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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean's Scholar)

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
1802, 081898D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
95

About this course

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, you will be encouraged to continue your studies through the completion of honours and research programs.

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 will also complete a final-year capstone team project.

Available majors are:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Systems Security
  • Game and Mobile Development
  • Software Engineering

As a Dean's Scholar student, 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. Places are limited each year. Current students who have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 at the end of one year of full-time study in a relevant degree may apply to transfer to the Dean's Scholar degree.

Study locations

Wollongong

Career pathways

  • Analyst
  • Animator
  • Computer or Software Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Games or App Developer
  • Investment Banker
  • IT Consultant
  • Network Architect or Engineer
  • Programmer
  • Security Engineer
  • Web Designer or Developer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
75%
Overall satisfaction
79.8%
Skill scale
46.2%
Teaching scale
71%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary