Dean's Scholars Program

• What is the Dean's Scholars Program?
• Faculty of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
• Faculty of Creative Arts (Dean's Scholars)
• Faculty of Commerce (Dean's Scholars)
• Faculty of Informatics (Dean's Scholars)
• Are you interested in other advanced programs?

What is the Dean's Scholars Program?

The Dean's Scholars Program is available in the Faculty of Arts, Creative Arts, Informatics and Commerce. The Dean's Scholars program in each faculty provides an enriched educational experience for high achieving students who want to set themselves apart.

Remember applications for all faculties close
30 September  2008.

Students should also note that the Dean's Scholars Program:

• is not offered in a double degree combination;
• is not a scholarship. If you wish to apply for a scholarship please call UniAdvice on 1300 367 869.

Faculty of Arts (Dean's Scholars)

www.uow.edu.au/arts/prospectivies/deans/

With a limited intake of ten students per year, the Bachelor of Arts aims to provide talented students with the opportunity to attempt subjects not normally available to first year students, giving them the opportunity to fast track their degree. Each Dean's Scholars student also has their own academic mentor - a member of the Faculty of Arts academic staff who offers advice and guidance in the Scholar's chosen field of study. As is the case with the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Dean's Scholars degree offers flexibility. Dean's Scholars are able to use the University's Student Exchange Program to undertake a period of study overseas, and participate in other programs such as the Australian National Internship Program, which enables them to undertake a one-session placement in Canberra, usually on the staff of a member of Australian Parliament.

Students also benefit from:

• Designated study space for faculty’s dean’s scholars complete with computers, printer, telephone, lockers and kitchen
• $500 book allowance
• Opportunities to attend Faculty workshops and seminars
• End of year Dean’s Scholars dinner with mentors and Faculty Executive (graduates are also invited to present on how being a dean’s scholar helped further their career).

Faculty of Creative Arts

www.uow.edu.au/crearts/DeansScholarsProgram.html

This program is designed to give talented students a high level of individual flexibility by offering them the chance to combine two major areas of study within their Bachelor of Creative Arts degree. Students can blend programs of study drawn from any two of the following major areas within the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree:

• Creative Writing
• Performance
• Sound - Music Composition and Production
• Visual Arts*
• Graphic Design and New Media*
• Media Arts

* Combination not available in Dean's Scholars program

Dean's Scholars are allocated an academic mentor with whom they negotiate appropriate subject choices.  Students gain access to designated study areas, and receive extended library privileges as well as printing and copying allowances. Dean's Scholars are encouraged to contribute to the scholarly life of the faculty through to events in the Faculty's postgraduate program.

Dean's Scholars must maintain an average grade of 75 in each year of study to complete the program. If this requirement is not met, the student will be transferred into the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree, majoring in one area of study only.

Faculty of Commerce (Dean's Scholars)

www.uow.edu.au/commerce/deans_scholars/

This degree provides an enriched educational opportunity for high achieving students that will encourage them to continue their studies through to the completion of honours and research degrees.

Dean's Scholars in the Faculty receive one-to-one mentoring from an academic in their selected discipline. They also have opportunities to attend workshops and seminars and obtain paid work experience relevant to their proposed careers.

Students also benefit from:

• access to designated study space
• $500 book allowance per year. Pro rata for part time students).

Faculty of Informatics (Dean's Scholars)

http://www.uow.edu.au/informatics/students/scholars/index.html

Dean’s Scholars Programs in the Faculty of Informatics have been developed for high achieving students wanting to add greater value to their education through individual mentoring and other special privileges including :

• $500 text book allowance each year (pro rata for part-time study)
• Extended Library access
• Extended Internet quota
• Access to an accelerated program
• An academic mentor
• Access to an Informatics Faculty research centre determined by your area of interest and degree
• Opportunities for a summer internship

The Scholars programs are a distinction easily recognisable to future employers and give students an edge in competitive employment situations.

Dean’s Scholars* programs are available for the following Informatics degrees:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications majors)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Information Systems*
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance
• Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics
• Bachelor of Internet Science and Technology

* Subject to approval

To apply for these programs students nominate the degree as a UAC preference. 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.

Are you interested in other advanced programs?

Read on to find out about other exciting advanced programs available at UOW, for students wishing to challenge themselves and set themselves apart from other uni graduates.

• Bachelor of Engineering (Scholar's Program)
• Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced)
• Faculty of Science Advanced Programs
• The International Bachelor of Science

Scholarships

www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/

Double Degrees

Last reviewed: 20 May, 2008