Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Information Technology (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 also be encouraged to continue your studies through the completion of honours and research programs. You will complete the normal course requirements for the degree, and receive special privileges as you study, such as accelerated learning and academic mentoring. The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including database management and security, programming, human computer interaction, principles of eBusiness, IT project management, management information systems, and knowledge and information engineering. You can major in network design and management or web design and development. 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 will also complete a final-year capstone team project.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Selection Rank of 95 (ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any eligible adjustments) for guaranteed entry or consideration if places are limited
IBAS: 38.75
Assumed knowledge: any two units of English
Recommended studies: any two units of Mathematics
Other accepted high-school qualifications include GCE A-Levels, New Zealand NCEA Level 3, and overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications
For higher education applicants: at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at Bachelor's degree level or higher; must have previously studied in Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology, or Engineering
Current students may transfer to the Dean's Scholar degree upon achieving a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 at the end of one year of full-time study in a relevant degree
English language proficiency required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET (for specific health-related courses)
Indigenous Australians may apply via UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP)
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications must provide academic records; course must be at least one-sixth complete; non-English documents must include an official English translation

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Business Analyst, Information Systems Specialist, IT Application Analyst, IT Support, Security Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Administrator, Systems Analyst, Systems Engineer, Web Developer

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Dean's Scholar program different from the standard Bachelor of Information Technology?

The Bachelor of Information Technology (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 receive special privileges such as accelerated learning and academic mentoring, and you are encouraged to continue your studies through the completion of honours and research programs. You will still complete the normal course requirements for the degree.

What majors are available in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar)?

Students can choose to major in either Network Design and Management or Web Design and Development.

What is the minimum ATAR or Selection Rank required to apply?

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 95. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive. The IBAS equivalent is 38.75.

Is the Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar) accredited by any professional body?

Yes, the Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Can existing UOW students transfer into the Dean's Scholar program?

Yes, 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. Places are limited each year.

Application

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