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UNSW High School Computing

Subject - University Computing for High School Students

To - Mathematics Head Teacher, Computing Head Teacher, Director of Studies

Do you have one or two outstanding students with a strong interest in computing or mathematics?

In 2009 UNSW will offer entry to its world renowned first-year computing course to a small group of talented high school students. Students will be tutored by multi-award winning lecturer Richard Buckland.

This course is not a HSC subject substitution, but a genuine university course with the same content, assignments, and exams as first-year computing, science, and engineering students at UNSW. Students who subsequently enrol in a UNSW degree will receive formal credit for the course.

Details:

  • For students in Year 11 in 2009 (Year 10 and 12 applications will be considered if there are sufficient places and HSC studies allow the time)
  • Students must attend at least 80% of the tutorial classes at UNSW, held Wednesday 4:30-7pm on the dates below.

  • Lectures will be viewed weekly via YouTube or iTunes.

  • No previous programming experience is required.
  • UNSW does not charge HECS or fees for this course. Any associated costs will not be covered by UNSW (transport to/from UNSW, etc). Students who do not have access to a computer at home will be given access to UNSW computers.
  • Guardian's Permission must be obtained. UNSW will not be responsible for the students outside of class time and have limited liability during class time.
  • Other UNSW policies apply (for example, rules about cheating, copying assignments, etc)
  • Students who obtain a Credit or higher in the course automatically qualify for elite computing program at UNSW.
  • Passing this course is regarded as strong evidence of aptitude for those intending to apply for UNSW entry via the FEAS interview process. 

To Apply:
Email Brad Hall (bradh@cse.unsw.edu.au) with:
Name:
Email:
Mobile:
A 200 word statement about your dedication to computing.

Class dates (held at UNSW) March 4th March 11th March 18th March 25th April 1st April 8th April 22nd April 29th May 6th May 13th May 20th May 27th June 3rd }}}

Cheers, Brad