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How can humanities and social sciences change
the world? Our disciplines will provide you with a
grounding to develop the core human values and
ideas that will help shape the future.
Discover
Why study humanities
and social sciences?
From making economics about people not numbers to
developing a fresh perspective on climate change or
preparing teachers to harness digital technologies for
a generation of social media thinkers, we will challenge
you to tackle the most pressing social, political and
cultural challenges of our time.
The University of Sydney is consistently ranked among
the highest in the world for humanities and social
sciences. We were ranked eighth for education by
the QS Rankings and 18th in the world for arts and
humanities by the Times Higher Education rankings (for
2014-15). We will support you to achieve remarkable
goals – to shape society, change destinies and
inspire others.
Join us on your journey to become part of an inspiring
network of bright minds, leading academics and
distinguished alumni.
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Building Who uses it?
The Quadrangle Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Administration and Student Services
- School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
John Woolley Building Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Letters, Arts and Media
Old Teachers’ College Faculty of Education and Social Work
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Social and Political Sciences
Education Building and
Education Building Annexe
Faculty of Education and Social Work
RC Mills Building Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
New Law School Building University of Sydney Law School
Merewether Building Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Social and Political Sciences
- School of Economics
Economics and
Business Building
- School of Economics
Our facilities: investing in your future
Humanities and social sciences plays a significant part in the life of the University of Sydney, with expertise and
unique collaborations between the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Education and Social Work
and the University of Sydney Law School.
On the Camperdown Campus we are developing innovative facilities to ensure you have access to the best
teachers, researchers and learning environments. These include a new Arts and Social Sciences building
(pictured below) due to be completed at the end of 2016. We continue to bring online interactive teaching
spaces and collaborative learning, larger lab, studio and individual work spaces, and research offering studios.
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1/ The Quadrangle
2 / Economics and Business Building
3 / Education Building
4 / New Arts and Social Sciences building
scheduled for completion by the end of
2016 (artist’s impression)
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2
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World-class experts
Learn from the most respected researchers,
practitioners and clinicians in the world
who are passionate about teaching the next
generation of leading experts (that’s you).
Find out more about some of our experts by
following them on Twitter:
Youth politics and social media, Associate
Professor Ariadne Vromen
− @ariadne_syd
Social justice, teacher education and
professional learning, Dr Tony Loughland
− @tloughland
Political philosopher and Dean of the Faculty
of Arts and Social Sciences, Professor
Duncan Ivison
− @Duncanivison
International history and European history,
Professor Glenda Sluga
− @IntHist
Southeast Asian Politics and Political
Participation Online,
Dr Aim Sinpeng
− @aimsinpeng
Emotive policymaking, from sharks to LGBT
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender)
rights, Dr Chris Neff
− @christopherneff
Political economy of global capitalism,
Professor Adam Morton
− @AdamDavidMorton
Get career ready
Applying your knowledge and skills is
important during your studies and we will
ensure you are prepared and confident
before starting out in your future careers.
You will have access to one the most
extensive professional experience and
internship programs in Australia for the
demanding profession of teaching.
You will also have exclusive internship
opportunities with reputable organisations
in Australia and abroad.
You will be encouraged to take up the
opportunity to boost your career skills with
workshops for CV writing, interview skills,
and seminars with industry leaders in the
business community.
To find out more about the ArtSS
Career-Ready program, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/arts/careers
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Why study with us?

Gaining meaning from
making a difference
Ben Taylor and Steph Beckwith
Bachelor of Social Work
Growing up in rural NSW during a drought
period, Ben Taylor had first-hand experience
of seeing the challenges and despair that
communities face during tough times. That
personal experience planted the first seeds
of an idea to pursue a career in social work.
Similarly, fellow student Steph Beckwith has
always had a strong desire to follow a career
path that would make a real difference
to people’s lives. But it wasn’t until she
volunteered at a refugee support service that
she knew studying social work was the right
path to fulfilling her dream.
Both Ben and Steph have done practical
placements at the Glebe Community
Development Project (GCDP) as part of
their degrees, and have been thrilled to
be able to put their learning into practice.
They are using the skills and tools taught in
coursework to provide support to people
from all walks of life.
“The GCDP plays a really important role in
the local community,” explains Steph.
“And it works with a number of different
groups within the area towards identified
goals and to assist them to develop
connections with other groups and
members of the community.”
For Ben, work at the GCDP has been
extremely challenging, but also
tremendously rewarding.
“One of my primary roles at the centre was
to help set up an Aboriginal men’s support
group for recently released prisoners,” he
says. “One of my biggest challenges was
to find a way to provide this group with a
place where they could not only come and
express their frustrations, but also their
achievements, all in an environment that is
both supportive and where they know they
will be heard.
“When the work is successful it is really
satisfying,” he adds. “To hear some of the
men say that ‘if it wasn’t for this place I’d be
back inside (jail)’ makes me really proud to
be involved in something that is having such
a positive impact.”
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Showing the value of volunteering
Georgia Hitch
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications)
Fourth-year Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) student Georgia Hitch is
a firm believer that spreading her university
experience widely will boost her chances of
finding a job she loves after she graduates.
Georgia volunteered for community radio
station FBI in her first year and was happy
to start by working in the music library.
She then rose through the ranks to become
a producer, a presenter and now the station’s
breakfast show host.
How have you found your experience at
FBI Radio?
It’s been an exciting journey and tremendous
experience. I’ve been able to put the learnings
from my degree into practice, and have been
involved in every part of the process of making
a real radio show in a working studio.
What type of work experience do you have
outside of FBI Radio?
In between lectures, tutorials and working on
assignments, the University provides great
opportunities, such as Bull magazine, to
help you get experience that can go into your
portfolio and create additional opportunities.
The media is such a competitive industry
that having any experience is a real leg up.
I believe that putting yourself out there and
volunteering is the best way to make your
post-degree job prospects as strong as possible.
How do you find balance?
At times it can be a bit tricky getting up early
to do breakfast radio and then go to classes, but
it’s truly worth it because I’m really passionate
about the show and the music, and I know
it will also better my chances in [the media]
industry. It’s always important to make time to
study; my priority has always been to go to all
of my classes because I have learned so much
about news writing, production and media
ethics – all the things I need to be successful as
a journalist in the real world.

“Technology alone
is not enough
– it’s technology
married with liberal
arts‚ married with
the humanities‚
that yields us the
results that make
our heart sing.”
Steve Jobs
American entrepreneur, marketer and inventor
who was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc
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Discover
What is university life like?
Getting involved in dramatic arts
For more than 125 years, the Sydney
University Dramatic Society has been a
hub for students to share their passion for
dramatic arts and get involved, or just watch
some of the society’s amazing shows.
Some of Australia’s renowned creative
people in film, the arts and even politics
have been society alumni over the years,
including Andrew Upton, Anne-Louise
Sarks, Germaine Greer and the late
Gough Whitlam.
For fourth-year Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) student Imogen Gardam,
the society, which is affectionately known
on campus as SUDS, has defined her life
and passion while at university. She is the
current president.
“Being involved with SUDS has been an
incredibly important part of my life since
2012 when I first got involved, and it
continues to be a great training ground
for someone like me who has a passion for
theatre,” she says.
“The safe and supportive environment that
SUDS provides allows you to make mistakes
and get experience across all facets of
theatre production – acting, directing,
costume and set design, lighting and sound
design, stage management and other
important work that goes on behind the
scenes of a great show.”
To find out more about the University’s clubs
and societies, visit:
− usu.edu.au/Clubs-Societies.aspx
The University encourages
you to have a well-rounded
experience during your
time with us. We offer
more than 200 clubs and
societies – covering many
interests – with 26 cultural
groups such as the Sydney
University Dramatic Society
and EDSOC (Education and
Social Work Society).

Bringing sport and the
classroom together
Daniel Mifsud
Bachelor of Education (Human Movement and
Health Education)
Elite Athlete Program recipient
For this footballer and second-year
Bachelor of Education student “it
was a no brainer” that he wanted
to study Human Movement and
Health Education at the University
of Sydney.
“I was always interested in
getting into education and, being
particularly sporty, I wanted to
specialise in health education,”
Daniel reveals. “After completing
my first semester and first practical
experience, I knew that this was
what I wanted to do with my life.”
He hopes the knowledge
gained from his studies will help
him to influence the health of
future generations.
“The degree not only teaches you
about your own health, but also
how you can potentially change the
lives of future kids by giving them a
more fruitful and energetic life.”
The Elite Athlete Program
has been a vital support network
for Daniel. Thanks to his passion for
sport and his school success on the
football field, he was able to apply
for and receive a 2014 scholarship.
It allows him to concentrate on
both his studies and his football
without financial stress.
“The scholarship also gives me the
facilities I need to train harder
and become a better player,
with trained physiotherapists,
personal trainers and conditioning
coaches to consult.” Daniel is also
inspired by the fantastic academic
community around him.
“Every student knows everyone, and
even when meeting new students in
different humanities courses, you’ll
find there is always something you
have in common, which will lead to
interesting conversations.”
Competing and keeping fit
Whether you like to compete in a
sport or just keep fit, Sydney Uni
Sport Fitness offers a wide range
of facilities, programs and campus
events. You can get involved in
rowing, rugby, netball, water polo,
tae kwon do and more!
SUSF also supports the Elite Athlete
Program which assists student
athletes enrolled at the University,
or those who are representing the
University in their chosen sport.
To find out more, visit:
− susf.com.au
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From one icon to another
Adam Jacobs
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce 2007
Managing Director and Co-Founder,
www.theiconic.com.au
For Adam Jacobs, who leads one
of the largest and fastest-growing
online retailers for clothing and
shoes in Australia, an arts degree
is always a strong selling point in a
prospective employee’s CV.
“Business leaders today want
passionate employees – people who
want more than just a job – they
want a cause they are excited to put
their time and intellect towards,”
says Adam, who is Co-Founder
and Managing Director of
www.theiconic.com.au.
An arts degree often strongly
reflects an individual who has a deep
set of interests and a rounded world
view. Adam credits his arts and
commerce degree for a good part of
his business success. “While most
degrees give you tactical vocational
skills, my arts degree afforded me
strategic life skills. These include the
ability to think critically, challenge
one’s own views, and form strong
logical arguments. Thinking critically
is applicable in everything I do
in my role today and has kept my
performance ahead of the curve.”
Since Adam started the Iconic in
2011, the fashion e-commerce
venture has gained a strong foothold
in the retail market.
“I always wanted to build a business
and to create something new.
Interestingly enough, my study
of Philosophy gave me the tools
and mindset to effectively build
and manage a business,” he says.
“Studying philosophy taught me how
to test and understand concepts
quickly, leading to a good decision
within a clear framework, which was
one of the most valuable things I
took away from university.”
Studying Arts also played a big part
in Adam’s personal development.
“I left high school with some very
raw ideas about the world,” he says.
“My political, historical and ethical
views were still forming but
university crystallised them for me.
It was very much a growing up period
for me, where I was challenged and
my viewpoints shifted.”
Adam followed the example of
his parents and friends, who had
attended the University of Sydney
before him, and it was always his
first choice.
“Even when I was at high school
I yearned to join the ranks of
the sandstone quad and the rich
learning experience it offered. I
don’t think I’d have the competency
or wisdom to do what I’m doing now
without my learning experience at
the University of Sydney.”
Our people
Where will your journey take you?
Studying with us makes the remarkable possible. Meet two
of our alumni whose recent University of Sydney studies
laid the foundation for building successful careers.

A media career
worth watching
Chloe Flynn
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws 2004
Senior Supervising Producer, The Morning
Show and The Daily Edition (Channel 7)
Ten years after graduating from
the University of Sydney with a
combined Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Laws degree, Chloe
Flynn still vividly recalls why it was
her first choice above any other.
“The University of Sydney was
always my preferred institution
because of its rich history and
reputation,” says Chloe, now a
successful television producer on
Channel 7’s The Morning Show and
The Daily Edition.
“I was looking for a degree that was
general enough that it could be
universally applied, while offering
a diverse enough range of subjects
to be intellectually stimulating,” she
says. “Studying a Bachelor of Arts
helped foster my natural curiosity,
which is a key skill for a journalist!”
Chloe uses the important skills of
good writing, analysis and problem-
solving every day and her studies
helped sharpen these skills and
prepare her for the ‘real world’.
She was proactive about finding
work in her chosen profession.
“I started working in magazines and
online during my second year of
Arts, where I remained part time
during for the rest of my combined
degree,” she says. “It was a small
publishing company focusing on
arts and entertainment, so a great
practical outlet.”
When Chloe had finished her law
degree in 2004, she began a full-
time role as editorial assistant and
online content manager.
From there she moved into sub-
editing and writing roles at leading
women’s magazines Dolly and Marie
Claire before switching to TV in
2007 as part of the launch team
of The Morning Show. Today she is
the Senior Supervising Producer of
that program and The Daily Edition,
and credits the diversity of the
subjects she studied at University,
particularly within her arts degree,
for helping cement her senior
position in TV media.
“A solid degree from a reputable
institution like the University of
Sydney put me on an equal footing
with people who had pursued more
vocational courses of study in
media,” she reveals.
“What I lacked in specific media
training (upon graduation), I
made up for in general skills
and knowledge.
“The fact that I went to the
University of Sydney gave that
element of prestige when compared
with other institutions.”
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Enrich your course and experience by adding
a global perspective, gaining a broader view
of the world and a new outlook on Australia.
Through the University’s International
Exchange Program, you can study at one 
of more than 300 exchange partners in
35 countries.
Access distinctive international partnerships
within our programs, including the compulsory
exchange program in the Bachelor of
International and Global Studies and a summer
internship exchange to media organisations in
Asia or the Americas. You can also take up a
dual-degree in conjunction with Sciences Po in
France or undertake professional experience
as part of our teaching programs in Sweden or
the Maldives.
Complement your degree
with a language
The University of Sydney also offers the
opportunity to study a language alongside
your degree and to practise your language
skills with an exchange overseas. For more
information on the Diploma of Language
Studies – Accelerated Mode, watch our video:
− sydney.edu.au/arts/video/
Dual degree program: new in 2016
Two of the world’s leading institutions for
the humanities and social sciences, the
University of Sydney and Sciences Po in
France, are joining together to offer students
a new four-year dual degree program which
will be available from 2016. Two scholarships
of $30,000 each will be awarded to the
first intake.
Students accepted into the program will work
towards both a Bachelor of Arts degree at
Sciences Po, and a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor
of Economics or a Bachelor of Political,
Economic and Social Sciences degree
with us.
Five French students participated in the pilot
program for the dual degree in July 2014.
Aleksander Pietrak (pictured below left) was
among them and says the chance to study in
Sydney was not to be missed.
“It is a great opportunity, because having
knowledge in several areas can help
immensely in your professional life,” he says.
“Europeans and Australians have a lot to
learn from each other. Both regions are faced
with similar problems: how to cope with
immigration, the economic crisis, or the rise
of new powers such as China and Russia.”
To find out more about the program, visit
− sydney.edu.au/arts/international/
dual_degree.shtml
Global opportunities
The University provides you with amazing opportunities to
broaden your perspective by becoming a global citizen and
travelling the world, all while studying.

Study abroad
in paradise
Alyssa Sadowskyj
Bachelor of Primary Education
Alyssa Sadowskyj has already made
a positive difference to overseas
education, as a student.
When Alyssa completes her Bachelor
of Primary Education, she eventually
hopes to teach students who have
English as a second language.
So when she read about the
University of Sydney’s Study Abroad
experience and heard about an
opportunity to teach in the Maldives,
she jumped at the chance.
“It was absolutely beautiful there –
a truly magical place,” she says.
“It was also a really enriching
experience for me in that I was
able to use some of the teaching
strategies I’d learned at university
and see them actually work in
the classroom.”
Alyssa credits her study at university
for giving her the confidence to
walk straight into the classroom
in a foreign country and hit the
ground running.
“For instance, on one particular day
the class was rowdy and unsettled
so I tried a behavioural management
strategy to bring it back to order,”
she explains.
“I could see the teacher was very
impressed with the fact that this
strategy actually worked and she
has since adopted that method in
her teaching.”
Recalling the memory of her Study
Abroad experience, Alyssa says it
makes her extremely proud that
she was able to share what she had
learned from her degree.
She knows that it is valued and
has left a legacy that will have an
ongoing positive effect on classes
at the school.
To find out more, visit
− sydney.edu.au/current_students/
student_exchange/index
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Course name Course description
B Arts
3 years full time/
5-9 years part time
Both rigorous and rewarding, the Bachelor of Arts is renowned as our most comprehensive degree, providing
students with an outstanding liberal arts education that challenges your assumptions, teaches you new, highly
transferable skills and provides you an education that lasts a lifetime. Students who complete this degree will
be well suited to meet the challenges of the modern 21st-century workplace, where specialisation, creativity,
logic and critical argument come to the fore. Offering a myriad of choices across more than 45 subject
areas, very few arts degrees are quite the same. Students are encouraged to tailor their studies to suit their
interests, with the chance to incorporate up to two majors in their degree.
Sciences Po and the University of
Sydney Dual Degrees, B Arts
4 years full time
Expand your knowledge with this distinctive dual-degree program, offered in partnership with France’s
leading university, Sciences Po. You will begin your degree with two years in France at one of three Sciences
Po English speaking regional campuses, guided by your choice of world regional studies, analysing the
relations between Europe and Asia, the Middle East, or North America. You will continue two years of study
at Sydney in your chosen majors. Upon successful completion of the four- year program, you will receive two
degrees; Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney and Bachelor of Arts from Sciences Po.
B Arts (Languages)
4 years full time/
5-9 years part time
The Bachelor of Arts (Languages) degree is designed for worldly students who wish to link their humanities
and social sciences studies with the core study of one or more foreign languages. This four-year degree
allows you to specialise in your primary language and take a second major in another language. Alternatively,
you can choose your second major from other non-language subject areas. A standout feature of this degree
is the compulsory, subsidised in-country study component that enables you to spend one or two semesters
studying at a designated university in the country of your primary language.
B Arts (Media and Communications)
4 years full time/
5-9 years part time
The Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) degree offers an exciting combination of academic
excellence and professional training in media and communications. Our degree features a unique blend of
traditional arts and social sciences subjects with practical news production and media training. The degree
links practical experience in media writing; radio, video, online media production; and media relations with
a scholarly and critical education in media and communications theory and practice. This four-year degree
includes a compulsory internship unit, where students gain hands-on experience.
B Arts (Media and Communications)/
B Laws
6 years full time
This six-year combined degree is an excellent foundation for a legal career or a career in media. You spend
the first three years studying a combination of subjects from the arts and law faculties. You have the same
flexibility to shape your media and communication studies as would be available in a single degree, but
combined with foundation units in law. Year four focuses on media and communications, including an
internship. You then spend years five and six completing the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.
Please note that we use the abbreviation ‘B’ for ‘Bachelor of’ and ‘D’ for ‘Doctor of’ throughout these course tables.
Now that you’ve seen where you can go in the area of humanities and social sciences,
you can think about choosing a course to start you on your journey. The tables below
list the courses we offer. You can find more detail about our courses online at
sydney.edu.au/courses.
If you are a domestic student and have any questions, please call our helpline on
1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) or visit sydney.edu.au/ask-domestic. International
students can call us on +61 2 8627 1444 or visit sydney.edu.au/ask-international.
Join us
Courses

B Arts/
B Economics
4 years full time
The new Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Economics degree will offer you high-quality, professional training
in Economics as well as the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts degree, with the largest range of humanities and
social sciences majors in Australia.
B Arts/B Laws
5 years full time
This five-year combined degree is an excellent foundation for a legal career. The first three years are spent
studying a combination of subjects from the arts and law faculties. You have the same flexibility to shape your
arts and social sciences as would be available in a single degree, but combined with foundation units in law.
You then spend years four and five completing the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.
B Arts/
B Social Work
5 years full time
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social work is a professional qualification that is accredited with the
Australian Association of Social Workers. It satisfies all the academic requirements necessary or professional
recognition as a social worker.
B Arts/M Nursing
4 years full time/
8 years part time
This combined degree gives you the knowledge and skills required to apply to become a registered nurse in
Australia together with a broader knowledge of the humanities in areas such as languages, sociology, history,
government and politics.
B Commerce/
B Arts
5 years full time
This stimulating and challenging combination of commerce, humanities and social sciences will prepare you
for managerial and specialist roles in business or the public sector. Many organisations have international
affiliations and business operations, so students often choose to combine their studies in commerce with a
language – an invaluable asset in gaining international employment.
B Economics
3 years full time
This three-year (full-time) degree is the leading undergraduate economics degree in Australia and has
produced outstanding graduates including the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The program
will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the overall context of business and government,
and the high-level technical skills to analyse economic and social data and events. It will equip you with key
capabilities to develop economic and social policy for those who want to work in fields such as financial
markets, business, banking, and consulting in both the private and public sectors.
Sydney Dual Degrees, B Economics
4 years full time
Expand your knowledge with this distinctive dual-degree program, offered in partnership with France’s
leading university, Sciences Po. You will begin your degree with two years in France at one of three Sciences
Po English speaking regional campuses, guided by your choice of world regional studies, analysing the
relations between Europe and Asia, the Middle East, or North America. You will continue two years of study
at Sydney in your chosen majors. Upon successful completion of the four‑year program, you will receive two
degrees; Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and Bachelor of Arts from Sciences Po.
B Economics/
B Laws
5 years full time
This five-year combined degree is an excellent foundation for a legal career. You spend the first three years
economics study as would be available in a single degree, but combined with foundation units in law. You then
spend years four and five completing the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.
B Economics/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
This unique seven-year program will provide you with the opportunity to pursue studies in areas that are
of particular relevance to the management and conduct of business, in additional to gaining a professional
qualification in medicine.
B Education
(Early Childhood)
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty
of Science and the University of Sydney Business School. It includes in-depth study of child development and
learning, early childhood pedagogy, curriculum management and administration. It also examines the vital
relationships between the early childhood educator, families and the community. You will take professional
experience in a range of early childhood settings catering for children under school age.
† Additional selection criteria apply to all double degree Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine courses. For details, see page 20 (domestic students) and page 21 (international students).
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B Education
(Primary Education)
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) covers all the Key Learning Areas (primary subject areas), with special
attention to the mandatory areas of Indigenous Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL) and Special Education. Similarly, professional experience (practice teaching) is integral to the program
and commences in first year. Throughout your degree you will take generalist units of study in education and
professional studies, along with units in the sciences, social sciences and humanities, offered by the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science, and the University of Sydney Business School.
B Education (Secondary: Human
Movement and Health Education)
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Human Movement and Health Education) is a four-year full-time
specialist professional qualification to teach in the Key Learning Area of personal development, health and
physical education (PDHPE). While the degree is dedicated mostly to teaching PDHPE in the secondary-school
context, some training to teach at primary‑school level is also included. In addition to teaching, graduates are
also able to work in settings related to community health, health promotion, recreation, sport and fitness.
B Education (Secondary:
Humanities and Social Sciences)/
B Arts
5 years full time
In the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education: Humanities and Social Sciences) and Bachelor of Arts,
you will gain a strong practical and theoretical preparation for teaching humanities and social sciences at
secondary school. The degree covers professional teaching, special education, international education, and
information and communications technology. During your candidature you can elect to transfer from the
combined degree to a single Bachelor of Arts.
Mathematics)/B Science
5 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Mathematics) and Bachelor of Science will give you a strong practical
and theoretical preparation for secondary school teaching in mathematics and science. The degree covers
professional teaching, special education, international education, and information and communications
technology. Science teaching areas on offer include biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science,
geography, and physics.
Science)/B Science
5 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Science) and Bachelor of Science will give you a strong practical and
theoretical preparation for teaching science at secondary school. The degree covers professional teaching,
special education, international education, and information and communications technology. Science teaching
areas on offer include biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, geography and physics.
B Engineering Honours/
B Arts
5 years full time
This combined degree program allows you to complete the Bachelor of Engineering Honours along with any arts
subjects. This allows you to pursue your interests or develop your strengths outside the field of engineering,
producing engineers with broader capabilities. You can combine any of the Bachelor of Engineering streams with
a Bachelor of Arts. You will undertake more engineering subjects in your first three years, and complete your
Bachelor of Arts subjects in the later part of the degree.
B Information Technology/
B Arts
5 years full time
This combined degree program extends the Bachelor of Information Technology to satisfy the increasing
demand for employees with both an extensive technical understanding of IT and essential skills in disciplines
from the humanities, languages and social sciences. You can combine any IT major with a Bachelor of
Arts. The two IT majors are computer science and information systems.
B International and Global Studies
3 years full time /
6 years part time
The Bachelor of International and Global Studies degree centres on the study of the underlying processes
driving this phenomenon, including travel, communication technology, political and economic currents,
and globalising markets, and the way these processes constantly evolve and interrelate. As the degree aims
to develop skills relevant to international and intercultural contexts, you will also be required to undertake
language study from a very diverse range offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. You will also gain
a first-hand appreciation of the degree’s core concerns through embarking on a semester of international
exchange at a partner university, preferably in a country speaking your chosen language. This semester of
exchange is a required component of the degree.
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† Additional selection criteria apply to all double degree Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine courses. For details, see page 20 (domestic students) and page 21 (international students).
B International and Global
Studies/B Laws
5 years full time
This five-year combined degree is an excellent foundation for a legal career. You spend the first three years
international and global studies as would be available in a single degree, but combined with foundation units in
law. You then spend years four and five completing the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.
B Liberal Arts and Science
3 years full time /
6 years part time
This degree is designed to provide you with a background in both the humanities and the sciences, as well
as communication and analytical skills through the liberal studies stream which are identified by potential
employers as desirable in a wide range of careers. The degree gives you lots of flexibility and a large breadth of
subject choice.
B Music Studies/
B Arts
5 years full time
For a full description, please see the Bachelor of Music Studies/Bachelor of Arts entry in the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music section.
B Political, Economic and
Social Sciences
3 years full time/
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences degree gives you the chance to gain intimate
knowledge of these core economic, political and social issues, and attain a working understanding of the
environments in which they operate. This degree combines in-depth inquiry with an interdisciplinary approach
to give students a broad appreciation of the major political, economic and social issues and policies of our
time. Such a nuanced understanding of these areas is critical for success in a number of professional fields
spanning the world of public affairs, government and the corporate sector.
Sydney Dual Degree, B Political,
Economic and Social Sciences
4 years full time
Expand your knowledge with this distinctive dual-degree program, offered in partnership with France’s leading
university, Sciences Po. You will begin your degree with two years in France at one of three Sciences Po English
speaking regional campuses, guided by your choice of world regional studies, analysing the relations between
Europe and Asia, the Middle East, or North America. You will continue two years of study at the University of
Sydney in your chosen majors. Upon successful completion of the four-year program, you will receive two
degrees; Bachelor of Political, Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney and Bachelor of
Arts from Sciences Po.
B Psychology
4 years full time/
8 years part time
The Bachelor of Psychology is a specialised program with both an arts and a science stream. The arts stream
caters for students whose interests lie in the humanities and social sciences, while the science stream will
cater for those who have science-oriented interests. If you are interested in both the arts and sciences, there
is room in both streams to undertake a small number of elective units in subject areas other than the one in
which you enrolled. The psychology subjects you study are identical for both streams.
B Science/B Arts
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree can offer you either a general, vocationally oriented degree
or a more specific professional pathway. There are many possible combinations of majors in the combined
program, which allows you to pursue broad interests, while preparing you for a wide range of careers. This
combined program is an ideal choice for all rounders.
B Social Work
4 years full time/
8 years part time
The Bachelor of Social Work consists of studies in social policy and social work, with minor studies in
Indigenous studies, psychology and sociology. Graduates will develop skills to promote social change, problem
solve in human relationships, and empower and liberate people to enhance well-being. Two field placements
provide a practice context for students to apply their knowledge while gaining further experience in working in
different and dynamic environments.
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B Commerce/
B Laws
5 years full time
This combined degree program allows you to integrate your studies in both commerce and law, providing
you with excellent career prospects in both fields. You will be able to choose a career as a legal practitioner,
or in business and management, banking and finance or accounting, where a law degree is regarded as a
desirable qualification.
B Design in Architecture/
B Laws
5 years full time
This five-year program, one of the few of its kind in Australia, prepares you for careers in both architecture
and law. It will be ideal if your interests and aspirations span these two fields. There are a limited number of
places available in this degree.
B Engineering Honours/
B Laws
6 years full time
This six-year combined degree is an excellent foundation for a career in Law or Engineering. The first three
years are spent studying a combination of subjects from the engineering and law faculties. You have the
same flexibility to shape your engineering studies as would be available in a single degree, but combined with
foundation units in law. Year four focuses on engineering, including professional experience. Years five and six
are then spent completing the Bachelor of Laws at the Law School.
B Information Technology/
B Laws
6 years full time
This six-year combined degree is an excellent foundation for a career in Law or IT. The first three years are
spent studying a combination of subjects from the engineering and law faculties. You will have the same
flexibility to shape your IT studies as would be available in a single degree, but combined with foundation
units in law. Year four focuses on IT. Years five and six are then spent completing the Bachelor of Laws at
the Law School.
B Science/B Laws
5 years full time
The Science/Law combination allows you to select from up to 29 specialist majors in Science alongside Law.
The Faculty of Science also offers you the opportunity to choose from either the Bachelor of Science or the
advanced science degrees. You will spend the first three years studying a combination of subjects from the
science and law faculties. You have the same flexibility to shape your science studies as would be available in
a single degree, but combined with foundation units in law. You then spend years four and five completing the
Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.
B Science (Advanced)/
B Laws
5 years full time
The Science/Law combination allows you to select to complete the advanced degree with Law. You spend
the first three years studying a combination of subjects from the science and law faculties. You have the
same flexibility to shape your science studies as would be available in a single degree, but combined with
foundation units in law. You then spend years four and five completing the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney
Law School.
B Science (Advanced Mathematics)/
B Laws
5 years full time
The Science/Law combination allows you to choose to complete the advanced mathematics degree with Law.
You spend the first three years studying a combination of subjects from the science and law faculties. You
have the same flexibility to shape your science studies as would be available in a single degree, but combined
with foundation units in law. You then spend years four and five completing the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney
Law School.
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How to apply: domestic students
Check the entry requirements
For most courses, entry is based
on your ATAR (Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank) or equivalent.
For some other courses, such
as medicine, music, oral health,
teaching, visual arts or veterinary
science, entry may also be
based on an interview, portfolio
or performance.
For details, visit our website:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-entry
Additional English language
requirements can also apply. For
more information refer to:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-english
Explore your entry options
Getting the ‘right’ ATAR is not the
only way to obtain a place here.
Access Sydney offers alternative
entry pathways and you may be
eligible to apply for more than one.
Access Sydney is split into two
categories: Year 12 schemes and
post-high-school schemes, so you
can see which option is right for
you. For more information about any
of our schemes, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/access
Submit your application
As a domestic student, you need
to submit your application online
through the Universities Admissions
Centre website:
− uac.edu.au
Visit us on Open Day
The best way to get a feel for the
campus is to visit us on Open Day.
Explore the campus, enjoy
the atmosphere, and learn more
about our courses and facilities by
attending mini lectures, activities
and tours.
− sydney.edu.au/openday
Step 1: Choose your course.
Step 2: Check the entry requirements of the course.
Step 3: Explore your entry options.
Step 4: Submit your application to UAC with the relevant documents.

Join us
How to apply: international students
Check the entry requirements
The University accepts a range
of Australian and overseas
senior secondary (high school)
qualifications and successful
tertiary studies for admission
into its undergraduate courses.
Applicants are required to meet
course-specific academic
requirements to secure admission,
either through an accepted senior
secondary qualification or at least
one year of tertiary studies.
For a full list of accepted senior
secondary qualifications, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/
ug-int-qualifications
If your qualification isn’t
recognised, you can complete one
of the following:
−− a university preparation course
through the University of
Sydney Foundation Program
(see page 24 or visit sydney.
edu.au/foundationprogram)
−− one year of full-time study
in a bachelor’s degree at a
recognised tertiary institution,
with required grades, or an
equivalent tertiary qualification
accepted by the University.
For more information about
the entry requirements for
undergraduate entry requirements
for international students, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-entry
English language requirements
As an international student, you
need to demonstrate that your
English language skills meet the
minimum level required for your
chosen course.
For details see:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-english
Submit your application
As an international student, you can
apply to the University of Sydney in
the following ways:
−− direct to the University
sydney.edu.au/ug-int-apply
−− through a University agent
(representative)
sydney.edu.au/ug-int-agents
If you are an international student
studying an Australia/New Zealand
senior secondary or International
Baccalaureate qualification, you
can apply online through the
Universities Admissions Centre
International website.
− uac.edu.au/international
Application deadlines
These vary by course. Check
the specific closing date for your
course at:
− sydney.edu.au/courses
We strongly encourage international
applicants to apply as early as
possible to allow time for visa and
travel arrangements. Separate
scholarship deadlines may apply.
Please check the relevant website
for details.
Step 1: Choose your course.
Step 2: Check the entry requirements of the course.
Step 3: Submit your application online with the relevant documents.
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University of Sydney Merit,
Entry and Faculty Scholarships
Available to domestic students, IB
and international students applying
through UAC.
This scholarship is awarded
based on a combination of
school examination results, a
minimum ATAR of 95 and other
achievements such as leadership,
creativity, self-motivation and
communication skills.
The University of Sydney
Scholarships for
Outstanding Achievement
Available to domestic students.
The University will contact you if
you meet the eligibility criteria
(ATAR 99.95) once the ATARs are
released – no application required.
Sydney Achievers
International Scholarships
Available to international students.
These prestigious scholarships
are aimed at attracting talented
international students to enjoy
our world-renowned University of
Sydney experience.
Access Scholarship
This scholarship assists
talented students in challenging
circumstances. If you face financial
challenges, are from a rural or
regional area of Australia, or have
a disability or long-term medical
condition, we recommend you apply
through the Universities Admissions
Centre’s Equity Scholarships.
Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scholarship
This scholarship eases the financial
pressure of studying, through a
first-year scholarship, and gives
you plenty of enrolment, orientation
and other support throughout the
first year. On the page opposite you
can meet one of our E12 scholarship
recipients, Alyssa Searles.
For more information, please visit:
− sydney.edu.au/scholarships
The University of Sydney offers many different
scholarships to help you focus on your studies and
achieve all of your goals at university. Here are just
some of the scholarships we offer.
Scholarships

Opening university pathways to all
Alyssa Searles
Bachelor of Arts
Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scholarship recipient
Second year Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and
Socio Legal) student, Alyssa Searles, always
wanted to go to university, but coming from
a financially disadvantaged background she
wondered how she was going to be able to
study and make ends meet.
Thanks to the University of Sydney’s Early Offer
Year 12 (E12) scheme, the path to university for
Alyssa has been relatively smooth. E12 is open
to all domestic NSW students from financially
disadvantaged backgrounds or attending ‘low
socioeconomic’ high schools.
“I live full time at home with my mum and
because of my mum’s low income status, I
was eligible to apply for the E12 scheme,”
Alyssa explains. “Without the financial
support from the scholarship and all the
other benefits that come with it, I’m not sure
I would have had the opportunity to do this
degree without also finding a job to help me
pay my way.
“The E12 scholarship also means that I have
the time to get involved in many of the
fabulous extracurricular activities available
on campus, that are a great part of the
University experience, as well as do
voluntary humanitarian work which I’m so
passionate about.”
The University offers 35 courses that high
school students can apply for through E12. In
addition to the $5000 scholarship, recipients
also receive an Apple iPad and other support
to get started at university.
For Alyssa it has enabled her to join a
number of groups on campus that she is truly
passionate about and, in a way, ‘give back’.
“I do a lot of work with Amnesty International
on campus and I also intern at a health and
well-being place called ‘head space’,” she
says. “It’s amazing to be able to volunteer
and understand what the gift of giving means.
Not only that, it’s 100 percent related to the
study I’m doing now and allows me to put
some of my study into practice.”
To find out about these and other scholarships
available at the University of Sydney, visit
− sydney.edu.au/scholarships
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Bridging courses
If you don’t have the assumed
knowledge for the course you
would like to study, we offer several
bridging courses that can help
bring you up to speed. We strongly
recommend these bridging courses,
but they are not prerequisites.
For details visit:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-bridging
Foundation Program
The University of Sydney Foundation
Program (USFP) is an alternative
pathway to study if you do not meet
the academic requirements for your
undergraduate course. The program
is conducted by Taylors College on
behalf of Study Group Australia and
the University of Sydney. You will
be eligible to apply for entry to our
undergraduate courses when you
complete the program.
− sydney.edu.au/
foundationprogram
The Centre for English Teaching
(CET)
The Centre for English Teaching
(CET) will help you reach the English
proficiency level needed to enter
your course at the University of
Sydney. Each year, around 3000
international students study in CET
programs during their pathway to
undergraduate studies.
− sydney.edu.au/cet
Connect with your faculty
facebook.com/artss.Sydney
Twitter:@ArtSS_Sydney
− sydney.edu.au/arts
Faculty of Education and
Social Work
facebook.com/edsw.sydney
Twitter: @sydneyEdSW
− sydney.edu.au/
education_social_work/
University of Sydney Law School
facebook.com/sydneylawschool
Twitter: @sydneylaw
− sydney.edu.au/law
More support services
We offer a range of other support services to help you
succeed during your studies, and plenty of contact
points for your faculty. Here are just a few of them.

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Why study here?
As Australia’s first university our
reputation spans more than 160 years.
We are regularly ranked in the top
0.3 percent of universities worldwide.
We teach more than 50,000 bright minds,
with 10,000 international students from
more than 145 countries. We’ve taught
145 Olympians, six prime ministers,
two Nobel laureates, three astronauts,
110 Rhodes scholars and one Pulitzer Prize
winner. What will you achieve?
When you come to study at the University
of Sydney, you become part of an
inspiring network of leading academics,
and distinguished graduates and alumni.
The cross-disciplinary nature of our
16 faculties allows us to offer the widest
range of academic programs of any
Australian university, giving you the
flexibility to personalise your degree.
− sydney.edu.au/futurestudents
Domestic students
1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
International students
+61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia)

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