Dean's Scholars - Overview
The Dean’s Scholars degrees are designed to provide an enriched educational experience for high achieving students that will encourage them to continue their studies through the completion of Honours and research degrees. There will be a combined quota of 15-20 students admitted to the program from across the Faculty each year, selected from candidates with a UAI above 90.
Dean's Scholars will complete all requirements for their respective degrees and, where possible, may be permitted to take an accelerated program after their first session. Dean’s Scholars will receive special privileges and the programs are a distinction easily recognizable to future employers, giving you an edge in competitive employment situations.
To apply for these programs make sure to include the relevant degree as one of your UAC preferences (see the UAC Guide for the appropriate code). There is no additional formal application process for these degrees in Informatics, although students who apply may be contacted by the University prior to admission.
Please note, the Dean's Scholars Program is not offered in a double degree combination and is not a scholarship. If you wish to apply for a scholarship please call the University of Wollongong Undergraduate Scholarship Office on 02 4221 3197
The Dean’s Scholars program is available in the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical and Telecommunications majors)
- Bachelor of Information Systems*
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Internet Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Mathematics & Economics
- Bachelor of Mathematics & Finance
* subject to approval
Special Features
- $500 book allowance per year (pro rata for part-time study)
- Extended internet quota
- Extended Library access
- Access to an accelerated program (where possible)
- Access to an academic mentor - a member of academic staff who advises you on matters concerned with your degree
- Assignment to a Faculty research centre depending on your degree and area of interest
- Opportunity for summer internship (equivalent to the summer scholarships)
- Alignment of your major or Honours thesis project with a research project in the assigned research centre
Minimum Progress
- Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75 each to continue in the program
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