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Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean's Scholar)

Stretch your programming skills. Expand your design abilities across industries. Solve complex problems of the future.

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to UOW.

Before applying, please review the requirements, intakes, and deadlines for your chosen degree.

International students are encouraged to apply with the support of an approved UOW agent. An agent can help navigate the application process and ensure that you submit all necessary documentation. For your nearest agent, please see our agent list.

Alternatively, if you would like to apply directly (without an agent), you can start the process through our Apply Online portal. Please note, some applicants will not be eligible to apply directly and will be prompted to apply via an agent.

International students who are studying an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside of Australia may choose to apply through UOW Early Admission, and/or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
95
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2024
  • Spring 2024
Codes
CRICOS: 081898D
UOW: 1802

Overview

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.

See the course handbook for more information.

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.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Cyber Security 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Digital Systems Security 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Game and Mobile Development 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Software Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Careers

  • AI Engineer
  • Analyst
  • Animator
  • Big Data Engineer
  • Computer Engineer
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Data Mining and Analysis
  • Data Scientist
  • Database Administrator
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Games or App Developer
  • Network Architect
  • Programmer
  • Security Engineer
  • Web Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • User Interface Designer
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the "Professional Level".

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    70

    18

    18

    17

    17

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    Students may be granted exemption from certain first year subjects.

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$20184 (2025)$121104 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$18336 (2024)$110016 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Indicative enrolment

The number of students in 2023 for the Bachelor of Computer Science (Deans Scholar) was less than 5. This indicates the likely size of this group of students (in these similar courses) in 2024.

Student profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.

Student profile table
Applicant background 2023 intake 2023 intake (%)
Higher education study <5 N/P
Vocational education & training study 0 N/P
Work & life experience 0 N/P
Recent secondary education
ATAR Only 0 N/P
ATAR plus additional criteria 0 N/P
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) 0 N/P
International students <5 N/P
All students <5 N/P

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

ATAR profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

ATAR profile table
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023 ATAR Selection Rank
Highest rank to receive an offer <5 <5
Median rank to receive an offer <5 <5
Lowest rank to receive an offer <5 <5

< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

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