undergraduate guide 2017

Undergraduate Guide–2017 edition

This Undergraduate Guide provides the key information you need to apply for a degree here – the next step is up to you.

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Undergraduate Guide–2017 edition

This Undergraduate Guide provides the key information you need to apply for a degree here – the next step is up to you.

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Join usWhy study here? �� 6

Our students �� 8

Our alumni ��11

University life �� 12

The heart of Sydney �� 14

Camperdown/Darlington Campus map �� 16

Global opportunities �� 18

Student support services �� 20

Sport and fitness �� 21

Accommodation �� 22

Areas of interestAgriculture, environment and veterinary studies ��27

Architecture and interaction design �� 31

Arts and social sciences �� 33

Business ��37

Education and social work �� 40

Health and medicine �� 42

Law �� 46

Music �� 49

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics �� 50

Visual arts �� 55

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Courses A-ZGuide to entry requirements for domestic students �� 58

Courses A-Z �� 61

Table notes ��82

How to applyHow to apply – domestic students ................. 85

Access Sydney .......................... 88

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students ..................... 90

Costs ........................................ 91

Scholarships ............................ 92

How to apply – international students ............97

Guide to entry requirements for international students ......... 98

Costs ......................................100

Additional selection criteria .... 102

Summer School and Winter School ......................... 104

Glossary ................................. 105

Important datesOpen Day 27 August 2016

Semester 1, 2017Orientation: 27 February - 3 March 2017Lectures begin: 6 March 2017

Semester 2, 2017Orientation: 17-21 July 2017Lectures begin: 31 July 2017

Semester 1, 2018 Orientation: 19-23 February 2018Lectures begin: 5 March 2018

Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please check our website: sydney.edu.au/dates

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“We help shape the minds

of graduates who go on to

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leaders and innovators in their fields.”

Dr Michael SpenceVice-Chancellor and Principal

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Why study here?

The University is not just about teaching. We take real-life problems and look at them from all angles, uniting the expertise and insights of staff and students across multiple disciplines.

* QS graduate employability rankings 2016**National Union of Students (NUS) Quality Survey, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015.

Here are just a few reasons to join us:

− study alongside some of the brightest young global thinkers and influencers

− more than 400 areas of study to choose from

− ranked 1st in Australia and 14th in the world for graduate employability*

− no. 1 student experience in Australia with more than 200 clubs and societies**

− ranked in the world’s top 50 universities

− combine study and travel: we have more than 300 global partners

− $65 million in scholarships each year

− we are investing $675 million in vital new infrastructure: the Nanoscience hub building; the Business School; and the Charles Perkins Centre research and education hub

− learn outside lecture theatres through internships, leadership and research programs.

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Our students

More than 54,000 students are shaping their future at the University of Sydney. Here’s what some of them have to say about life and learning at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.

“I wanted to put into practice the skills that I have learned as part of my degree and to see an idea transformed into an actual object. It is the first ‘real-world’ project I have worked on and the experience has been invaluable.”Deidre MairBachelor of Engineering (Civil)/ Bachelor of Design in Architecture Deidre Mair and Harry Stitt exhibited Mirage at Sculpture by the Sea 2015

“One of the most enjoyable aspects of studying at the University of Sydney Business School has been the opportunity to meet people with similar aspirations to me. The networking opportunities are unparalleled, and will be very useful as I begin my career.”Alex BainBachelor of Commerce

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“The best thing about university is that I have been given so many opportunities, ranging from producing consulting reports for real organisations to volunteering overseas.”Joshua LorussoBachelor of Engineering (Civil)(Structures)(Honours) and Bachelor of Laws

“When I first enrolled, I was surprised to find how openly I could structure my degree. I now major in Chinese and Japanese. This means I can focus on language studies and gain insights into the cultures of both countries through exchanges with top-ranking universities around the world.”Yeji KimBachelor of Arts

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We’ve taught generations of students who have gone on to remarkable achievements, including: 2 Nobel laureates, 3 astronauts, 7 prime ministers, 110 Rhodes scholars, 145 Olympians and 1 Pulitzer Prize winner.

What will you achieve?

companies. He often speaks on these topics at forums such as the Sydney Festival of Dangerous Ideas and TEDx. He has served as a consultant adviser to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and the World Bank, and he is also a company director.

He is the author of numerous books, including Reframe, which examines how cognitive biases feature in how we tackle strategy and innovation, and he is the recipient of a University of Sydney Alumni Award for Young Alumni Achievement.

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Inside view

Dr Eric KnightBachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, PhDSenior Lecturer in Innovation and Management, the University of Sydney Business School

Dr Eric Knight undertook his undergraduate study at the University of Sydney, completing a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws, and his DPhil at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He is now Senior Lecturer in Innovation and Management at the University of Sydney Business School and a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford.

Eric’s PhD thesis focused on novel ways in which financial markets were being used to stimulate investment in clean energy technologies. However, during his time at Oxford, he did not limit himself to academic challenges. He also swam in a relay team across the English Channel with three other Australian students to raise money for children’s medical research.

Before joining the University of Sydney Business School, Eric worked for several years at Boston Consulting Group.

His research focuses on corporate innovation and how leadership practices and processes enable new technology to emerge inside well-established

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We have a packed calendar of events and celebrations for you to explore and enjoy. With more than 200 clubs and societies, including 26 cultural groups, there’s something for everyone.

Our clubs and societies help you make the most of your university experience. They prepare you for the workforce by providing networking opportunities and allowing you to develop your leadership skills.

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*National Union of Students (NUS) Quality Survey, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015.

The facts

− Number 1 for student experience and quality of teaching and learning*

− 200+ clubs and societies − 12 cafés and 8 bars on campus − 4 live performance spaces − 2 fitness centres − 50-metre heated indoor

swimming pool − an indoor rock-climbing wall − 2 museums (natural history and

antiquities) and an art gallery − a heritage-listed graffiti tunnel

You can join in a variety of activities, team up and make new friends, share your ideas and learn new skills through performances, sports and leadership opportunities.

We’re also proud to partner with festivals and events that reflect the heart of Sydney’s vibrant communities and diverse cultural landscape.

The University of Sydney Union is a student-led, not-for-profit organisation that invests all funds back into the student experience and runs many activities on campus.

− usu.edu.au

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The heart of Sydney

Sydney is in the top 5 of the 50 best cities in the world in which to live, work and study,* above New York and London. Our university has also been named among the world’s top 10 most beautiful universities.**

The University of Sydney has a network of campuses in the heart of the city and beyond.

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Our Camperdown/Darlington Campus is a short train ride from:

− Sydney city centre (3 minutes) − Strathfield (12 minutes) − Circular Quay (13 minutes) − Bondi Junction (15 minutes) − North Sydney (16 minutes).

This campus is close to Sydney’s business district and sandy beaches. The surrounding areas are both cosmopolitan and multicultural, with the lively suburb of Newtown, laid-back Glebe Point Road, and the bustling Central Park precinct a short walk away.

The campus is near Central and Redfern train stations, and on various major bus routes.

To find out more about Sydney suburbs, visit:

− cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

To find out more about Sydney’s public transport, visit:

− transportnsw.info

To find your way around our campuses, visit:

− sydney.edu.au/maps

* PwC ‘Cities of Opportunity’ report, 2014** The Daily Telegraph (United Kingdom) and

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Every year, more than 3000 students visit or depart from the University of Sydney for an international experience.

We offer overseas field schools, global professional placements, short-term, semester, and year-long exchange opportunities with more than 300 partner universities worldwide, from China to Chile, Norway to New Zealand, Sweden to Spain, the United States to the United Kingdom.

Global opportunities

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We offer support for your overseas experience through travel scholarships, grants and loans.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships/current/exchange

− sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-exchange

We can also connect you to a world of opportunity through our international institutional affiliations, industry and alumni mentoring programs and innovative partnerships.

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Academic Language and Learning Support

− Transition Courses − Workshops − Online learning resources − Faculty embedded support

Academic Enrichment − Bridging courses − Online learning resources − Drop in support − Mathematics Learning Support

Practical skills workshops − Study skills − Accelerating learning

Careers support − Developing career

employability skills − Connect with employers

through careers fairs − Join Sydney CareerHub,

an online jobs database

Accommodation − On-campus student housing − Residential colleges − Off-campus living

Financial Assistance − Study related expenses − Help for you to complete

your studies

Disability Services − Assisted technology − Lecture support − Building/room accessibility

Health and Wellbeing − Doctors − Pharmacists − Dentists − Psychologists − Optometrists − Physiotherapists − Developing skills for academic

and personal success

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support

− Assistance with university entry − Personal support − Tutorial assistance

Orientation and arrival sessions − Welcome to university − Adjusting to Sydney − Arrival sessions − Meet fellow students

Student support services

Once you get to the University of Sydney, you’ll have plenty of help. Here are just a few of the ways we support your health, welfare and academic achievement.

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Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness offers a huge range of facilities, programs and campus events to keep you healthy and active.

Sport and fitness

“I chose to study Secondary Education in Human Movement as I love health and sport, and I want to try and teach kids about the importance of an active life – not only for the physical benefits but the social and emotional ones as well.”Katie-Rae EbzeryBachelor of Education (Secondary: Human Movement and Health Education); Sydney Uni Flames and Australian Opals basketball teams

You can get involved in athletics, swimming, tennis, golf, hockey, soccer, rugby union, rowing, scuba diving, skiing and more. Whether you just want to keep fit or compete at the highest level, we’ve got something for you.

Stay in touch with all things sport and fitness at the University of Sydney by visiting our website:

− susf.com.au

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− 4000+ beds on campus − 8 residential colleges − 8 University-run residences

Accommodation

Choosing where to live may be one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when you start university, but there is plenty of help available. Your first stop should be our Student Accommodation Services website.

You will find helpful advice on where to live, expected costs, and accommodation options on and off-campus.

This service also allows you to register for University-owned housing, including the newly built self-catered accommodation located near the Abercrombie Precinct and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

− sydney.edu.au/accommodation

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Accommodation options

Camperdown/Darlington Campus

Places Gender Phone Website

University-owned accommodation ($235 - $435 per week)


200 F, M 9351 3222 sydney.edu.au/accommodation

Darlington House 54 F, M 9351 3222 sydney.edu.au/accommodation

Terraces 186 F, M 9351 3222 sydney.edu.au/accommodation

Queen Mary Building 800 F, M 9351 3222 sydney.edu.au/accommodation

Residential Colleges with board ($382 – $687 per week)

International House 200 F, M 9950 9800 sydney.edu.au/internationalhouse

Mandelbaum House 36 F, M 9692 5200 www.mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au

Sancta Sophia College 170 (UG)128 (PG)

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9577 2100 www.sanctasophiacollege.edu.au

St Andrew’s College 285 F, M 9565 7300 www.standrewscollege.edu.au

St John’s College 252 F, M 9394 5000 www.stjohnscollege.edu.au

St Paul’s College 200 M 9550 7451 www.stpauls.edu.au

Wesley College 260 F, M 9565 3333 www.wesleycollege-usyd.edu.au

The Women’s College 280 F 9517 5018 www.thewomenscollege.com.au

Privately managed accommodation ($294 - $616 per week)

Sydney University Village 650 F, M 9036 4000 www.sydneyuv.com.au

Urbanest Cleveland 438 F, M 8091 9959 www.urbanest.com.au

Urbanest Darlington 464 F, M 8091 9959 www.urbanest.com.au

Cumberland and Camden Campuses ($135 - $330 per week)

Yannadah Residence (Cumberland) 39 F, M 9351 9405 sydney.edu.au/accommodation-cumberland

Nepean Hall (Camden) 43 F, M 9351 1662 sydney.edu.au/accommodation-camden

Nepean Lodge (Camden) 98 F, M 9351 1662 sydney.edu.au/accommodation-camden

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How to choose the right undergraduate degree–Think about what you want to study, but also about how you like to learn and what you want from your university experience.

Choosing what to study now can be a big influence on what you can do later, but the future shouldn’t be the driving factor. It’s also important to be happy while you’re here.

University study isn’t simply about gaining credentials. It’s about investing your time in the investigation and discovery of what it is you really love doing.

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naturalist, surveyor, historian

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These fields are critical to our future. By studying them, you will develop the skills and knowledge to tackle the most important issues our planet faces.

You can explore innovative approaches to major sustainability issues such as animal and ecosystem health, water availability and quality, conservation and developing new and existing food sources.

Agriculture, environment and veterinary sciences

Career pathways

− Agricultural scientist − Agricultural strategist − Animal health and

welfare professional − Biosecurity researcher − Crop disease specialist − Ecologist − Environmental policy maker − Food producer − Food safety manager − Horticulturalist − Hydrologist − Plant geneticist − Soil scientist − Veterinarian − Wildlife population manager

Some of our courses are accredited by industry bodies and associations. Find out more at

− sydney.edu.au/courses

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Join a growing agriculture and food sectorYour agriculture or food science degree will prepare you to enter a thriving job market. Like many of our students, you could be offered a job before you even graduate, thanks to the excellent reputation of our degrees and demand from industry.

Your highly sought after skills will open the door to many exciting career choices, including biosecurity, biotechnology, environmental science, food marketing, crop production and protection, and commodities trading.

Top-ranked veterinary educationWe are ranked Australia’s top university and equal 11th in the world for veterinary science in the latest QS World University Rankings (2015-16). When you study with us, you’ll get the best training in the health and conservation of animals.

Multidisciplinary advantageWe have recently brought our veterinary science, agriculture and environment, biology and molecular biology disciplines together, uniting scientists from across the life sciences to solve the world’s big challenges.

You will benefit from this new multidimensional view, which reflects how these disciplines are interlinked.

Become a practising vet and much moreOur Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine prepares you for a variety of rewarding careers in the veterinary industry. It qualifies you to enter private practice as a vet, or pursue a multitude of other careers – from sophisticated veterinary medicine and surgery to public health, animal production, wildlife ecology or research.

“A highlight of my degree for me is the exposure we get to livestock industries and large animal industries. We get to work in the University’s sheep unit, dairy unit and pig unit, which gives us valuable experience.”Ethan MooneyBachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience

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“I have always been interested in working in the food industry and I realised how essential food science is to the industry, so studying both the science and business aspects of food is exactly what I was looking for.”Daphne SunBachelor of Food and Agribusiness

Enjoy excellent facilitiesYou will study in some of the world’s best facilities for the agricultural and environmental sciences, including the Centre for Carbon, Water and Food, the Plant Breeding Institute, the Charles Perkins Centre, and the IA Watson International Grains Research Centre, the largest regional grains research centre in Australia.

Impressive facilities allow you to make the most of our courses run by industry and research leaders, addressing the important issues such as animal and human health, and food and water security.

Protect our greatest resourcesAgricultural, environmental and veterinary sciences play a key part in determining Australia’s economic and ecological future. We support innovation and encourage you to find new ways to protect the world’s resources.

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Annabelle Honner Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Why did you choose the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture?Agriculture has always been a huge part of my life and I am extremely passionate about it. I grew up on a farm on the Liverpool Plains in NSW, so my interest in agriculture was sparked early in life.

What do you find most interesting about your degree?Learning about the gaps that agriculture needs to fill to meet the growing global demand for food. I believe Australia has huge potential to be one of the main players in increasing food production, so learning about new technology and innovations in farming is both very interesting to me and hugely relevant.

What advice would you give to an incoming student who is interested in agricultural science?Get involved – the University of Sydney has an amazing Agricultural Society, which is a great way to meet like-minded people, network and find out about agricultural events and potential career options. My other piece of advice is to persevere – first year might seem hard, but it is worth it and study gets easier as you progress through your degree.

What sort of career do you hope to have after graduating?I am set on entering a career in crop and pasture agronomy. Being able to increase agricultural production without degrading natural resources, such as soil, is at the core of meeting the growing global food demand. I hope that the work I do will contribute in some way to greater worldwide food security.

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Architecture and interaction design

Career pathways

− Architect − Architectural technician − Design manager − Designer − Heritage consultant − Interaction designer − Multimedia strategist − Project manager − Sustainability consultant − User experience designer



The faculty is ranked first in Sydney for architecture/built environment.* We offer innovative teaching and collaborative learning programs that can involve international travel and industry internships. Our graduates are highly sought after throughout the profession.

*QS World Rankings 2015-16

“The collaborative and holistic manner in which my architectural studies were delivered very much reflects the way I work today in my role at LendLease. I recall many group design projects at uni that reflected the very nature of design – architecture as a collaborative process, made up of the contributions of numerous individuals, exploring ideas in an open forum.”Natasha GalvezBachelor of Architecture (Hons) (2006)

Image: Noa Hackett and Stephanie Hope, Ueno Fureai 上野ふれあい

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Innovative learning Our students can select from a range of innovative programs:

− Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours)/Master of Architecture: a new, double degree for ambitious, high-performing students

− Bachelor of Design in Architecture: a forward-thinking, studio-based program and first step to becoming a registered architect

− Bachelor of Architecture and Environments: a broader built environment context for the study of design and architecture

− Bachelor of Design Computing: graduates are sought after for their skills in interaction design and creative technologies.

Unrivalled facilitiesThe Wilkinson Building is home to one of the best-equipped fabrication laboratories in Australia, providing a hub for experimentation, digital design and robotic processes. You can use 3D printers, laser cutting, CNC routers, wood turning and make models. Design workshops include clay modelling, digital photography and digital printmaking.

Faculty experienceThere is always plenty going on in the faculty, from exhibitions in our Tin Sheds Gallery to talks and symposia by leading local and international scholars. These activities ensure you will have broad exposure to some of the world’s best industry practitioners and ideas while you study here.

“After completing my undergraduate degree, I joined the Innovation team at PwC as a user experience (UX) designer. I get to test cutting-edge technology on real users, tackling unusual design challenges. I have also created various apps and website designs for blue-chip corporations.”Victoria AdamsBachelor of Design Computing (2014)

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Arts and social sciences

Career pathways

− Advertising − Diplomacy − Economics − Education − Finance − Foreign affairs − Human rights − International relations − Investment banking − Journalism − Management consultancy − Marketing − Media − Public policy − Public relations



Our Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is ranked 29th in the world for arts and humanities,* and offers the most comprehensive range of subjects in Australia.You will gain the skills to shape the future and we will help you to achieve remarkable goals by challenging you to engage with fundamental ideas and develop your critical thinking capacity.

*Times Higher Education Rankings, 2015-16

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“I felt the Department of History was world class – the academics were fantastic, inspiring, passionate and knowledgeable in their fields of study. Understanding history inspired me to want to create something that could make the world a better place.”David HandleyBachelor of Arts (1987)/Bachelor of Laws (1989)Founder, Sculpture by the Sea

Get career readyYour degree will ensure you are confident and prepared for your career by giving you opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.

We offer one of the most extensive professional experience and internship programs in Australia as well as exclusive opportunities with organisations abroad.

To find out more about the ArtSS Career-Ready program, visit:

− sydney.edu.au/arts/careers

Critical thinking for the futureAn arts degree will help you to understand and critique the relationships, factors and processes that define contemporary societies. This is essential for engaging with the opportunities and challenges presented by a rapidly evolving world.

Find out more: − sydney.edu.au/why-arts

Engage with world-class expertsYou’ll be taught and inspired by teachers, researchers, practitioners and clinicians who are internationally respected. You can follow some of them on Twitter to hear more about their areas of expertise:

− Associate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams

(health security, infectious diseases and civil-military relations)

− Dr Megan MacKenzie @MeganhMackenzie

(feminism and militarisation) − Dr Christopher Neff

@christopherneff (comparative public policy, policy analysis and environmental politics)

− Professor Glenda Sluga @GlendaSluga

(international history) − Professor Simon Tormey

@tormeysimon (political theory and global politics)

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“I try to dispel the thought that a career is like a ladder, where you climb to a potential end point. I prefer to see it as a maze. You don’t really know where it’s going to end but what you should be doing is making the right call at the next turn. And you make that right call based on what’s in your gut and what you’re really enjoying at the time.”

Adam JacobsBachelor of Arts (2007)Managing Director, The Iconic

Immerse yourselfWe have one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive undergraduate programs in arts and humanities. At the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, you can choose from 21 undergraduate degree programs across 50 majors, including 15 languages. You’ll have the freedom to structure a program suited to your own needs and interests, as well as the opportunity to undertake an honours year.

The Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) This degree provides you with the flexibility needed to be competitive in a dynamic and evolving industry. Your studies in media relations, print, radio, broadcast and online journalism will be grounded in a strong theoretical understanding of the media landscape. You can also gain invaluable experience with our student broadcasters and publications, including Honi Soit, SURG FM and USYD Update.

International dual degree with Sciences PoWe’ve joined forces with one of the world’s leading institutions for the humanities and social sciences, Sciences Po in France, to offer you new dual degree programs. This degree takes four years: you will complete two years in France and two in Sydney.

Complement your degree with a languageWe offer the opportunity to study a language alongside your degree and to practise your language skills with an exchange overseas. The Diploma of Language Studies (Accelerated Mode) is a flexible program allowing you to choose from one of five languages (Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean or Spanish), alongside your studies in many faculties.

In 1965, University of Sydney student Charles Perkins led 30 students through small-town Australia on a Freedom Ride protesting against racial discrimination.

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Mary KostakidisBachelor of Arts (1977)

“A BA will make you who you are, not what you do,” journalist and presenter Mary Kostakidis says.

The face of the SBS evening World News for two decades, Kostakidis’s public broadcasting career spans 27 years. The University of Sydney alumna was also a member of the original team that set up SBS.

Kostakidis studied a Bachelor of Arts before she began her successful media career.

“Being accepted as a student at Sydney fulfilled a longstanding dream,” she says. “It still is for generations of students for whom anywhere else would be a compromise.”

Kostakidis says studying at Sydney was one of the great times of her life. “I was free to pursue the subjects that interested me and to explore myriad possible paths. Studying philosophy, for example, provided great inspiration and tools with which to assess my own thinking and that of others.

“For me, a BA was excellent preparation for the real world. Learning how to think critically and developing a capacity for empathy are attributes that are honed by study of the humanities.”

Sample course structure: Bachelor of Arts with majors in History and Philosophy

Year 1

Semester 1 (24 credit points)


Arts (Table A)* major (eg, History) junior prerequisite unit

Arts (Table A) major (eg, History) junior prerequisite unit

Arts (Table A) (eg, French Studies) junior unit

Arts (Table A) (eg, French Studies) junior unit

Arts (Table A) (eg, Philosophy) junior unit

Arts (Table A) (eg, Philosophy) junior unit

Arts (Table A or B)* (eg, Psychology) junior unit

Arts (Table A or B) (eg, Film Studies) junior unit

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Arts (Table A) major (eg, History) senior unit


Arts (Table A or B) (eg, Philosophy) senior unit




Arts (Table A or B) (eg, Latin) senior unit

Arts (Table A or B) (eg, Latin) senior unit

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Arts (Table A or B) (eg, European Studies) senior unit

Arts (Table A or B) (eg, European Studies) senior unit

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Business

Career pathways

− Accountant − Business systems analyst − Entrepreneur − Financial dealer and broker − Human resources specialist − Investment banker − Management consultant − Marketing executive − Project manager − Stock trader



Your global business journey starts here. Study at the University of Sydney Business School is more dynamic and industry-engaged than ever before. Our flexible courses focus on real-world issues, giving you the analytical, technical and practical skills to succeed in the global business world. The core units in the Bachelor of Commerce will provide you with grounding in areas such as accounting, economics and business statistics.

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International trade managerInternational business consultingCorporate relationsGovernment relations

Regulatory and compliance officerPolicy adviserCompany secretary

Behaviour modellingPolicy adviserConsumer modelling

Business consultantBusiness analystEnterprise architect

Econometrics

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Industrial relations and human resource management

Business analytics

Management consultantProject managerCorporate Manager

Financial accountingAuditing and assuranceRisk managementBusiness analyst Financial analyst

Marketing strategistBusiness development managerAccount director

Human resources directorDiversity consultant Employment relations manager

Investment bankerBusiness logisticsIndustry consultant

Economics

Finance

Commercial law

International business

Business information systems

EconomistBankerManagement consultant

Securities traderCorporate adviserInvestment banker

Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies)

Your majors – your career

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“The Business School is a place that truly fosters intelligence and free thinking. The opportunities available to students are limitless. I will finish my study with not only a world-renowned degree, but also the skills and experience to ensure a strong start to my career.”Charles ReesBachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies)

Sample course structure: Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Finance

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Understanding Business and Managing Business Communication A

The Business Environment

Economics for Business Decision Making

Quantitative Business Analysis

Accounting, Business and Society

Accounting and Financial Management

Foundations of Business Law

Digital Business Innovation

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Financial Accounting A Management Accounting A

Corporations Law Australian Taxation System

Information Systems for Performance Improvement

Elective from the Business School

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Finance senior unit elective Finance senior unit elective

Investments and Portfolio Management

Finance senior unit elective

Financial Accounting B Auditing and Assurance

Management Accounting B Integrated Business Applications

The Bachelor of Commerce is a highly flexible program with a wide range of majors and electives. This degree progression table gives you possible combinations of majors and electives.

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Education and social work

Career pathwaysTeaching

− Early childhood teacher − Primary teacher − Secondary teacher

Other vocations − Advocacy − Career adviser − Counselling − Development − Human rights − International aid − Policy development − Social justice − Social policy − Social work



You’ll change lives every day when you become a teacher or a social worker.

The Faculty of Education and Social Work is ranked 9th in the world for education teaching and research.* Our education program equips you with the skills and knowledge to help young minds develop, while our social work program enables you to improve the lives of disadvantaged community members.

*QS World Rankings, 2015

Be inspiredYou will be taught by internationally renowned teachers who are committed to community development, meeting social-development needs and improving teaching and learning through innovation. Our staff are active researchers who receive national and international praise for the quality of their teaching, scholarship, and contribution to the wider community.

Make lifelong connectionsThe University of Sydney Education Society (EdSoc) is a forum for you to develop and encourage social, academic and professional cooperation with other students. Together, you will share ideas, experience and passions.

Get preparedOur education and social work degrees are internationally recognised and graduates are highly sought after both in Australia and overseas. We ensure that you are prepared for employment in a complex and changing environment.

Our education graduates receive accreditation from the NSW Institute of Teachers. Our social work graduates are accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).

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Anne CrawfordBachelor of Arts (1985) Bachelor of Social Work (1987) Founder and Director, Can Too

Anne Crawford is founder and director of Can Too, a health and fitness program that trains people to achieve goals they never imagined they could reach, such as running a marathon, half marathon, 10km or doing an ocean swim.

“In return for being part of the coached team, our people raise funds for Cure Cancer Australia and young innovative researchers in the early stages of their career,” Crawford explains.

“I used my social work degree so much in the first half of my career. I started out as a hospital social worker, then moved into community mental health – working with people with mental illness and also women in situations of domestic violence.

“I finally fulfilled my real vocational passion when I worked as a Sexual Assault Counsellor at Royal Prince Alfred Sexual Assault Unit.

“My Bachelor of Social Work made me the person I am today. It really affected the way I see the world and the things that give me a sense of meaning.

“My strong principles on issues of equality are a result of studying social work. I always think back to our discussions about equality of outcome versus equality of opportunity.

“I want to live in a world that is just and fair, which is why I feel the need to give back to society. I have a very strong appreciation of the privileged life I live and the need to make it fairer for others.”

Go globalWe provide you with amazing opportunities to broaden your knowledge. Explore teaching or social work in an international context by going on an exchange or short-term experience program overseas. We offer specific exchange schemes with the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Sweden, with other study destinations available through the general University of Sydney exchange program.

Be innovativeOur Centre for Computer-Supported Learning and Cognition (CoCo) leads the way in innovative learning technologies and approaches. You will learn to educate using virtual worlds. Our research includes a focus on how innovative multi-user virtual environments can be designed and used in schools to enhance learning.

“I was taught by the top lecturers in Australia. I often think of how significantly the faculty has shaped me. I’m constantly learning about myself, about my own subject area, and about the kids I’m teaching. I’m always looking for tools and new ways to channel ideas.”Alexander WhartonBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences)(Honours) (2010); Secondary English and Literacy Teacher, William Clarke College, Sydney Pa

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A qualification in health can lead to a rewarding career in the fastest growing area of Australia’s economy: the sector is expected to employ 258,000 more people from 2014 to 2019.* Graduates improve health outcomes for individuals and families, as well as local and global communities.

Health and medicine

Career pathways

− Biomedical engineer − Dentist − Diagnostic radiographer − Doctor − Exercise and sport scientist − Health journalist − Health policy and

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development − Registered nurse − Occupational therapist − Oral health therapist − Pharmacist − Physiotherapist − Project management − Rehabilitation counsellor − Speech language pathologist

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* Australian Government Department of Employment, Employment Outlook to November 2019, published August 2015.

Note: The Faculty of Health Sciences is currently located at Cumberland Campus, Lidcombe. We are planning to relocate our teaching, research and clinical services to a new dedicated facility on the Camperdown Campus, proposed for 2018. We are expecting this to be a smooth transition for current and future health sciences students.Pa

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World leaders in health educationThe University of Sydney is ranked 17th in the world for Medicine.̂ Since 1856 we have produced world leaders in health and medical research, treatment and education. Our graduates include pioneers such as heart transplant surgeon and researcher Victor Chang, orthoptist and public health advocate Gabi Hollows, research biologist Sir Gustav Nossal, and leading adolescent psychiatrist (and former governor of NSW) Dame Marie Bashir.

Cross bordersStudying health at the University of Sydney is a multicultural experience. You will work alongside academics and students from diverse backgrounds. You may have opportunities to study at affiliate institutions in Europe, the USA, South America or Asia, or find yourself learning from international experts in infectious disease, mental health, cardiovascular disease and much more.

“Nursing is a really dynamic profession and you get a chance to make a huge difference in people’s lives. This program appeals to me because it’s extremely well regarded, offers early practical experience, and provides a diverse range of clinical placements.”Daniel WalshBachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) student

^QS World University Rankings 2015-2016

Join a dynamic industryThe Australian healthcare sector is always changing and adapting with new treatments, new ways to provide patient care and new approaches to disease prevention and health promotion.

This is why we ensure our students learn to be versatile, creative thinkers with an understanding of research principles and the ability to apply new knowledge to solve emerging and current issues such as cancer, ageing and management of chronic and complex illnesses.

Explore your optionsOur health programs are highly versatile and transferable. For example, the Bachelor of Pharmacy prepares you to own your own business, work in research-intensive laboratory settings, or contribute to multidisciplinary teams in hospitals. Most of our degrees also lead to eligibility to apply for professional registration in Australia and may enable you to apply for registration in other countries around the world.

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“Working in northern NSW was extremely rewarding. I provided treatment to people of all ages, ranging from young children to community elders. In addition to treating disease, building meaningful relationships and gaining the trust of my patients was key.”Dr Stephanie ChowDentist, Bachelor of ScienceDoctor of Dental Medicine (2013)

Combine areas of interestYour career can extend beyond treating patients. The health sector also values knowledge and skills in business management, marketing, industrial relations, information technology, languages and more. The Bachelor of Health Sciences offers students a holistic understanding of health and the healthcare system in combination with a second major from one of these. Our graduates also move into government and non-government organisations, politics, business, education and research and international aid and development.

Pathways to further studyThe health sector offers excellent opportunities for career progression, flexible work arrangements, innovation and entrepreneurship. You can take your health skills and knowledge to new levels with postgraduate study in areas such as medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, nursing, speech-language pathology, pharmacy, international public health, sleep medicine and health technology innovation.

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Inside view

Jayden BreguBachelor of Health Sciences (2014) Master of Public Health (2015)

Tell us about your courseThe course is broad in focus, which captured my attention as I could see the benefit of having a wide choice of subjects. I also took a unit in Cambodia as part of FHS Abroad.

Many people choose the course as an entry point to other courses, such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy; however, it is possible to major in management.

My advice is to keep your options open by choosing a wide range of electives, even if you know you want to specialise in a particular discipline. It’s also possible to do subjects outside the Faculty of Health Sciences, such as Greek and Roman mythology.

Having this opportunity to study widely was great and helped to clarify my direction.

In your final year, it’s worth looking for graduate roles around March and April for the following year. I secured a place in the NSW Graduate Training Program and feel lucky to have my first rotation in the NSW Ministry of Health.

I was mentored by the chief executive of GE Healthcare as part of the FHS Leadership Mentoring Program, in which healthcare leaders mentor students with leadership potential. Many wouldn’t think of GE, an electrical giant, as a health graduate option.

Tell us about a project you’ve worked onThe e-Health course in my final year included a competition to design a health app, which I won. I was invited to judge the competition the following year and am now exploring the development of my app for commercialisation.

Why did you decide to do your degree?My mum survived cancer but my best mate’s dad did not. They had very different healthcare experiences, which left me curious about the impact that the hospital environment can have on patients and wanting to help as many people in need as possible.

Management felt like a natural path to follow because of the leadership camps I attended at school and university, as well as helping to run the Police Citizens Youth Club Blue Star leadership program, which fosters leaders in the community.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?My goal is to run a hospital within 15 years, and to own one within 20 years.

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Career pathwaysLegal

− Solicitor − Barrister − Magistrate − Judge

Non-legal − Diplomacy − Foreign affairs − Human rights − International relations − Investment banking − Journalism − Management consultancy − Project management − Public policy − Research and development



The University of Sydney Law School is one of the world’s leading law schools, ranked 13th for the discipline of law.*

*QS World Universities Rankings, 2015-16

“I completed the Social Justice Program and was one of three inaugural recipients of the David Burnett Memorial Scholarship in Social Justice. It reignited my passion for social justice and my desire to stand up for the rights of some of the most disadvantaged members of our community. I want to dedicate my life to building a more just, productive and inclusive Australia for all Australians.”May SamaliBachelor of Economic and Social Sciences (2009)Bachelor of Laws (2011)

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Discover our unmatched reputation for international lawWe consistently demonstrate our strength on an international scale. For example, our students recently won the world’s most prestigious student legal advocacy competition – the Jessup International Law Moot Competition – for a record-equalling fourth time.

You can also gain international experience and prepare for an international career through our Exchange Program, Offshore units and Oxford Cambridge Pathway initiative.

Stand up for social justiceOur Social Justice Program will help you to gain practical legal experience and provide vital services to disadvantaged people.

You can also undertake a clinical placement at established non-government organisations and law firms involved in public interest law. You get to provide much-needed professional legal services to the disadvantaged or vulnerable members of the community.

Share your experiencesThe Sydney University Law Society (SULS) will enhance your student experience by providing social and professional opportunities. SULS was formed in 1902 and has developed a strong relationship with the legal industry. The society is also a member of the Australasian Law Students’ Association (ALSA).

− www.suls.org.au

Prepare for the futureThere is an unprecedented demand for legal advice and innovative approaches to problem solving. We offer you a number of ways to learn more about your career options. We have a dedicated employment and careers service to provide you with information on the latest opportunities and clerkships. You can also access the expertise of the University’s Careers Centre.

Learn from our leadersWe have strived to match academic excellence with close professional links. Our staff are highly experienced, approachable and are international leaders in their fields. You will also learn from a number of visiting global experts who teach in the program.

“I’ve been fortunate to be able to combine my personal passions through my work. I have the kind of job that will send me to places where I can work on women’s rights and help victims of sexual violence. I can help get other companies on board to help find solutions.”Sarah Morton-RamwellBachelor of Arts (2005)/Bachelor of Laws (2007), Partner, Global Head of Pro Bono, Ashurst

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Sample course structure: Combined Law degree (law units of study only)

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Foundations of Law Torts

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3 x Partner degree units 3 x Partner degree units

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Contracts Criminal Law

Civil & Criminal Procedures


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Legal Research 2 Public Law


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Administrative Law Corporations Law

Federal Constitutional Law Equity

Introduction to Property and Commercial Law

Evidence

The Legal Profession Real Property

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Private International Law A Law Elective

Law Elective Law Elective

Law Elective Law Elective

Law Elective Law Elective (Jurisprudence)

Inside view

Andrew ThomasBachelor of Economics (2011)/Bachelor of Laws (2013), Founder of the Manjeri School Program

The Manjeri School Program is a community-based project led by alumni that is creating real change in a small Ugandan town. The program has built and manages a primary school for 300 students. It has also established several social enterprises to generate sustainable sources of revenue for the community.

What is the aim of the program?We believe that education is one of the critical enablers to breaking the poverty cycle. Many of our students, all between the age of five and 15, would not otherwise have access to formal schooling.

What difference will the program make?When we first arrived, the school was bankrupt and lacked a steady source of income. In 2015, after nearly a year of planning, we launched its largest social enterprise yet – the Manjeri Mixed Farm. The 15-acre farm will produce maize, cassava, vegetables and goats, and is on track to become the primary source of revenue for the school.

What are your future plans?Unlike many charities, the Manjeri School Project has a very clear exit strategy. We aim to ensure the school is financially self-sustainable by 2018.

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Be inspired by world-class teachersWe will challenge and engage your musical creativity, whether you are a bassoonist, jazz drummer, composer, DJ, conductor or singer. You will be inspired by highly dedicated teachers who are world leaders in performance, composition, jazz, musicology and music education. You can join masterclasses given by visiting international artists and participate in our annual Estivo European Chamber Music Summer School in Verona, Italy.

Prepare for a rewarding musical careerGraduates of our Bachelor of Music program are first-rate musicians, composers, teachers, scholars and members of great rock bands. Studying at the Con provides you with more than a degree: you will extend your technical abilities, imagination and form creative partnerships that last a lifetime.

Flexible study options and pathwaysOur flexible three-year Bachelor of Music Studies, based on the University’s Camperdown Campus, allows you to choose from performance, composition, contemporary music, jazz, musicology and music education units as part of your degree. Contemporary music students study with popular music specialists, contemporary music producers and industry professionals.

You can also enhance your chosen degree with a wide range of engaging music electives and ensembles within the Con and the Arts Music Unit.

Music

Career pathways

− Arts or festival manager − Chamber musician − Composer − Concert soloist − Conductor − Contemporary musician − Music journalist or critic − Musicologist − Opera singer − Orchestral musician − State-certified classroom music teacher − Private studio teacher



Study at one of Australia’s most iconic institutions. The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (the Con) has been a focal point of Sydney’s cultural history for more than 100 years. Studying at the Con will develop your technical ability and inspire your musical creativity.

“The Sydney Conservatorium of Music allowed me the space to create my own experiences, accommodating my orchestral projects in Australia and overseas. This was enormously beneficial to my musical development – without it I would not be where I am today.”

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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

Career pathways

− Aeronautical engineer − Biomedical engineer − Chemical engineer − Civil engineer − Electrical engineer − Food chemistry analyst − Mathematician − Mechanical engineer − Mechatronic (robotics) engineer − Medical scientist − Nanoscientist − Nutritionist − Psychologist − Scientific researcher − Software engineer or

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Our STEM degrees will equip you with the skills to engage with some of the world’s biggest issues. Choose from diverse study areas such as nanoscience, robotics, IT and biology.

Some 75 percent of the fastest growing occupations need STEM skills and knowledge.* A degree in these disciplines will prepare you for a global career in science, technology or engineering.

* Australian Industry Group Research report ‘Lifting our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Skills’, 2013

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Study at a highly ranked universityWe are ranked in the top 20 in the world for life sciences and medicine, the top 30 for engineering and technology, and the top 40 for natural sciences disciplines.̂

Our degrees are accredited by the relevant professional bodies, so you will graduate with globally recognised qualifications. Our engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia, our IT degrees by the Australian Computer Society, and our psychology degrees by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

More than just numbersThe discipline of mathematics underpins science, technology and engineering degrees.

Mathematics equips you with logic and problem solving skills, and allows you to analyse data from any source, including scientific or business data.

Majoring in mathematics can lead you to many exciting careers, including statistics, medical data analysis, air traffic control, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, meteorology, economic forecasting and more.

Join the next scientific generation Studying science is your first step towards a stimulating, fascinating and rewarding career. It can take you from microscopic to cosmic scales, from biological to physical and chemical processes, to preventing and curing diseases in humans and animals.

You could become a practising psychologist or nutritionist, or manage natural resources or conservation. There has never been a more exciting time to study science.

“Engineering and science are incredibly flexible degrees. They teach you how to think critically and solve problems – skills that can be applied across a variety of disciplines to create solutions to the challenges the world faces today, and to help shape the world of tomorrow. I think they are an excellent foundation for a diverse range of pursuits.”Derek MullerPhD in Physics (2008)Engineer, scientist, TV presenter and creator of YouTube channel Veritasium

^QS World University Rankings, 2015-2016

“Combined with my engineering degree, my project management studies will open more doors, fast-tracking my career and the projects I can work on. This degree will create so many more career opportunities, more variety and a better understanding of the industry.”

Dana KingBachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical)/Bachelor of Project Management (Civil Engineering Science)

Our alumni include 3 astronauts, and 3 Antarctic explorers.

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Clear pathways and wide choiceOur engineering degree options include aeronautical, mechanical, mechatronic, biomedical, chemical and biomolecular, civil, electrical, and software engineering. With more than 15 majors, you can personalise your degree.

A career in engineering could take you anywhere, from developing space robotics to designing offshore pipelines, integrating renewable energy into our power supply, improving pharmaceutical delivery, managing construction of critical infrastructure or developing software.

Technical skills plus business nousOur Bachelor of IT and Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology degrees prepare you to become a professional at the forefront of information technology.

You will study a number of core subjects before choosing one of two streams - computer science or information systems. When you graduate you could play an important role in building corporate infrastructure, developing products, managing data, analysing trends, strategising and conducting research.

Flexible optionsIf you want to study STEM but are worried about making the ATAR cut-off, consider our Flexible Entry scheme.

If you want greater STEM challenges, we also offer a selection of advanced and talented student programs.

You can also broaden your career options with a combined degree – a program of study that allows you to graduate with two degrees.

“I chose Sydney for its fantastic reputation in computer science and IT research, and teaching. With support from the University of Sydney Union and the University, I co-founded Incubate, a program that helps foster entrepreneurial students and get start-up businesses off the ground – it’s the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region.”James AlexanderCo-founder, Incubate

While studying for a Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology, James co-founded Incubate, an award-winning start-up accelerator and entrepreneur program.

“Studying science is an incredible experience and I constantly find myself amazed at what we are taught. When I began studying at university, I hadn’t imagined that I would continue to a PhD, but now I can’t imagine doing anything other than more science.”Claire EdmundsBachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)

More Australian start-up founders studied with us than any other Australian University.(Start-up Muster, 2015)

Our alumnus John Bradfield designed the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Sample course structure: Bachelor of Science with majors in Chemistry and Psychology

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Chemistry 1A Chemistry 1B

Economics as a Social Science

International Economy and Finance

Psychology 1001 Psychology 1002

Applications of Calculus Mathematical Modelling

Biostatistics Introduction to Linear Algebra

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Molecular Reactivity and Spectroscopy

Chemical Structure and Stability

Social Foundations of Modern Capitalism

Economic Policy in Global Context

Brain and Behaviour Cognitive and Social Psychology

Statistics and Research Methods for Psychology

Personality and Intelligence 1

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Organic Structure and Reactivity

Metal Complexes: Medicine and Materials

Materials Chemistry Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry

Abnormal Psychology Advanced Statistics for Psychology*

Learning and Behaviour Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

*Students who are considering an honours program need to complete this unit.

Sample course structure: Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil) with Advanced Engineering

Year 1Advanced Engineering 1 A

Advanced Engineering 1 B

Intro to Civil Engineering

Engineering Geology, Mechanics and Computing

Mathematics

Engineering Construction and Surveying Materials

Year 2Advanced Engineering 2

Transport Systems

Structural, Soil, Fluid Mechanics

Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus

Project Appraisal

Sustainable Systems Engineering

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Engineering Design and Construction

Concrete and Steel Structures

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Civil Specialist Depth Units

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in science, through which I worked at the cutting edge of scientific understanding in a number of fields and published my results in international peer-reviewed journals. This was a fantastic opportunity.

I was a member of Sydney’s gold medal winning team at the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition for undergraduate research in synthetic biology, held in the United States; and building and launching a 3D printed satellite as part of the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition, also in the US.

What advice would you give to a student who is interested in engineering and science?Consider a combination of your strengths and interests. For most people, a cross-over between the two is a huge driver of academic and professional success. But don’t worry if you aren’t sure yet – university courses are surprisingly flexible, and if you take relatively general subjects in first year, such as maths, physics, or Flexible First Year engineering, then you can decide on your direction as you go.

What sort of career are you aiming for?After graduating I plan to pursue a PhD. Following that, I hope to work in a field where I can apply my scientific understanding to solving big challenges.

Inside view

Harrison SteelBachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)(Space) Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

Why did you choose a combined engineering and science degree?Together, these degrees equip me with all the skills I need to excel as a graduate. Science gives a fantastic understanding of the inner workings of the world around us, while engineering teaches a range of approaches to problem solving. I was inspired by some interesting research groups at the University of Sydney in the science and engineering faculties.

What do you find most interesting about your degree?Although I enjoy coursework, most of the interesting opportunities I have taken part in at university have come from outside of lecture halls and textbooks. For example, I took part in the Talented Student Program

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Learn from the bestLearn from practising artists, writers and curators, including Lindy Lee, Mikala Dwyer, Julie Rrap, Matthys Gerber and David Haines, who will share their extensive professional experience and arts industry networks.

SCA has produced generations of Australia’s foremost contemporary artists, including Archibald Prize winners Fiona Lowry and Ben Quilty, along with digital artist Shaun Gladwell and world-renowned industrial designer Marc Newson.

Bachelor of Visual ArtsThis hands-on program focuses on developing the conceptual, theoretical and technical skills you need to transform ideas into art, succeed as a practising artist, or flourish in a range of careers in the creative sector. You can choose from six disciplinary majors: painting, photography, screen arts, sculpture, print media, and jewellery and object.

SCA Galleries The SCA Galleries provide a vibrant space for students, staff, visiting artists, scholars and curators to experiment, create, and present research and artistic works for the University and the broader arts community. You’ll learn and evolve in a unique hub of creativity.

Visual arts

Career pathways

− Arts administrator − Arts writer − Curator − Digital media artist − Filmmaker − Illustrator − Jeweller − Painter − Photographer − Web and multimedia designer



Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) has been at the forefront of research and practice of contemporary art in Australia since 1976. You will be taught by leading, practising artists to maximise your potential.

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Agriculture and EnvironmentB Food and Agribusiness 80 29 4 72

B Science in Agriculture 75 27 4 81

Architecture, Design and PlanningB Architecture and Environments 85 31 3 62

B Design Computing 80 29 3 66

B Design in Architecture 95 37 3 66

B Design in Architecture (Hons) / M Architecture

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Arts and Social SciencesB Arts 82.5 30 3 63

B Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)** A+C A+C 4 63

B Arts (Languages) 98.5 41 4 63

B Arts (Media and Communications) 95 37 4 63

B Arts / B Economics 90 33 4 64

B Arts / B Social Work 82.5 30 5 64

B Economics 90 33 3 67

B Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)**

A+C A+C 4 67

B International and Global Studies 92.5 35 3 74

B Political, Economic and Social Sciences 82.5 30 3 78

B Political, Economic and Social Sciences (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)**

A+C A+C 4 78

Dip of Arts n/a n/a 1 81

Dip of Language Studies n/a n/a 1 81

Dip of Social Sciences n/a n/a 1 81

Business (Business School)B Commerce 95 37 3 65

B Commerce (Liberal Studies) 98 40 4 65

B Commerce / B Arts 95 37 5 65

B Commerce / B Science 95 37 5 65

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B Science (Advanced) / D Dental Medicine* A+C (99.5)

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Education and Social WorkB Education (Early Childhood) 77 27 4 68

B Education (Primary)^ 85 31 4 68

B Education (Secondary: Human Movement and Health Education)^ºReplaced by B Education (Health andPhysical Education) in 2017

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B Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences) / B Arts

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B Education (Secondary Education: Mathematics) / B Science

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B Education (Secondary Education: Science) / B Science

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B Social Work 80 29 4 81

Engineering and Information TechnologiesB Computer Science and Technology 81.3 30 3 66

B Computer Science and Technology (Advanced)

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B Engineering Honours (Aeronautical) 90 33 4 69

B Engineering Honours (Biomedical) 90 33 4 69

B Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular)

90 33 4 69

B Engineering Honours (Civil) 90 33 4 70

B Engineering Honours (Civil) / B Design in Architecture

95 37 5 70

B Engineering Honours (Electrical) 90 33 4 70

B Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) 90 33 4 70

B Engineering Honours (Mechanical) 90 33 4 70

B Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) 90 33 4 70

B Engineering Honours (Software) 90 33 4 71

Below you can find out the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), or International Baccalaureate (IB) you would have needed to gain entry for each degree in 2016. These scores can change from year to year, but this gives you an idea of what you need to achieve to gain entry in 2017.

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B Engineering Honours with Advanced Engineering

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B Engineering Honours with Space Engineering Major

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B Engineering Honours / B Arts 90 33 5 71

B Engineering Honours / B Commerce 95 37 5 71

B Engineering Honours / B Medical Science 90 33 5 71

B Engineering Honours / B Music Studies A+C A+C 5 71

B Engineering Honours / B Project Management

90 33 5 72

B Engineering Honours / B Science 90 33 5 72

B Information Technology 92 34 4 73

B Information Technology / B Arts 92 34 5 73

B Information Technology / B Commerce 95 37 5 73

B Information Technology / B Medical Science

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B Information Technology / B Science 92 34 5 74

B Project Management 86 31 3 78

B Project Management / B Arts 86 31 5 78

Health SciencesB Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) 95 37 4 61

B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

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B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) / M Nutrition and Dietetics

99 42 5 61

B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) 90 33 4 61

B Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) 93 35 4 62

B Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 99 42 4 62

B Applied Science (Speech Pathology) 95 37 4 62

B Health Sciences 80 29 3 72

LawCombined law – with Arts; Commerce;Design in Architecture; Economics;International and Global Studies; Science.

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Combined law – with Arts (Media andCommunications); Engineering Honours;Information Technology.

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MedicineDouble degree medicine* – with Commerce; Economics; Medical Science; Music Studies; Science (Advanced)

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Music (Sydney Conservatorium of Music)B Music (Composition) A+C A+C 4 76

B Music (Music Education)^ A+C A+C 4 76

B Music (Performance) A+C A+C 4 76

B Music Studies A+C A+C 3 77

B Music Studies / B Arts A+C A+C 5 77

Nursing (Sydney Nursing School)B Nursing (Advanced Studies) 84 31 3 77

B Arts / M Nursing 82.5 30 4 64

B Health Sciences / M Nursing 80 29 4 73

B Science / M Nursing 83 30 4 79

PharmacyB Pharmacy 90 33 4 77

B Pharmacy and Management n/c n/c 5 78

ScienceB Liberal Arts and Science 70 25 3 75

B Medical Science 90 33 3 75

B Psychology 96 38 4 78

B Science 83 30 3 79

B Science / B Arts 83 30 4 79

B Science / M Nutrition and Dietetics 98.5 41 5 79

B Science (Advanced) 95 37 3 80

B Science (Advanced Mathematics) 98 40 3 80

Veterinary Science

B Animal and Veterinary Bioscience 85 31 4 61

B Veterinary Biology / D Veterinary Medicine

A+C A+C 6 81

Visual Arts (Sydney College of the Arts)B Visual Arts A+C A+C 3 81

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Course description Major studiesAssumed knowledge Career possibilities

B Animal and Veterinary Bioscience

ATAR 85IB 31

UAC 5121054 years full time

This course is your passport to a career working with animals. You will develop an excellent foundation in science, and this flexible degree will give you the freedom to tailor your studies to suit your interests within the field of animal science.

Areas of study include animal behaviour, animal nutrition, animal structure and function, and animal welfare. You can also complete an optional major from the following: animal genetics and biotechnology, animal health and disease, animal production systems, or wildlife conservation and management

Mathematics and Chemistry. Recommended studies: Biology

Animal infectious diseases researcher, animal pharmaceutical developer, animal welfare agency manager, food safety scientist, wildlife conservation manager, animal biochemist, animal geneticist, veterinary public health manager

B Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)

ATAR 95IB 37


Learn the skills to create meaningful medical images, enabling an accurate diagnosis of a patient’s condition. You will learn to use equipment ranging from small mobile X-ray machines to larger units, from MRI and CT scanners to highly sophisticated cardiac units. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as diagnostic radiographers with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.

Anatomy, biological sciences, equipment and imaging techniques, image processing, pathology, physics, psychology, radiation biology

Recommended studies: Mathematics plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Diagnostic radiographer

B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

ATAR 85IB 31


Become an exercise scientist with the skills to integrate exercise and physical activity with disease prevention and the promotion of good health, rehabilitation, nutrition and sports performance. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of Exercise and Sport Science Australia and registration as an exercise scientist.

Anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, learning and control of human movement, nutrition, physiology/exercise physiology, and the application of these fundamental sciences to sport, exercise, ageing, public health, rehabilitation and research

Chemistry and Mathematics

Exercise scientist, coach, personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist

B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) / M Nutrition and Dietetics

ATAR 99IB 42


This combined degree provides a pathway to a career that integrates exercise and physical activity with disease prevention, health, rehabilitation, nutrition and sports performance. You will learn to design exercise and nutrition programs to improve quality of life across diverse populations. Graduates are eligible to become accredited exercise scientists (with Exercise and Sports Science Australia), nutritionists, or practising dietitians (with the Dietitians Association of Australia).

Anatomy, biology, biomechanics, chemistry, dietetics, food science, nutrition, physiology/exercise physiology, sport science


Exercise scientist, coach, personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, dietitian

B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree provides you with the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver exercise and behaviour change strategies for the prevention and management of chronic disease. Graduates are eligible for both exercise science and exercise physiology accreditation through Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Biomechanics, clinical exercise practice, ergonomics, exercise physiology, functional anatomy, motor control and behaviour


Health and physical education (PDHPE) specialist

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B Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)

ATAR 93IB 35


Learn how to help clients who are ill, injured or disabled, to overcome barriers that may be preventing them from participating more fully in life, by teaching alternative techniques to achieve a given task and facilitating improvement of skills. Graduates are eligible for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Human anatomy, neurosciences, occupational therapy theory and practice, psychology, social sciences

Recommended studies: Biology

Occupational therapist

B Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

ATAR 99IB 42


This degree will teach you how to assess, diagnose and treat people with movement problems caused by a wide variety of joint, muscle and nerve disorders. You will also learn how to help people avoid injuries and maintain a fit and healthy body. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as physiotherapists with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Biomedical sciences, behavioural and social sciences, exercise science, human anatomy, human movement, neuroscience, theory and practice of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy across the lifespan

Chemistry, Physics. Recommended studies: Mathematics

Physiotherapist

B Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

ATAR 95IB 37


This degree prepares you for professional practice as a speech pathologist, and is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. You will be involved in the study and treatment of communication disorders in both children and adults, including problems with speaking, comprehension, reading, writing, voice problems and stuttering.

Anatomy, audiology, linguistics and language development, neurobiology, phonetics, psychology, research methods, speech pathology specialist areas (eg aphasia, cleft palate, dysarthria, dyslexia, stuttering)

Recommended studies: English (Advanced)

Speech therapist

B Architecture and Environments

ATAR 85IB 31


This degree provides a thorough architectural education within the framework of the wider built environment. While design is central to the course, you will also gain an understanding of urban planning and policy, architectural science and the digital technology that underlays contemporary design and modelling.

Core areas of study in architectural and environmental design, architectural history and theory, architectural sciences and technologies, property and sustainability, urban design and planning. Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning electives may include acoustics, lighting, structures and design computing. Electives may also be taken in other faculties.

English (Advanced) and Mathematics

Architecture, property and real estate, construction, project management, urban design, urban planning

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B Arts

ATAR 82.5IB 30


This degree will hone your critical thinking skills to help you become an independent thinker, able to form and articulate judgements based on argument and evidence. Whether you wish to learn a new language, study the great works of literature or uncover archaeological remains, our courses will challenge you to think differently.

Complete at least one of the following core majors: agricultural economics; American studies; ancient history; anthropology; Arabic language and culture; archaeology; art history; Asian studies; Australian literature; biblical studies; Celtic studies; Chinese studies; cultural studies; digital cultures; economics; English; European studies; film studies; French studies; gender studies; Germanic studies; government and international relations; Greek (ancient); Hebrew (classical); Hebrew (modern); history; Indigenous Australian studies; Indonesian studies; international and comparative literary studies; Italian studies; Japanese studies; Jewish civilisation, thought and culture; Korean studies; Latin; linguistics; Modern Greek studies; music; theatre and performance studies; philosophy; political economy; environmental and resource economics; Sanskrit; social policy; sociology; socio-legal studies; Spanish and Latin American studies; studies in religion; world religions. An optional major may be selected from the core majors or from the following offered by other faculties: biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, computer science, education, environmental studies, geography, geology and geophysics, history and philosophy of science, industrial relations and human resource management, information systems, management, mathematics, microbiology, physics, plant science, psychology or statistics.

Depends on subjects chosen. Most subject areas in arts require no previous knowledge (see sydney.edu.au/handbooks)

Policy analyst, historian, teacher, translator, diplomat, market researcher, publisher, public relations adviser, linguist, writer, librarian, criminologist, aid worker

B Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)**

ATAR A+CIB A+C


Travel abroad, immerse yourself in the French culture, learn a new language and complete a dual degree, all at the same time. This four-year dual degree program enables you to work towards both a Bachelor of Arts at Sciences Po in France and a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney.

Refer to B Arts for Sydney majors. For information on studies in France, including units of study, please refer to sydney.edu.au/arts/international/years_1_2.shtml

Refer to B Arts Policy analyst, historian, teacher, translator, diplomat, market researcher, publisher, public relations adviser, linguist, writer, librarian, criminologist, aid worker

B Arts (Languages)

ATAR 98.5IB 41


This 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. The course prepares you for further studies and/or work overseas, and offers you international career opportunities in the private and public sector, such as diplomacy and international trade.

Two majors from Table A with at least one major from the following areas: Arabic language and cultures, Chinese studies, French studies, Germanic studies, Hebrew (modern), Indonesian studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, Korean studies, Modern Greek studies, Spanish and Latin American studies. You have the option of completing a third major from either the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or another faculty.

Depends on subjects chosen. Prior language learning experience is not required but recommended.

Interpreter, secondary school teacher, translator

B Arts (Media and Communications)

ATAR 95IB 37


This degree offers you an exciting combination of academic excellence and professional training in media and communications. It links practical training in media writing, radio, video, online media production and media relations with a scholarly and critical education in media and communications theory and practice.

Students complete a core program of study in media and communications with a major from the B Arts (refer to core majors in B Arts). A second major may be completed from majors listed in B Arts with the addition of a marketing major.

Depends on subjects chosen. Most subject areas in arts require no previous knowledge (see sydney.edu.au/handbooks)

Journalism, public relations, publishing, media producer, digital project manager, advertising project manager, copywriter, strategic planner

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B Arts (Media and Communications) / B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


Prepare to test yourself and get career ready for either the legal profession or the media industry with this comprehensive double-degree combination. With media law shaping to be one of the most innovative and changing areas of specialisation within the law, this combined degree will equip you for the challenges ahead.

Refer to B Arts (Media and Communications). Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.

Refer to B Arts (Media and Communi-cations). For Law: none

Refer to B Arts (Media and Communications). For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

B Arts / B Economics

ATAR 90IB 33


This combined degree offers you high-quality, professional training in economics as well as the broad flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts degree. The skills you will gain are sought after by leading employers including government departments, respected private sector consultancies and corporations, in Australia and overseas.

There is a minimum of three majors. You may choose either one major from the School of Economics and two additional majors from the B Arts Table A (where no more than one is chosen from School of Economics majors), or one major from the School of Economics, one additional major from Table A, and one major offered by the Business School.

Mathematics. Other assumed knowledge depends on first-year subjects chosen

Refer to B Arts and B Economics

B Arts / B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


The most established double-degree combination in Australia, Arts/Law challenges your outlook and gives you the skillset to think differently about how to find real-world, workable and ethical solutions to contemporary problems and issues. Applicable to a wealth of career pathways in law, government, not-for-profit and the corporate sector, Arts/Law gives you the edge after you graduate.

Refer to B Arts. Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.

Refer to B Arts. For Law: None

Refer to B Arts. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

B Arts / B Social Work

ATAR 82.5IB 30


The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degree is a professional qualification that is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and satisfies all the academic requirements necessary for professional recognition as a social worker. It teaches relevant skills and knowledge to people who are interested in becoming social, youth, health, welfare or community workers, or working in residential care, administration, research, policy development or counselling.

Refer to B Arts and B Social Work. Social work includes a professional two-year program, including research skills, social policy and social work.

Depends on subjects chosen

Refer to B Arts and B Social Work

B Arts / M Nursing

ATAR 82.5IB 30


This combined degree allows you to study an undergraduate degree in arts, selecting from more than 50 humanities and social science areas. Beginning in your second year, your studies will include units in postgraduate nursing, and give you a broad interdisciplinary understanding in both humanities and health. Completion of this degree allows you to apply to become a registered nurse in Australia.

Refer to B Arts. Focus areas for Nursing: acute care, aged care, chronic illness, clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental health care and management, pharmacology, physiology, professional practice, social and health policy.

Refer to B Arts Registered nurse in a range of health care settings and highly employable in a range of non-clinical settings including government, non-government organisations, business, education and research

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B Commerce

ATAR 95IB 37


Our Bachelor of Commerce offers a wide variety of subject options, immersive learning experiences and a strong commercial grounding in business. Take advantage of our international exchange and industry placement opportunities and tailor your degree to launch your career in virtually any field, anywhere in the world.

Accounting, banking, business analytics, business information systems, commercial law, econometrics, economics, finance, industrial relations and human resource management, international business, management, and marketing. You may choose a second major from the above list or from other faculties within the University (depending on the first major chosen). You may also take a sequence of elective units as an alternative to a second major.

Mathematics. Other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen

Accountant, business systems analyst, economist, financial specialist, human resources specialist, management consultant, marketing executive, project manager

B Commerce (Liberal Studies)

ATAR 98IB 40


The Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) is a highly flexible program that allows you to combine the solid business foundations and experiential learning opportunities of our commerce degree with other areas of study, such as the arts and sciences. The critical thinking and decision-making skills you will acquire on this program will set you apart from your peers.

You can complete up to three majors, with at least one from accounting, business information systems, commercial law, finance, industrial relations and human resource management, international business, management, marketing or business analytics. You can choose other majors from a broader list, which includes all of the above areas as well as majors from the faculties of Agriculture and Environment, Arts and Social Sciences, and Science.

Depends on subjects chosen

Accountant, entrepreneur, financial dealer and broker, human resources specialist, international business strategist, investment banker, management consultant, marketing executive.

B Commerce / B Arts

ATAR 95IB 37


This five-year combined degree produces graduates who are well prepared for the challenges of today’s business world and who possess a wide range of industry-relevant skills and knowledge. Many organisations have international affiliations and business operations, so students often choose to combine their studies in commerce with a language or cultural studies – an invaluable asset in gaining international employment.

Refer to B Arts and B Commerce Mathematics. Other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen

Refer to B Commerce and B Arts

B Commerce / B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


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 develop the commercial, technical and management skills needed for an exciting career as a legal practitioner or in business, where a law degree is highly regarded.

Refer to B Commerce. Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.

Mathematics. For Law: none

Refer to B Commerce. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

B Commerce / B Science

ATAR 95IB 37


Our Bachelor of Commerce offers a wide variety of subject options, immersive learning experiences and a strong commercial grounding in business. Our Bachelor of Science brings you to the cutting edge of research, refining your critical thinking skills. In this combined degree you will develop a unique set of analytical and management skills, opening up a world of opportunity in the private and public sectors.

Refer to B Science and B Commerce Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1

Refer to B Commerce and B Science

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B Commerce / D Medicine*

ATAR A+C (99.95)IB A+C (45)


You will develop a strong commercial grounding in business while gaining a professional qualification in medicine. Students complete the commerce program before entering the medicine program. Medical professionals in supervisory roles, such as hospital chief executives, require high-level management skills to coordinate staff, manage large budgets and make important administrative decisions successfully.

Refer to B Commerce and the Sydney Medical School handbook (sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine). During the Bachelor of Commerce, you will complete studies in biology, physics and chemistry plus a zero-credit-point subject in Medicine. In the Doctor of Medicine component, practical experience – including contact with patients and observation of the physical aspects of disease – commences in the first year and continues to the final year.

Refer to B Commerce

Doctor, general practitioner, medical specialist, medical researcher

B Computer Science and Technology

ATAR 81.3IB 30


This degree will prepare you to work at the cutting edge of information technology. After completing core studies in programming, databases, systems analysis and professional IT practice, you will pursue a course of study along one of two streams: information systems or computer science.

Computer science, information systems, mathematics, professional technology skills, systems analysis. Electives include artificial intelligence, e-business analysis and design, graphics, human-computer interaction, internet software platforms, networking, object-oriented design, operating systems. You may also take electives from other faculties.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1. Students with 2U Maths are able to enrol but will have a restricted set of choices in their first year.

Computer programmer, computer system administrator, systems analyst, software engineer

B Computer Science and Technology (Advanced)

ATAR 87IB 32


A more challenging variant of the Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology, this degree will appeal to you if you have substantial programming experience. It has the same flexible structure but with advanced units where more challenging topics are covered in areas such as networking, human-computer interaction, object-oriented design, internet software platforms, artificial intelligence, and e-business analysis and design

Computer science, information systems, mathematics, professional technology skills, systems analysis. Electives include artificial intelligence, e-business analysis and design, graphics, human-computer interaction, internet software platforms, networking, object-oriented design and operating systems. You may also take electives from other faculties.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1

Computer programmer, computer system administrator, systems analyst, software engineer

B Design Computing

ATAR 80IB 29


This degree provides specialist training in the emerging fields of interaction design and creative technologies. You will gain a toolbox of skills in user experience, interaction design, graphic design, programming and object design. Using those skills, you can Invent elegant, commercially viable products and services that are in high demand from employers, ranging from large multinationals to boutique creative studios.

Core areas of study include app design, creative technology, design thinking, graphic design, information architecture, physical computing, sound design, user experience and user-centred design. Core studios are in digital design, interaction design, information visualisation design and human computer experience. Related units may be taken from the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Music and Visual Arts.

Mathematics Interaction design, user experience design, creative technology, web design, digital production, product design

B Design in Architecture

ATAR 95IB 37


This degree is offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, ranked first in Sydney and 17th in the world for Architecture/Built Environment (2015 QS World University Rankings). This forward-thinking studio-based course explores the aesthetic, theoretical, technical and social aspects of architecture and is your first step in becoming a professional architect.

Core areas of study include architectural design, architectural history and theory, architectural technologies, architecture workshops, environment and sustainability, professional practice and architectural communications. Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning electives are offered in architectural design, allied arts in architecture, digital architecture, urban design and planning. Electives may also be taken in other faculties.


Architecture, architectural technology, interior and spacial design, urban design, project management, property development

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B Design in Architecture / B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


This five-year degree prepares students for careers in both architecture and law. On completion you will be uniquely positioned to elect whether you want to enter legal or architectural practice or pursue the broadening nexus between these fields.

Refer to B Design in Architecture. Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.


Refer to B Design in Architecture. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

B Design in Architecture (Hons) / M Architecture

ATAR n/cIB n/c

UAC n/c5 years full time

The five-year Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours)/Master of Architecture is designed for high-achieving students who like a challenge. This program is a unique opportunity for students looking toward leadership in the architecture profession. It is accredited by Australia New Zealand Architecture Program Accreditation Procedure (ANZAPAP), and the Australian Institute of Architects.

Core areas of study include architectural design, history and theory, technologies, architecture workshops, environment and sustainability, professional practice and architectural communications. Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning electives are offered in architectural design, allied arts in architecture, digital architecture, urban design and planning. Electives may also be taken in other faculties.


Architect, design manager, academic

B Economics

ATAR 90IB 33


The Bachelor of Economics degree provides 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. The program equips you with key capabilities to develop economic and social policy in fields such as financial markets, business, banking, and consulting in both the private and public sectors.

One core major from econometrics, economics, financial economics and agricultural economics or environmental and resource economics and a second major from the core majors, or from the majors offered by the Business School. Note that only one of agricultural economics or resource economics may be completed. Alternatively, a second major may be selected from B Arts Table A (Arts and Social Science faculty majors) or Table B (other faculty majors), as long as you have completed sufficient units of study from the School of Economics and the Business School.

Mathematics Economist, financial analyst, investment analyst, policy analyst, historian, teacher, translator, diplomat, market researcher, publisher

B Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)**

ATAR A+CIB A+C

UAC n/a4 years full time

Travel abroad, immerse yourself in the French culture, learn a new language and complete a dual degree, all at the same time. This four-year dual degree program enables you to work towards both a Bachelor of Arts degree at Sciences Po in France and a Bachelor of Economics degree at the University of Sydney.

Refer to B Economics for Sydney majors. For further information on studies in France, including units of study, please refer to: sydney.edu.au/arts/international/years_1_2.shtml

Refer to B Economics

Economist, financial analyst, investment analyst, policy analyst, historian, teacher, translator, diplomat, market researcher, publisher, public relations adviser, linguist, writer, librarian, criminologist, aid worker

B Economics/ B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


Discover where Economics and Law collide with this versatile combined degree combination. Choose from a career in business, finance or the law and experience how your double degree enhances your knowledge, expertise and learning capacity. Specialised career fields include compliance, securities regulation and economic analysis.

Refer to B Economics. Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.

Refer to B Economics. For Law: None

Refer to B Economics. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

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B Economics / D Medicine*

ATAR A+C (99.95)IB A+C (45)


This unique degree allows students interested in studying medicine to combine a professional degree with a passion for arts and social sciences. It offers the opportunity to study in areas that are of particular relevance to the management and conduct of business before studying medicine.

Refer to B Economics and the Sydney Medical School handbook (sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine). During the Bachelor of Economics you will complete studies in biology, physics and chemistry plus a zero-credit-point subject in medicine. In the Doctor of Medicine component, practical experience – including contact with patients and observation of the physical aspects of disease – commences in the first year and continues to the final year.

Refer to B Economics


B Education (Early Childhood)

ATAR 77IB 27


This program will challenge you and develop your confidence to teach in all aspects of early childhood settings, from newborn up to five years old. It sets the benchmark in early childhood education programs with compulsory professional experiences and in-depth study of child development and pedagogy.

General units in education and professional studies including child development and learning; early childhood curriculum and teaching; early childhood management leadership and advocacy; families, community and diversity; study in key learning areas (eg arts, health and wellbeing, literacy, mathematics, science). The faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Science and the Business School offer studies in the humanities, sciences and social sciences.

Depends on units chosen

Early learning centre or preschool teacher (birth to five years)

B Education (Primary)^

ATAR 85IB 31


Inspire our next generation with this professional qualification to teach in a primary school with children aged five to 12 years old. The degree offers extensive professional experience, at schools throughout the four-year program and mandatory units in Indigenous education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Special Education.

General units in child development and learning, education and professional studies, specialist studies in key learning areas: language, arts, mathematics, health and wellbeing, science. Units in the humanities, sciences and social sciences are taken in the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences and Science, and in the Business School.

Band 5 in three HSC subjects, one of which must be English (not English as a Second Language). Recommended studies: HSC mathematics or equivalent.

Teacher or curriculum consultant, corporate training or development, educational researcher, government (policy developer), educational administrator, management and politics

B Education (Secondary Education: Mathematics)/ B Science

ATAR 83IB 30


Pursue your passion in sciences and mathematics and become a specialised secondary school teacher in these areas in New South Wales, Australia and overseas. Develop strong practical and theoretical knowledge in this professionally accredited program offering science teaching areas including biology, chemistry, earth and environmental systems, geography and physics.

A core program of study in education along with intensive study and professional experience in teaching areas. A major must be taken in mathematics. A second teaching area can be taken in one of the following: biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, geography and physics. Graduates intending to teach science at a secondary level need to complete at least one year of study in chemistry or physics during their degree.

Band 5 in three HSC subjects, one of which needs to be English (not English as a Second Language). For B Science: Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

Mathematics teacher - statistics, calculus, general mathematics

B Education (Secondary Education: Science) / B Science

ATAR 83IB 30


The Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education: Science) and Bachelor of Science gives you a professionally accredited qualification and 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.

You will take a core program of study in education, along with intensive study and professional experience in teaching areas. Two teaching areas are selected from the following: biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics. A major needs to be taken in a science teaching area. Graduates intending to teach science at a secondary level need to complete one year of study in mathematics and at least one year of study in chemistry or physics during their degree.

Band 5 in three HSC subjects, one of which needs to be English (not English as a Second Language). For B Science: Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1

Science teacher - chemistry, biology, physics

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B Education (Health and Physical Education)^

ATAR n/cIB n/c

UAC n/c4 years full time

A degree with a strong focus on integrating educational theory and practice that will produce teachers equipped with the necessary skills to be leaders of Health and Physical Education. Students also complete a second teaching method. University lectures and practical workshops will be linked to a comprehensive professional experience program including various service learning experiences.

Health and physical education. Second teaching areas include: Aboriginal studies, biology, business studies, chemistry, commerce, drama, economics, English, geography, history (ancient and modern), languages, and mathematics.

Band 5 in three HSC subjects, one of which needs to be English (not English as a Second Language)

Teacher in personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE), careers in community health, recreation, sport and fitness


ATAR 82.5IB 30


The Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences) and Bachelor of Arts offers you the opportunity to teach at secondary schools in the areas of humanities and social sciences including: English, drama, history, mathematics, TESOL, geography, economics, languages (including Arabic, Chinese, Classical Hebrew, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and Modern Greek), and classical Hebrew and Judaism as a social science.

You will take a core program in education, along with intensive study and professional experience in teaching areas. Two teaching areas need to be selected. These may include Aboriginal studies, business studies/commerce, drama, economics/commerce, English, geography, history, languages, mathematics, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). A major needs to be taken in one or two teaching areas. Business studies, geography, mathematics or TESOL may be taken as a second teaching area only. A third teaching area may be taken in TESOL or Aboriginal studies.

Band 5 in three HSC subjects, one of which must be English (not English as a Second Language)

Teacher in humanities and social sciences areas at secondary level

B Engineering Honours (Aeronautical)

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree will provide you with a complex understanding of the design of a flight vehicle and a knowledge of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, structural design, materials, avionics, and stability and control systems. Your studies will cover the development and operation of aircraft both within the Earth’s atmosphere and in space, from design and manufacture through to maintenance and operation.

There are more than 15 engineering majors to choose from. The majors that best align with this stream are Environmental Engineering, Materials and Space Engineering.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics

Employment in manufacturing and assembly, design research and certification in the airline/aerospace industry and general engineering positions

B Engineering Honours (Biomedical)

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree covers all aspects of biomedical engineering, including technology, biology, biomechanics, biomaterials, orthopaedic engineering, tissue engineering, medical regulation, bioelectronics, medical instrumentation, and computational simulation of biomedical systems. The degree includes electives that provide opportunities for breadth and depth as well as a wide range of majors, including information technology, mechanical, mechatronic, electrical, or chemical engineering.

There are more than 15 engineering majors to choose from. The majors that best align with this stream are Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and/or Chemistry. Recommended studies: Biology

Clinical support specialist, instrumentation engineer, medical device assessor, patent examiner and field service engineer. Biomedical engineers design and manufacture implantable and external medical devices including orthopaedic, cardiovascular and other electronic and surgical equipment

B Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular)

ATAR 90IB 33


During this degree you will learn to develop creative solutions in the areas of chemical, combustion, environmental, petroleum and water engineering as well as explore how to transform raw materials into useful products using chemistry, biology and physics. Your studies will include the newer fields of nanotechnology and molecular biology, which are revolutionising energy and storage systems, food production and healthcare industries.

There are more than 15 engineering majors to choose from. The major that best aligns with this stream is Chemical.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry

All sectors of the process industries from primary resource industries through to fine chemicals and sophisticated manufacturing

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B Engineering Honours (Civil)

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree will teach you about planning, designing and testing structures within the built environment, including buildings, roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, dams and ports as well as systems for managing water and sewerage. Core units of study will enable you to master the foundations of civil engineering before specialising in your chosen major.

There are more than 15 engineering majors to choose from. The majors that best align with this stream are Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structures and Transport Engineering.


Airport and harbour authorities, banks, construction and mining companies, engineering and infrastructure consultants, municipal councils, project management, consultants and public works

B Engineering Honours (Civil) / B Design in Architecture

ATAR 95IB 37


This combined degree offers you the opportunity to study both civil engineering and architectural design simultaneously over five years. Your engineering studies will teach you to analyse the forces within a structure and to design its skeleton to support these forces, while your architectural studies will emphasise the conceptual and aesthetic aspects of the design process.

Refer to B Engineering Honours (Civil) and B Design in Architecture.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics. For Architecture: English (Advanced)

Refer to B Engineering (Civil) and B Design in Architecture

B Engineering Honours (Electrical)

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree includes foundations in physics, mathematics, computer science and basic electrical engineering principles, on which further studies in electrical circuits, electronics and computer systems, signals and communications, and power and energy systems and management are based. Your studies will involve extensive computer-based problem-solving projects and aspects of modern workplace management.

There are more than 15 engineering majors to choose from. The majors that best align with this stream are Computer Engineering, Power Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.


Power transmission and generating systems engineering, grid maintenance and stability contractor, industry power supply engineer, telecommunications and specialised consulting companies

B Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year)

ATAR 90IB 33


This program gives you the time and flexibility to discover where your strengths lie before deciding on an engineering stream. You will start your studies with core subjects and transfer at the end of first semester or at the end of first year into your stream of choice. You will still complete your engineering degree in the normal time.

There are more than 15 engineering majors to choose from. Information on which majors align best with the different engineering streams can be found under the individual stream descriptions. Students commencing their studies in Flexible First Year will be able to pursue a major once they have transferred to a stream.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and/or Chemistry

Refer to individual engineering streams

B Engineering Honours (Mechanical)

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree covers all aspects of mechanical engineering including power generation, transport, building services, machinery, manufacturing, computer-aided design, advanced materials and environmental studies. You will analyse mechanical design using principles of motion, energy and force to ensure safety and reliability, and you will understand how efficient systems and processes support cost-effective manufacture of products.



Employment in fields including automated airport facilities, automatic control systems, biomedical implant design, building industry, design of automotive undersea exploration and space vehicles, environmental pollution control, manufacturing industry, mineral and oil exploration

B Engineering Honours (Mechatronic)

ATAR 90IB 33


Mechatronics combines mechanical, electronic and software engineering to create computer-controlled machines and consumer products. It is the technology that underpins robotics and autonomous systems, automated manufacturing and intelligent microprocessor-based products. This degree places strong emphasis on the development of skills in digital electronics, microprocessors, computer control, and software design in a mechanical engineering environment.



Automatic control systems, product design and development, robotics and automation for advanced manufacturing, software design and development for real-time computer systems

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B Engineering Honours (Software)

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree prepares you for a role as a software engineer, development manager, applications programmer, analyst, consultant or software innovator. You will learn all aspects of software production, from strategy and design to coding, quality and management. You will cover foundation units on which further studies in software design, development, security and management are built.

There are more than 15 engineering majors to choose from. Depending on your engineering stream, some majors may require additional study. Certain majors may also have limited capacity.


Control systems, database management, information technology, internet programming, language compliers, multimedia and telecommunication software systems, real-time software engineering, reliable biomedical systems and artificial intelligence

B Engineering Honours / B Arts

ATAR 90IB 33


This combined degree allows you to study engineering while pursuing your interests in the humanities, social sciences or languages. You can combine any of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours streams with a Bachelor of Arts.

Refer to the relevant engineering stream and B Arts


Refer to B Engineering Honours relevant stream and B Arts

B Engineering Honours / B Commerce

ATAR 95IB 37


This combined degree program is designed to extend the management component of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours. You can combine any of the engineering streams with a Bachelor of Commerce. In addition to your engineering stream, this program allows you to complete one major and one minor in any area of commerce.

Refer to the relevant Engineering stream and B Commerce


Refer to B Engineering Honours relevant stream and B Commerce

B Engineering Honours / B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


This six-year combined degree is an excellent foundation for a career in law or engineering. Your engineering studies emphasise the practical aspects of science, while your law studies focus on the interpretation and application of the legal system. You can combine any of the engineering streams with a Bachelor of Laws.

Refer to the B Engineering relevant stream. For Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and Chemistry

Refer to B Engineering Honours relevant stream. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

B Engineering Honours / B Medical Science

ATAR 90IB 33


This five-year combined degree links the core elements of engineering and medical science. The technology-based engineering skills you develop during your studies will be complemented by skills in medical sciences. It forms an ideal base for postgraduate research or graduate studies in medicine or dentistry. You can combine any engineering stream with a Bachelor of Medical Science.

Refer to the relevant Engineering stream and B Medical Science


Refer to B Engineering Honours relevant stream and B Medical Science

B Engineering Honours/ B Music Studies

ATAR A+CIB A+C


This five-year combined degree gives you an opportunity to pursue your passions in both the technical and artistic arenas. You will explore the synergies between the rule-based domains of music and engineering, bringing together your musical creativity with your creative thinking skills. You can combine any of the engineering streams with a Bachelor of Music Studies.

Refer to the relevant Engineering stream and B Music Studies

HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and/or Chemistry. For Music Studies: Music 2. For Contemporary Music Practice major only: Music 1

Refer to B Engineering Honours relevant stream and B Music Studies

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B Engineering Honours/ B Project Management

ATAR 90IB 33


In this combined degree you will develop technical expertise in your chosen engineering stream and complementary project management skills. Along with engineering, you will study core project management subjects including project finance, complex project coordination, analytics, risk management, organisational behaviour and psychology. You can combine any engineering stream with a Bachelor of Project Management.

Refer to the relevant Engineering stream and B Project Management


Refer to B Engineering Honours relevant stream and B Project Management

B Engineering Honours/ B Science

ATAR 90IB 33


This combined degree emphasises the strong scientific foundations of engineering. It will expand your career options by giving you two qualifications with just one extra year of study. In addition to your engineering stream, you will complete a major in science. You can combine any engineering stream with a Bachelor of Science.

Refer to the relevant Engineering stream and B Science

HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and/or Chemistry. Also refer to B Science

Refer to B Engineering Honours relevant stream and B Science

B Engineering Honours with Advanced Engineering

ATAR 97.5IB 39


This program is open to students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability. You will undertake advanced engineering units covering topics such as sustainability and humanitarian issues, business planning and strategy, technology and education. You will also participate in small groups working on problems relevant to the community. You may take any engineering stream within this program.

Advanced engineering units are integrated within your chosen stream. These units are challenging and may cover such topic as sustainability and humanitarian issues, business planning and strategy or technology and education.


Along with career options from your chosen stream, the valuable insights you have gained into business planning, strategy development and financial planning will broaden your career prospects

B Engineering Honours with Space Engineering Major

ATAR 99IB 42


This major is available to students undertaking aeronautical, mechanical or mechatronic engineering streams. You will study all facets of space engineering, including orbital mechanics, space vehicles, ground station infrastructure, space avionics and space robotics. This space major is the only program of its kind in Australia.

Refer to the relevant stream. For Space: aerospace systems, electronic devices and circuits, orbital mechanics, space vehicle design, systems engineering.


Along with career options from your chosen stream, you can apply your specialised knowledge of the space environment to careers in the aerospace, defence, environmental and research sectors

B Food and Agribusiness

ATAR 80IB 29


Feeding the world is big business. The Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness is an innovative and multidisciplinary way to learn about the business and science of sustainably supplying food to a growing global population while gaining the work experience needed to launch a career in the next big boom industry.

Agribusiness: majors include agricultural trade, business, human resource management, international specialisation, marketing, quality assurance, retail, supply chain management, transport logistics and value adding. Food science: majors include food biochemistry, food safety and packaging, global food security, international specialisation, microbiology, postharvest and product development.

Mathematics, Chemistry. Recommended studies: Biology

Food marketer, food product developer, health promoter, post-harvest researcher, food quality assurance specialist, food biochemist, food logistics manager, agricultural financier

B Health Sciences

ATAR 80IB 29


This degree provides a pathway to many careers in healthcare. You can major in a range of professional fields, with a thorough grounding in health and health systems at the local, national and global level. Graduates can expect to move directly into health or industries supporting health in the private or public health sector. The broad, detailed understanding of health you gain is also invaluable for future careers in specialist health professions.

Anatomy and histology, Arabic language and cultures, Chinese studies, French studies, Germanic studies, health sciences, hearing and speech, Hebrew (modern), histology, Indonesian studies, industrial relations and human resource management, information systems (science), Italian studies, Japanese studies, Korean studies, management, marketing, Modern Greek studies, movement science, psychology (science), sociology, Spanish and Latin American studies.

For the Movement Science major: Chemistry, Mathematics

Corporate health, disability and ageing management and research, global health research and policy analyst, hospital management, Indigenous health, mental health and safety, pharmaceutical research

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B Health Sciences / M Nursing

ATAR 80IB 29


This combined degree gives you the knowledge and skills required to register for practice as a nurse in Australia combined with a broad understanding of the entire health system. You will also apply your knowledge about health and health systems to your nursing career in roles including health promotion and prevention, behavioural health science, project management and design, health administration and health technology.

Refer to B Health Sciences. Focus areas for Nursing: Acute care, aged care, child and adolescent health, chronic illness, clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental health care and management, pharmacology, physiology, professional practice, social and health policy.

Chemistry Registered nurse in a range of health care settings and apply your knowledge of health systems to industries supporting health care, including e-health, mental health, industrial relations and management

B Information Technology

ATAR 92IB 34


If you are technically minded and want to work on extending the cutting edge of information technology and business innovation, this degree is for you. You can choose one of two streams - information systems or computer science - and will enjoy flexibility within your study, emerging equipped to take advantages of the opportunities in this dynamic field.

Computer science, databases, group project, information systems, mathematics, professional technology skills, programming, systems analysis. Electives include advanced data models, data mining, high-performance network computing, knowledge management, mobile networking, multimedia storage and retrieval, natural language processing, software architecture.


Consultancy, information services management, software architecture, web development and management

B Information Technology/ B Arts

ATAR 92IB 34


This combined degree enables you to study IT while pursuing interests in the humanities, social sciences or languages. You can choose an IT stream in either computer science or information systems, and complete one arts major and other elective units of study from areas as diverse as linguistics, anthropology, cultural studies, or a range of languages.

Refer to B Information Technology and B Arts


Refer to B Information Technology and B Arts

B Information Technology/ B Commerce

ATAR 95IB 37


This combined degree program is designed to extend the management component of the Bachelor of Information Technology and further satisfy the increasing demand for IT professionals with business skills. You will undertake one major from the University of Sydney Business School and one of two IT streams: computer science or information systems.

Refer to B Information Technology and B Commerce

HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Physics

Refer to B Information Technology and B Commerce

B Information Technology/ B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


This combined degree program provides you with an excellent foundation in both law and IT. You will be well equipped to tackle legal issues in the growing field of technology, such as privacy, data collection, copyright, censorship, contracts and patents, and understand the challenges of working in international markets.

Refer to B Information Technology. Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of Law, Legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private International Law A and seven elective units of study.


Refer to B Information Technology. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

B Information Technology/ B Medical Science

ATAR 92IB 34


This five-year combined degree will allow you to complement your IT skills with those from medical science, biomedicine and bioinformatics. You will choose either computer science or information systems for your IT stream while also studying foundation science followed by senior units of study in the clinical sciences.

Refer to B Information Technology and B Medical Science


Refer to B Information Technology and B Medical Science

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B Information Technology/ B Science

ATAR 92IB 34


This combined degree emphasises the natural synergy between science and technology. In your IT studies you can pursue either computer science or information systems subjects, while also completing core units in selected science areas such as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, geography or psychology.

Refer to B Information Technology and B Science

HSC Mathematics Extension 1. Science assumed knowledge should be appropriate to the chosen science major.

Refer to B Information Technology and B Science

B International and Global Studies

ATAR 92.5IB 35


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. The program equips you to operate effectively as members of the global community with skills in analysis, evaluation and communication.

Students complete a core program in international and global studies with a major from: American studies, anthropology, Arabic language and culture, Asian studies, government and international relations, history; international business, political economy, sociology. A second major may be chosen from one of the above majors or another subject area in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or another faculty as listed in B Arts (except biology which is not an available major for this degree).

Depends on subjects selected. Students are encouraged, but not required, to study a language relevant to the areas of international and global studies they are pursuing in their degree.

Communication, tourism, human justice, environment, government

B International and Global Studies / B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


Thinking about a career in international law? Offering a broad perspective on major contemporary international and global issues and drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives including politics, economics, anthropology, sociology and cultural and linguistic studies, this combined law qualification can take you global.

Refer to B International and Global Studies. Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.

Refer to B International and Global Studies. For Law: none

Refer to B International and Global Studies. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

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B Liberal Arts and Science

ATAR 70IB 25


With its flexibility and huge choice of majors, the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science provides you with a background in both the humanities and the sciences, and gives you useful skills that will make you highly valued by potential employers in jobs across the market. From writing and presenting to thinking ethically and critically, this degree is your preparation for life beyond the classroom.

A major is selected from either Arts (plus a sequence of units in Science) or Science (plus a sequence of units in Arts), and the liberal studies stream. Arts majors: agricultural economics; American studies; ancient history; anthropology; Arabic language and culture; archaeology; art history; Asian studies; Australian literature; biblical studies; Celtic studies; Chinese studies; cultural studies; digital cultures; economics; English; European studies; film studies; French studies; gender studies; Germanic studies; government and international relations; Greek (ancient); Hebrew (classical); Hebrew (modern); history; Indigenous Australian studies; Indonesian studies; international and comparative literary studies; Italian studies; Japanese studies; Jewish civilisation, thought and culture; Korean studies; Latin; linguistics; Modern Greek studies; music; theatre and performance studies; philosophy; political economy; environmental and resource economics; Sanskrit; social policy; sociology; socio-legal studies; Spanish and Latin American studies; studies in religion; world religions. Science majors: Anatomy and histology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology (animal, plant genetics), cell pathology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, financial mathematics and statistics, geography, geology and geophysics, history and philosophy of science, immunobiology, information systems, marine science, mathematics, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics, nanoscience and technology, neuroscience, nutrition and metabolism, pharmacology, physics, physiology, plant science, psychology, soil science, statistics.

Depends on the subject areas chosen

Science media adviser, science historian, science documentary maker, algebraic geometrist, theoretical chemist, mammalian ecologist, human resources manager

B Medical Science

ATAR 90IB 33


Whether you want to go into practice as a doctor or dentist, or work at the cutting edge of research, the Bachelor of Medical Science will give you the essential foundation for a rewarding career improving the health of people and the community.

Anatomy and histology, biochemistry, cell pathology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics, neuroscience, nutrition and metabolism, pharmacology, physiology. Refer to B Science for additional science majors.

Mathematics and Chemistry and either Physics or Biology

Histologist, biochemist, pathologist, microbiologist, anatomy researcher, infectious diseases researcher, geneticist, doctor (after further study in medicine)

B Medical Science / D Medicine*

ATAR A+C (99.95)IB A+C (45)


The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine gives you the opportunity to study across the medical sciences before medicine. With a deeper understanding of the fundamentals that underpin the health profession, you’ll be better prepared for any career in medicine, from specialisation to research and teaching.

Refer to B Medical Science and the Sydney Medical School Handbook (sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine). During B Medical Science, you will complete studies in biology, physics and chemistry plus a zero-credit point subject in medicine. In the Doctor of Medicine component, practical experience – including contact with patients and observation of the physical aspects of disease – commences in the first year and continues to the final year.



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B Medical Science / D Medicine (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only)*

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine gives you the opportunity to study across the medical sciences before medicine. With a deeper understanding of the fundamentals that underpin the health profession, you’ll be better prepared for any career in medicine, from specialisation to research and teaching. This degree is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Refer to B Medical Science and the Sydney Medical School Handbook (sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine). During B Medical Science, you will complete studies in biology, physics and chemistry plus a zero-credit point subject in Medicine. In the Doctor of Medicine component, practical experience – including contact with patients and observation of the physical aspects of disease – commences in the first year and continues to the final year.



B Music (Composition)

ATAR A+CIB A+C


Creating new music is a vital part of studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The Conservatorium’s composition and music technology staff are some of Australia’s most gifted and widely recognised composers, working across instrumental and vocal to electronic and electroacoustic music. Students learn all facets of musical composition, and are encouraged to specialise and create more ambitious work, with many opportunities to hear their work performed.

Composition skills and techniques. You have the opportunity to study in both traditional and electroacoustic composition areas, including computer music, digital music and sound art. Core studies are taken in analysis, composer performance workshop, composition through improvisation, history and culture, and music skills (aural perception, harmony and analysis, music technology and sound recording).

HSC Music 2 (formerly 2 Unit Music) or AMEB Level 6 Musicianship or equivalent

Composer, contemporary musician, concert entrepreneur, music teacher

B Music (Music Education)^

ATAR A+CIB A+C


Music educators train the musicians of tomorrow. The Music Education Unit immerses students in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s melting pot of performance, composition and teaching. While preparing to become accredited classroom teachers, our music education students undertake a principal study in performance (jazz or classical), musicology or composition.

Music education, plus instrument or voice or academic study selected from brass, composition, historical performance, jazz studies, musicology, organ, percussion, piano, strings, vocal studies, woodwind. Studies are also undertaken in analysis, history and cultural studies, and music skills (aural perception, harmony and analysis).

HSC Music 2 and Band 5 in three HSC subjects, one of which must be English (not English as a Second Language) or equivalent

Classroom music teacher, private music teacher, conductor, orchestral musician, chamber musician, concert soloist

B Music (Performance)

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The internationally regarded Bachelor of Music (Performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music produces performers of the highest calibre. You will combine your chosen principal study (instrument, classical voice or jazz) with orchestral studies and chamber music, and core studies such as music skills, analysis, history, culture and pedagogy. You will benefit from one-on-one tuition and make use of the Conservatorium’s state-of-the-art facilities: practice rooms, extensive library resources and cutting edge music technology. There are also opportunities for international tours with professional orchestras, bands and ensembles. You will undergo a comprehensive education on your chosen instrument that is designed to push your creative and performative abilities to the next level.

You will take an instrumental (including jazz) or vocal (classical) principal study from Brass, Early Music, Jazz Performance, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice (classical) and Woodwind. In addition, you will complete core studies in music skills and analysis, history, culture, performance, ensemble studies and pedagogy.

HSC Music 2 or equivalent

Concert soloist, contemporary musician, private music teacher, orchestral musician, chamber musician, concert entrepreneur, arts manager

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B Music Studies

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The Bachelor of Music Studies, based at the Arts Music Unit on the University’s Camperdown Campus, produces broadly educated musicians who can apply their knowledge and skills in various music and arts-related contexts and professions. You can focus on contemporary music practice, performance, composition or musicology, together with core music skills and various arts electives. Students are welcomed from all musical backgrounds, including those with no prior musical experience.

Academic study; contemporary music practice; instrument or voice selected from brass, composition, historical performance, musicology, organ, percussion, strings, voice (classical or jazz) and woodwind. Studies are also undertaken in analysis, history and cultural studies, music skills (aural perception, harmony and analysis), music technology, teaching music and/or units from other faculties.

HSC Music 2 (formerly 2 Unit Music) or AMEB Level 6 Musicianship or equivalent

Contemporary musician, private music teacher, chamber musician, concert entrepreneur, artist manager, music producer, music critic or journalist

B Music Studies/ B Arts

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The combination of the Bachelor of Music Studies and Bachelor of Arts will allow you to acquire musical skills in performance, composition, or musicology, together with academic expertise in your chosen discipline within the humanities and social sciences.

Academic study; contemporary music practice; instrument or voice selected from brass, composition, historical performance, musicology, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice (classical or jazz) and woodwind. Studies are also undertaken in analysis, history and culture, music skills (aural perception, harmony and analysis), music technology and/or teaching music.

HSC Music 2 (formerly 2 Unit Music) or AMEB Level 6 Musicianship or equivalent. Also refer to B Arts

Contemporary musician, private music teacher, chamber musician, concert entrepreneur, artist manager, music producer, music critic or journalist

B Music Studies/ D Medicine*

ATAR A+C (99.95)IB A+C (45)


This seven-year (full-time) program provides outstanding students with the challenging and rewarding opportunity to study music before studying medicine. In your first three years, undertaking the Bachelor of Music Studies, you will major in performance, composition or musicology. You will also complete core units of study in music skills, music history and analysis.

Refer to B Music Studies and the Sydney Medical School Handbook (sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine). During B Music Studies, you will complete studies in biology, physics and chemistry plus a zero-credit point subject in Medicine. In the Doctor of Medicine component, practical experience including contact with patients and observation of the physical aspects of disease commences in the first year and continues to the final year.

Refer to B Music Studies


B Nursing (Advanced Studies)

ATAR 84IB 31


This degree will give you a comprehensive understanding of professional nursing practice. You will study subjects in the areas of human biology, physiology, pharmacology and learn about the differing areas of nursing including ageing, child and adolescent care and mental health. In your final semester you will undertake a clinical placement and upon completion you will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia.

Focus areas for Nursing: Acute care, aged care, child and adolescent health, chronic illness, clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental health care and management, pharmacology, physiology, primary health care, professional practice, social and health policy.

None Registered nurse with a career in a range of healthcare settings, including emergency, intensive care, mental health, cancer and palliative care, aged care, child and adolescent health, international health, education and research

B Oral Health

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The Bachelor of Oral Health is a full-time course taught five days a week over three years. The course equips you with the required skills, knowledge and experience to deliver oral health education and promotion, dental hygiene and dental therapy services to patients and communities throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Dental hygiene, dental therapy, oral health promotion

There is no assumed knowledge. Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry

Dental assistant, dental hygienist, dental technician

B Pharmacy

ATAR 90IB 33


This degree requires four years of full-time study and covers topics including chemical, physical, pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties of medicines, and the application of these in the practice of pharmacy. It is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and allows graduates to progress towards registration as a pharmacist in Australia.

Completion of a major is not a requirement of the Bachelor of Pharmacy. Candidates have the option of completing one major, either an Industrial Placement or International Exchange Major. A major requires the completion of 24 credit points chosen from units of study listed during the fourth year of study.

Mathematics and Chemistry. Recommended studies : Biology or Physics

Pharmacist

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B Pharmacy and Management

ATAR n/cIB n/c


The Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management is an innovative five-year course that offers a unique combination of pharmacy and business knowledge and skills for students to develop an understanding of sound business practices, integrated with sustainable healthcare models, and to qualify for professional registration as a pharmacist.

Biology, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacy and pharmacy practice. Optional majors in fourth year: rural or industrial pharmacy or international exchange.

Mathematics and Chemistry. Recommended studies: Biology or Physics

Registered pharmacists work in retail pharmacy (community practice), hospital pharmacies, research positions within universities or research institutes, or positions in the pharmaceutical industry in drug production, marketing of drug development

B Political, Economic and Social Sciences

ATAR 82.5IB 30


The Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences combines in-depth inquiry with an interdisciplinary approach to give you a broad appreciation of the major political, economic and social issues and policies of our time. An understanding of these areas is critical for success in a number of professional fields in public affairs, government and the corporate sector.

You will complete at least two years of study in any three of the following subject areas: economics; government and international relations; political economy; and either sociology or anthropology. You will be able to continue one of the three subject areas as a major and choose a second major or electives from B Arts.

Depends on subjects selected. See sydney.edu.au/handbooks for details.

Policy analyst, diplomat, environment, communications, economist, international business


ATAR A+CIB A+C

UAC n/a4 years full time

Travel abroad, immerse yourself in the French culture, learn a new language and complete a dual degree, all at the same time. This four-year dual degree program enables you to work towards both a Bachelor of Arts degree at Sciences Po in France, and a Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences degree at the University of Sydney.

Refer to B Political, Economic and Social Sciences for Sydney majors. For information on studies in France, including units of study, please refer to: sydney.edu.au/arts/international/years_1_2.shtml

Refer to B Political, Economic and Social Sciences

Policy analyst, diplomat, environment, communications, economist, international business

B Project Management

ATAR 86IB 31


The Bachelor of Project Management is unlike any other project management degree in Australia and will provide you with the fundamental project management skills, theories and methods required in today’s complex business environment. Subjects include project finance, statistics, analytics, risk management, organisational behaviour and psychology. You can choose a stream from civil engineering science, built environment or software.

Built environment stream, civil engineering science stream or software stream. Core subjects include analytics, complex project co-ordination, organisational behaviour, project finance, project management, psychology, risk management and statistics. You will undertake a capstone project in the final year. Built environment stream units and the capstone project are within the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning.


Professional and management roles in property development, construction, mining, IT, banking and finance, state or federal government or in consultancy roles in engineering, water health or energy sectors

B Project Management/ B Arts

ATAR 86IB 31


This five-year combined degree will provide you with fundamental practical and behavioural project management skills and allows you to explore your arts and humanities interests and passions. It offers the broad flexibility of an arts degree along with project management methodologies and competencies, giving you valuable skills that enhance your career opportunities.

Refer to B Project Management and B Arts. You may take one major from Arts Table A.


Refer to B Project Management and B Arts

B Psychology

ATAR 96IB 38


The Bachelor of Psychology is ideal for the student who knows they want to work in the industry. By the end of the four-year degree, you will have the basis for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia and enough training and experience to start working right away. To be a fully registered psychologist, you can undertake another two years of study.

For Arts stream: Psychology and refer to B Arts for the list of available majors. For Science stream major: Psychology.

Science stream: Mathematics. Both streams: Other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen

Clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, organisational psychologist, market researcher, advertising executive, social psychology researcher, learning and attention researcher

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B Science

ATAR 83IB 30


A Bachelor of Science opens up a world of opportunity. Whether you dream about being at the cutting edge of research, learning how to analyse and think critically, or just want to help make the planet a better place, a BSc will give you highly sought-after skills for a huge range of careers – from the sciences and beyond.

Anatomy and histology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology (animal, plant genetics), cell pathology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, financial mathematics and statistics, geography, geology and geophysics, history and philosophy of science, immunobiology, information systems, marine science, mathematics, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics, nanoscience and technology, neuroscience, nutrition and metabolism, pharmacology, physics, physiology, plant science, psychology, soil science, statistics.

Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1. Other assumed knowledge depends on the areas or programs studied

Astronomer, entomologist, geophysicist, mathematician, psychologist, medicinal chemist, microbiologist, science historian

B Science/ B Arts

ATAR 83IB 30


Pursue your passion for both humanities and science with the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts. The four-year double degree offers you a total of 70 majors as well as world-class research and teaching from two of the nation’s most respected university faculties.

Refer to B Science and B Arts. All students need to take some units of study in mathematics and interdisciplinary subject areas.

Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1. Other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen

Refer to B Science and B Arts

B Science/ B Laws

ATAR 99.5IB 43


Many industries need professionals who can understand and translate complex science – law is one of them. With a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws, you will graduate with two degrees and a suite of specialist skills that will allow you to carve out a niche in the legal sector, with jobs across patents, intellectual property and even forensics.

Refer to B Science. Units of study for Law: First year: Foundations of law, legal research I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third year: Torts and contracts II, legal research II, public international law, public law. Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional law, introduction to property and commercial law, real property and the legal profession. Final year: Private international law A and seven elective units of study.

Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1. All students undertake some study in mathematics

Refer to B Science. For Law: solicitor, barrister, magistrate, judge. Non-legal: diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, international relations, investment banking, journalism, management consultancy, public policy

B Science/ M Nursing

ATAR 83IB 30


As well as providing you with the basis for becoming a registered nurse in Australia, the combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Nursing imparts a deep understanding of the biology underpinning human health that will greatly boost your knowledge base and career options in this rewarding sector of medicine.

Refer to B Science. All students need to take some units of study in mathematics. Focus areas for Nursing: Acute care, aged care, child and adolescent health, chronic illness, clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental health care and management, pharmacology, physiology, professional practice, social and health policy.

Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1

Registered nurse in a range of healthcare settings and apply your knowledge of science to health issues such as infectious and non-communicable diseases, infection control, climate change, anatomy, pharmacology and research

B Science/ M Nutrition and Dietetics

ATAR 98.5IB 41


The five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics provides the training you need to launch straight into a career in nutrition and dietetics. It provides a solid foundation in science plus a two-year master’s degree that has full accreditation from the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Refer to B Science: You will need to complete a major in one of the following areas: biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition and metabolism, physiology or psychology. For M Nutrition and Dietetics: clinical nutrition, nutritional science or public health nutrition.

Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology

Dietitian, nutritionist, biochemist, obesity researcher, human physiology researcher, public health policymaker, sports dietitian, metabolism scientist

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The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) offers exceptional opportunities to budding scientists hungry for a challenge, while still providing the signature flexibility of the regular Bachelor of Science. From independent research to in-depth problems and lectures that go beyond the norm, the advanced program will give you the skills to embark on postgraduate study or to work at the forefront of research.

Refer to B Science. Majors available at the advanced level are anatomy and histology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, financial mathematics and statistics, geography, geology and geophysics, immunobiology, information systems, marine science, mathematics, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics, nanoscience and technology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physics, physiology, plant science, and statistics.

Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1. Other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen. Applicants are required to obtain marks in specified subjects in the HSC or equivalent to enrol in some advanced units of study.

Optics researcher, plant cell physiologist, geologist, statistician, sensory perception researcher, renewable energy chemist, biochemist, science journalist

B Science (Advanced) / D Dental Medicine*

ATAR A+C (99.5)IB A+C (43)


The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Doctor of Dental Medicine represents a new chapter in dental education. Not only will you graduate from this double degree as a dentist, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia, you will also have an in-depth understanding of a range of science areas that interest you.

Refer to B Science (Advanced). All students undertake first-year biology and some units of study in mathematics. For Doctor of Dental Medicine: clinical dentistry, life sciences and a research project.

Refer to B Science (Advanced)

Dentist

B Science (Advanced) / D Medicine*

ATAR A+C (99.95)IB A+C (45)


The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Doctor of Medicine gives you the opportunity to study science before medicine. With a deeper understanding of the fundamentals that underpin the health profession, you’ll be better prepared for any career in medicine, from specialisation to research and teaching.

Refer to B Science (Advanced) and the Medical School Handbook (sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine). During B Science (Advanced), you will complete studies in biology, physics and chemistry plus a zero-credit point subject in Medicine. In the Doctor of Medicine component, practical experience including contact with patients and observation of the physical aspects of disease commences in the first year and continues to the final year.



B Science (Advanced) / D Medicine (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only)*

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Doctor of Medicine gives you the opportunity to study science before medicine. With a deeper understanding of the fundamentals that underpin the health profession, you’ll be better prepared for any career in medicine, from specialisation to research and teaching. This degree is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Refer to B Science (Advanced) and the Medical School Handbook (sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine). During B Science Medical Science, you will complete studies in biology, physics and chemistry plus a zero-credit point subject in Medicine. In the Doctor of Medicine component, practical experience including contact with patients and observation of the physical aspects of disease commences in the first year and continues to the final year.



B Science (Advanced Mathematics)

ATAR 98IB 40


The three-year Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) is ideal for talented students wanting to combine their interest in mathematics with other areas of science and technology. Skills such as constructing computer models, analysing complex situations and logical thinking will open up lucrative career paths like that of Sydney alumnus Nick Leeder, now Director General of Google France.

Financial mathematics and statistics, mathematics, or statistics. You may choose a second major from those available in the B Science.

HSC Mathematics Extension 2. Other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen. Applicants are required to obtain marks in specified subjects in the HSC or equivalent to enrol in some advanced units of study.

Mathematician, statistician, stockbroker, investment banker, topology analyst, representation theorist, data analyst, bioinformatician

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B Science in Agriculture

ATAR 75IB 27


A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture will prepare you for a thriving job market. Taught by industry and research leaders, you will learn how to address the most significant issues of our time, such as food production and sustainable use of natural resources. That’s why graduates in agriculture often have up to six jobs waiting for them.

Agricultural chemistry, agricultural economics, agricultural genetics, agronomy, animal production, entomology, environmetrics, food science, forest science, horticulture, hydrology, international specialisation, soil science.

Mathematics and Chemistry

Agronomist, sustainable agriculture researcher, plant geneticist, animal reproduction specialist, environmental microbiologist, agricultural journalist, commodities trader, precision soil scientist

B Social Work

ATAR 80IB 29


The internationally recognised Bachelor of Social Work degree prepares you for employment in a complex, diverse and changing field where your capacity to transfer knowledge and skills across contexts is essential. This degree is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Indigenous Australian studies, psychology, social policy and social work, social research, sociology. In first and second year you may choose from the areas listed under B Arts. In third and fourth year, you will undertake a professional program in social work and social policy.

Depends on the first-year subjects chosen

Counsellor, community development worker, youth worker, careers adviser

B Veterinary Biology / D Veterinary Medicine

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine provides you with both a scientific foundation and specialist clinical and medical experience. With its integrated, cross-subject approach designed for understanding real-world situations, the six-year course will turn you into a global professional at the cutting edge of modern veterinary medicine.

Animal behaviour and welfare science, animal diseases and pathobiology, animal husbandry, cell biology, clinical and professional practice, pharmacology, veterinary anatomy and physiology, veterinary conservation biology, veterinary medicine, veterinary public health, veterinary surgery.

Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.Recommended studies: Biology

Veterinarian, veterinary geneticist, small animal veterinarian, livestock veterinarian, equine veterinarian, biosecurity researcher, veterinary cardiologist, public health policy maker

B Visual Arts

ATAR A+CIB A+C


The Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) offered by Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) is a hands-on degree focused on developing the conceptual, theoretical and technical skills you need to succeed as a practising artist or in a range of careers in the creative industries.

Painting, photomedia, printmedia, screen arts, sculpture, jewellery and object. A second major in critical studies is available. You may complement your major through a wide range of electives in contemporary art at SCA, or through study in other disciplines across the University.

Visual arts, and design and technology is recommended

Animation, arts administration, digital media, photography, painting, sculpture, video and television production

Dip of Arts

ATAR n/aIB n/a

UAC n/a1 year full time

The Diploma of Arts is designed for candidates who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in a different field. It gives you an academic foundation in the humanities, allowing you to progress to further postgraduate study in your chosen field. An arts qualification is ideal for those who wish to develop personal and professional skills as a basis for employment or as a foundation for postgraduate study.

You need to complete one major from the core majors within B Arts

Depends on subjects chosen. See sydney.edu.au/handbooks

A pathway to honours and postgraduate studies in the arts

Dip of Language Studies

ATAR n/aIB n/a


The Diploma of Language Studies is a flexible pathway program designed to offer you the opportunity to study a language alongside your undergraduate degree. The program allows students from any faculty the opportunity to study one of the 15 diverse languages that we offer. This diploma will ensure that you are confident with language skills and have a strong understanding of the culture and societies in which that language is spoken.

You need to complete one major from a language subject area. Refer to B Arts (Languages) for list of majors

No prior language experience required

Career opportunities depend on the area of study undertaken. A diploma is often a springboard to a postgraduate degree or a way of focusing your study in a particular area by doing a short course

Dip of Social Sciences

ATAR n/aIB n/a


The Diploma of Social Sciences is designed for candidates who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in a different field. It gives you an academic foundation in the social sciences, allowing you to progress to an honours year or postgraduate study in your chosen field.

Core majors: anthropology, government and international relations, political economy, sociology, social policy

Depends on subjects chosen. See sydney.edu.au/handbooks

A pathway to honours and postgraduate studies in the social sciences

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Please note: the entry requirements published here are a guide only, based on the requirements for 2016, and are subject to change.

Entry requirements vary from year to year and the entry scores shown here will not necessarily result in an offer of a place.

Additional requirements may also apply for some courses. For more information, please refer to our ‘Find a course’ website at


This is not a comprehensive list of high school qualifications accepted by the University – for a full list, visit

− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-qualifications

º B Education (Health and Physical Education)From 2017, the B Education (Secondary: Human Movement and Health Education) will be replaced by B Education (Health and Physical Education). Visit our ‘Find a course’ website for updates to the UAC code and CRICOS. The entry requirements for the old degree can serve as a guide to entry requirements for the new degree.


Key to the table

A+CA combination of ATAR (or equivalent score) plus additional selection criteria (eg portfolio, audition, interview). Check the details for your specific degree using ‘Find a course’ on sydney.edu.au/courses

n/cNew course - ATAR and corresponding scores for other qualifications are not available at this stage.

n/aNot applicable as an entry score cannot be applied.

^ Teaching programsStudents entering teaching programs will need to have achieved a minimum of three Band 5s in their NSW HSC, one of which must be English (not ESL). Similar requirements will be applied to the IB and other Australian year 12 qualifications. For other secondary qualifications, applicants will need to achieve the minimum scores provided as a guide as well as achieve good results in English (not ESL). Applicants who need to meet English proficiency requirements through a test such as IELTS complete those requirements separately.

*Double degree Medicine and Dentistry Double degree Medicine degrees are expected to have a domestic ATAR of 99.95 and an international ATAR 99.5 or higher (or equivalent scores for other accepted secondary school qualifications). Separate requirements apply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Music Studies/D Medicine applicants also need to be successful at an audition/interview required by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

The double degree Dentistry program is expected to have a minimum ATAR of 99.5 or equivalent for domestic and international applicants. Separate requirements apply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

All Dentistry and Medicine double degree applicants need to be successful at an interview. The University will contact eligible applicants for interview. Admission criteria and application processes for these courses are subject to change without notice.

** Sciences Po and University of Sydney dual degreesAdmission to the Dual Degree program is highly competitive. Acceptance to the program will be determined by a Sciences Po and University of Sydney Dual Degree Admissions Committee based on evidence of academic achievement and intellectual readiness, and on applicants’ own representation of their experience, ideas and aspirations. Applicants need to also meet the minimum admission requirements for their degree of choice at the University of Sydney, including English language requirements.

During years 1-2, students will enrol at Sciences Po, France and pay the applicable fee direct. During years 3-4 students enrol in the applicable Sydney degree (international students enrol in the applicable CRICOS-registered Sydney degree) with transfer credits from studies undertaken at Sciences Po. For more information on entry requirements, tuition fees and application processes, visit the relevant course page:


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How to applyInformation for domestic students*

Step 1: Choose your course.Visit sydney.edu.au

Step 2: Check the entry requirements of the course.Admission to the University of Sydney is highly competitive.

You need to meet specific academic requirements before we can make an unconditional offer of admission.

For most undergraduate courses, entry is based on your ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) or equivalent.

For some courses, including medicine, music, oral health, visual arts and veterinary science, there may be additional selection criteria, such as an interview, portfolio or performance.

For details, see page 102 or visit: − sydney.edu.au/ug-entry

Step 3: Explore your entry options.If you’re not sure you’ll reach the ATAR cut-off for your preferred course, read the Access Sydney section (page 88) to see if you’re eligible to apply for one of our alternative entry pathways.

− sydney.edu.au/access

Step 4: Submit your application to UAC with the relevant documents. As a domestic student, you need to submit your application online through the Universities Admissions Centre website:

− www.uac.edu.au

On-time applications are due by 30 September 2016. A late fee applies to applications after this date.

* You are a domestic student if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens), or an Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder.

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.

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Key admission dates

2016

August Join us on 27 August for Open Day.

September Submit your application to UAC no later than 30 September. Late applications may be accepted (with an additional cost).

Apply for accommodation. Scholarship applications also open in early September (and deadlines close in early October).

Check out alternative entry pathwas into university in case your ATAR doesn’t quite reach the course cut-off.

December Year 12 students receive their high school results and ATAR in mid-December.

2017

January Info Day is usually held in the first week of January.

Your Main Round UAC preferences should be finalised no later than the first week of January.

Main round offers are made in the second half of January via the UAC website. You need to accept this offer within one week or it may be withdrawn and offered to another applicant in later rounds.

February Following the main round, UAC releases further offers in waves throughout February. You may receive one if you submitted your application late, or did not receive an offer in the main round, and your preferred course is not already full.

Orientation takes place the week before semester starts – it’s a great way to get to know your faculty, teaching staff and fellow students before classes begin.

March Semester 1 begins

Once classes start, you have two weeks to try out different subjects (depending on the flexibility within your degree), as long as you finalise your enrolment no later than the Friday of Week 2.

If you change your mind about a unit of study, you can still withdraw without academic or financial penalty up until the HECS census date. This usually falls on the last day of March.

June Applications close for the Semester 2 intake. Visit ‘Find a course’ to see which degrees are open for mid-year entry.

July Semester 2 begins.

Some faculties host orientation events in the week before the start of lectures.

August You can try out different units of study before finalising your enrolment at the end of the second week of August.

You can withdraw from a unit of study without academic or financial penalty up until the HECS census date. This usually falls on the last day of August.

Apply for scholarshipsWe award more than 500 scholarships to undergraduate students each year based on academic, personal leadership and equity grounds. See page 92.

Most scholarship applications are due by early October 2016, so you will apply for them around the same time you submit your university application to UAC.

Please note that deadlines and application requirements may differ depending on the scholarship.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships

Visit us on Open DayThe 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.

In 2016, Open Day is taking place on Saturday 27 August.

− sydney.edu.au/open-day

Assumed knowledge and bridging coursesWhile there are no prerequisites for our degrees, some courses expect you to have a certain level of knowledge in areas such as mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry. If you have not studied these subjects in high school, we offer bridging courses to get you up to speed.

− sydney.edu.au/ug-bridging

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Access Sydney

Access Sydney offers alternative entry pathways for Year 12 students, and you may be eligible to apply for more than one.

Early Offer Year 12 (E12) SchemeThe E12 scheme shifts focus from the ATAR alone – you can show us more about yourself and your enthusiasm for a course of study. E12 is for students who have been financially disadvantaged during their time at school and who have the potential to succeed at the University of Sydney. It offers ATAR concessions for selected courses. In 2016 there are more than 39 courses to choose from.

With E12 you could have an early conditional offer, a scholarship and an Apple iPad to assist you with your studies, as well as support for your transition to university study.

Who is it for?To be eligible to apply for E12, you need to be:

− currently a domestic student* undertaking the HSC or IB at a NSW high school;

− studying any required HSC or IB subjects for your selected E12 course; and

− supported by your school principal.

In addition, you need to be either: − studying at a high school identified by the

government as ‘low socioeconomic’ in 2016, as at the time of application or

− experiencing financial hardship at the time you apply for E12 (if so, you will need to complete a UAC Educational Access Scheme application as well as your E12 application).

To find out if your school is eligible, visit: − sydney.edu.au/e12

TransferringIf you don’t get into the course you want in your first year, you may be eligible to reapply after you complete one full-time year of tertiary study at the University of Sydney or another tertiary institution.

This form of admission can be very competitive. While transferring requirements vary between faculties, you will generally be assessed on the basis of the university results you obtain in your first year of study, or your ATAR, depending on which gives you a greater chance of admission.

Flexible Entry SchemeFlexible entry looks at the whole you, not just your ATAR. It takes into account your performance in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or International Baccalaureate (IB) subjects relevant to your preferred degree.

It means you may still receive an offer for a course if you achieve an ATAR within five points of the published ATAR cut-off.

Flexible entry is available for about 70 of our undergraduate courses. In most cases it’s applied automatically if you’re eligible.

For a few other courses, such as Media and Communications, Architecture or Engineering, you need to submit a separate application.

− sydney.edu.au/flexible-entry

*Please note that E12 is for NSW domestic undergraduate students only. International students are not eligible to apply.

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Broadway SchemeStudents who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage can apply through the Broadway Scheme. The University of Sydney’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) offers more than 600 Broadway places to eligible applicants each year.

Cadigal Alternative EntryThe Cadigal Alternative Entry Program is an access scheme and academic support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The program aims to encourage greater participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in tertiary education and to support their successful transition into university life.

For more information see page 90.

Dux Entry SchemeThe University of Sydney recognises that being named dux of a school shows leadership and is a profound academic achievement in itself. In recognition of this, a school dux may be admitted to a course with an ATAR below that required for normal admission to that course.

Dux entry for specified courses is available to domestic and international applicants, including applicants who hold an International Baccalaureate.

− sydney.edu.au/dux

Other entry schemes include: − Elite Athletes and Performers − Rural Entry schemes − Mature-Age Entry

For more information on these and other entry pathways to the University of Sydney, visit:


Your Path to Sydney UniAn information evening for students and parentsDon’t miss our information evening in May 2016. It’s a great way to learn about alternative entry pathways and ask questions. We’ll post the details on our website closer to the date (Wednesday 25 May 2016).

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Cadigal Alternative EntryThe Cadigal Alternative Entry Program is an access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. The program aims to encourage greater participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in tertiary education and to facilitate their successful transition into tertiary study.

One of the benefits of entering through the Cadigal program is that you are automatically reserved a place in the Cadigal Orientation and Academic Skills workshop run by the Learning Centre and Student Support Services, or – for Health Sciences students – the Yooroang Garang Orientation Program.

If you need extra support in your first year, the Pemulwuy Pathway provides an opportunity for you to ease your study load.

We may invite you to enrol in a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, or Bachelor of Health Sciences. In your first year, you will take fewer units of study while attending academic skills development workshops and individual tutoring to build your capacity and confidence to succeed in your studies.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

ScholarshipsStudents identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who achieve an ATAR of 85 or above will automatically be granted a one-year $10,000 Entry Scholarship.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships-indigenous

Other support services

TutoringThe Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme is designed to help you achieve your full academic potential. The scheme provides qualified tutors to offer you two hours of individual tutoring per unit of study per week during semester. You can have one-on-one private tuition or group sessions.

Support officersThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support team offers you ongoing support from transition to graduation.

Culturally safe spacesThe University provides culturally safe spaces for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and has equipped computer laboratories, photocopying facilities, research library, tutorial rooms for study, and student/staff common rooms with kitchen facilities.

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Course feesAll domestic students taking an undergraduate course at the University of Sydney are Commonwealth-supported students. To be eligible for a Commonwealth-supported place, you need to:

− be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand or − hold an Australian permanent resident visa or − hold a permanent Australian humanitarian visa.

If you are offered a Commonwealth-supported place in one of our courses, your course fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You will pay the remainder – called a ‘student contribution’.

The fees and the amount you contribute depend on the units of study you choose, as costs vary across disciplines. Student contributions are calculated several times a year, at each census date and are subject to annual review by the University. They are likely to increase each year (subject to a Commonwealth-specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.

Australian citizens can pay the student contribution upfront in full, or obtain a full (or part) HECS-HELP loan, which you start repaying when your income exceeds a certain amount (in 2016, it was $54,126).

2016 student contribution ratesIn the table below you will find indicative student contribution rates, by area of study, for 2016 only. Commonwealth-supported students enrolled in a university course after 1 January 2017 will have different rates.

Band Area of study Cost

1 Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, nursing

$6256

2 Mathematics, statistics, computing, built environments, other health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture

$8917

3 Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science

$10,440

The cost shown is the annual indicative student contribution amount for 1 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL) in 2016 (48 credit points).

HECS-HELPMost Commonwealth-supported students (Australian citizens and permanent Australian humanitarian visa holders and eligible New Zealand citizens) can access the federal government’s Higher Education Loan Program for HECS-HELP assistance. For information about fee HELP limits and options for paying or deferring your student contribution, see:

− www.studyassist.gov.au

If you hold a permanent resident visa (other than a humanitarian visa), or you are a New Zealand citizen who is not eligible for HECS HELP, you will still be a Commonwealth-supported student but will need to pay your full semester student contribution upfront.

Student Services and Amenities feeAll Australian universities charge a Student Services and Amenities fee (SSA fee), set by the Australian Government. In 2016, it was $290. This fee supports student services, amenities, advocacy, representation, and similar activities. Eligible students can defer their SSA fee to the Government’s SA-HELP scheme, if required.

Additional course-specific feesSome courses have incidental fees (in addition to the student contribution towards the tuition fee) to cover expenses such as faculty-specific materials, tools, protective clothing and equipment.

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Scholarships enable promising students to concentrate on their studies. University of Sydney students come from a wide variety of schools and backgrounds, and our range of scholarships reflect this diversity.

Some of our scholarships are specifically for students who have just finished Year 12 or TAFE. Others are for athletes or performers, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people or students from remote or rural backgrounds. This page summarises just a few that might be available to you.

For a comprehensive list, visit: − sydney.edu.au/scholarships

Scholarships

Sydney Scholars ProgramThe Sydney Scholars Program offers opportunities for Year 12 students commencing their studies in 2017. Ranging from $2000 to $10,000 in value, they are awarded in durations of one to six years (combined degrees).

The program is a suite of prestigious scholarships and will be offered to students who meet the selection criteria, including leadership skills and an ATAR requirement of 95 and above.

For domestic students, if you receive an ATAR of 99.90 or 99.95 you will automatically be awarded a scholarship worth $10,000 annually for the duration of your undergraduate degree.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships-ssp

Equity scholarshipsThere are a number of equity scholarships for school leavers – these are assessed on academic merit, personal statement and equity grounds. They include the Sydney Scholars Program, Robert Maple Brown Bursary, University of Sydney Bridging Course Scholarship, Bruton Educational Trust scholarship, Rural Sustainability scholarships, Environmental Sustainable scholarships and more.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/equity.shtml

Faculty-based scholarshipsSome faculties offer up to 100 percent tuition fee scholarships. Faculty-based scholarships and prizes are also available to current students.

− sydney.edu.au/faculty-scholarships

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studentsThe University of Sydney and the Australian Government offer numerous scholarship and financial assistance programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout the year.Students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander who achieve an ATAR of 85 or above will automatically be granted the one-year $10,000 Entry Scholarship.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships-indigenous

Elite Athlete ProgramSydney Uni Sport and Fitness (SUSF), through the Elite Athlete Program, has assisted the University of Sydney to continue Australia’s oldest and richest academic and sporting tradition.

SUSF is a leading provider of support and services to student athletes who are enrolled at the University or representing the University in their chosen sport.

If you are an elite athlete who wants to achieve excellence in your concurrent pursuit of academic studies and sport, look no further than the University of Sydney and SUSF.

− susf.com.au/page/elite_athlete_program.html

Accommodation scholarshipsThere are a number of accommodation scholarships available for undergraduate students. These include a rental rebate to assist with living at the University-owned residences and are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia.

− sydney.edu.au/accommodation

College accommodation scholarshipsEach of the eight residential colleges at the University of Sydney offers various opportunities and scholarships to their new and current student residents.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/college

Scholarships outside of the UniversityThere are several other avenues for scholarships that you should consider alongside those offered by the University of Sydney. For more details, check:

− australia.gov.au for government scholarship programs

− cef.org.au/students/scholarships for Country Education Foundation of Australia rural grant programs

− www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/scholarship/search – to search for scholarship schemes across Australia

− studyassist.gov.au for information about government financial assistance.

Once you are at university, we also provide on-campus bursary options to help you manage daily living and study costs.

Bursaries and loansBursaries are non-repayable grants available to domestic students who are having difficulty paying for their study and living expenses but are making satisfactory academic progress.

Our unique bursary scheme is one of the most generous in Australia. Formerly called the University of Sydney First Year Bursary, the Robert Maple Brown Bursary (worth $2000) is offered to eligible first-year students to help with starting university.

You are eligible to apply if you will be enrolled full time; in receipt of Youth Allowance, Austudy or any other Centrelink benefit; and can demonstrate financial need due to one or more of the following:

− low socioeconomic status − rural or isolated background − living away from home − disability.

You can apply online through the UAC website: − www.uac.edu.au

For advice on how to manage your finances or to apply for financial assistance, get in touch with our Financial Assistance Office.

− sydney.edu.au/financial-assistance

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How to applyinternational students–

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Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) politician, diplomat, activist, first lady

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Step 1: Choose your courseVisit sydney.edu.au

Step 2: Check the entry requirementsAdmission to the University of Sydney is highly competitive. You need to meet specific academic requirements before we can make an unconditional offer of admission.

For most undergraduate courses, entry is based on your ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) or equivalent. For some courses, including medicine, music, oral health, visual arts and veterinary science, there may be additional selection criteria, such as an interview, portfolio or performance.

For details, see page 102 or visit: − sydney.edu.au/ug-int-entry

Step 3: Submit your applicationIf you are completing

− a current Australian Year 12 secondary school examination in or outside Australia or

− a current International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in Australia or

− a current New Zealand Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 qualification.

You need to submit your application online through the Universities Admissions Centre International website:

− uac.edu.au/international

All other applicants need to apply directly to the University. Go to sydney.edu.au/courses to search for your course, then click on the ‘Apply now’ button on the course page.

How to applyInformation for international students*

* An international student is anyone who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen (or dual citizen of Australia or New Zealand), permanent resident of Australia, or holder of an Australian humanitarian visa. To enrol at university, international students need to hold a visa that allows them to study in Australia.

Step 1: Choose your course.Step 2: Check the entry requirements of the course.Step 3: Submit your application with the relevant documents.

Application deadlinesThese vary by course. Check the specific closing date for your course at:


Assumed knowledge and bridging coursesWhile there are no prerequisites for our degrees, some courses expect you to have a certain level of knowledge in areas such as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry etc. If you have not studied these in high school, we offer bridging courses to get you up to speed.


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2016 guide to entry requirements for international students

Course Name2016 ATAR IB

Agriculture and EnvironmentB Food and Agribusiness 75.25 27

B Science in Agriculture 71.70 26

Architecture, Design and PlanningB Architecture and Environments 80.00 29

B Design in Architecture / B Laws 99.50 43

B Design Computing 75.65 27

B Design in Architecture 90.00 33

B Design in Architecture (Hons) / M Architecture n/c n/c

Arts and Social SciencesB Arts 77.50 28

B Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)** A+C A+C

B Arts (Languages) 93.55 36

B Arts (Media and Communications) 90.50 33

B Arts / B Economics 86.55 31

B Arts / B Laws 99.50 43

B Arts / B Social Work 77.50 28

B Arts (Media and Communications) / B Laws 99.50 43

B Economics 86.55 31

B Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)** A+C A+C

B Economics / B Laws 99.50 43

B Economics / D Medicine* A+C (99.5)

A+C (43)

B International and Global Studies 87.60 32

B International and Global Studies / B Laws 99.50 43

B Political, Economic and Social Sciences 77.55 28


A+C A+C


Business (Business School)B Commerce 95.00 37

B Commerce (Liberal Studies) 98.00 40

B Commerce / B Arts 95.00 37

B Commerce / B Laws 99.50 43

B Commerce / D Medicine* A+C (99.5)

A+C (43)

B Commerce / B Science 95.00 37

DentistryB Oral Health A+C A+C


A+C (43)

Education and Social WorkB Education (Early Childhood) 78.10 28

B Education (Primary)^ 85.00 31

B Education (Secondary: Human Movement and Health Education)^ºReplaced by B Education (Health andPhysical Education) in 2017

80.00 29


80.00 29

B Education (Secondary: Mathematics) / B Science 80.00 29

B Education (Secondary: Science) / B Science 80.00 29

B Social Work 80.00 29

Engineering and Information TechnologiesB Computer Science and Technology 76.30 27

B Computer Science and Technology (Advanced) 85.00 31

B Engineering Honours (Aeronautical) 85.25 31

B Engineering Honours (Biomedical) 85.00 31

B Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular) 85.00 31

B Engineering Honours (Civil) 85.20 31

B Engineering Honours (Civil) / B Design in Architecture 95.00 37


Below you can find out the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), or International Baccalaureate (IB) you would have needed to gain entry for each degree in 2016. These scores can change from year to year, but this gives you an idea of what you need to achieve to gain entry in 2017.

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B Engineering Honours (Electrical) 85.00 31

B Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) 85.00 31

B Engineering Honours (Mechanical) 85.45 31

B Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) 86.30 31

B Engineering Honours (Software) 85.00 31

B Engineering Honours with Advanced Engineering 96.00 38

B Engineering Honours with Space Engineering Major 97.00 39

B Engineering Honours / B Arts 86.45 31

B Engineering Honours / B Commerce 95.00 37

B Engineering Honours / B Laws 99.50 43

B Engineering Honours / B Medical Science 90.00 33

B Engineering Honours / B Music Studies A+C A+C

B Engineering Honours / B Project Management 85.55 31

B Engineering Honours / B Science 85.25 31

B Information Technology 90.00 33

B Information Technology / B Arts 90.00 33

B Information Technology / B Commerce 95.00 37

B Information Technology / B Laws 99.50 43

B Information Technology / B Medical Science 90.00 33

B Information Technology / B Science 90.00 33

B Project Management 81.00 29

B Project Management / B Arts 81.00 29

Health SciencesB Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) 91.00 34

B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) 85.00 31

B Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science) / M Nutrition and Dietetics

95.00 37

B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) 89.00 33

B Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) 90.00 33

B Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 96.00 38

B Applied Science (Speech Pathology) 91.00 34

B Health Sciences 80.00 29

LawCombined law – with Arts; Commerce;Design in Architecture; Economics;International and Global Studies; Science.

99.5 43 5 —

Combined law – with Arts (Media andCommunications); Engineering Honours;Information Technology.

99.5 43 6 –

MedicineDouble degree medicine* – with Commerce; Economics; Medical Science; Music Studies; Science (Advanced)

A+C (99.5)

A+C (43)


Music (Sydney Conservatorium of Music)B Music (Composition) A+C A+C

B Music (Music Education)^ A+C A+C

B Music (Performance) A+C A+C

B Music Studies A+C A+C

B Music Studies / B Arts A+C A+C

B Music Studies / D Medicine* A+C (99.5)

A+C (43)

Nursing (Sydney Nursing School)B Nursing (Advanced Studies) 82.00 30

B Arts / M Nursing 80.00 29

B Health Science / M Nursing 80.00 29

B Science / M Nursing 80.00 29

B Nursing Post Registration (Singapore) n/a n/a

PharmacyB Pharmacy 85.20 31

B Pharmacy and Management n/c n/c

ScienceB Liberal Arts and Science 75.00 27

B Medical Science 85.00 31

B Medical Science / D Medicine* A+C (99.5)

A+C (43)

B Psychology 93.50 36

B Science 78.00 28

B Science / B Arts 78.00 28

B Science / B Laws 94.50 37

B Science / M Nutrition & Dietetics 95.00 37

B Science (Advanced) 93.00 35

B Science (Advanced) / D Medicine* A+C (99.5)

A+C (43)


A+C (43)

B Science (Advanced Mathematics) 95.00 37

Veterinary ScienceB Animal and Veterinary Bioscience 79.55 29

B Veterinary Biology / D Veterinary Medicine A+C (89)

A+C (33)

Visual Arts (Sydney College of the Arts)B Visual Arts A+C A+C

A+C, n/c, n/a, ^, *, **, º: See ‘Table notes’ on page 82 for more information

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Tuition feesFees for international students vary between courses and are based on enrolment in actual units of study for each semester, though this charging structure is under review (see below) and may change in the year you enrol.

Check our ‘Find a course’ website for indicative fees for your chosen course:


Please note that all fees shown are: − quoted in Australian dollars − indicative fees for students commencing

in the stated year only − based on a full-time student enrolment

load of 48 credit points per year, unless otherwise indicated

− exclusive of the cost of textbooks, other additional course costs, health insurance or living expenses such as food, accommodation and transport

− exclusive of the Student Services and Amenities fee (SSA fee) of up to $290, charged from 1 January 2016 (indexed annually thereafter) as an initiative to increase student support and services in Australian universities.

− sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs.html

Annual reviewTuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

When you are calculating the likely total cost of your course, please factor in these price increases.

Also note that if you extend your enrolment beyond the normal course duration, either by repeating or taking extra subjects, you will be required to pay additional fees based on updated fee levels.

Costs Important change to tuition feesThe University is currently in the process of reviewing how tuition fees are calculated for full fee-paying places in undergraduate courses, applicable to domestic and international students. Please note that this change does not apply to Commonwealth-supported places for domestic students.We anticipate that, from 2017, tuition fees will be calculated based on a course tuition fee and your enrolment load (number of credit points).

Your tuition fees will not be impacted by your choice of units of study. For example, if you are enrolled in a Combined Law program, your units of study in Arts, Commerce or Law will be calculated at the same rate.

Students will be given updated information once we have finalised our implementation of this fee change.

Additional course-specific feesFor some courses there are incidental fees (in addition to the tuition fees) to cover expenses such as faculty-specific materials, tools, protective clothing and equipment. Some of these fees may be significant. For more information, see our website.

− sydney.edu.au/study/getting-started/before-you-arrive.html

Health insuranceInternational students on an Australian Student Visa need to have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on that visa, obtained through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

− sydney.edu.au/study/admissions/apply/visas.html − sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/

living-costs/health-insurance.html

Scholarships A number of scholarships are available to international students. Some are provided by the University of Sydney and others by the Australian Government. They may be available as faculty-based or University-wide scholarships.

− sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/scholarships.html

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Explore our 360° tour online and see our campus through a student’s eyes.Our interactive tour lets you look inside our historic Quadrangle, explore the futuristic Charles Perkins Centre and get a glimpse of what student life is really like.

sydney.edu.au/tour

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Doctor of MedicineA small number of high-achieving students study medicine as part of our seven-year Doctor of Medicine double degree program.

For domestic applicants starting in 2017, the required ATAR is expected to be 99.95 (or equivalent) for all double degree medicine courses.

For international applicants, please check the table on page 98. Applicants are also required to attend an interview, which will be held in January 2017. If you are eligible for an interview, you will be contacted by email or phone.

If you are a United States citizen, national or permanent resident, you are required to submit Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) results, regardless of whether you are also a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States.

We encourage you to apply for admission to a double degree medicine program at your earliest opportunity after graduating from high school, regardless of when your results become available.

For more information, application timelines and entry requirements for the double degree, visit:

− sydney.edu.au/medicine/ddmp

Most medical students join us through our graduate-entry scheme (available to applicants who already have a bachelor’s degree). If you plan to apply for graduate entry, you should start the application process at least 12 months in advance.

− sydney.edu.au/medicine/study/md/admission

MusicTo apply to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, you will need to submit your university application and an application for an audition and/or interview by 30 September (a fee applies). You may then be invited to an audition and/or interview in late November or early December.

− sydney.edu.au/music

Medicine/MusicApplicants for the Bachelor of Music Studies and Doctor of Medicine will undertake an interview and an audition, required by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The results of the interview and audition will form part of the ranking of applicants.

Additional selection criteriaInformation for all students

For entry to some of our courses, we consider more than just your marks. We may ask you to submit a portfolio or attend an interview or audition. The following courses have additional requirements.

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DentistryAfter you submit your university application for the Bachelor of Oral Health, you also need to register online with the Faculty of Dentistry by late October 2016, and sit a Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) test in November (there is a A$75 fee). If successful in the PQA test, you will be invited to multiple mini interviews in early December.

A small number of high-achieving students can study dentistry as part of our seven-year double degree program: the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Doctor of Dental Medicine. For applicants starting in 2017, the required ATAR is expected to be 99.5 for domestic and international applicants.

Applicants for the double degree also need to attend an interview, held in January 2017. If you are eligible for an interview, you will be contacted by email or phone.

We encourage you to apply for admission to the double degree at your earliest opportunity after graduating from high school, regardless of when your results become available.

− sydney.edu.au/dentistry/dddp

Veterinary scienceThere are additional application requirements for the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In addition to the university application, you need to submit a Commitment to Veterinary Science form, depending on where you live. The closing date is in November 2016.

− sydney.edu.au/vetscience

Separate requirements apply for progression to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine component of the combined program. See:

− sydney.edu.au/courses/doctor-of-veterinary-medicine

Visual artsIn addition to your university application, you need to submit a portfolio of artwork. We assess this on a broad range of criteria including your creative thinking, cultural awareness, critical skills, communication skills, potential for skill development, and evidence of resolved ideas. For portfolio guidelines, visit:

− sydney.edu.au/sca

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Both schools are offered on a full-fee-paying basis, and offer a wide range of subjects. The Summer School teaches 150 undergraduate and postgraduate units of study, and the Winter School teaches 60 units.

When does it run?The teaching periods are timed so they won’t conflict with your studies during the main two semesters of the year.

Summer School units start at various times: some in early December, others in January, with most running for about six weeks.

The Winter School starts in early July and runs for four weeks (until the beginning of Semester 2).

How to applyApplications open in the third week of September for Summer School and the last week of May for Winter School.

You can apply online. − sydney.edu.au/summer

If you are an international student you will need to send your English-language qualifications, academic transcript and a letter from your home institution stating that it is prepared to credit your units of study.

Summer School and Winter School

Our Summer and Winter Schools can help you to get ahead on your degree, ease your workload during semester, or make up a failed subject.

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Assumed knowledgeFor some courses or units of study, we assume you have reached a certain level of knowledge or have passed a relevant subject at Australian Year 12 level – this is called assumed knowledge. It often refers to a Higher School Certificate (HSC) subject. While students are generally advised against taking a unit of study for which they do not have the assumed knowledge, they are not prevented from enrolling (see also ‘prerequisite’).

Some courses offer bridging courses to bring you up to speed.


Learn more about HSC subjects: − boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/

syllabus_hsc

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)The ATAR is a ranking between 0 and 99.95 that is allocated to all students who complete an Australian Year 12 (secondary school) qualification. It is a measure of the student’s overall academic achievement relative to other students who have undertaken an Australian Year 12 qualification. Applicants who have completed another recognised secondary qualification will have their results translated to an ATAR equivalent to determine whether they have met the standard required for admission.

Combined degreesA combined degree allows you to earn degrees from two faculties by combining a range of interests. For example, if you complete a combined Arts/Law program, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws. You can complete two degrees in less time than if the two degrees were studied sequentially.

Credit for previous studiesStudents admitted to a course may be granted credit towards that course, based on what they have attained in previous university studies. This is also called ‘advanced standing’ or ‘transfer credit’.

Credit pointA credit point is the value that each unit of study (single subject) contributes towards course completion requirements. Most units of study are worth six credit points.

Domestic studentYou are considered a domestic student if you are:

− an Australian or New Zealand citizen

− a permanent resident of Australia

− a holder of a permanent Australian humanitarian visa

− a dual citizen with citizenship of Australia or New Zealand.

Double degreesA double degree allows you to combine two separate AQF level qualifications with no cross-crediting of units between qualifications. For example, you can undertake an approved undergraduate degree with a specific postgraduate program such as the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) combined with the Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Dental Medicine.

EnrolmentEnrolment enables you to officially become a student by registering (choosing) your units of study for the upcoming year or semester.

Faculty or schoolA faculty or school is responsible for administering all the courses in a particular subject area. It mainly comprises academic staff and is headed by a dean.

Graduate-entry degreeThis is a bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree that requires you to have completed another undergraduate degree first, as a prerequisite for entry.

HonoursSome degrees may be completed with honours. Honours differs depending on the faculty, and usually involves:

− the completion of a separate honours year

− additional work in the later years of the course, or

− high-level achievement over all years of the course.

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International studentAn international student is anyone who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen (or dual citizen of Australia or New Zealand), permanent resident of Australia or a holder of a permanent Australian humanitarian visa. To enrol at university, international students need to hold a visa that allows them to study in Australia.

LectureA lecture is a formal presentation to a large group of students by a lecturer.

MajorIn most of our courses, you can choose a major. This is a field of study that represents your principal interest and is comprised of specified units of study from later stages of the course. Some courses have specialisations, streams, focus areas or subject areas that are listed under the ‘major studies’ section of the course table.

MinorMinor studies require a smaller number of credit points than a major, and one or more minors may be awarded once your work has been assessed.

OrientationOrientation sessions held before the start of each semester give you essential and valuable information about services and resources at the University, as well as opportunities to meet students and staff, enjoy social activities and discover the many student organisations and sporting facilities available.

PrerequisiteA prerequisite is a specific unit of study that you need to complete before you can take another unit. Course prerequisites will apply for some courses from 2019.

Postgraduate degreeA postgraduate degree is a higher-level degree that you can apply for once you have completed undergraduate study. This can be a graduate diploma, a master’s degree or a PhD.

SemesterA semester is the academic teaching period; about 16 weeks in duration. There are two semesters each year and they usually run from late February to June, and July to November.

Student ID cardYour Student ID card is proof of your enrolment. You can use it to borrow library books, print, get discounts, access buildings and be identified during exam periods.

TutorialA tutorial or ‘tute’ is a smaller and less formal learning setting. Students can ask questions and have group discussions.

Undergraduate degreeAn undergraduate degree is your first degree, usually after finishing high school. It can be a diploma or a bachelor’s degree.

Unit of studyThis is an individual subject that you study as part of your degree. It is the smallest stand-alone component of a course that can be recorded on your academic transcript. For information about course rules and unit of study requirements, visit:

− sydney.edu.au/handbooks

Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)UAC receives and processes applications for admission to undergraduate courses at recognised universities in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territories (ACT).

You need to apply through UAC if you are undertaking an Australian year 12, IB or New Zealand Year 12 (NCEA) qualification. For more information refer to the relevant ‘How to apply’ pages of this guide (page 84 and 96).

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If you read only one thing, read this.

Your journey to university is as unique as you are.

At the University of Sydney, you have the opportunity to forge your own path. You can customise your course, and get involved in extracurricular activities to personalise your uni experience.

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