48 credit points of study at 100 level and have achieved a Weighted Average Mark of 85%.
Minimum Progress
Weighted Average Mark of at least 80 to continue in the program.
Deadline for Applications
30 September 2009.