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Important dates
Open Day
29 August 2015
(see inside back cover)
Info Day
5 January 2016
Semester 1, 2016
Orientation: 22—26 February
Lectures begin: 29 February
Semester 2, 2016
Orientation: 18—22 July
Lectures begin: 25 July
Semester 1, 2017
Orientation: 20—24 February
Lectures begin: 27 February
Dates are subject to change. For the
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Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist,
naturalist, development critic, surveyor, historian
“Go
confidently
in the
direction
of your
dreams.
Live the
life you
have
imagined”
Page5Discover

Discover
Welcome to the University of Sydney
Dr Michael Spence
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
This is an amazing place to learn and grow. I studied
here myself, and my children now study here too.
I have seen first hand how our proud tradition of
providing an education for the most promising students
of all backgrounds has made a real difference for
the communities we serve.
An education at the University of Sydney will help you
take your dreams to new levels. If you feel you don’t
yet have a vision, we will help you to discover it.
When you become a student here, you join a
community of people discovering and making their
dreams a reality. This is your first step towards
a future filled with truly exciting possibilities.
Page6sydney.edu.auTheUniversityofSydneyUndergraduateGuide2016Page6

WelcometotheUniversityofSydneyDiscover

As Australia’s first
university our reputation
spans more than 160 years.
We are regularly ranked in
the top 0.3% of universities
worldwide. We teach more
than 50,000 bright minds,
with 10,000 international
students from more than
145 countries.
Discover
Why study here?

When you come to study at the University of Sydney,
you become part of an inspiring network of leading academics,
and distinguished graduates and alumni. The cross-disciplinary
nature of our 16 faculties allows us to offer the widest range of
academic programs of any Australian university, giving you the
flexibility to personalise your degree.
We’ve taught 145 Olympians,
6 prime ministers,2 Nobel
laureates,3 astronauts,
110 Rhodes scholars and
1 Pulitzer Prize winner.
What will you achieve?
Page9Whystudyhere?Discover

Discover
An unconventional heritage
Since 1850, the University of
Sydney has led the way in setting
new directions for society.
We discarded the conventions of Britain’s traditional
universities by admitting students on academic merit
rather than religion or social class. More than 160 years
on, one thing remains constant: our belief in the power
of education to change society for the better.

1889
Jane Foss Russell is the first woman
to graduate from the University.
1924
Dr John Bradfield receives the first
Doctor of Science in engineering.
His thesis included designs for a
bridge across the harbour. In 1932
his design for the Sydney Harbour
Bridge was completed.
1958
Science graduate and lecturer
Dr David Warren invents and
develops the flight data recorder
and cockpit voice recorder,
also known as ‘the black box’.
1965
Student Charles Perkins led
30 students through small‑town
Australia on a Freedom Ride
protesting against racial
discrimination. Perkins was the
first Aboriginal man to graduate
from university and later was
the first Aboriginal person to
become the head of a federal
government department.
1969
Germaine Greer (who graduated
with a Master of Arts from the
University) publishes The Female
Eunuch, a book epitomising new
thinking on social issues.
1990s
Alumni John O’Sullivan
(Bachelor of Engineering,
Doctor of Philosophy), and a team
of colleagues at the Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO) are credited
with inventing Wi-Fi.
Today
PhD student Lara Malins is closing
in on a new cancer vaccine. She and
her supervisors have developed a
number of vaccine-like compounds
in the search for ones that will
trigger a strong immune response.
1870s
University pioneer Professor
Charles Badham campaigns for
the introduction of bursaries
for disadvantaged students.
“This University is not only for
those who have private means or
professional connections to start
them; it is founded for the people.”
1880
The University receives one of
the largest bequests ever left
to an Australian university, after
John Henry Challis donates the
equivalent of $32 million. Today,
the University offers more than
700 student scholarships valued
at $65 million per year.
1881
The University opens its doors
to women, admitting them on
the same basis as men. It was
among the first in the world to do
so, many decades before Oxford
or Cambridge.
1850
The University was established in
1850 and the first students were
admitted in 1852.
“The University of Sydney should
be available to the child of every
class, to become great and useful
in the destinies of his country...
whether they are disciples of
Moses, of Jesus, of Mahomed,
of Vishnu or of Buddha.”
William Charles Wentworth
University founder
Page11AnunconventionalheritageDiscover

The University of Sydney is one of the
world’s top research universities and
a member of the prestigious Group of
Eight network. By uniting expertise across
disciplines, we make a real difference
to our understanding of today’s world.
What sets the University of Sydney apart?
Exceptional facilities, an innovative edge and
the drive to challenge traditional ways of thinking.
Our students have the opportunity to be part of this:
contributing to research that pushes the boundaries
and makes a meaningful, real-world impact.
Discover
Research excellence

ResearchexcellenceDiscover

Be part of something
world changing
Our students have access to
more than 70 world-leading
interdisciplinary research and
teaching centres, including:
−− Charles Perkins Centre,
which brings together scholars
searching for solutions to
obesity,diabetes,cardiovascular
disease and related conditions
−− Sydney Environment Institute
−− Centre for Carbon,
Water and Food
−− Marie Bashir Institute
for Infectious Diseases
and Biosecurity
−− China Studies Centre
−− Sydney Southeast Asia Centre
−− John Grill Centre for
Project Leadership
−− Brain and Mind
Research Institute
−− National Centre for
Cultural Competence
−− Australian Centre
for Field Robotics.
Our research is driven by the
big picture. We take a problem
and look at it from all angles,
combining the expertise and
talents of scholars and students
from multiple disciplines.

The facts
−− 70 research centres
−− 12 national centres of excellence
−− 15 cooperative research centres
−− consistently among the top
three university research
funding recipients in Australia
−− 75 percent of almost 100
academic fields rated
above world standard.*
“I recently moved to the
extraordinary and beautiful
new Charles Perkins Centre.
This impressive building provides
the right environment for my
lab to pursue our world-class,
leading research.”
Professor Tony Weiss
Faculty of Science
*Australian Government Excellence in Research for Australia rankings.
Page15ResearchexcellenceDiscover

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.
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.
Discover
University life

We’re 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 studentled, not-for-profit
organisation that invests all
funds back into the student
experience and runs many
activities on campus.
− usu.edu.au
The facts
−− ranked first for best student
experience and campus
culture in Australia
−− 200+ clubs and societies
−− 12 cafés and 8 bars on campus
−− 4 live performance spaces
−− 2 fitness centres
−− an indoor rock-climbing wall
−− a heritage-listed graffiti tunnel.
Page17UniversitylifeDiscover

Inside view
James Alexander
Bachelor of Computer Science and
Technology Co-founder of Incubate
Through Incubate,
James Alexander is hoping
to inspire the next generation
of entrepreneurial leaders.
A year after the University of
Sydney Union launched Incubate,
the group has teamed up with
Google to turn it into a national
initiative. It is Google Australia’s
first foray into entrepreneurship at
universities. The tech giant claims
this could, over time, add more
than $100 billion to the economy
and create 500,000-plus jobs.
“I chose Sydney for its fantastic global
reputation in student experience and research.
With the support of the University of Sydney
Union and the University, I co-founded Incubate,
a startup accelerator program that helps student
entrepreneurs launch businesses.”

“TheUniversity of Sydneystudent
experience is a bit like Costco:
you name it, we’ve got it. Do you
like photography? PhotoSoc’s got
you covered. Like Harry Potter?
Come and play Quidditch in front
of Hogwarts (the Quadrangle).
Love to sing and dance? Join a
revue.Can’tgetenoughofmedicine,
mathematics and metallurgy?
Sign up to a society. You can do
all those things to your heart’s
content, and you’re guaranteed
to meet people who love the same
things you do.”
Kevin Gatdula
Bachelor of Commerce and
Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
“To get the most out of your time here at uni,
make sure you throw yourself into the clubs
and societies on offer. It’s good to have a uni
work-social life balance.”
Eve Hoskins
Bachelor of Engineering and
Bachelor of Design in Architecture
Page19UniversitylifeDiscover

Sydney ranks second on a list of
the 50 best cities in the world in
which to live, work and study,*
above
New York and Paris. 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.
Discover
The heart of Sydney
Our Camperdown/Darlington
Campus is less than 20 minutes
by train from:
−− Bondi Junction (15 minutes)
−− Sydney city centre (3 minutes)
−− Circular Quay (13 minutes)
−− North Sydney (16 minutes)
−− Strathfield (12 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, laidback Glebe Point
Road, and the bustling Central Park
precinct a short walk away.
The campus is near Central
and Redfern train stations,
and on major bus routes.
To find out more about
Sydney suburbs, visit:
− cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For more information visit:
− sydneytrains.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 The Huffington Post (United States).
Page21TheheartofSydneyDiscover

TheheartofSydneyDiscover

“Any opportunity I have
to get away from my desk
I try to get down to the
beach. Even if it’s in the
middle of winter and too
cold to swim, it is still
nice to sit and look.”
Ellie Hewitt
Bachelor of Commerce
“I love drinking coffee
with friends, sitting in
the sun and listening to
live music, browsing the
campus markets or going
to Newtown for lunch.”
Angela Wilcox
Bachelor of Arts
(Media and Communications)
4
1
3
2
1/ Sydney CBD
2 / Glebe markets (credit:
Destination NSW)
3 / Ocean baths at Coogee Beach (credit:
Destination NSW)
4 / Café culture
5 /Koala at Taronga Zoo
6 / Sydney Opera House
7 / Coogee to Bondi coastal walk

“I really love exploring Sydney and finding
new beautiful pockets of quiet among the
craziness of the city. I enjoy wandering
and exploring new walking trails.”
Irene Yang
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)
and Bachelor of Medical Science
7
65
“Sydney is one of the world’s
great entertainment cities.
I love seeing live music and
theatre with friends, or
visiting museums and other
cultural institutions that
have fantastic exhibitions.”
Madeline Greer
and Bachelor of Arts
Page25TheheartofSydneyDiscover

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

Inside view
Ryan Carters
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Ryan is studying a Bachelor
of Arts and is currently a NSW
wicketkeeper and batsman.
“The University of Sydney is
the perfect place to combine my
academic and sporting passions.
The Elite Athlete Program helps
me to get the best out of my study
and my cricket by offering flexible
study arrangements around my
sporting commitments.”
The facts
−− In 2014, 17 students from the
University of Sydney competed
in the Commonwealth Games
in Glasgow. Our athletes
collected three gold medals in
athletics, diving and swimming.
−− Sydney University Football Club
is the oldest club now playing
rugby union in Australia, and is
nicknamed ‘The Birthplace of
Australian Rugby’ or simply
‘The Birthplace’.
−− We have two fully equipped
fitness centres with gyms
and a physiotherapy centre.
−− We offer group fitness and
weight rooms, an Olympic
size heated swimming pool
and a climbing wall.
−− We were competitors in
the Quidditch World Cup.
Stay in touch with all things sport
and fitness at the University of
Sydney by visiting our website:
− susf.com.au
If you have a competitive streak,
why not join one of our 47 sporting
clubs? They’re always keen to
welcome new faces.
In 2013, our rugby union club
made its ninth straight premiership
grand final.
If you love playing cricket, the
Sydney University Cricket Club,
founded in 1864, is the oldest in
Australia and has helped train
23 Australian Test players.
If you love basketball, you can
support the Sydney Uni Flames.
They are one of the most
successful women’s basketball
teams in Australia.
Every year, nearly 400 student
athletes from more than 35 sports
receive assistance through our Elite
Athlete Program. This aims to help
elite athletes achieve excellence
in their concurrent academic and
sporting pursuits. Find out more
on our website:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-athletes
Page27SportandfitnessDiscover

More than 50,000 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.
Discover
Our students

“I was inspired to go to the University
of Sydney when I stepped onto
campus during a Year 10 Open
Day. The vibrant student life
and reputation for excellence in
education convinced me that Sydney
was where I wanted to end up after
high school.”
Alison Grech
Bachelor of Health Sciences
“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 insight
into the culture of both countries
throughexchangeswithworldwide
top-ranking universities.”
Yeji Kim
Bachelor of Arts
“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 Lorusso
Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws
“After coming to a Year 11 Open
Day I realised there was a lot more
to a commerce degree than simply
accounting. The beauty of the
degree is that the career pathways
are essentially limitless.”
Ellie Hewitt
“The Bachelor of Commerce and
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is
the perfect degree for me. I have
combined it with finance and
accounting and I’m also fascinated
by the physical world, so a chemistry
major is right up my alley.”
Kevin Gatdula
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science
(Advanced)
“Mydegreegavemethefreedomto
studywhatIwantedwhileencouraging
metobroadenmyhorizonsand
considersubjectsoutsidemymajor.
ThelessonsI’velearnedhavegivenme
solidfoundationsforwhateverIwant
toachieveinthefuture.”
Sarah Kobayashi
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science
Page29OurstudentsDiscover

The passion and brilliance of our
academics ranks them among the best
in the world. They push the boundaries
of knowledge to become leaders in
their field.
From your first day at the University of Sydney, you’ll
have the opportunity to learn from inspiring academics.
It is thanks to the outstanding calibre of their work that
we continue to rank among the top research universities
in the world and offer a cutting-edge curriculum that is
constantly fed by new research.
Every year government, industry, alumni and business
leaders demonstrate their belief in us by donating
millions of dollars to support the research and
education of our students and staff.
Discover
Our teachers and researchers

Associate Professor
Danielle Celermajer
Associate Professor Celermajer
is the founder and director of the
Regional Master of Human Rights
and Democratisation (Asia Pacific),
an innovative course in which
students spend a semester at a
partner university in Thailand,
Sri Lanka, Nepal or Indonesia.
In 2009 the program received
a grant of €1.5 million from the
European Union – the largest
in the faculty’s history.
Dr Tanya Latty
Faculty of Agriculture and Environment
Dr Latty believes the natural
world represents a goldmine
of algorithms with untapped
potential to solve human problems.
She aims to fill this knowledge gap
by dissecting the behaviours that
allow ant colonies, bee hives, and
slime mould amoebas to make
‘smart’ decisions collectively, and
apply these algorithms to human
problems. Dr Latty was recently
named a Branco Weiss Fellow.
Professor Greg Chamitoff
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
Professor Chamitoff is a renowned
aeronautical engineer and former
NASA astronaut. He is inspiring
students and helping to develop
a stronger aerospace industry in
Australia through his role as our
Lawrence Hargrave Professor
of Aeronautical Engineering.
“Study what you love because happiness is
such a wonderful and rare thing to have in
life. I was very lucky because I’ve always
done stuff that I loved to pieces. Life gets
meaning from what you do.”
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Julius Sumner Miller Fellow,
the University of Sydney
Page31OurteachersandresearchersDiscover

Why not expand your outlook
by taking part in an international
placement, internship, exchange
or study abroad program?
Every year, more than 3000 students visit or depart
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. These may be supported by
travel scholarships, grants and loans.
We will connect you to a world of opportunities
through our international institutional affiliations,
industry and alumni mentoring programs and
innovative partnerships.
Discover
Global opportunities

Discover
“I was lucky enough to participate
in two exchange programs during
my degree, one to France and one
to the United States. I can honestly
say that while each experience was
completely different to the other,
both were life changing. I strongly
encourage everyone I meet to
participate in an exchange program
anywhere in the world. It can change
your perspective and give an edge to
your degree. I believe any overseas
experience can enhance career
opportunities.”
Finola Day
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications)
Exchange to Fondation Nationale des Science
Politiques, France and University of Arizona, US
“When people look at my CV at
interviews, they always want to
know a bit more about my exchange
at the University of British
Columbia. It is something that
makes you unique.”
Kwan Hee Lee
Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Exchange to University of British
Columbia, Canada
“I wanted to experience studying in
another country and still be able to
get credit towards my Sydney Uni
degree. I also wanted to immerse
myself in another culture and adopt
its traditions and customs. Doing an
exchange is the best opportunity to
study overseas and get credit back
home. The people from around
the world that you get to meet
are unbeatable.”
Katrina Norton-Knight
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications)
Exchange to Universitet i Oslo, Norway
“Exchange allowed me to explore,
travel, and immerse myself in a
new culture and country. I had an
incredible semester and met people
I know I will be friends with for life.
It lived up to every expectation I had.”
Asako-Sophia Clonaris
Bachelor of Science
Exchange to Montreal, Canada
“Going on exchange was the best decision
I have ever made. You study hard and play
hard. In six months, I travelled to Scotland,
Wales, Greece, Italy, France and Belgium.
I made lifelong friends, and got to know a
city on the other side of the world from an
insider’s point of view. If you get the chance
to go on exchange, take it!”
Yi-Hsia Koh
Bachelor of Engineering
(Chemical and Biomolecular) and Bachelor of Commerce
Exchange to Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Page33DiscoverGlobalopportunities

The University of Sydney
Business School’s Industry
Placement Program offers you work
at prestigious employers such as
Deloitte, KPMG, Procter Gamble
and PwC in Australia, the United
States, China, or Paris.
− sydney.edu.au/business/
industry_placement_program
The Faculty of Engineering
and Information Technologies’
Industry Placement Scholarship
Program allows you to sample a
relevant workplace environment
at leading organisations such
as Google, Qantas and Dow
Chemical Company.
− sydney.edu.au/engineering/
industry/placements
With Sydney Abroad Internships
you can study for a semester at the
University of Sydney and apply to
complete 120 hours of meaningful
internship placements in one of 20
professions that count towards your
credit points at the University.
− sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad
Are you keen to live overseas and gain
work experience while you study? Go for
an internship. Below are just a few of the
international internships offered by our
faculties and the Sydney Abroad program.
The University has more than
300 exchange partnerships in
35 countries across the world.
As part of your degree, you may
be able to complete a semester at
an international university with your
marks contributing to your degree
here in Sydney.
− sydney.edu.au/studentexchange
Inside view
David Xu
David is studying a Bachelor of Commerce and
Bachelor of Laws and is taking part in an internship
with the Business School in Washington DC.
“My overseas internship is an
unparalleled learning experience.
As an intern at the Institute of
InternationalFinanceinWashington
DC, I spend my week working with
global leaders of finance, researchers
and economists. The depth of
knowledge present in any one
room is simply amazing.”

GlobalopportunitiesDiscover

Discover
Student support services
Once you get to the University of Sydney,
you’ll have plenty of help. We offer a wide
range of services to help you make the
most of your time here, develop skills and
strategies to enjoy university life fully, and
prepare for your career after graduation.
Our student support services are rated as the best
of any Australian university (by the National Union of
Students, 2013). Here are just a few of the ways we
can support your health, welfare and academic life.*
*Forthefulllistofservicesweprovide,visitourwebsitesydney.edu.au/student‑services

Academic support
We offer workshops and
materials (online and print) to help
you develop the skills you need for
successful university study. The
Learning Centre provides you with
resources that can help sharpen
your study and research skills.
− sydney.edu.au/lc
The Mathematics Learning
Centre runs free tutorials
and group sessions.
− sydney.edu.au/mlc
Library offers classes and online
tutorials to help you develop
skills to research and prepare
for your uni assignments.
− sydney.edu.au/library/skills
We also offer bridging courses
if you need to get up to speed
for university study in areas
such as grammar, mathematics
and science.
Careers Centre
If you’re considering your ideal
career path, or a career change,
our Careers Centre can help you
explore your interests and options.
We’ll help you polish up your
resume, refine your interview skills,
connect with industry and meet
potential future employers. On the
Careers Centre website, you can
sign in to Sydney CareerHub to
view a database of casual and
part-time jobs, internships and
graduate opportunities.
− sydney.edu.au/careers
Counselling and
Psychological Services
Counselling and Psychological
Services is a free, confidential
service for all students. CAPS
helps you develop skills for
academic success, personal
development and social growth.
Students can make individual
appointments with a counsellor
or participate in groups or
workshops. Clinical psychologists
also offer services and referrals
for psychiatric support. Online
self‑help resources such as
eTherapy, eBooks and personal
development planners are
also available.
− sydney.edu.au/counselling
Disability Services
If you have a permanent or
temporary disability, our Disability
Services staff are here to help
ensure that you have appropriate
access to programs and services.
They are available at most
University campus locations. You
can connect with the team before
you start university to discuss any
adjustments that might need to
be made before you arrive.
− sydney.edu.au/disability
Health and wellbeing
The University Health Service
offers a doctor service and
emergency medical care to
students, staff and their families.
You’ll also find other health
and wellbeing professionals on
campus, including pharmacists,
optometrists, physiotherapists,
dentists, psychologists
and chaplains.
− sydney.edu.au/unihealth
Religion
Our on-campus Multi-Faith
Chaplaincy Centre includes
Anglican, Assemblies of God,
Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic,
Coptic Orthodox,Islamic,Jewish,
Presbyterian, the Salvation Army
and Uniting Church chaplains.
All chaplains have been appointed
by their faith community and
are officially recognised by the
University. Our Camperdown/
Darlington and Lidcombe
campuses also offer prayer
rooms for Muslim students.
− sydney.edu.au/chaplains
Additional support for
international students
It’s a big step to move to another
country and it can take time to
settle in and adjust to life and
study at the University of Sydney.
We’ve put together some useful
advice, specifically for international
students, to help you get settled.
Each semester we provide
orientation and arrival sessions,
to help you find your feet in Sydney,
navigate the University and meet
fellow students – international
and local.
− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-setup
− sydney.edu.au/orientation
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander student support
We offer comprehensive support
networks at many levels, providing
a safe, respectful and comfortable
environment in which you can
learn and grow.
Our Cadigal Alternative Entry
Program encourages greater
participation of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander students
in higher education, through
assistance with university entry,
ongoing personal support and
tutorial assistance.
− sydney.edu.au/cadigal
Yooroang Garang is the Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander student
support unit for the Faculty of
Health Sciences at our Cumberland
Campus. It provides various
services and facilities.
− sydney.edu.au/yooroang-garang
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.
It will give you helpful advice on
where to live, the costs and off-
campus accommodation options.
This service also gives you
access to University-owned
housing, including the newly
built self‑catered accommodation,
located near the Abercrombie
Precinct and Royal Prince
Alfred Hospital.
− sydney.edu.au/accommodation
Temporary arrival accommodation
(international students)
Before you move to Sydney,
we recommend that you book a
temporary place to stay. Once you
have arrived and are settled in
your temporary accommodation,
you can then look around for
longer‑term accommodation.
− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/
short_term
On-campus – residential
colleges (fully catered)
The University has eight
residential colleges on the
Camperdown/Darlington Campus,
including International House, a
residential community of global
scholars. Our colleges provide
comfortable, fully furnished single
rooms and daily meals, and offer
additional tuition, along with
comprehensive sporting, cultural,
leadership and social programs.
− sydney.edu.au/colleges
On-campus student housing
(self catered)
The University offers apartments
and shared housing around
the Camperdown/Darlington
Campus, Cumberland Campus
and Camden Campus.
Private providers offer furnished
rooms in shared or self-contained
apartments in residential buildings,
usually located within walking
distance of the University.
on_campus/camperdown/
self_catered
Off-campus living
More than 90 percent of our
students live off campus. The
University of Sydney is close to
a number of easily accessible,
multicultural and vibrant suburbs
such as Annandale, Newtown,
Chippendale and Glebe.
No matter what campus
you’re studying at, Student
Accommodation Services can help
you find accommodation nearby.
The service maintains a large online
database of properties. Shared
housing ranges from about A$200
to A$350 per week per person.
A rented one-bedroom apartment
can range from A$250 to A$450
per week, depending on its
facilities, size and location.
off_campus

Note: to call these phone numbers from overseas, dial +61 2 at the start.
All prices are correct at the time of printing (February 2015), but may increase in 2016.
# Applications are open all year round
† Only available to domestic students
Accommodation options (Camperdown/Darlington Campus)
Places Gender Phone Email Website
Residential colleges
Mandelbaum House 30 M, F 9692 5200 admin@mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au www.mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au
Sancta Sophia 161 (UG)
128 (PG)
M (PG) F 9577 2100 secretary@sancta.usyd.edu.au www.sanctasophiacollege.edu.au
St Andrew’s 245 M, F 9565 7300 secretary@standrewscollege.edu.au www.standrewscollege.edu.au
St John’s 252 M, F 9394 5000 reception@stjohnscollege.edu.au www.stjohnscollege.edu.au
St Paul’s 195 M 9550 7451 registrar@stpauls.edu.au www.stpauls.edu.au
Wesley 250 M, F 9565 3333 registrar@wesley.usyd.edu.au www.wesleycollege-usyd.edu.au
Women’s College 282 F 9517 5000 secretary@thewomenscollege.com.au www.thewomenscollege.com.au
Halls of residence
International House 200 M, F 9950 9800 ih.office@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/internationalhouse
University-owned accommodation
Darlington House 54 M, F 9351 3322 accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation-darlington
Selle House 14 M, F 9351 3322 accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation-selle
Terraced housing 186 M, F 9351 3322 accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation-terraces
Queen Mary Building
(opening September 2015)
802 802 M, F 9351 3322 accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation-qm
Student Cooperative Housing†
STUCCO 38 M, F NA stucco.cooperative@gmail.com www.stucco.org.au
Cumberland and Camden campuses
Places Gender Phone Email Website
Yannadah Residence
(Cumberland)
40 M, F 9351 9405 accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation-
cumberland
Nepean Hall (Camden) 43 M, F 9351 1662 accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation-camden
Nepean Lodge (2, 3
and 6 rooms selfcatered)
98 M, F 9351 1662 accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation-camden
Private managed accommodation
Sydney Uni Village 650 M, F 9036 4000 info@sydneyuv.com.au www.sydneyuv.com.au
Urbanest Cleveland 438 M, F 8091 9959 online enquiry form via website urbanest.com.au
Urbanest Darlington
(opening July 2015)
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“It’s only
those who
are persistent
and willing
to study
things deeply
who achieve
master work.”
Paulo Coelho (1947–)
lyricist and novelist
Page41Study

Study
A year at university
−− What exactly does a year
at university entail?
−− How many subjects
do I need to take?
−− What are the dates
of exams and holidays?
−− What am I going to
study in my degree?
Here are some answers to help:
−− The university year is broken up
into two semesters: Semester
One runs from late February to
late June; Semester Two runs
from late July to late November.
−− Each semester you will need to
complete a certain number of
units of study, and at the end
of each semester you will take
exams. Once you pass your
exams, you can progress to the
next stage of your degree.
−− What you study in your
degree will vary depending
on the degree you choose.
−− Some degrees are flexible,
allowing you to choose the
subjects that you want to explore.
Others have specific units to
give you a good base knowledge
before you can specialise.
If you like the idea of going to university,
meeting new people and discovering how
to realise your dreams, then you’ll probably
have some important questions like:
Combined degrees are usually five
years in length and very popular as
they allow you to combine a range
of interests.
Some of our most popular double
degrees include the Bachelor of
Arts and Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor
of Business and Bachelor of Laws,
and Bachelor of Science and
Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor
of Engineering and Bachelor
of Commerce.
There are lots of options to choose
from. If you’d like to see what a
typical day looks like for some of
our students, check out our iPad
app ‘A day in the life’:
− sydney.edu.au/uni-life
Subjects in the table on the page
opposite are example electives
chosen to provide both breadth
in areas of interest and depth to
obtain the major.
Majors and minors
In some of our courses, students
can choose a major. This is a field
of study that represents their
principal interest and is comprised
of specified units of study from
later stages of the course.
One or more majors may be
awarded once your work has
been assessed.
You can also decide to take
additional studies to support a
major – these are called minors.
Minor 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.
Combined degree (double degree)
We also offer a number of
combined degrees, comprising
a program of study that allows
you to graduate with two degrees.

Example of a combined degree: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1011 Applications
of Calculus
MATH1013 Mathematical
Modelling
BIOL2016 Cell Biology BIOL2020 Introduction
to Coral Reef Biology
(July field trip)
BIOL3046 Animal
Behaviour
BIOL3013 Marine Biology
MATH1014 Introduction
to Linear Algebra
MATH1015 Biostatistics
BIOL1001 Concepts in
Biology
BIOL1002 Living Systems PSYC2011 Brain and
Behaviour
PSYC2013 Cognitive and
Social Psychology
BIOL3045 Animal
Ecological Physiology
BIOL3007 Ecology
PSYC1001 Psychology
1001
PSYC1002 Psychology
1002
PSYC2012 Statistics and
Research Methods for
Psychology
PSYCH2014 Personality
and Intelligence 1
PSYC3018 Abnormal
Psychology
PSYC3010 Advanced
Statistics for
Psychology**
GOVT1202 World Politics GOVT1104 Introduction to
Political Science
GOVT2119 Southeast
Asia: Dilemmas of
Development
GOVT2226 International
Organisations
PSYC3012 Cognition,
Language and Thought
PSYC3016 Developmental
Psychology
24 credit points 24 credit points 24 credit points 24 credit points 24 credit points 24 credit points
** Students who wish to be eligible for entry into the honours program must also include PSYC3010.
Example of a degree with a double major: Bachelor of Science with a double major – Biology and Psychology
(four electives, shown in italics, from the School of Government and International Relations)
Study
Example course structures
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
BUSS1001
Understanding
Business
BUS1002
The Business
Environment
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Major)
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Major)
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Major)
BUSS3500
Integrated
Business
Applications
LAWS2010
Administrative
Law
LAWS2014
Corporations
Law
LAWS2018
Private
International
Law A
Four elective
units of study
to complete
BUSS1030
Accounting,
Business and
Society
BUSS1020
Quantitative
Business
Analysis
Commerce
Junior or
Senior Unit
(Major)
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Major)
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Major)
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Major)
LAWS2011
Federal
Constitutional
Law
LAWS2015
Equity
Three elective
units of study
to complete
BUSS1040
Economics
for Business
Decision
Making
Commerce
Junior Unit
(Major or
Elective)
LAWS1014
Civil and
Criminal
Procedure
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Elective)
Commerce
Senior Unit
(Elective)
LAWS1017
Torts and
Contracts II
LAWS2012
Introduction
to Property
and
Commercial
Law
LAWS2016
Evidence
BUSS1900
Managing
Business
Communica-
tion A
LAWS1012
Torts
LAWS1015
Contracts
LAWS1016
Criminal Law
LAWS1023
Public
International
Law
LAWS1021
Public Law
LAWS2013
The Legal
Profession
LAWS2017
Real Property
LAWS1006
Foundations
of Law
LAWS
1013 Legal
Research I
LAWS1019
Legal
Research II
*You may choose instead to undertake a maximum of two electives and take the remaining compulsory units in year 5.
^Delivery of compulsory units of study in year 4 may differ in any given year in relation to semester delivery.
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Healthcare professionals improve
community wellbeing and make a
difference to patients and their families.
They work towards healing in times
of joy, sadness and vulnerability.
Studying one of our pioneering
courses means you will be ready to
make a difference, in Australia and
around the world.
You could study medicine and healthcare
in the following faculties: the University of
Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
Nursing School, Faculty of Science, Faculty
of Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy,
Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Engineering
and Information Technologies and
Faculty of Veterinary Science.
Study
Health and Medicine
Career pathways
Where study in medicine and
healthcare can take you:
−− dentist or oral hygienist
−− registered nurse
−− physiotherapist
−− speech pathologist
−− diagnostic radiographer
−− exercise and sport scientist
−− occupational therapist
−− exercise physiologist
−− nutritionist
−− health technology management
−− a range of corporate roles
in private, public and
community organisations
−− dietitian
−− psychologist
−− pharmacist
−− doctor
−− biomedical engineer
−− animal nutritionist
−− veterinarian.
Find out more
Check out the course tables
on pages 71 to 77 for details of
the courses that will help you
pursue an exciting career in
Health and Medicine.
− sydney.edu.au/courses

Make a difference in
medical technology
With medical technology playing
such an important role in health
care today, biomedical engineering
is a good study option. Biomedical
engineers are involved in designing
artificial joints and limbs, dental
devices, medical electronics
and implantable devices, tissue
engineering and medical imaging.
This is a growing area of health care
and the University is one of the few
in Australia that offers a specialised
undergraduate degree in this field.
Play a part in the
fastest growing sector
Healthcare is a rapidly growing,
quickly changing sector. As the
largest health sciences faculty in the
world, we’re helping to shape the
industry and improve quality of life.
Our Faculty of Health Sciences
leads the world in pioneering
research around speech disorders;
healthy ageing; medical imaging;
musculoskeletal disorders; breast
cancer; and treatment, rights and
policy for people with disabilities.
Shaping the future
of healthcare
Our registered nurses apply their
skills, knowledge and passion to
communities in Australia and
other countries every day.
Learning from world experts and
studying alongside students from
other health professions gives our
nursing students unique educational
perspectives and inter‑disciplinary
practice experiences.
Pioneering research
still drives Australia’s
first dentistry faculty
Producing leaders in oral health and
dentistry has sat at the heart of the
Faculty of Dentistry’s work for more
than 100 years.
Our graduates are caring, clear
thinking, clinically outstanding and
research capable. They are engaged
and globally aware and have the
capability to become leaders in oral
health, dentistry and research.
Page45HealthandMedicineStudy

Become a sought after
pharmacy professional
The Faculty of Pharmacy has a
track record of innovative teaching.
This, coupled with clinical and
experiential placements, means
you’ll emerge as a well‑rounded
professional and a prime candidate
for employers.
It’s why we’re a leading centre for
pharmacy education in Australia
and are recognised internationally
for our research and partnerships
with leading institutions.
Study medicine at
one of the world’s
top-ranked schools
Ranked 17th for medicine in
the 2014 QS World University
rankings, the University of Sydney
Medical School is renowned
for its excellence in teaching
and research.
As part of the school, you’ll benefit
from exposure to outstanding
thinking, world‑class research
programs that are fighting disease
and finding cures to today’s biggest
problems, and real experience in
our highly regarded associated
training hospitals.

Inside view
Remona Mekdessi
Remona recently completed a
Bachelor of Health Sciences and
is now undertaking a Master of
Speech Language Pathology.
Tell us about the course
and what to expect.
What I enjoyed most about the
Bachelor of Health Sciences was the
diverse and flexible course structure.
In first year we studied the
foundations of the discipline,
approaches to research, health
determinants and interventions,
and healthcare resources and
systems. We also studied biology
and psychology, and commenced
a second major of our choice.
By third year, we were learning
about health and Indigenous
populations, healthservice strategy
andpolicy, health, ethics and the law,
and evidence-based health care.
Give us some details about
a particular project that you
have worked on.
During my undergraduate degree I
contributed to the development of
a student mentoring program and
worked as a research assistant on
that project.
It’s amazing for me that my first
ever job anywhere was as a research
assistant at the University, and
I’m proud too that the mentoring
program has now been rolled out and
expanded to include all Faculty of
Health Sciences students.
Why did you decide to do your
particular degree/qualification?
What motivated me most to study
the Bachelor of Health Sciences
was my long-standing interest in
the Australian health care system,
and an expectation that my chosen
course should provide me with a
solid foundation – an understanding
and appreciation of the various fields
of practice and theories of health.
Where do you hope to see
yourself in 10 years time?
In the next three to five years,
I would like to begin working in
policy and planning in the area of
public health. Through that work, I
hope to shift greater attention and
funding to preventative health,
particularly in preventing the onset
of chronic illnesses and injury in the
western Sydney region.
With a background in health sciences
and also speech pathology, I would
also like to work on better
educating the population to become
adequately health literate. I would
like to work towards building a
more efficient health care system,
especially through the integration
of e-health technology and
evidence‑based interventions, to
facilitate the delivery of services
to culturally and linguistically
diverse health consumers.
Page47HealthandMedicineStudy

Study
Engineering and Mathematics
Studying Science, Technology, Engineering
or Mathematics (STEM) enables you to
tackle the biggest issues the world faces.
Research reveals that 75 per cent of
the fastest growing occupations require
STEM skills and knowledge*
and a degree
in this area will prepare you for careers
in global scientific, technological and
engineering revolutions. We cover areas
as diverse as nanotechnology, molecular
biology, robotics, biomedical engineering
and computing.
Career pathways
Where studying Science,
Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics can take you:
−− scientific researcher
−− project manager
−− nutritionist
−− mathematician
−− psychologist
−− medical scientist
−− veterinarian
−− plant geneticist
−− soil scientist
−− food chemistry analyst
−− aeronautical engineer
−− biomedical engineer
−− civil engineer
−− chemical engineer
−− electrical engineer
−− mechanical engineer
−− mechatronic engineer
−− technology specialist
−− software engineer
−− consultant and analyst.
Find out more
Check out the course tables
on pages 78 to 86 for details
of the courses that will help
you pursue an exciting career
in Science, Engineering,
Technology and Mathematics.
* Australian Industry Group research report, Lifting our Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Skills

Join the next generation
of scientific talent
A degree in science is a first step
towards a stimulating, challenging
and rewarding career. It can take
you from microscopic to cosmic
levels into physical and biological
processes, to preventing and curing
diseases in humans and animals.
It also leads you to practising
psychology and nutrition, and
understanding natural resources
and conservation.
With major technological advances
opening up many new areas, from
ecosystems to nanotechnology,
there has never been a more
fascinating time to study science.
Why mathematics is
more than just numbers
Mathematics has been an
important part of the fabric of the
University of Sydney since the first
mathematics lecture took place in
1852 to all current students.
The discipline remains as
important now as it was then:
majoring in mathematics can
lead you to many exciting careers,
including statistics, air traffic
control, artificial intelligence,
pattern recognition, meteorology,
economic forecasting and more.
“I love exploring the many facets of science,
from neuroscience and human biology to
forensic and social psychology. I can see
myself studying this for years and still
finding it absolutely riveting.”
Shivani Dewan
Bachelor of Psychology
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Inside view
Mathemorn Lan
Mathemorn is studying a
combined biomedical engineering
and commerce degree.
What are some of your favourite
subjects at university?
One of my favourites is ‘Anatomy and
physiology for engineers,’ which has
three contact hours at the Lidcombe
campus. We got to actually view
and touch cadavers, which was a
more exciting way to learn about the
human body than from a textbook.
Can you tell us about a
particular project that you
are currently working on?
I am working on a group project
for a subject called Biomedical
Design and Technology. In a group
of nine people over a period of eight
weeks, we are working to design a
product that collects and identifies
biological contaminants in the air.
It has been a great experience as
we’re attempting tocreateaproduct
that has real‑world application and
can ideally be developed to reach
the market in the future. My team
meets weekly and we have access to
the University laboratories where we
work on prototyping our design – 3D
printing and all.
Coming out of high school, I didn’t
really have a clear idea of what I
wanted to do. I loved the idea of
medicine because biology was my
favourite subject, but I didn’t want
to be a doctor. At the same time,
business and maths were also areas I
really enjoyed studying, so in the end
I chose to combine the two realms
with my double degree. It meant
I could spread my learning over
really diverse subjects – that way
I wouldn’t be limiting myself, and
could use university to help figure
out what I want to do in the future.
Where do you see yourself once
you’ve completed your degree?
I really hope to be able to combine
my two degrees somehow, either
in consulting for management or
biomedical engineering products.
Really just the idea of being a
consultantisexciting,soacareer
in that area would be ideal.
Where do you see yourself
in 10 years time?
I can see myself really missing
universitylifeandprobablycoming
back to do a PhD after a few years
of work.

Study engineering
and technology at
top ranked universities
Ranked among the top 50
engineering and technology
universities in the world by QS
and Times Higher Education,
our degrees cover many diverse
areas including robotics, steel
structures, space, power, chemical,
mechanical, electrical and
high‑performance computing.
All our graduates leave with
globally recognised qualifications,
and we equip them with skills that
make them highly sought after by
organisations all over the world.
Join the big picture
with our veterinary
teaching hospital
Providing an outstanding
environment for learning, discovery
and research into the health and
conservation of animals has been
our mission since 1910.
We’re about people too – our
exceptional staff and unique
graduates help improve human
health, food supply and
communities. Our degrees open
a path to the bigger picture of
what veterinary science offers.
Combine with commerce
Technology and design permeate
all aspects of business life. They
are central to solving many of
the big challenges facing society
and are capable of positively
impacting the lives of millions
of people worldwide.
Students who combine science,
IT or engineering with commerce
acquire the skills to find innovative
solutions, develop new products,
improve efficiencies and manage
business applications, all with a
highly regarded commercial
slant in mind.
Page51StudyScience,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

Study
Business and Law
As the world around us constantly evolves,
the way we engage in law and do business
needs to change.
When you study Business and Law with
us, you focus on real-world scenarios
that address those changing approaches,
in a dynamic environment.
When you leave us, you’ll be qualified to
tread your own path and stand out from the
crowd, in Australia and around the world.
Career pathways
Where studying Business
and Law can take you:
−− marketer
−− human resources specialist
−− financial specialist
−− entrepreneur
−− small business owner
−− project manager
−− accountant
−− management consultant
−− economist
−− lawyer
−− stock trader
−− global analyst.
Find out more
Check out the course tables on
pages 87 to 93 for details of the
courses that will help you pursue an
exciting career in Business or Law.

Study business at
leading schools
A Bachelor of Commerce degree
from the University of Sydney
Business School is your passport
to an exciting career in business
where you will be supported by a
global network of high-achieving
and successful alumni.
Relevant and focused on today’s
business world, we are proud to be
the only Australian business school
to achieve membership in CEMS –
the Global Alliance in Management
Education. We have also achieved
international accreditation from
AACSB and EQUIS.
Why accounting is in
high demand across
the business world
At the Business School, we give
you an accounting education,
not simply training in accounting.
We take an analytical perspective
on how accounting is practised and
how it should be applied, so you
develop a real understanding of the
subject matter which you will be
able to apply within industry.
A professional accounting
qualification is not just for
people who want to become
accountants – it is a qualification
that has relevance in a very wide
range of career paths, giving you
a highly portable skill that can
be deployed endlessly around
the globe.
Play your part in
solving one of the
world’s biggest issues
Help solve one of the globe’s
greatest concerns: how to provide
enough nutritious, affordable food
for an ever-growing population.The
Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness
combines science and business to
cover every step of agriculture and
food production, ‘from paddock
to the plate’.
Currently there are six jobs for
every graduate in this field*
with
many career opportunities as
diverse as private sector consulting
to retail, food science, marketing,
product development, transport
logistics, trade, management,
food safety, global food security
and more.
*Australian Farm Institute Occasional Paper 12.01 February 2012
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Why marketing is crucial
to business success
Marketing is central to any
organisation’s success, which
helps to explain why there is
so much demand for highly
skilled marketers.
Many of our graduates take up
roles across a wide spectrum
of sectors and industries.
Our strong links with some of
Australia’s leading marketing
practitioners, many of whom
are alumni, makes it easier for
our graduates to find rich and
rewarding careers.
In pursuit of justice
With an outward-looking,
international perspective, our
Bachelor of Laws degree is one
of the few that includes two
compulsory units of international
law. It’s just one of the reasons
why it is regarded as Australia’s
most sought‑after law degree.
It also helps to explain why many
University of Sydney Law School
graduates have gone on to become
leaders in their fields, including
numerous prime ministers, global
finance leaders and senior
judicial figures.
A global perspective
The world is changing at an
unprecedented pace as the
forces of globalisation break
down international borders and
encourage cooperation and trade
across many aspects of life.
Combining law with an international
and global studies degree ensures
that you are well placed to build
awareness, and fight injustices that
emerge from major international
political and legal issues.
Inside view
“The University of Sydney Law
School is a friendly and supportive
environment in which to realise
your potential. Inspiring teachers
and motivated peers offer rewarding
challenges to help you develop into
a distinct individual, and to equip
you with critical skills for tackling
legal issues.”
Salina Cho
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Inside view
“My course has exposed me to new
experiences and wonderful people.
The Washington DC Internship
program led to many opportunities
and expanded my perspective of the
world as well as my self confidence.”
Claudia Yeap

Inside view
Miles Mookhy
Miles is studying a Bachelor of
Commerce and Bachelor of Laws.
What are some of your favourite
subjects at university?
One of my favourite subjects
is ‘Financial Valuations’. Despite
only being four contact hours per
week, we were given in-depth
training on financial valuation.
It allowed us to apply the theories
and methodologies we have learned
during our studies to real-world
scenarios and valuing real
Australian companies.
I am working on a business
case report for a leading bank
that involves analysing its
current share price premiums
and evaluating and analysing
the factors that have collectively
contributed to this premium.
I have always been interested
in starting my own business
and a career as a technological
entrepreneur. I believe my business
and law background from my degree
will enhance my skillset and provide
the ideal stepping stone to fulfilling
my ambitions.
Where do you see yourself once
you’ve completed your degree?
I hope to take up a graduate role at an
investment bank, where I will be able
to strengthen my skills in financial
analysis and modelling. In 10 years
time, I hope to have started or be
well on my way to funding an idea
to develop my own business, in an
entrepreneurial capacity.
What’s the best thing about
being a university student?
The best thing is the diversity of the
people you meet, their backgrounds
and their stories. Every day you meet
new people and further enhance
your understanding.
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Study
Humanities and Social Sciences
In Humanities and Social Sciences you tackle
the most pressing social, political and cultural
challenges of our time, and use innovative
thinking to improve teaching and learning.
Ranked among the top 20 universities
in the world for arts and humanities by
Times Higher Education, we offer the most
comprehensive range of humanities and
social sciences programs in Australia.
These include 28 single and combined
degrees and more than 45 majors to
choose from (including 15 languages).
Career pathways
Where study in Humanities and
Social Sciences can take you:
−− economist
−− diplomat
−− multimedia producer
−− author
−− teacher (early childhood,
primary or secondary)
−− social worker
−− curator
−− historian
−− sociologist
−− journalist
−− global analyst.
Find out more
pages 94 to 100 for details of the
courses that will help you pursue an
exciting career in Humanities and
Social Sciences.

Those who can… teach
The University of Sydney is ranked
eighth in the world for education
by the QS World Rankings. Our
undergraduate program provides
you with valuable skills sought by
all employers, including critical
analysis, communication, team-
work, research and more.
As a graduate teacher you will have
the potential to achieve remarkable
goals – to shape society, change
destinies and inspire others. Pursue social justice
and make a difference
Graduates of the Bachelor of
Social Work can look forward to a
fulfilling career promoting social
change, problem solving in human
relationships, and helping people
improve their own wellbeing and
quality of life.
Each graduate is equipped to work
in a wide range of social welfare
and social work agencies. They use
their education to achieve real and
positive change in families, aged
care, communities and in health.
Help solve the world’s
major economic problems
Play a central role in shaping the
framework of society at every level
with an economics degree.
With one of the highest ranked
centres for research in economics
globally, the University is producing
graduates who will go on to solve
the major challenges facing the
world today, such as global
warming, poverty, development
and recession.
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Become a voice of influence
Media and communications
are constantly evolving. Our
Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) is renowned
for its practical, up‑to‑date
and real‑life teachings in media
writing, production, media
relations and theory.
It’s this combination of practical
experience and theory, coupled
with one of Australia’s biggest
internship programs, that produces
graduates who are highly sought
after in the media industry.
Linguists see the
world differently
With the widest range of language
studies in Australia, a Bachelor of
Arts (Languages) from the University
of Sydney means you can study
most languages, from French,
Italian and German to Hebrew,
Korean and Japanese.
Our graduates are in high demand,
both in Australia and overseas, with
many going on to take up a range of
government and private sector jobs.
This degree offers excellent career
opportunities and will introduce
you to new ways of looking at
the world.
Expand your horizons
A global perspective is now an
essential element for most large
organisations today. Make the most
of our extensive exchange program
to gain real-world experience
and give you a new outlook on
your studies.
The Bachelor of International
and Global Studies arms our
graduates with a strong awareness
of the major economic, political
and societal issues facing the
world today.
Be career ready
Industry organisations see the value
of a graduate from a humanities
and social sciences degree, so the
has created ArtSS Career-Ready,
a program to develop your skills
for the workplace. The program
will prepare you for paid interships
exclusive to students in the Faculty
of Arts and Social Sciences with
some of Australia’s most
reputable organisations.
For more information:
− sydney.edu.au/arts/careers

Inside view
Nicholas Fahy
Nicholas is in his fourth year
of a Bachelor of Commerce
and Bachelor of Arts degree,
completing a quadruple major in
Finance, Management, English and
Philosophy. He is also completing
a Diploma of Language Studies
in French.
Tell us about your favourite
subjects and how the course works.
My favourite subjects are English
and Philosophy because I love
writing and ideas. I love the English
courses on 19th and 20th century
literature, as well as the courses on
American films. In Philosophy, I
really enjoyed David MacArthur’s
‘Philosophy of Film’ and ‘Philosophy
of Art’ courses, as they considered
questions like ‘What really is art?’
and ‘Why do we enjoy, and need
art and films?’ In English, you have
two one-hour lectures each week,
accompanied by a one-hour seminar.
Philosophy subjects consist of a two-
hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial.
At the moment I’m preparing for a
French oral exam. This semester we
spent 10 weeks reading through a
French novel by Alain Robbe‑Gillet
and writing responses to the text.
We also have to complete a
six‑minute oral presentation,
in which we write our own scene
from the novel and act it out with a
classmate. It requires us to weave our
own knowledge of French culture
into our response and creatively
imagine how the characters we have
read about would react in an entirely
new situation. We have been hard
at work constructing the plotline of
our presentation, doing so in English
first, then translating our responses
into French from the knowledge
we’ve acquired in class. Next week
we’ll be meeting up during a few
lunchtimes to rehearse our lines and
also critique each other’s grammar,
to ensure our response is well
prepared and up to scratch.
Why did you decide to do
your particular degree?
When I started university I knew
only broadly what my passions were:
I loved to write fiction and I was
also really interested in business.
At first I envisioned graduating
from university and becoming an
investment banker, writing novels
on the side throughout my career.
Then I began a Diploma of Language
Studies, as I had always wanted
to learn a language. I believed the
University environment had the
rigour and discipline required for
me to become fluent in a second
language. In the end, the practical
people and communication skills
I’ve developed throughout
my business degree strongly
complement the critical thinking
and writing skills of my arts degree.
Coupled with my ability to speak
French, these skills will allow me
to pursue my passion for writing
and publishing internationally.
Where do you see yourself
in 10 years time?
I would love to write novels and
work for a multinational publishing
firm, editing and writing novels for
a living. I’d also like to do a PhD
and lecture in English literature
while living in France, London
and greater Europe.
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Study
Environment and Sustainability
As the energy sources of our planet change,
tackling the problems of the environment has
never been more important. These crucial
issues include conservation, power and
fuel generation, the built environment and
developing new and existing food sources.
We have united our best academics across
a number of faculties – from Science,
Engineering and Information Technologies
to Agriculture, Architecture and Veterinary
Science – to lead innovative approaches
to these major sustainability issues, in an
environment that allows you to flourish.
Career pathways
Where study in Environment and
Sustainability can take you:
−− architect
−− plant geneticist
−− soil scientist
−− commodities trader
−− environmental researcher
−− environmental policy maker
−− agricultural strategist
−− civil engineer
−− electrical engineer
−− horticulturalist
−− conservationist
−− chemical engineer
−− animal health and
welfare professional.
Find out more
pages 101 to 103 for details of
the courses that will help you
pursue an exciting career in
Environment and Sustainability.

Tackle sustainability
through animal welfare
Our multidisciplinary approach to
sustainability means our students
and researchers are working
together to solve many of the
biggest environmental challenges
we face.
At the Faculty of Veterinary Science,
the work of our exceptional staff
and graduates continues to help
improve the treatment of animals
and provide fresh insight into other
areas, including human health,
food supply and communities.
Join a fast-growing sector
If you are passionate about
the environment but also enjoy
business, agricultural economics
is the perfect degree for you.
With agricultural economics
as a major within our economics
degree, it is tailored for students
interested in working as applied
economists in commodities
and futures markets, merchant
and trading banks, government
departments, large agribusiness
firms, corporate farms, and in the
media as economics journalists.
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Agricultural scientists
are in high demand
Challenge your mind and
enhance your scientific skills –
and apply both to agriculture and
the environment with a degree in
Science in Agriculture. You will be
put to the test in real situations
that give you a chance to test your
thinking in the lab, office and in
the field.
The reputation of our course
gives graduates a very high
employment rate, with many
accepting offers well before
they’ve even graduated. They go
into areas as diverse as biosecurity,
biotechnology, commodity trading,
environmental science and crop
production and protection.
Join a world-
leading faculty
The Faculty of Architecture,
Design and Planning is among
the world’s best in the field of
the digital and built environments.
Undergraduate study provides a
pathway into specialisation in
architecture, architectural science,
interaction design, heritage
conservation and much more.
Our alumni make a difference
in many ways. A number have
achieved amazing architectural
feats including designing Olympic
sports facilities and significant
projects in leading international
architectural firms.
Help find ways to protect
our greatest resources
Environmental science has a
key part to play in determining
Australia’s economic future –
our need for sustainable,
environmentally conscious
production.
When you study a Bachelor of
Environmental Systems, you’ll be
challenged to come up with ideas to
fix some of the greatest problems of
our generation and find new ways
to protect the world’s resources.

Inside view
“I decided to study agriculture
as I wanted a career where I
could combine my passion for the
environment and learn about the
world and travelling. I’ve already
seen large cotton fields and hiked
the Snowy Mountains. That’s not
something you get to do
in most courses.”
Iman Ayoubi
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
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Study
Architecture and Creative Industries
Innovation and technology drive the future
of Architecture and Creative Industries,and
our teachers are industry leaders who will
help you exhibit and perform in Australia
and overseas.
You will join one of the world’s most
respected communities of students,
researchers and teachers, and take part
in innovative and creative educational
programs that help you flourish in a
range of exciting careers.
Career pathways
Where studying for Architecture
and Creative Industries can
take you:
−− architect
−− artist
−− contemporary musician
−− composer
−− photographer
−− cinematographer
−− script writer
−− curator
−− film director
−− multimedia producer.
Find out more
Check out our course tables on
pages 104 to 107 for full details
of the courses that will help you
pursue an exciting career in the
creative space.

Use your passion to
create and innovate
Sydney College of the Arts
has played a leading role in
contemporary art practice and
innovative visual arts education
in Australia since 1976.
When you graduate with a
Bachelor of Visual Arts, you
will have the conceptual and
technical skills needed to work
as a contemporary artist, or
to establish an art, media or
design practice. You will also be
well qualified to work in a wide
range of related fields, including
art education and administration,
curation,digital design
and publishing.
Inside view
“Inspired by my work in marine
conservation, using plastic waste
is a vital part of my art practice.
By fusing single-use plastic bottles
and food containers together,
projecting onto them and filling
the environment with soundscapes,
I’m creating a visual and aural
experience much like being
under water.”
Claire Munro
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting)
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Inside view
“Music, to me, means communication.
It’s a language through which we can
speak to each other. Nothing makes
me happier than to communicate
through music. Sometimes the
message is happy, sometimes it’s
sad – there are endless possibilities.”
Nicole Greentree
Bachelor of Music (Performance)
Study at one of Australia’s
most iconic institutions
For more than 100 years, the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music has been
a focal point of Sydney’s cultural
history. Our graduates have gone
on to become some of Australia’s
best-known music performers,
composers, teachers and scholars.
Studying at the Con will challenge
you to extend your technical ability
and musical creativity. Your time
with us will be an experience you’ll
remember for the rest of your life.

Inside view
Jasper Ludewig
Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours)
Jasper Ludewig completed the
Bachelor of Design in Architecture
degree with Honours in 2013.
In December 2014 he won one
of the oldest and most prestigious
architecture student awards in the
world, the 2014 Royal Institute of
British Architects (RIBA) Dissertation
Medal. Jasper was successful
ahead of a highly competitive
field, representing 317 schools
of architecture in 61 countries.
Design for the future
The Faculty of Architecture, Design
and Planning has been lauded as
one of the world’s most respected
bodies of students, researchers and
teachers from the digital and built
environment fields.
The Bachelor of Design in
Architecture provides an
unparalleled grounding in the
field of the built environment,
with world-class facilities and
discipline-leading research.
Our Architectural and Technical
Services Centre features an
extensive range of tools for
fabrication and digital design.
“The Dissertation Medal adds even more
significance to the very rewarding year I
spent in research and has opened up a future
of new and exciting opportunities!”
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“Education
is the most
powerful
weapon
which you
can use to
change the
world.”
Nelson Mandela (1918–2013)
South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician,
philanthropist and president of South Africa 1994–99

Courses
Health and Medicine
Course name Course description Major studies Assumed knowledge
B Applied Science
(Diagnostic
Radiography)
4 years full time
This degree will provide you with the
knowledge and skills to translate doctors’
requests into images that enable an accurate
diagnosis of a patient’s condition. You will
become familiar with varied equipment
ranging from small mobile X-ray machines
to larger units, from MRI and CT scanners
to highly sophisticated cardiac units.
Graduates of this degree 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.
B Applied Science
(Exercise and
Sport Science)
3 years full time
This degree will appeal to you if you have
an enthusiasm for sport and physical activity
and an interest in the biological and physical
sciences. The degree offers training and
career options integrating exercise and
physical activity with disease prevention,
health, rehabilitation, nutrition and sports
performance. Graduates are eligible to
apply for membership of Exercise and Sport
Science Australia (ESSA) 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, Mathematics.
Physics, Biology, Personal
Development, Health and
Physical Education (PDHPE).
B Applied Science
(Exercise and
Sport Science)/
M Nutrition and
Dietetics
5 years full time
This degree offers training and career options
integrating exercise and physical activity with
disease prevention, health, rehabilitation,
nutrition and sports performance. This
combined degree will teach you to design
effective exercise and nutrition programs
to improve the quality of life of healthy
people, elite athletes and people living with a
disability or disease. Graduates are eligible to
become an accredited exercise scientist with
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA),
nutritionist or practising dietitian with the
Dietitians Association of Australia
(DAA) in five years.
Anatomy, biology, biomechanics,
chemistry, dietetics, food science,
nutrition, physiology/exercise physiology,
sport science.
B Applied
Science (Exercise
Physiology)
4 years full time
This degree provides you with the knowledge,
competencies and clinical experience
required to deliver exercise 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 (ESSA).
Biomechanics, clinical exercise practice,
ergonomics, exercise physiology, functional
anatomy, motor control and behaviour.
B Applied Science
(Occupational
Therapy)
4 years full time
This degree prepares you for professional
practice in the profession of occupational
therapy. It covers a wide range of topics
including theories of what people do in daily
life and why, knowledge of the development
of human capabilities (eg cognitive, motor,
psychosocial) and the ways in which injury
and illness typically disrupt them, activity
and environmental analysis, and theories
and techniques for promoting participation
in daily life. The degree incorporates
significant clinical and professional fieldwork
opportunities, providing hands-on experience
with real clients in a supervised environment.
Graduates are eligible for membership with
Occupational Therapy Australia and the World
Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Human anatomy, neurosciences,
occupational therapy, theory and
practice, social sciences.
Biology or Chemistry.
Please note that we use the abbreviation ‘B’ for ‘Bachelor of’,
‘M’ for ‘Master of’ and ‘D’ for ‘Doctor of’ throughout these course tables.
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B Applied Science
(Physiotherapy)
4 years full time
practice in the profession of physiotherapy.
Physiotherapists diagnose and treat people
with movement problems caused by a wide
variety of joint, muscle and nerve disorders by
using a range of evidence-based techniques.
Physiotherapists also help people avoid
injuries and maintain a fit, healthy body.
The degree incorporates significant clinical
and professional fieldwork opportunities,
providing hands-on experience with real
clients in a supervised environment. This
allows you to combine the academic
components of the degree with the practical
abilities required of the profession.
Graduates are eligible to apply for
registration as physiotherapists with
the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Behavioural and social sciences,
biomechanics, biomedical sciences,
exercise science, human anatomy, human
movement, musculoskeletal, neurological and
cardiopulmonary physiotherapy theory and
practice across the lifespan, neuroscience.
Chemistry, Physics.
Mathematics.
B Applied
Science (Speech
Pathology)
4 years full time
practice in the field of speech pathology.
Speech pathologists work with children
and adults with communication difficulties,
including problems with speaking,
comprehension, reading, writing, voice
problems and stuttering, swallowing
difficulties or need alternative ways to
communicate. The degree includes study
of disorders of communication, normal and
abnormal human behaviour, and human
anatomy and physiology. Students participate
in a wide variety of practical experiences
throughout their degree, both on-campus
and off-campus. This degree is accredited by
Speech Pathology Australia and graduates are
qualified to work as speech pathologists.
Anatomy, audiology, linguistics and language
development, neurobiology, phonetics,
psychology, research methods, speech
pathology specialist areas eg aphasia, cleft
palate, dysarthria, dyslexia, stuttering.
English (Advanced).
B Arts/M Nursing
4 years full time/
8 years part time
This combined degree gives you the knowledge
and skills required to apply to become a
registered nurse in Australia together with
a broader knowledge of the humanities in
areas such as languages, sociology, history,
government and politics.
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. More than 880 hours of clinical
practice and optional international clinical
placement. For Arts: refer to B Arts page 94.
Refer to B Arts page 94.
B Animal and
Veterinary
Bioscience
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary
Bioscience is a flexible applied science
program that allows students to tailor their
degree to their specific interests, within the
field of animal science. This degree provides
an excellent pathway if you are seeking a
professional career working with animals. You
will be highly employable across a wide range
of industries, in agribusiness, government,
research, biomedical science, development,
management and teaching.
One major may be taken from: animal
genetics and biotechnology, animal health
and disease, animal production systems
or wildlife conservation and management.
Additional studies include: animal behaviour;
animal genetics and biotechnology; animal
health and diseases; animal nutrition;
animal production and husbandry; animal
reproduction; animal structure and function;
animal welfare; aquaculture; cattle, pig,
poultry and sheep science and production.
Mathematics, Chemistry.
Biology.
Courses
Health and Medicine (continued)

B Commerce/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
This unique double degree allows you to study
the management and conduct of business
while gaining a professional qualification in
medicine. Business skills are highly valued
within the medical profession. 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 page 88 and the
Sydney Medical School handbook, visit
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine. All
students need to take some study in biology,
chemistry and physics.
Mathematics. Other assumed
knowledge depends on the
first-year units studied.
B Economics/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and
Sydney Medical School offer high-achieving
students the opportunity to pursue
management and business studies through
the Bachelor of Economics followed by the
University’s prestigious four-year Doctor
of Medicine (MD).
Refer to B Economics page 89 and the
Sydney Medical School handbook visit
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine.
All students need to take some study
in biology, chemistry and physics.
B Engineering
Honours
(Biomedical)
4 years full time
Biomedical engineers are involved in
designing artificial joints and limbs,
dental devices, medical electronics and
implantable devices, as well as tissue
engineering and computer simulation
such as MRI, x-ray and CT scans.
The study of biomedical engineering
complements degrees in commerce,
sports science, law, pharmacy, dentistry
and medicine. Many students go on to
do graduate medical studies. Biomedical
engineering is one of the fastest growing
branches of engineering and employment
opportunities are wide-ranging.
Chemical and biomolecular engineering,
electrical engineering, information
technology, mechanical engineering
or mechatronic engineering.
HSC Mathematics Extension 1
and Chemistry.
B Engineering
Honours/
B Medical Science
5 years full time
This combined degree program encompasses
the core elements of the engineering and
medical science degrees, and is ideal if you
are interested in spanning engineering and
medical sciences in your future endeavours.
Such multidisciplinary study will enable
you to adapt to the changing needs of the
profession. This program is also an ideal base
for postgraduate research in the biomedical
field, or for vocational graduate coursework
programs such as in medicine or dentistry.
You can combine any of the Bachelor of
Engineering Honours streams with a
Bachelor of Medical Science.
Refer to B Engineering Honours page 79 and
B Medical Science page 74. You can take
any engineering specialised stream as a
component of a combined degree provided
your ATAR is above or equal to the cut-off for
the specific engineering stream.
and Physics.
B Health Sciences
3 years full time
This degree is designed for students
looking to work in health care or industries
supporting health, including government,
non-government and community health
organisations, human resource management,
industrial relations and health information
technology. For employment in the health
care sector you will need the ability to analyse,
evaluate and provide solutions to new and
challenging issues, have strong project
management skills and a broad perspective on
health both locally and globally. The Bachelor
of Health Sciences provides a pathway to many
careers in health care.
Health sciences plus a second major
in one of the following: anatomy and
histology, hearing and speech, industrial
relations and human resource management,
information systems management, marketing,
movement science, psychology, sociology,
a specific language. The movement science
and hearing and speech majors are taught by
the Faculty of Health Sciences at Cumberland
Campus. All other majors are offered by the
faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, the
University of Sydney Business School,
School of Information Technologies and
Science and taught at the Camperdown/
Darlington Campus.
† Additional selection criteria apply to all double degree Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine courses. For details, see page 130 (domestic students) and page 140 (international students).
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B Health Sciences/
M Nursing
4 years full time/ 8
years part time
This combined degree gives you the
knowledge and skills required to apply to
become a registered nurse in Australia and
apply your knowledge about health and
health systems to your nursing career in
roles including project management, health
promotion, Indigenous health, information
technology and health education.
For Nursing: acute care, aged care, child
and adolescent health, chronic illness,
clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental
health care and management, pharmacology,
placement. For Health Sciences: refer to
B Health Sciences page 73.
B Information
Technology/
B Medical Science
5 years full time
This combined degree program is designed
for people interested in spanning information
technology and medical science in their future
endeavours. Such multidisciplinary study will
enable you to adapt to the changing needs of
the profession.
Refer to B Information Technology page 82
and B Medical Science below.
Mathematics or HSC
Mathematics Extension 1
(depending on units studied).
B Medical Science
(First-year Entry)
3 years full time/
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Medical Science
will give you an understanding of the
structure and function of the human body,
from molecules to whole systems. You will
also be introduced to aspects of abnormal
functioning. Schools in the Faculty of Science
teach the basic sciences: physics, chemistry,
biology, psychology, microbiology, nutrition
and biochemistry. A unique feature of the
degree is that the Sydney Medical School
teaches the clinical sciences: anatomy,
pathology, physiology, pharmacology,
infectious diseases and immunology.
You will have the opportunity to complete
an honours year in one of these disciplines.
Anatomy and histology, biochemistry,
cell pathology, immunology, microbiology,
molecular biology and genetics,
neuroscience, nutrition and metabolism,
pharmacology, physiology. Refer to B Science
on page 84 for additional science majors.
For first-year entry:
Mathematics, Chemistry plus
Physics or Biology. All students
in B Medical Science need to
study first-year mathematics.
B Medical Science/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
The Faculty of Science and Sydney Medical
School offer high-achieving school leavers
the opportunity to get a strong foundation
in the sciences through the Bachelor of
Medical Science followed by the University’s
prestigious four-year graduate Doctor of
Medicine (MD) program.
Refer to B Medical Science (first-year
entry) above, and the Faculty of Science
handbook. All B Medical Science students
need to take some study in biology, chemistry
and psychology and/or physics. Practical
experience: contact with patients and
observation of the physical aspects of disease
commences in the first year of the Doctor of
Medicine and continues to the final year.
B Medical Science/
D Medicine (for
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander applicants
only)†
7 years full time
the opportunity to get a strong foundation
in the sciences through the Bachelor of
Medical Science followed by the University’s
Medicine (MD) program. This particular degree
is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
applicants only.
Refer to B Medical Science (first-year
entry) above, and the Faculty of Science
handbook. All B Medical Science students
and psychology and/or physics. Practical
experience: Contact with patients and
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B Music Studies/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and
Sydney Medical School offers high-achieving
school leavers the opportunity to pursue
the study of music through the Bachelor of
Music Studies followed by the University’s
prestigious four-year Doctor of Medicine
(MD) program. The Bachelor of Music Studies
functions as a liberal studies pathway into the
MD. The Sydney Medical Program is globally
recognised, offering clinical experience in
leading hospitals, in-depth exposure to rural
clinical practices, and research opportunities
at world-leading institutes.
For Music studies: instrument or voice
contemporary music practice, academic
study selected from brass (horn, trombone,
trumpet, tuba), historical performance
(baroque flute, harpsichord, lute, recorder,
viola da gamba), organ, piano, musicology
and composition, percussion, strings (cello,
double bass, guitar, harp, viola, violin), voice
(classical and jazz), woodwind (bassoon, flute,
clarinet, oboe, saxophone). All students need
to take some study in physics, biology and
chemistry. For Medicine: all students need
to take some study in biology, chemistry
and physics.
Music 2. For contemporary
music practice major only:
Music 1.
B Nursing
(Advanced Studies)
3 years full time/
6 years part time
This degree provides students with a broad
and robust foundation for professional nursing
practice and leads to eligibility to apply for
registration as a nurse in Australia. You will
learn to focus on people and their individual
health needs, whether this care is required
in the community or in a hospital setting.
This degree includes a focus on leadership,
research and evidence-based practice, and
international health care. It develops your
capabilities as an engaged, enquiring, globally
aware health care professional.
Acute care, aged care, child and adolescent
health, chronic illness, Indigenous health,
mental health, pharmacology, physiology,
professional practice, palliative care,
community health nursing ,and politics,
policy and health.
B Nursing PostReg
(Singapore)
This degree is for registered nurses in
Singapore who want to extend their clinical
practice and progress as a nurse leader in
Singapore or elsewhere. It equips students
with critical thinking skills and an appreciation
of how to use the latest research to inform
your clinical decisions. This program has
been developed, and is taught and awarded
by the University of Sydney, and accredited
by the Singapore Nursing Board. It is taught
in Singapore at the Singapore Institute of
Management (SIM).
Nursing knowledge and practice, advanced
clinical nursing assessment, clinical and
patient education, primary health care and
community nursing, inquiry and research in
nursing, law and ethics in healthcare, nursing
management and clinical governance.
A diploma or certificate
in Nursing.
B Oral Health
3 years full time
The Bachelor of Oral Health will equip 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. There
are a limited number of places available in
this degree.
Dental hygiene, dental therapy,
oral health promotion.
Chemistry and Biology.
B Pharmacy
4 years full time
This degree combines advanced scientific
investigation with training in clinical practice
and optimum patient care. It covers the study
of the chemical, physical, pharmaceutical,
and pharmacological properties of medicinal
substances and the application of these in the
pharmacy profession. We emphasise practical
experience in a variety of clinical settings
including hospital and community pharmacy,
particularly in the third and fourth years.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy is accredited by the
Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and allows
graduates to progress towards registration as
a pharmacist in Australia.
Biology, chemistry, medicinal chemistry,
pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutics,
pharmacology, pharmacy, pharmacy practice.
Optional majors in fourth year: international
exchange or industrial pharmacy.
Biology or Physics.
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B Psychology
4 years full time/
8 years part time
The Bachelor of Psychology is a specialised
program with both an arts and science
stream. The arts stream caters for those
whose interests lie in the humanities and
social sciences, while the science stream will
cater for those who have science-oriented
interests. If you are interested in both the arts
and sciences, there is room in both streams to
undertake a small number of elective units in
subject areas other than the one in which you
enrolled. The psychology subjects you study
are identical for both streams.
For Arts stream: Arts major (refer to B Arts
for the list of majors available page 94),
psychology. For Science stream major:
Psychology.
For Science stream:
Mathematics. All students
in the B Psychology science
stream need to take some
units of study in mathematics.
B Science
3 years full time/
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Science allows you
the choice of 29 specialist majors in one
degree. We offer an extensive list of majors
encompassing all types of scientific endeavour,
from the fundamental sciences of physics,
chemistry, biology and mathematics in all their
wonderful variety, through to psychology, life
sciences, sciences of the natural environment,
interdisciplinary sciences, and history and
philosophy of science. You will take at least
one major in the Bachelor of Science, and
many students complete two.
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,
pharmacology, physics, physiology, plant
science, psychology,
soil science, statistics.
Mathematics or HSC
Mathematics Extension 1.
All students need to take some
Other assumed knowledge
depends on units studied.
B Science
(Advanced)/
D Dental Medicine†
7 years full time
The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of
Dentistry offer high-achieving school leavers
the opportunity to get a strong foundation in
the sciences through the Bachelor of Science
(Advanced) followed by the University’s
prestigious four-year graduate Doctor
of Dental Medicine (DMD) program.
For B Science (Advanced): anatomy and
histology, biochemistry, bioinformatics,
biology, chemistry, computer science,
geography, geology and geophysics,
immunobiology, marine science,
microbiology, nanoscience and technology,
neuroscience, pharmacology, physics,
physiology, plant science, statistics. All
students undertake studies in biology. For
more details, see B Science (Advanced) on
page 84. For Doctor of Dental Medicine:
clinical dentistry, life sciences and a
research project.
Mathematics or HSC
depends on the areas or
units studied.
B Science
(Advanced)/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
School offers high-achieving school leavers
of Medicine (MD) program.
Refer to B Science (Advanced) on page 84 and
the Faculty of Science handbook. Practical
experience: Contact with patients and
Mathematics or HSC
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B Science
(Advanced)/
D Medicine (for
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander applicants
only)†
7 years full time
Medicine (MD) program. This particular
degree is only available to Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Refer to B Science (Advanced) on page 84 and
the Faculty of Science handbook. Practical
experience: contact with patients and
Mathematics or HSC
All students in the Science/
Medicine program need to
take some units of study in
mathematics.
B Science/
M Nursing
4 years full time/ 8
years part time
This combined degree gives you the knowledge
and skills required to apply to become a
registered nurse in Australia. You will develop
a deeper understanding in an area of science
and apply it to your knowledge of nursing. You
can choose from 29 areas of science, including
biology, chemistry, nutrition and metabolism,
pharmacology, psychology and more.
For Nursing: acute care, aged care, child and
adolescent health, chronic illness, clinical
practice, Indigenous health, mental health
care and management, pharmacology,
placement. For Science: refer to B Science
on page 84.
Mathematics or HSC
B Science/
M Nutrition
and Dietetics
5 years full time
This program is designed to give you a solid
knowledge of nutritional science and nutrition
as a scientific discipline, and to make you a
scientist capable of working in and furthering
this emerging field. This degree will prepare
you to lead in the dietetics profession,
and maintain and advance the profession’s
standards. There are a limited number of
places available in this degree.
For B Science: students need to complete a
major in one of biochemistry, microbiology,
nutrition and metabolism, physiology,
psychology. You may also choose a second
major from the B Science. A credit average in
B Science is necessary for progression into
M Nutrition and Dietetics. For M Nutrition
and Dietetics: clinical nutrition, nutritional
science, public health nutrition.
Mathematics, Chemistry,
Biology. All students need to
mathematics. Other assumed
units studied.
B Veterinary
Biology/
D Veterinary
Medicine†
6 years full time
Our globally accredited six-year degree will
provide you with the knowledge, practical and
generic skills to pursue many career options as
a veterinary scientist participating in the care
and welfare of animals. During this degree
you will work with veterinarians in a clinical
teaching and learning environment.
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,
Physics.
Biology.
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B Commerce/
B Science
5 years full time
If you want to gain scientific skills
as well as the management skills necessary
to pursue an interesting career in the private
or public sector, this combined degree will
appeal. Many industries and organisations
value both scientific and business skills,
such as in the pharmaceutical industry and
commercialisation of scientific innovations,
and this degree will give you the edge in
roles that require a sound understanding
of both perspectives.
Refer to B Science page 84,
and B Commerce page 88.
Mathematics or HSC
depends on the first-year
units studied. Also refer to
B Science page 84.
B Computer
Science and
Technology
3 years full time /
6 years part time
This degree will prepare you to work at the
cutting edge of information technology. We
develop your skills so that you can become
an IT specialist and possess an excellent
combination of knowledge and practical,
hands-on expertise to influence and reinforce
an organisation’s technology infrastructure
and to support the people who use it.
Computer science, databases, group
project, information systems, mathematics,
professional technology skills, programming,
systems analysis. Electives include artificial
intelligence, e-business analysis and design,
graphics, human-computer interaction,
internet software platforms, networking,
object-oriented design. You may also take
electives from other faculties
within the University.
Mathematics or HSC
B Computer
Science and
Technology
(Advanced)
3 years full time /
6 years part time
This degree is for applicants with substantial
programming aptitude and experience.
You will choose units of study from a wide
range of areas including networking,
human‑computer interaction, graphics,
object-oriented design, internet software
platforms, artificial intelligence, and
e-business analysis and design.
See B Computer Science and Technology,
but with study at an advanced level.
Mathematics or HSC
B Design
Computing
3 years full time
The Bachelor of Design Computing teaches you
to bring ideas into reality. Using software and
digital devices, you will be taught ideation -
the ability to conceptualise, problem solve and
judge various design solutions. You will then be
trained in implementation: taking these ideas
and producing working prototypes, systems
and products. You will work in a studio-based
model that teaches you to recognise which
tools you need for specific challenges and how
best to use those skills and tools. This is the
only program in the Asia-Pacific region that
gives you this combination of design skills and
training in ideation, programming, interaction
and user experience.
Creative computer programming, design
thinking, digital design, human-computer
interaction, interaction design, modelling,
physical computing and app design, user-
centred design. Other related units and
majors may be taken from fields including
arts and social sciences, business,
engineering and science. Students interested
in extending their information technology
skills may also take senior units offered by
the School of Information Technology.
Mathematics.
B Education
(Secondary:
Mathematics)/
B Science
5 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary:
Mathematics) and Bachelor of Science will
give you a strong practical and theoretical
preparation for secondary school teaching in
mathematics and science. The degree covers
professional teaching, special education,
international education, and information and
communications technology. Science teaching
areas on offer include biology, chemistry,
earth and environmental science,
geography, and physics.
You will follow a core program of study in
education, along with intensive study and
professional experience in teaching areas.
You need to take a major in mathematics.
A second teaching area can be taken in one
of the following: biology, chemistry, earth
and environmental science, geography,
physics. If you intend to teach science at a
secondary level you need to complete at
least one year of study in chemistry or
physics during your degree.
Graduates intending to seek
employment in NSW schools
to teach at secondary level,
you need to have achieved
specific levels of study in
English at the NSW HSC or
equivalent. If you do not
meet the requirements when
they commence the degree,
the University offers study
concurrent with your degree
to achieve the required level.
For B Science: Mathematics or
HSC Mathematics Extension
1. Recommended studies for
Mathematics teachers: HSC
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B Education
(Secondary:
Science)/
B Science
5 years full time
Science) and Bachelor of Science will give you
a strong practical and theoretical preparation
for teaching science at secondary school. The
degree covers professional teaching, special
education, international education, and
information and communications technology.
Science teaching areas on offer include
biology, chemistry, earth and environmental
science, geography and physics.
You will follow a core program of study in
education, along with intensive study and
You will select two teaching areas from
the following: biology, chemistry, earth
mathematics, physics. You also need to take
a major 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.
Not all units of study offered by the Faculty
of Science directly relate to the teaching
of science in the school system, so you
need to seek enrolment advice each year to
ensure your choice of subjects meets the
requirements of the NSW
Institute of Teachers.
employment in NSW schools to
teach at secondary level need
to have achieved specific levels
of study in English at the NSW
HSC. For students who do not
concurrent with their degree
HSC Mathematics Extension 1.
B Engineering
Honours – Flexible
First Year Program
4 years full time
This program gives you the time and flexibility
to discover where your strengths lie before
deciding on a stream. You will start your
studies with core subjects and transfer at the
end of your first semester or at the end of your
first year, into your stream of choice. You will
still complete your engineering or IT degree
in the normal time and be a fully qualified
graduate in your chosen discipline.
Majors are not applicable as part
of this program.
HSC Mathematics Extension 1,
Physics and/or Chemistry.
B Engineering
Honours
(Aeronautical)
4 years full time
Aeronautical engineering focuses on the
development and operation of aircraft – from
design and manufacture to maintenance
and operation – both within the Earth’s
atmosphere and in space. There is a strong
emphasis on hands-on learning throughout
the degree program, including elementary
flying experience. Aeronautical engineering
is an international industry, so you will have a
wide choice of career opportunities and can
practise in almost any country.
We offer space engineering as a major
within the aeronautical, mechanical and
mechatronic degree programs. The space
engineering major at the University is the
only one of its kind in Australia, combining
an in-depth understanding of the space
environment with space and aeronautical
engineering fundamentals and
hands-on experience.
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours
(Biomedical)
4 years full time
Biomedical engineers are involved in
designing artificial joints and limbs,
dental devices, medical electronics and
implantable devices, as well as tissue
engineering and computer simulation
such as MRI, X-ray and CT scans.
The study of biomedical engineering
complements degrees in commerce,
sports science, law, pharmacy, dentistry
and medicine. Many students go on to
undertake graduate medical studies.
Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest
growing branches of engineering and
employment opportunities are wide-ranging.
Chemical and biomolecular engineering,
electrical engineering, information
technology, mechanical engineering
or mechatronic engineering.
and Chemistry.
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B Engineering
Honours
(Chemical and
Biomolecular)
4 years full time
By studying chemical and biomolecular
engineering you will learn to develop
creative solutions in the areas of chemical,
combustion, environmental, petroleum and
water engineering. You will explore how to
transform raw materials into useful products
using chemistry, biology and physics. Your
studies will also include the newer fields of
nanotechnology and molecular biology that
are revolutionising the energy and storage
systems, food production and healthcare
industries.
There are no specific majors aligned with this
degree. You may choose additional units of
study if you wish to major in a particular area
of engineering.
and Chemistry.
B Engineering
Honours (Civil)
4 years full time
Civil engineers play a vital role in the
management, design and construction
of crucial modern infrastructure such as
buildings, roads, railways, bridges, tunnels,
dams and ports as well as systems for
managing water, irrigation, sewage and
floodwaters. As a civil engineer, you can take
a lead role in sustainable development across
all these areas. Your core units of study will
enable you to master the foundations of civil
engineering before specialising in your chosen
major.
Construction management, environmental
engineering, geotechnical engineering,
transport engineering and structures.
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours (Civil)/
B Design in
Architecture
5 years full time
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 aesthetical
aspects of the design process.
Refer to B Engineering Honours (Civil) above
and B Design in Architecture page 104
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours
(Electrical)
4 years full time
Electrical engineers provide solutions to
many of the world’s biggest challenges in
health, education and the environment. Their
work in communications, computing, power,
information access, control systems and other
fields has helped improve the lives of many
people. The 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 are based.
Computer engineering, power engineering
and telecommunications engineering.
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours
(Mechanical)
4 years full time
There are a number of diverse applications
for mechanical engineers and this degree
covers all aspects of mechanical engineering
including, power generation, transport,
building services, machinery, manufacturing,
computer-aided design (CAD), advanced
materials and environmental studies.
Materials and space engineering.
only one of its kind in Australia combining
environment with space and mechanical
engineering fundamentals.
and Physics.
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B Engineering
Honours
(Mechatronic)
4 years full time
Mechatronic engineering is a multidisciplinary
engineering field that provides the foundation
for robotics, automations and ‘intelligent’
products and devices that are ubiquitous
intoday’s society. The degree integrates
mechanical engineering, electrical
andelectronic engineering, systems
engineeringand computer science.
only one of its kind in Australia combining
environment with space and mechatronic
engineering fundamentals.
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours
(Software)
4 years full time
Software engineers are changing business
solutions through disruptive technologies and
the need for highly skilled software engineers
is growing. This degree addresses all aspects
of software production from strategy and
design to coding, quality and management.
There are no specific majors aligned with this
degree. You may choose additional units of
study if you wish to major in a particular area
of engineering.
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours/B Arts
5 years full time
This combined degree program allows you to
complete the Bachelor of Engineering Honours
along with any arts subjects. This means you
can pursue your interests or develop your
strengths outside the field of engineering, and
graduate with broader capabilities. You can
combine any of the Bachelor of Engineering
streams with a Bachelor of Arts. You will
undertake more engineering subjects in your
first three years, and complete your Bachelor
of Arts subjects in the later part of the degree.
Refer to B Engineering Honours on page
79, and B Arts on page 94. You can take
your ATAR is above or equal to the cut-off for
Refer to B Arts on page 94.
B Engineering
Honours/
B Commerce
5 years full time
You can combine any of the Bachelor
of Engineering Honours 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. Some units
of study are compulsory, including
introductory commerce units in accounting,
economics and econometrics.
Refer to B Engineering Honours on page 79
and B Commerce on page 88.
B Engineering
Honours/B Laws
6 years full time
This six-year combined degree is an excellent
foundation for a career in law or engineering.
You will spend the first three years studying a
combination of subjects from the engineering
and law faculties. You have the same flexibility
to shape your engineering studies as would
be available in a single degree, but combined
with foundation units in law. Year four focuses
on engineering, including professional
experience. Years five and six are then spent
completing the Bachelor of Laws at the
Law School.
First year: Foundations of law, legal research
I, torts. Second year: Civil and criminal
procedure, contracts, criminal law. Third
year: Contracts II, legal research II, public
international law, public law, torts. Fourth
year: Administrative law, corporations law,
equity, evidence, federal constitutional law,
introduction to property and commercial law,
real property, the legal profession. Final year:
Private international law, seven optional units
of study. Refer to B Economics on page 89.
For Law: none.
B Engineering
Honours/
B Medical Science
5 years full time
This combined degree program encompasses
the core elements of the engineering and
medical science degrees, and is designed for
people interested in spanning engineering and
medical sciences in their future endeavours.
Such multidisciplinary study will enable
you to adapt to the changing needs of the
profession. This program is also an ideal base
for postgraduate research in the biomedical
field, or for vocational graduate coursework
programs such as in medicine or dentistry.
Engineering Honours streams with a Bachelor
of Medical Science.
and B Medical Science on page 74. Students
can take any engineering specialised stream
as a component of a combined degree
provided their ATAR is above or equal to the
cut-off for the specific engineering stream.
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B Engineering
Honours/B Project
Management
5 years full time
This combined degree provides students with
a solid foundation and complementary skills
in engineering and project management.
Designed in consultation with industry,
graduates of this combined degree will be
highly sought after due to their ability to
understand and grasp the various aspects
of project management more quickly than
they would with ‘on the job’ training. You can
Honours stream with a Bachelor of
Project Management.
Refer to B Engineering Honours on page
79 and B Project Management on page 83.
Students can take any engineering specialised
stream as a component of a combined degree
provided their ATAR is above or equal to the
B Engineering
Honours/
B Science
5 years full time
This combined degree program is well
established, and emphasises the strong
scientific foundations of engineering. The
Bachelor of Engineering Honours emphasises
specific practical aspects of science and
technology, while the Bachelor of Science
emphasises fundamental scientific principles.
Combining the two degrees expands your
career options in both fields. You can combine
any of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours
streams with a Bachelor of Science. In addition
to your engineering stream, this program
allows you to complete two majors in any
area of science.
Refer to B Engineering Honours page 79
and B Science page 84. Students can take
their ATAR is above or equal to the cut-off
for the specific engineering stream.
B Information
Technology
4 years full time /
8 years part time
If you are technically minded and would
like to contribute to the future development
and support of technology, this is the degree
for you. The degree offers two streams
in computer science and information
systems. This course has been developed in
consultation with industry to offer a great deal
of flexibility and the opportunity to undertake
a major research project.
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. Electives may
also be taken from other faculties
within the University.
Mathematics or HSC
B Information
Technology/B Arts
5 years full time
This combined degree program extends the
Bachelor of Information Technology to satisfy
the increasing demand for employees with
both an extensive technical understanding of
IT and essential skills in disciplines from the
humanities, languages and social sciences.
You can combine any IT major with a Bachelor
of Arts. The two IT majors are computer
science and information systems.
Refer to B Information Technology
above and B Arts on page 94.
Mathematics or HSC
B Information
Technology/
B Commerce
5 years full time
management component of the Bachelor
of Information Technology to satisfy the
increasing demand for IT professionals with
business skills. You can combine either of the
IT majors with a Bachelor of Commerce. In
addition to your IT specialisation, this program
allows you to complete one major and one
minor in any area of commerce. Some units of
study are compulsory, including introductory
commerce units in accounting, economics
and econometrics.
above and B Commerce on page 88.
Mathematics or HSC
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B Information
Technology/
B Laws
6 years full time
foundation for a career in law or IT. The first
three years are spent studying a combination
of subjects from the engineering and law
faculties. You will have the same flexibility to
shape your IT studies as would be available in
a single degree, but combined with foundation
units in law. Year four focuses on IT. Years
five and six are then spent completing the
Bachelor of Laws at the Law School.
procedure, contracts, and criminal law. Third
of study. Refer to B Information Technology
on page 82.
Mathematics or HSC
For Law: None.
B Information
Technology/
B Medical Science
5 years full time
This combined degree program is designed
for people interested in spanning information
technology and medical science in their future
endeavours. Such multidisciplinary study will
enable you to adapt to the changing needs of
the profession.
Refer to B Information Technology on page 82
and B Medical Science on page 74.
Mathematics or HSC
B Information
Technology/
B Science
5 years full time
This combined degree emphasises
the natural synergy between information
technology and science. All areas of science
involve using information technology and
many science graduates work in information
technology. The program allows you to
complete majors in two areas of science,
chosen from biochemistry, biology, chemistry,
computer science, geology, mathematics,
physics and psychology.
on page 82 and B Science on page 84.
Mathematics or HSC
B Liberal Arts
and Science
3 years full time /
6 years part time
This degree is designed to provide you with
a background in both the humanities and the
sciences. You will also develop communication
and analytical skills through the liberal studies
stream, identified by potential employers
as desirable in a wide range of careers. The
degree gives you flexibility and breadth of
subject choice.
You need to choose at least one major from
the major studies as listed in Table A for B
Arts (see page 94), or B Science (see page 84).
You also need to take a sequence of subjects
in science (if you choose an arts major), or
in arts (if you choose a science major), and a
sequence in the liberal studies stream.
Depends on units studied.
B Project
Management
3 years full time
This program provides 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.
Students choose a stream of civil engineering
science, built environment or software. With
project managers in high demand, graduates
will be highly sought after.
No specific majors for this degree. HSC Mathematics Extension 1.
B Psychology
4 years full time /
8 years part time
degree with both an arts and science stream.
The arts stream caters for students whose
interests lie in the humanities and social
sciences, while the science stream will
For arts stream: Arts major (refer to B Arts
for the list of majors available, page 94),
psychology.
For Science stream:
For both streams: depends on
units studied.

B Science
3 years full time /
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Science allows you the
choice of 29 specialist majors in one
degree. The extensive list of majors we offer
encompasses all types of scientific endeavour,
one major and many students complete two.
microbiology, molecular biology and
genetics, nanoscience and technology,
pharmacology, physics, physiology, plant
science, psychology, soil science, statistics.
Mathematics or HSC
depends on the units studied.
B Science
(Advanced)
3 years full time /
6 years part time
The advanced science degree retains much
of the flexibility of the Bachelor of Science.
Advanced units cater to the needs of the best
students; the material taught is demanding
and the results are extremely rewarding.
Advanced units are available to you in many
other programs including the Bachelor of
Science, Bachelor of Science (Advanced
Mathematics) and Bachelor of Liberal Arts and
Science. You may also combine the Bachelor
of Science (Advanced) with Arts, Commerce,
Education, Engineering, Information
Technology and Law.
Refer to B Science above. Advanced majors
include anatomy and histology, biochemistry,
bioinformatics, biology, chemistry,
computer science, financial mathematics
and statistics, geography, geology and
geophysics, immunobiology, marine
science, mathematics, medicinal chemistry,
physiology, plant science, statistics.
Mathematics or HSC
B Science
(Advanced
Mathematics)
3 years full time
This degree is similar in structure to both
the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor
of Science (Advanced). This degree is for you
if you are a highly talented student who wants
to combine your interest in mathematics with
some other area of science or technology.
In this degree, you will study the majority of
your mathematics material at the advanced
level or as part of the Talented Student
Program. You also have the opportunity to
complement your study with other advanced
science units of study and challenging units
from other faculties.
Financial mathematics and statistics,
mathematics, statistics. You may choose a
second major from the Bachelor of
Science or another faculty.
B Science
(Advanced)/
7 years full time
The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of
Dentistry offer high-achieving school leavers
of Dental Medicine program.
For B Science (Advanced): anatomy and
physiology, plant science, statistics. All
students undertake studies in biology. For
more details, see B Science (Advanced). For
Doctor of Dental Medicine: clinical dentistry,
life sciences and a research project.
Mathematics or HSC
units studied.
B Science
(Advanced)/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
School offer you the opportunity to get a
strong foundation in the sciences through the
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) followed by
the University’s prestigious four-year graduate
medical program.
Refer to B Science (Advanced) and the Faculty
of Science handbook. Practical experience:
contact with patients and observation of the
physical aspects of disease commences in
the first year of the Doctor of Medicine and
continues to the final year.
Mathematics or HSC
mathematics.
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B Science
(Advanced)/
D Medicine (for
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander applicants
only)†
7 years full time
Medicine (MD) program. This particular
degree is only available to Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Refer to B Science (Advanced) on page
84 and the Faculty of Science handbook.
Practical experience: contact with patients
and observation of the physical aspects of
disease commences in the first year of the
Doctor of Medicine and continues to the
final year.
Mathematics or HSC
mathematics.
B Science
(Advanced)/B Laws
5 years full time
The Sydney Science/Law combination allows
you to choose to complete the advanced
degree with Law. You will spend the first three
years studying a combination of subjects from
the science and law faculties. You will have the
same flexibility to shape your science studies
as would be available in a single degree, but
combined with foundation units in law. You
then spend years four and five completing
the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.
First year: Foundations of law, legal
research I, torts. Second year: Civil and
criminal procedure, contracts, and criminal
law. Third year: Contracts II, legal research
II, public international law, public law, torts.
Fourth year: Administrative law, corporations
law, equity, evidence, federal constitutional
law, introduction to property and commercial
law, real property, the legal profession. Final
year: Private international law, seven optional
units of study. Refer to B Science (Advanced)
on page 84.
For Law: None. Refer to
B Science (Advanced) on page
84. All students in B Science
(Advanced) need to take some
B Science in
Agriculture
4 years full time
How we will feed the world is one of the
greatest challenges society faces today.
You will have the opportunity to develop a
foundation in science with an emphasis on
how it applies to managing food production
and sustainable use of natural resources. You
will develop strong skills in critical thinking,
problem solving, research and communication.
Highlighting the connectivity and dynamics
of agricultural systems, you will learn how to
apply the principles of science to solutions-
based management.
Agricultural chemistry, agricultural
economics, agricultural genetics,
agronomy, entomology, environmetrics,
farming systems, food science, horticulture,
international specialisation, animal
production, forest science, hydrology
and soil science.
B Science/B Arts
4 years full time /
8 years part time
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
degree can offer you either a general,
vocationally oriented degree or a more
specific professional pathway. There are
many possible combinations of majors in the
combined program, allowing you to pursue
broad interests, while preparing for a wide
range of careers. This combined program
is an ideal choice for all-rounders.
Refer to B Science on page 84 and B Arts on
page 94
Mathematics or HSC
Also refer to B Science on
page 84 and B Arts page 94.
All students in B Science/B
Arts need to take some units
of study in mathematics.
B Science/B Laws
5 years full time
The Science/Law combination allows you
to select from up to 29 specialist majors in
science alongside law. The Faculty of Science
also offers you the opportunity to choose
from either the Bachelor of Science or the
advanced science degrees. You will spend the
first three years studying a combination of
subjects from the science and law faculties.
You will have the same flexibility to shape
your science studies as would be available
in a single degree, but combined with
foundation units in law. Years four and
five are then spent completing the Bachelor
of Laws at the Law School.
procedure, contracts, and criminal law.
Third year: Contracts II, legal research II,
public international law, public law, torts.
units of study. Refer to B Science on page 84.
For Law: None.
Refer to B Science on page 84.
For Science: Mathematics or
1. Other assumed knowledge
depends on units studied. All
students in B Science need
to take some units of study in
mathematics.

B Science/
M Nursing
4 years full time /
8 years part time
Designed for students who want to develop
a deeper understanding in an area of science
and apply it to their knowledge of nursing.
Students can choose from 29 areas of science,
including biology, chemistry, nutrition and
metabolism, pharmacology, psychology
and more.
For nursing: acute care, aged care, child
health policy. For Science: refer to B Science
on page 84.
Mathematics or HSC
B Science/
M Nutrition
and Dietetics
5 years full time
This program is designed to give you a solid
knowledge of nutritional science and nutrition
as a scientific discipline, and to make you a
scientist capable of working in and furthering
this emerging field. This degree will prepare
you to lead in the dietetics profession,
and maintain and advance the profession’s
standards. There are a limited number of
places available in this degree.
For B Science: students need to
complete a major in one of biochemistry,
microbiology, nutrition and metabolism,
physiology, psychology. You may choose
a second major from the B Science.
A credit grade point average in B Science
is necessary for progression into M Nutrition
and Dietetics. For M Nutrition and Dietetics:
clinical nutrition, nutritional science,
public health nutrition.
Mathematics, Chemistry,
Biology. All students need to
mathematics. Other assumed
units studied.
B Science
(Advanced
Mathematics)/
B Laws
5 years full time
The Sydney Science/Law combination
allows you to select to complete the advanced
mathematics degree with Law. The first three
years are spent studying a combination of
subjects from the science and law faculties.
Students have the same flexibility to shape
their science studies as would be available
in a single degree, but combined with
foundation units in law. Years four and
five are then spent completing the
units of study. Refer to B Science (Advanced
Mathematics) on page 84.
For Law: None. For Science:
Refer to B Science (Advanced
All course information was correct at the time of printing, however new courses may become available.
For the latest course information visit sydney.edu.au/courses
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B Arts
3 years full time /
5-9 years part time
Both rigorous and rewarding, the Bachelor
of Arts is renowned as the go-to program
for those wanting to challenge assumptions,
discover new cultures, or scratch beneath
the surface of society to encounter fresh
ideas. Students who complete this degree will
be well suited to meet the challenges of the
21st-century workplace, where specialisation,
creativity, logic and critical argument come to
the fore. Offering myriad choices across more
than 45 subject areas, very few arts degrees
are quite the same. We encourage you to tailor
your studies to suit your interests, with the
chance to incorporate up to two majors in
your degree.
Refer to B Arts on page 94. Depends on units studied. All
subjects, including languages,
may be taken by complete
beginners.
Sciences Po and
the University
of Sydney Dual
Degrees, B Arts
4 years full time
Expand your knowledge with this distinctive
dual-degree program, offered in partnership
with France’s leading university, Sciences Po.
You will begin your degree with two years in
France at one of three Sciences Po English
speaking regional campuses, guided by your
choice of world regional studies, analysing the
relations between Europe and Asia, the Middle
East, or North America. You will continue two
years of study at Sydney in your chosen majors.
Upon successful completion of the four-
year program, you will receive two degrees;
Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney
and Bachelor of Arts from Sciences Po.
Refer to B Arts for Sydney majors on page
94. Major studies in France include social
sciences: political science, economics,
history, sociology, law, philosophy, art
history, literary studies, and languages.
B Arts (Media and
Communications)/
B Laws
6 years full time
foundation for a legal career or a career in
media. You will spend the first three years
studying a combination of subjects from
the arts and law faculties. You will have
the same flexibility to shape your media
and communications studies as would be
available in a single degree, but combined
with foundation units in law. Year four focuses
on media and communications, including an
internship. You then spend years five and six
completing the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney
Law School.
of study. Refer to B Arts on page 94.
For Law: None. For Arts:
Refer to B Arts (Media and
Communications) on page 95.
B Arts/
B Economics
4 years full time
The new Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Economics degree will offer students high
quality, professional training in Economics
as well as the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts
degree, with the largest range of humanities
and social sciences majors in Australia.
Refer to B Arts on page 94 and B Economics
on page 96. There is a minimum of three
majors. You may choose either one major
from the School of Economics and two
additional majors from 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 (see page 94), and one major
offered by the Business School.
For Economics: Mathematics.
Refer to B Arts on page 94,
refer B Economics page 96.
B Arts/B Laws
5 years full time
This five-year combined degree is an excellent
foundation for a legal career. You will spend
the first three years studying a combination
of subjects from the arts and law faculties.
You will have the same flexibility to shape your
arts and social sciences units as would be
available in a single degree, but combined with
foundation units in law. Years four and five are
then spent completing the Bachelor of Laws at
Sydney Law School.
For Law: None. For Arts: Refer
to B Arts on page 94.
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B Commerce
3 years full time
The Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year
program consisting of six core units of study,
including a new capstone unit in the final year
of the degree. These units have been designed
to develop your knowledge and skills to help
you transition from school to university and
then to the world of business with ease.
Accounting, business analytics, business
information systems, commercial law,
econometrics, economics, finance, industrial
international business, management,
marketing. You may choose a second major
may be chosen from the above list or
from other faculties within the University
(depending on the first major chosen). As an
alternative to a second major, students may
complete a sequence of elective units.
B Commerce
(Liberal Studies)
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies)
is a four-year program offering breadth
and flexibility. The program enables you to
choose up to three majors that appeal to
your interests from outside of the usual suite
of business courses, including languages,
humanities and sciences.
Students can complete up to three majors,
with at least one major from accounting,
business analytics, business information
systems, commercial law, finance, industrial
international business, management and
marketing. The other majors can be drawn
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 the first-year units
studied.
B Commerce/
B Arts
5 years full time
This stimulating and challenging combination
of commerce, humanities and social sciences
will prepare you for managerial and specialist
roles in business or the public sector. Many
organisations have international affiliations
and business operations, so students often
choose to combine their studies in commerce
with a language – an invaluable asset in gaining
international employment.
Refer to B Arts on page 94 and B Commerce
above.
first-year units studied. Refer
to B Arts on page 94 and B
Commerce above.
B Commerce/
B Laws
5 years full time
This combined degree program allows you
to integrate your studies in both commerce
and law, providing you with excellent career
prospects in both fields. You will be able to
choose a career as a legal practitioner, or
in business and management, banking and
finance or accounting, where a law degree is
regarded as a desirable qualification.
of study. Refer to B Commerce on page 88.
For Law: None. For Commerce:
Refer to B Commerce above.
B Commerce/
B Science
5 years full time
If you want to gain scientific skills as
well as the management skills necessary to
pursue an interesting career in the private
or public sector, this combined degree will
appeal. Many industries and organisations
value both scientific and business skills,
such as in the pharmaceutical industry and
commercialisation of scientific innovations,
and this degree will give you the edge in
roles that require a sound understanding
of both perspectives.
Refer to B Science page 84 and B Commerce
above.
Mathematics or HSC
depends on the first-year units
studied.
B Commerce/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
This unique double degree allows you to study
the management and conduct of business
while gaining a professional qualification in
medicine. Business skills are highly valued
within the medical profession. 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 on page 88 and the
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B Design in
Architecture/
B Laws
5 years full time
This five-year program, one of the few of its
kind in Australia, prepares you for careers in
both architecture and law. It will be ideal if
your interests and aspirations span these two
fields. There are a limited number of places
available in this degree.
law, real property, the legal profession.
Final year: Private international law, seven
optional units of study. Refer to B Design in
Architecture on page 104.
For Law: None.
Refer to B Design in
Architecture on page 104.
B Economics
3 years full time
This three-year (full-time) degree
is the leading undergraduate economics
degree in Australia and has produced
outstanding graduates including the current
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
The program will provide you with a
comprehensive understanding of the overall
context of business and government, and the
high-level technical skills to analyse economic
and social data and events. It will equip you
with key capabilities to develop economic
and social policy for those who want to work
in fields such as financial markets, business,
banking, and consulting in both the private
and public sectors.
All students complete one core
major from agricultural economics,
econometrics, economics, financial
economics or resource economics.
A second major may be chosen from the
core majors, or from the majors offered by
the Business School (eg accounting, finance).
Note that only one of the agricultural
economics or resource economics majors
may be completed. Alternatively, a second
major may be selected from B Arts Table A or
Table B, so long as students have completed
sufficient units of study from the School of
Economics and the Business School.
Sciences Po and
the University
of Sydney Dual
Degrees,
B Economics
4 years full time
France at one of three Sciences Po English-
Bachelor of Economics from the University of
Sydney and Bachelor of Arts from Sciences Po.
Refer to B Economics above for Sydney
majors. Major studies in France include
social sciences: political science, economics,
Refer to B Economics on page
89.
B Economics/
B Laws
5 years full time
foundation for a legal career. The first three
subjects from the arts and law faculties.
Students have the same flexibility to shape
their economics as would be available in a
single degree, but combined with foundation
units in law. Years four and five are then
spent completing the Bachelor of Laws
at the Law School.
units of study. Refer to B Economics above.
For Law: None.
Refer to B Economics on
page 89.
B Economics/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and
management and conduct of business studies
through the Bachelor of Economics followed
by the University’s prestigious four-year
Doctor of Medicine (MD).
Refer to B Economics on page 89 and the
Sydney Medical School handbook, visit:
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine.
All students need to take some study in biology,
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B Engineering
Honours/
B Commerce
5 years full time
You can combine any of the Bachelor
of Engineering Honours 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. Some units of study
are compulsory, including introductory
and econometrics.
B Engineering
Honours/B Laws
6 years full time
foundation for a career in Law or Engineering.
The first three years are spent studying a
combination of subjects from the engineering
and law faculties. Students have the same
flexibility to shape their engineering studies
as would be available in a single degree,
but combined with foundation units in law.
Year four focuses on engineering, including
professional experience. Years five and six are
the Law School.
of study. Refer to B Economics on page 89.
For Law: None.
Refer to B Engineering
Honours on page 79.
B Engineering
Honours/B Project
Management
5 years full time
This combined degree provides you
with a solid foundation and complementary
skills in engineering and project management.
Honours streams with a Bachelor of
Project Management
and B Project Management on page 83. You
provided your ATAR is above or equal to the
B Food and
Agribusiness
4 years full time
You will learn about the business and
science aspects of supplying affordable,
nutritious food to an ever-growing global
population. This four-year program includes
an embedded honours year and industry
placement internship. This is a booming area
and, as a recent Deloitte report stated, there
are now vastly more agribusiness jobs than
qualified graduates.
Agribusiness including agricultural trade,
business, human resource management,
international specialisation, marketing,
quality assurance, retail, supply chain
management, transport logistics, value
adding; food science including food
biochemistry, food safety and packaging,
global food security, microbiology,
post‑harvest and product development.
Biology.
B Information
Technology/
B Commerce
5 years full time
management component of the Bachelor
of IT to satisfy the increasing demand for
IT professionals with business skills. You
can combine either of the IT majors with a
Bachelor of Commerce. In addition to your
IT specialisation, this program allows you to
complete one major and one minor in any
area of commerce. Some units of study
are compulsory, including introductory
and econometrics.
Mathematics or HSC
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B Information
Technology/
B Laws
6 years full time
foundation for a career in Law or IT. The first
three years are spent studying a combination
of subjects from the engineering and law
faculties. You will have the same flexibility to
shape their IT studies as would be available in
a single degree, but combined with foundation
units in law. Year four focuses on IT. Years
five and six are then spent completing the
optional units of study. Refer to B Information
Technology on page 82.
For Law: None.
Refer to B Information
Technology on page 82.
B International
and Global Studies
3 years full time /
6 years part time
Our 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 they way these
processes constantly evolve and interrelate.
As the degree aims to develop skills relevant
to international and intercultural contexts you
will also be required to undertake language
study from a diverse range offered by the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. You’ll
also gain a first-hand appreciation of the
degree’s core concerns through embarking
on a semester of international exchange at
a partner university, preferably in a country
speaking your chosen language. This semester
of exchange is a required component of
the degree.
All students follow an interdisciplinary
core program in international and
global studies with a major chosen from
anthropology, government and international
relations, history, international business,
political economy, sociology or an area study
(American studies; Arab world; Islam and
the Middle East; Asian studies; European
studies). Students need to complete at
least 18 credit points of study in a second
language. Also, a period of study overseas
through the International Exchange Program
is mandatory. There is a wide range of
disciplines, including a second language,
in which students may plan a second major.
You need to consult the specific requirements
of their intended second major to make sure
they can first meet the core requirements
of the degree.
Depends on the first-year
units studied.
B International
and Global
Studies/B Laws
5 years full time
subjects from the arts and law faculties. You
will have the same flexibility to shape your
international and global studies as would be
foundation units in law. Years four and five are
Sydney Law School.
introduction to property and commercial
units of study. Refer to B International and
Global Studies on page 98.
For Law: None.
Refer to B International and
B Political,
Economic and
Social Sciences
3 years full time /
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social
Sciences degree gives you the chance to gain
intimate knowledge of these core economic,
political and social issues, and attain a working
understanding of the environments in which
they operate. This degree combines in-depth
inquiry with an interdisciplinary approach
to give students a broad appreciation of the
major political, economic and social issues
and policies of our time. Such a nuanced
understanding of these areas is critical
for success in a number of professional
fields spanning the world of public affairs,
government and the corporate sector.
Students need to complete at
least two years of study in any three of the
following: economics, government and
international relations, political economy,
either sociology or anthropology. One of the
three subject areas is continued as a major.
A second major or electives may be chosen
from B Arts. For more information on the
available majors, read the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences handbook, visit:
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts
Depends on the units studied.

Sciences Po and
the University
of Sydney
Dual Degree,
B Political,
Economic and
Social Sciences
4 years full time
France at one of three Sciences Po English-
choice of world regional studies, analysing
the relations between Europe and Asia,
the Middle East or North America. You will
continue two years of study at Sydney in your
chosen majors. Upon successful completion
of the four year program, you will receive two
degrees: Bachelor of Political, Economic and
Social Sciences from the University of Sydney
Refer to B Political, Economic and Social
Sciences for Sydney majors on page 99. Major
studies in France include social sciences:
political science, economics, history,
sociology, law philosophy, art history, literary
studies, and languages.
Refer to B Political, Economic
and Social Sciences on
page 99.
B Project
Management
3 years full time
B Science
3 years full time /
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Science allows you the choice
of 29 specialist majors in one degree. The
extensive list of majors offered encompasses
all types of scientific endeavour, from the
fundamental sciences of physics, chemistry,
biology and mathematics in all their wonderful
variety, through to psychology, life sciences,
sciences of the natural environment,
one major in the Bachelor of Science, and
many students complete two.
microbiology, molecular biology and genetics,
nanoscience and technology, neuroscience,
nutrition and metabolism, pharmacology,
physics, physiology, plant science,
psychology, soil science, statistics.
Mathematics or HSC
B Science/B Arts
4 years full time /
8 years part time
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of
Arts degree can offer you either a general,
many possible combinations of majors in
the combined program, which allows you to
pursue broad interests while preparing you
for a wide range of careers. This combined
program is an ideal choice for all-rounders.
Refer to B Science on page 84 and B Arts on
page 94.
Mathematics or HSC
Also refer to B Science on page
84 and B Arts on page 94. All
students in B Science/B Arts
need to take some units of
study in mathematics.
B Science/B Laws
5 years full time
The Science/Law combination allows you
to select from up to 29 specialist majors in
Science alongside Law. The Faculty of Science
also offers you the opportunity to choose from
either the Bachelor of Science or the advanced
science degrees. You will spend the first three
years studying a combination of subjects from
the science and law faculties. Students have
the same flexibility to shape their science
studies as would be available in a single degree,
but combined with foundation units in law.
You then spend years four and five completing
the Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.
of study. Refer to B Science on page 84.
Mathematics or HSC
depends on units studied. All
students in B Science need
to take some units of study in
mathematics.
For Law: None.
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B Science
(Advanced)
3 years full time /
6 years part time
students; the material taught is demanding,
but the results are extremely rewarding.
Science. The Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
may also be combined with Arts, Commerce,
Technology and Law.
Refer to B Science on page 84. Advanced
majors include anatomy and histology,
biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology,
chemistry, computer science, financial
mathematics and statistics, geography,
geology and geophysics, immunobiology,
marine science, mathematics, medicinal
chemistry, microbiology, nanoscience and
technology, neuroscience, pharmacology,
physics, physiology, plant science, statistics.
Mathematics or HSC
units studied.
B Science
(Advanced)/B Laws
5 years full time
The Science/Law combination allows you to
select to complete the advanced degree with
Law. You spend the first three years studying
a combination of subjects from the science
and law faculties. You have the same flexibility
to shape their science studies as would be
foundation units in law. You then spend years
four and five completing the Bachelor of Laws
at Sydney Law School.
units of study. Refer to B Science (Advanced)
on page 84.
For Law: None.
Refer to B Science (Advanced)
on page 84. All students in B
Science (Advanced) need to
mathematics.
B Science
(Advanced
Mathematics)
3 years full time
This degree is similar in structure
to both the Bachelor of Science and the
Bachelor of Science (Advanced). This degree
will suit you if you are a highly talented
student who wants to combine your interest
in mathematics with some other area of
science or technology. In this degree, you
will study the majority of your mathematics
material at the advanced level or as part of the
Talented Student Program. You also have the
opportunity to complement your study with
other advanced science units of study and
challenging units from other faculties.
Financial mathematics and statistics,
mathematics, statistics. You may choose
a second major from the Bachelor of
Science or another faculty.
B Science
(Advanced
Mathematics)/
B Laws
5 years full time
The Science/Law combination allows
you to choose to complete the advanced
mathematics degree with Law. You spend
the first three years studying a combination
of subjects from the science and law faculties.
You have the same flexibility to shape their
science studies as would be available in a
units in law. You then spend years four and five
Law School.
optional units of study. Refer to B Science
(Advanced Mathematics) on page 84.
For Law: None.
Refer to B Science (Advanced

B Arts
3 years full time /
5-9 years part time
Both rigorous and rewarding, the Bachelor
of Arts is renowned as the go-to program
for those wanting to challenge assumptions,
discover new cultures, or scratch beneath the
surface of our own society to encounter fresh
ideas. Students who complete this degree
will be well suited to meet the challenges of
the modern 21st-century workplace, where
specialisation, creativity, logic and critical
argument come to the fore. Offering a myriad
of choices across more than 45 subject areas,
very few arts degrees are quite the same.
Students are encouraged to tailor their studies
to suit their interests, with the chance to
incorporate up to two majors in their degree.
Table A: At least one of the following
majors needs to be completed: agricultural
economics; American studies; ancient
history; anthropology; Arabic language
and cultures; archaeology; art history;
Asian studies; Australian literature; Biblical
studies; Buddhist 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; performance
studies; philosophy; political economy;
resource economics; Sanskrit; social policy;
sociology; socio-legal studies; Spanish
and Latin American studies; studies in
religion; world religions. Table B: Provided
a major is completed in at least one of the
subject areas listed above, units of study
(sufficient to complete a major, but no more
than one major) may also be chosen from:
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,
international business, management,
marketing, mathematics, microbiology,
physics, plant science, psychology, statistics.
Depends on units studied. All
subjects, including languages,
may be taken by complete
beginners.
Sciences Po and
the University
of Sydney Dual
Degrees, B Arts
4 years full time
Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney
Refer to B Arts for Sydney majors (above).
Major studies in France include social
sciences: political science, economics,
Refer to B Arts (above).
B Arts (Languages)
4 years full time/
5-9 years part time
The Bachelor of Arts (Languages) degree is
designed for worldly students who wish to
link their humanities and social sciences
studies with the core study of one or more
foreign languages. This four-year degree
allows you to specialise in your primary
language and take a second major in another
language. Alternatively, you can choose your
second major from other non-language
subject areas. A standout feature of this
degree is the compulsory, subsidised in-
country study component that enables you
to spend one or two semesters studying at a
designated university in the country of your
primary language.
As for B Arts. Two majors from Table A (see
above) with at least one major from the
following subject areas: Arabic language
and literature, 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 within
the University.
Refer to B Arts (above). It
is strongly recommended
that students undertaking
this degree have some prior
experience of language
learning and therefore some
familiarity with the kind of
study necessary to succeed in
language acquisition.
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B Arts (Media and
Communications)
4 years full time/
5-9 years part time
The Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) degree offers an exciting
combination of academic excellence
and professional training in media and
communications. Our degree features a
unique blend of traditional arts and social
sciences subjects with practical news
production and media training. The degree
links practical experience in media writing;
radio, video, online media production; and
media relations with a scholarly and critical
education in media and communications
theory and practice. This four-year degree
includes a compulsory internship unit,
where students gain hands-on experience.
All students complete a core program of
study in media and communications and a
major from B Arts. A second major may be
taken from either the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences or another faculty within
the University.
B Arts (Media and
Communications)/
B Laws
6 years full time
foundation for a legal career or a career in
media. You spend the first three years studying
a combination of subjects from the arts and
law faculties. You have the same flexibility to
shape your media and communication studies
as would be available in a single degree, but
combined with foundation units in law. Year
four focuses on media and communications,
including an internship. You then spend years
five and six completing the Bachelor of Laws at
Sydney Law School.
For Law: None. For Arts:
Refer to B Arts (Media and
Communications) above.
B Arts/
B Economics
4 years full time
The new Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Economics degree will offer you high-quality,
professional training in Economics as well as
the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts degree,
with the largest range of humanities and
social sciences majors in Australia.
Refer to B Arts on page 94 and B Economics
on page 89. There is a minimum of three
majors. You may choose either one major
from the School of Economics and two
additional majors from 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 (see page 94), and one major
offered by the Business School.
knowledge depends on units
studied. Refer to B Arts on
page 94 and B Economics on
page 89.
B Arts/B Laws
5 years full time
subjects from the arts and law faculties. You
have the same flexibility to shape your arts
and social sciences as would be available in a
Law School.
For Law: None.
For Arts: Refer to B Arts on
page 94.
B Arts/
B Social Work
5 years full time
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social
work is a professional qualification that is
accredited with the Australian Association of
Social Workers. It satisfies all the academic
requirements necessary or professional
recognition as a social worker.
For Arts: Refer to B Arts on page 94. For
Social Work: Professional two-year program,
including research skills, social policy and
social work. Practical experience: Field
education placements totalling 140 days are
undertaken in fourth and fifth years.
B Arts/M Nursing
4 years full time /
8 years part time
This combined degree gives you the
knowledge and skills required to apply to
become a registered nurse in Australia
together with a broader knowledge of the
humanities in areas such as languages,
sociology, history, government and politics.
For Nursing: acute care, aged care, child
health policy. Refer to B Arts on page 94.
Refer to B Arts page 94.
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B Commerce/
B Arts
5 years full time
For a full description, please see the
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts
entry on page 88.
Refer to B Arts on page 94 and B Commerce
page 88.
first-year units studied. Refer
to B Arts on page 94 and
B Commerce on page 88.
B Economics
3 years full time
This three-year (full-time) degree is the leading
undergraduate economics degree in Australia
and has produced outstanding graduates
including the current Governor of the Reserve
Bank of Australia. The program will provide you
with a comprehensive understanding of the
overall context of business and government,
and the high-level technical skills to analyse
economic and social data and events. It will
equip you with key capabilities to develop
economic and social policy for those who want
to work in fields such as financial markets,
business, banking, and consulting in both the
private and public sectors.
All students complete one core major from
agricultural economics, econometrics,
economics, financial economics or resource
economics. You may also choose a second
major from the core majors, or from the
majors offered by the Business School (eg
accounting, finance). Note that only one
of the agricultural economics or resource
economics majors may be completed.
Alternatively, a second major may be selected
from B Arts Table A or Table B (see page 94),
as long as students have completed sufficient
units of study from the School of Economics
and the Business School.
units studied.
Sciences Po and
the University
of Sydney Dual
Degrees,
B Economics
4 years full time
Upon successful completion of the four‑year
program, you will receive two degrees;
Bachelor of Economics from the University of
Sydney and Bachelor of Arts from Sciences Po.
Refer to B Economics for Sydney majors
(above). Major studies in France include
social sciences: political science, economics,
history, sociology law, philosophy, art history,
literary studies, and languages.
Refer to B Economics (above).
B Economics/
B Laws
5 years full time
foundation for a legal career. You spend the
You have the same flexibility to shape your
economics study as would be available in a
Law School.
of study. Refer to B Economics (above).
For Law: None.
Refer to B Economics (above).
B Economics/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
This unique seven-year program will provide
you with the opportunity to pursue studies
in areas that are of particular relevance to
the management and conduct of business,
in additional to gaining a professional
qualification in medicine.
Refer to B Economics above and the
B Education
(Early Childhood)
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences, the Faculty of Science and the
University of Sydney Business School. It
includes in-depth study of child development
and learning, early childhood pedagogy,
curriculum management and administration.
It also examines the vital relationships between
the early childhood educator, families and
the community. You will take professional
experience in a range of early childhood
settings catering for children under school age.
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,
languages, mathematics, science). Units in
the humanities, sciences and social sciences
are offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences, the Faculty of Science and the
University of Sydney Business School.
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Humanities and Social Sciences (continued)

B Education
(Primary
Education)
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) covers
all the Key Learning Areas (primary subject
areas), with special attention to the mandatory
areas of Indigenous Education, Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL) and Special Education. Similarly,
professional experience (practice teaching)
is integral to the program and commences
in first year. Throughout your degree you will
take generalist units of study in education
and professional studies, along with units in
the sciences, social sciences and humanities,
offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences, the Faculty of Science, and the
University of Sydney Business School.
General units in child development and
learning, education and professional studies,
specialist studies in Key Learning Areas (eg
language, arts, mathematics, health and
wellbeing, science). Units in the humanities,
sciences and social sciences are offered by
the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences and
Science, and the Business School.
to teach at secondary level
need to have achieved
specific levels of study in
English and Mathematics at
the NSW HSC or equivalent.
For students who do not
B Education
(Secondary:
Human Movement
and Health
Education)
4 years full time
Human Movement and Health Education) is
a four-year full-time specialist professional
qualification to teach in the Key Learning
Area of personal development, health and
physical education (PDHPE). While the degree
is dedicated mostly to teaching PDHPE in the
secondary-school context, some training to
teach at primary‑school level is also included.
In addition to teaching, graduates are also
able to work in settings related to community
health, health promotion, recreation, sport
and fitness.
Health education, human
movement education.
need to have achieved specific
levels of study in English at
B Education
(Secondary:
Humanities and
Social Sciences)/
B Arts
5 years full time
In the Bachelor of Education (Secondary
Education: Humanities and Social Sciences)
and Bachelor of Arts, you will gain a strong
practical and theoretical preparation for
teaching humanities and social sciences
at secondary school. The degree covers
communications technology. During your
candidature you can elect to transfer from the
combined degree to a single Bachelor of Arts.
All students follow a core program of study
in education, along with intensive study and
All students need to select two teaching
areas. These may include Aboriginal studies,
business studies/commerce, drama,
economics/commerce, English, geography,
history, languages, mathematics, TESOL.
You need to take a major in one or two
teaching areas. You may qualify to teach in
a third teaching area (TESOL and Aboriginal
studies only). Business studies, geography,
mathematics or TESOL may be taken as a
second teaching area only. Students may not
take both economics and business studies.
B Education
(Secondary:
Mathematics)/
B Science
5 years full time
Mathematics) and Bachelor of Science will
give you a strong practical and theoretical
preparation for secondary school teaching in
mathematics and science. The degree covers
communications technology. Science teaching
areas on offer include biology, chemistry,
earth and environmental science, geography,
and physics.
in education, along with intensive study and
You need to take a major in mathematics. You
can take a second teaching area in one of
the following: biology, chemistry, earth and
environmental science, geography, 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.
For mathematics teachers:
Mathematics or HSC
Recommended studies: other
assumed knowledge depends
on units studied.
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B Education
(Secondary:
Science)/
B Science
5 years full time
Science) and Bachelor of Science will give you
a strong practical and theoretical preparation
for teaching science at secondary school. The
degree covers professional teaching, special
education, international education, and
information and communications technology.
Science teaching areas on offer include
biology, chemistry, earth and environmental
science, geography and physics.
in education, along with intensive study
and professional experience in teaching
areas. Two teaching areas are selected from
the following: biology, chemistry, earth
mathematics, physics. You need to take a
major 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.
B Engineering
Honours/B Arts
5 years full time
This combined degree program allows you to
complete the Bachelor of Engineering Honours
along with any arts subjects. This allows you
to pursue your interests or develop your
strengths outside the field of engineering,
producing engineers with broader capabilities.
Engineering streams with a Bachelor of Arts.
You will undertake more engineering subjects
in your first three years, and complete your
Bachelor of Arts subjects in the later part of
the degree.
Refer to B Engineering Honours on page 79,
and B Arts on page 94. Students can take
their ATAR is above or equal to the cut-off for
B Information
Technology/B Arts
5 years full time
Bachelor of Information Technology to satisfy
the increasing demand for employees with
both an extensive technical understanding of
IT and essential skills in disciplines from the
humanities, languages and social sciences. You
can combine any IT major with a Bachelor of
Arts. The two IT majors are computer science
and information systems.
and B Arts on page 94.
Mathematics or HSC
B International
and Global Studies
3 years full time /
6 years part time
The Bachelor of International and Global
Studies degree centres on the study of
the underlying processes driving this
phenomenon, including travel, communication
technology, political and economic currents,
and globalising markets, and the way these
processes constantly evolve and interrelate.
As the degree aims to develop skills relevant
to international and intercultural contexts you
will also be required to undertake language
study from a very diverse range offered by
the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. You’ll
also gain a first-hand appreciation of the
degree’s core concerns through embarking
on a semester of international exchange at
a partner university, preferably in a country
speaking your chosen language. This semester
of exchange is a required component of
the degree.
All students follow an interdisciplinary core
program in international and global studies
with a major chosen from anthropology,
government and international relations,
history, international business, political
economy, sociology or an area study
(American studies; Arab world; Islam and
the Middle East; Asian studies; European
studies). You are required to complete at
least 18 credit points of study in a second
language. Also, a period of study overseas
through the International Exchange Program
is mandatory. There is a wide range of
disciplines, including a second language,
in which students may plan a second major.
You need to consult the specific requirements
of your intended second major to make sure
you can first meet the core requirements
of the degree.
Depends on the units studied.
Courses

B International
and Global
Studies/B Laws
5 years full time
foundation for a legal career. You spend the
You have the same flexibility to shape your
international and global studies as would be
foundation units in law. You then spend years
four and five completing the Bachelor of Laws
at Sydney Law School.
units of study. Refer to B International and
B International and Global
Studies on page 98.
B Liberal Arts
and Science
3 years full time /
6 years part time
This degree is designed to provide you with
a background in both the humanities and
the sciences, as well as communication and
analytical skills through the liberal studies
stream which are identified by potential
employers as desirable in a wide range of
careers. The degree gives you lots of flexibility
and a large breadth of subject choice.
At least one major needs to be chosen from
the major studies as listed in Table A for B
Arts, or B Science. In addition, students need
to take a sequence of subjects in science
(if an arts major is chosen), or in arts (if a
science major is chosen), and a sequence
in the liberal studies stream.
B Music Studies/
B Arts
5 years full time
For a full description, please see the Bachelor
of Music Studies/Bachelor of Arts entry in the
Sydney Conservatorium of Music section.
Academic study, contemporary music
practice, instrument or voice selected
from brass (horn, trombone, trumpet,
tuba), composition, historical performance
(baroque flute, baroque trumpet,
harpsichord, lute, recorder, viola da gamba),
musicology, organ, percussion, piano, strings
(cello, double bass, guitar, harp, viola, violin),
voice (classical or jazz), woodwind (bassoon,
flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone). Studies
are also undertaken in analysis, history
and culture, music skills (aural perception,
harmony and analysis), music technology
and/or teaching music. For majors in the Arts
component, refer to B Arts on page 94.
For Music studies: Music 2. For
contemporary music practice
major only: Music 1.
B Political,
Economic and
Social Sciences
3 years full time/
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social
Sciences degree gives you the chance to gain
intimate knowledge of these core economic,
political and social issues, and attain a working
understanding of the environments in which
they operate. This degree combines in-depth
inquiry with an interdisciplinary approach
to give students a broad appreciation of the
major political, economic and social issues
and policies of our time. Such a nuanced
understanding of these areas is critical
for success in a number of professional
fields spanning the world of public affairs,
government and the corporate sector.
Students need to complete at least two
years of study in any three of the following:
economics, government and international
relations, political economy and either
sociology or anthropology. One of the three
subject areas is continued as a major.
A second major or electives may be
chosen from B Arts.
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Sciences Po and
The University
of Sydney
Dual Degree,
B Political,
Economic and
Social Sciences
4 years full time
East, or North America. You will continue
two years of study at the University of Sydney
in your chosen majors. Upon successful
completion of the four-year program, you will
receive two degrees; Bachelor of Political,
Economics and Social Sciences from the
University of Sydney and Bachelor of
Arts from Sciences Po.
Refer to B Political, Economic and Social
Sciences majors on page 99. Major studies
in France include social sciences: political
science, economics, history, sociology, law
philosophy, art history, literary studies,
and languages.
Refer to B Political,
Economic and Social Sciences
on page 99.
B Psychology
4 years full time/
8 years part time
program with both an arts and a science
stream. The arts stream caters for students
whose interests lie in the humanities and
social sciences, while the science stream will
For Arts stream: Arts major (refer to B Arts
for the list of majors available, page 94),
Psychology.
For Science stream:
For both streams: depends on
units studied.
B Science/B Arts
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
degree can offer you either a general,
many possible combinations of majors in
the combined program, which allows you to
pursue broad interests, while preparing you
for a wide range of careers. This combined
program is an ideal choice for all rounders.
Refer to B Arts on page 94 and B Science on
page 84.
B Social Work
4 years full time/
8 years part time
The Bachelor of Social Work consists of
studies in social policy and social work,
with minor studies in Indigenous studies,
psychology and sociology. Graduates will
develop skills to promote social change,
problem solve in human relationships, and
empower and liberate people to enhance well-
being. Two field placements provide a practice
context for students to apply their knowledge
while gaining further experience in working in
different and dynamic environments.
Indigenous studies, psychology and social
policy and social work, social research,
sociology. First- and second-year students
may choose subjects from B Arts. Third and
fourth year students undertake a professional
program in social work and social policy.
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B Architecture and
Environments
3 years full time
This degree offers a comprehensive
architectural education that contextualises
architecture within the framework of the
wider built environment, opening the door
to a wide range of professions in the field.
While design is central to the degree, you
will also gain a broad understanding of urban
planning and policy, architectural science, the
IT systems that underlay contemporary design
and the relationship between architects
and other professionals — giving you a
clear advantage in an industry that is
increasingly multidisciplinary.
Core units include architectural and
environmental design, architectural history
and theory, architectural sciences and
technologies, digital architecture and
communications, property and sustainability,
and urban design and planning. Elective
units in the faculty are offered in design,
architecture, structures and design
computing. Students may also take electives
from any faculty in the University.
English (Advanced),
Mathematics.
B Animal and
Veterinary
Bioscience
4 years full time
The Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary
Bioscience is a flexible applied science
program that allows you to tailor your
degree to your specific interests, within
the field of animal science. This degree
provides an excellent pathway if you are
seeking a professional career working
with animals. Graduates have proven to be
highly employable across a wide range of
industries, in agribusiness, government,
research, biomedical science, development,
management and teaching.
One major may be taken from: Animal
Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Health
and Disease, Animal Production Systems
or Wildlife Conservation and Management.
Additional studies include: animal behaviour;
animal genetics and biotechnology; animal
health and diseases; animal nutrition;
animal production and husbandry; animal
reproduction; animal structure and function;
animal welfare; aquaculture; cattle, pig,
poultry and sheep science and production.
Biology.
B Design in
Architecture
3 years full time
The Bachelor of Design in Architecture teaches
you the rewarding discipline of architecture
and is your first step to becoming an architect.
This program teaches you to conceptualise
designs, test assumptions, evaluate results
and refine your craft. You will take a core
program in studios, history and theory,
communications, technology and design
workshops. Your personal and professional
interests in architecture are matched by our
staff's discipline-leading research and the
faculty's cutting-edge facilities. You will be
exposed to exciting opportunities to expand
your studio experience, participate in design
and build projects. The Bachelor of Design in
Architecture, combined with the Master of
Architecture, gives you the skills you need to
excel in your future career. There are a limited
number of places available in this degree.
The program is structured around a core set
of units of study and a range of elective units.
Electives may be taken within the Faculty of
Architecture, Design and Planning or from
other faculties across the University. Core
units include architectural communications,
architectural design, architectural history
and theory, architectural technologies, art
workshops, environment and sustainability,
and professional practice. Elective units
within the Faculty of Architecture, Design
and Planning are offered in allied arts in
architecture, digital architecture, urban
design and planning.
English (Advanced),
Mathematics.
B Design in
Architecture/
B Laws
5 years full time
This degree is ideal if your interests and
aspirations span the fields of architecture and
law. This five-year program, one of the few
of its kind in Australia, prepares students for
careers in both fields. It works by spreading
out the first year of the Bachelor of Laws over
three years of the Design in Architecture
program and then you spend your final two
years studying law full time. On completion
of the program you will be uniquely positioned
to elect whether you want to enter legal
or architectural practice or pursue the
broadening nexus between these fields. To
become a registered architect you would need
to complete a further two years of study in
the Master of Architecture. There are a limited
of study.
Refer to B Design in Architecture on page 104.
For Law: None. Refer to B
Design in Architecture on
page 104.
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B Engineering
Honours (Civil)
4 years full time
Civil engineers play a vital role in the
management, design and construction
of crucial modern infrastructure such as
buildings, roads, railways, bridges, tunnels,
dams and ports as well as systems for
managing water, irrigation, sewage and
floodwaters. As a civil engineer, you can take
a lead role in sustainable development across
all these areas. Your core units of study will
enable you to master the foundations of
civil engineering before specialising in
your chosen major.
Construction management, environmental
engineering, geotechnical engineering,
structural engineering.
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours (Civil)/
B Design in
Architecture
5 years full time
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) on page
80 and B Design in Architecture on page 104.
1 and Physics and English
(Advanced).
B Engineering
Honours/B Project
Management
5 years full time
This combined degree provides students
with a solid foundation and complementary
skills in engineering and project management.
Honours streams with a Bachelor of
Project Management.
and B Project Management on page 83. You
provided your ATAR is above or equal to the
B Environmental
Systems
3 years full time
You will focus on the application of systems-
thinking to major global issues, such as
climate change, carbon emissions and water
and food security. You will learn how to
manage environmental resources across
natural and agricultural systems, and gain
a thorough understanding of the physical,
chemical and biological interactions. There is
a huge international demand for well-trained
environmental scientists.
Agricultural systems including agronomy,
agro-forestry, biosphere-atmosphere
interactions, hydrology, international
specialisation, plant pathology, plant
science, soil science, spatial information
systems; natural terrestrial systems including
biogeochemistry, ecology, environmetrics,
fluvial systems, geomorphology, hydrology.
B Food and
Agribusiness
4 years full time
You will learn about the business
and science aspects of supplying affordable,
nutritious food to an ever-growing global
population. This four-year program includes
an embedded honours year and industry
placement internship. This is a booming area
and, as a recent Deloitte report stated, there
are now vastly more agribusiness jobs than
qualified graduates.
Agribusiness including agricultural trade,
business, human resource management,
international specialisation, marketing,
quality assurance, retail, supply chain
management, transport logistics, value
adding; food science including food
biochemistry, food safety and packaging,
global food security, microbiology,
post‑harvest and product development.
Biology.
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B Project
Management
3 years full time
B Science
3 years full time/
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Science allows you the choice
of more than 30 specialist majors in one
degree. The extensive list of majors offered
encompasses all types of scientific endeavour,
interdisciplinary sciences, and the history and
one major, and many students complete two.
Agricultural chemistry, anatomy and histology,
biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology
(animal, plant genetics), cell pathology,
chemistry, computer science, environmental
studies, financial mathematics and statistics,
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. All
students need to take some
B Science
(Advanced)
3 years full time/
6 years part time
students; the material taught is demanding,
but the results are extremely rewarding.
Science. The Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
may also be combined with Arts, Commerce,
Technology and Law.
Refer to B Science on page 84.
Advanced majors include anatomy and
physiology, plant science and statistics.
Mathematics or HSC
Mathematics Extension 1. All
students need to take some
depends on the areas or units
studied.
B Science in
Agriculture
4 years full time
How we will feed the world is one of the
greatest challenges facing society today.
You will have the opportunity to develop a
foundation in science with an emphasis on
how it applies to managing food production
and sustainable use of natural resources.
You will develop strong skills in critical
thinking, problem solving, research and
communication. Highlighting the connectivity
and dynamics of agricultural systems, you will
learn how to apply the principles of science to
solutions-based management.
Agricultural chemistry, agricultural economics,
agricultural genetics, agronomy, entomology,
environmetrics, farming systems, food
science, horticulture, international
specialisation, livestock production,
plant pathology and soil science.
B Veterinary
Biology/
D Veterinary
Medicine†
6 years full time
Our globally accredited six-year degree will
provide the knowledge, practical and generic
skills to pursue many career options as
veterinary scientists participating in the care
and welfare of animals. During the degree
students work together with veterinarians in
a clinical teaching and learning environment.
Separate admission requirements apply
for progression to the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree of the combined program.
Please refer to the University’s find a course
website, sydney.edu.au/courses, for more
information on progression requirements
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,
Physics. Recommended
studies: Biology.
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B Architecture and
Environments
3 years full time
This degree offers a comprehensive
architectural education that contextualises
architecture within the framework of the
wider built environment, opening the door
to a wide range of professions in the field.
While design is central to the degree, you
will also gain a broad understanding of urban
planning and policy, architectural science, the
IT systems that underlay contemporary design
and the relationship between architects
and other professionals — giving you a
clear advantage in an industry that is
increasingly multidisciplinary.
Core units include architectural and
environmental design, architectural history
and theory, architectural sciences and
technologies, digital architecture and
communications, property and sustainability,
and urban design and planning. Elective
units in the faculty are offered in design,
architecture, structures and design
computing. Students may also take electives
from any faculty in the University.
English (Advanced),
Mathematics.
B Computer
Science and
Technology
3 years full time/
6 years part time
This degree will prepare you to work at the
cutting edge of information technology. We
develop your skills so that you can become
an IT specialist and possess an excellent
combination of knowledge and practical,
hands-on expertise to influence and reinforce
an organisation’s technology infrastructure
and to support the people who use it.
systems analysis. Electives include artificial
intelligence, e-business analysis and design,
graphics, human-computer interaction,
internet software platforms, networking
and object-oriented design. Electives may
also be taken from other faculties within
the University.
Mathematics or HSC
B Computer
Science and
Technology
(Advanced)
3 years full time/
6 years part time
This degree is for applicants with
substantialprogramming aptitude and
experience. You will choose units of study
from a wide range of areas including
networking, human-computer interaction,
graphics, object-oriented design, internet
software platforms, artificial intelligence,
and e-business analysis and design.
As for B Computer Science and Technology,
but with study at an advanced level.
Mathematics or HSC
B Design
Computing
3 years full time
The Bachelor of Design Computing teaches
you to bring ideas into reality. Using software
and digital devices, you will be taught ideation:
the ability to conceptualise, problem solve and
judge various design solutions. You will then be
trained in implementation: taking these ideas
and producing working prototypes, systems
and products. You will work in a studio-based
model that teaches you to recognise which
tools are needed for specific challenges and
how best to use those skills and tools. This is
the only program in the Asia-Pacific region
that gives you this combination of design
skills and training in ideation, programming,
interaction and user experience.
Creative computer programming, design
thinking, digital design, human computer
interaction, interaction design, modelling,
physical computing and app design, user-
centred design. Other related units and
majors may be taken from fields including arts
and social sciences, business, engineering
and science. Students interested in extending
their information technology skills may also
take senior units offered by the School of
Information Technology.
Mathematics.
B Design in
Architecture
3 years full time
The Bachelor of Design in Architecture teaches
you the rewarding discipline of architecture
and is your first step to becoming an architect.
This program teaches you to conceptualise
designs, test assumptions, evaluate results
and refine your craft. You will take a core
program in studios, history and theory,
communications, technology and design
workshops. Your personal and professional
interests in architecture are matched by our
staff’s discipline-leading research and the
faculty’s cutting-edge facilities. You will be
exposed to exciting opportunities to expand
your studio experience, participate in design
and build projects. The Bachelor of Design in
Architecture, combined with the Master of
Architecture, gives you the skills you need to
excel in your future career. There are a limited
The program is structured around a core set
of units of study and a range of elective units.
Electives may be taken within the Faculty of
Architecture, Design and Planning or from
other faculties across the University. Core
units include architectural communications,
architectural design, architectural history
and theory, architectural technologies, art
workshops, environment and sustainability,
and professional practice. Elective units
within the Faculty of Architecture, Design
and Planning are offered in allied arts in
architecture, digital architecture, urban
design and planning.
English (Advanced),
Mathematics.
Courses

B Design in
Architecture/
B Laws
5 years full time
This degree is ideal if your interests and
aspirations span the fields of architecture
and law. This five-year program, one of
the few of its kind in Australia, prepares
students for careers in both fields. It works
by spreading out the first year of the Bachelor
of Laws over three years of the Design in
Architecture program and then your final two
years studying law full time. On completion of
the program you will be uniquely positioned
to elect whether you want to enter legal
or architectural practice or pursue the
broadening nexus between these fields. To
become a registered architect you would need
to complete a further two years of study in
the Master of Architecture. There are a limited
of study. Refer to B Design in Architecture on
page 104.
B Design in Architecture on
page 104.
B Engineering
Honours
(Software)
4 years full time
Software engineers are changing business
solutions through disruptive technologies and
the need for highly skilled software engineers
is growing. This degree addresses all aspects
of software production from strategy and
design to coding, quality and
management.
There are no specific majors aligned with
this degree. Students may choose additional
units of study if they wish to major in a
particular area of engineering.
and Physics.
B Engineering
Honours (Civil)/
B Design in
Architecture
5 years full time
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) on page
80 and B Design in Architecture on page 104.
and Physics.
B Information
Technology
4 years full time/
8 years part time
If you are technically minded and would like
to contribute to the future development and
support of technology, this is the degree
for you. The degree offers two streams
in computer science and information
systems. This course has been developed in
consultation with industry to offer a great deal
of flexibility and the opportunity to undertake
a major research project.
systems analysis. Electives include advanced
data models, data mining, high-performance
network computing knowledge management,
mobile networking, multimedia storage
and retrieval, natural language processing
and software architecture. Electives may
also be taken from other faculties within
the University.
Mathematics or HSC
B Music
(Composition)
4 years full time
Under the tutelage of some of Australia’s
most eminent composers, you will develop
a breadth of compositional skills and be
exposed to a broad range of musical styles
and compositional techniques. Other areas
of study include music skills and analysis,
electroacoustic music, composition
performance workshop, ensemble studies and
history. In addition, there is a suite of elective
options to suit your personal interests.
Composition skills and techniques. You will
study both traditional and electroacoustic
composition areas, including sound
art, digital music and computer music.
You also undertake core studies in
analysis, history and culture, composer
performance workshop, composition
through improvisation and music skills (aural
perception, harmony and analysis, music
technology and sound recording).
Music 2.
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B Music (Music
Education)
4 years full time
This professionally recognised program will
prepare you for a career as a music teacher
in both the primary and secondary school
environment. You choose a study focus in
performance, composition or musicology;
as well as specific music education
and pedagogical training. A significant
component of the degree includes gaining
practical teaching experience in schools
throughout NSW.
Music education, plus instrument or voice or
academic study selected from brass (horn,
trombone, trumpet, tuba), composition,
historical performance (baroque flute,
baroque trumpet, harpsichord, lute,
recorder, viola da gamba), jazz studies (bass,
drums, electric guitar, piano, saxophone,
trombone, trumpet), musicology, organ,
percussion, piano, strings (cello, double
bass, guitar, harp, viola, violin), vocal studies
(classical or jazz), woodwind (bassoon,
clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone). You also
undertake studies in analysis, history and
cultural studies, and music skills (aural
perception, harmony and analysis).
Music 2. Recommended
studies: the NSW Department
of Education and Communities
requires the following
prerequisites for admission
to the B Music (Music
Education) program: HSC
English minimum Band 4
(Standard English, English
as a Second Language or
Advanced English). Where an
applicant is accepted for the
program without the specified
prerequisite, the student will
be required to successfully
complete a specified bridging
unit of study in Academic
English before graduation.
B Music
(Musicology)
4 years full time
Develop your research skills, and challenge
how you think and write about music.
Main areas of study include musicology
workshops,music skills, and studies in
analysis, history and culture, which provide
a framework for musical research. There is
a range of elective options, some of which
include pedagogy, technical and sound
production and ensemble classes.
History and analysis of music, musicology,
musicology workshops. You also undertake
studies in music skills (aural perception,
harmony and analysis), pedagogy,
performance, plus subjects from
other faculties.
Music 2.
B Music
(Performance)
4 years full time
The foundation and key to the significant
success of this highly regarded program
is the talented pool of mentors, many of
whom have successful careers performing
in leading classical and jazz ensembles.
The program offers you one-on-one tuition
and development of solo, chamber and/or
orchestral performance skills.
Analysis, history and cultural studies,
instrument or voice selected from brass
(horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba), historical
performance (baroque flute, baroque
trumpet, harpsichord, lute, recorder, viola
da gamba), organ, percussion, piano, strings
vocal studies (classical) and woodwind
(bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone),
music skills (aural perception, harmony and
analysis), teaching music plus subjects from
other faculties.
Music 2.
B Music
(Performance-
Jazz)
4 years full time
The Jazz Studies program at the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music is one of the oldest
and most highly regarded jazz programs
in Australia. You work alongside some of
Australia’s best-known jazz musicians and
composers and are trained in improvisation,
ensemble playing and repertoire development.
Studies in aural, harmony and history subjects
support these skills. The aim is for each
student to achieve both artistic individuality
and a high level of musical literacy. You benefit
from small numbers for maximum contact with
staff and fellow players.
Jazz performance (bass, brass, drums,
electric guitar, piano, vibraphone, woodwind
plus improvisation class) and jazz ensemble.
Studies are also taken in jazz analysis, jazz
history, jazz music skills, jazz pedagogy and
music business skills.
Music 2. Additional selection
criteria: Applicants need
to attend an audition and
complete a jazz aptitude test.
For details, refer to page 130
(domestic students) and 140
(international students).
Courses
Architecture and Creative Industries (continued)

B Music Studies
3 years full time
This degree is aimed at producing broadly
educated musicians who are able to apply
their knowledge and skills in a variety of music
and art-related contexts and professions.
You can focus on performance, composition,
contemporary music or musicology; together
with other core areas such as music skills and
analysis, history and culture.
(baroque flute, baroque trumpet,
musicology, organ, percussion, strings
(cello, double bass, guitar, harp, viola,
violin), voice (classical or jazz), woodwind
(bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone).
You also undertake studies in analysis, history
and cultural studies, music skills (aural
perception, harmony and analysis), music
technology, teaching music and/or subjects
from other faculties.
Music 1.
B Music Studies/
B Arts
5 years full time
This combined degree facilitates creative
interdisciplinary links with music, humanities
and other areas of study at the University
of Sydney. You undertake a principal study
in either performance, composition or
musicology. To complete your major study
requirement for the Bachelor of Arts
component, you can also choose from
more than 45 subject areas, some of which
include languages, politics, international
relations, literature, linguistics, media
and communications.
(baroque flute, baroque trumpet,
musicology, organ, percussion, piano, strings
voice (classical or jazz), woodwind (bassoon,
flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone). You also
undertake studies in analysis, history and
culture, music skills (aural perception,
harmony and analysis), music technology
and/or teaching music. For majors in the Arts
component, refer to B Arts on page 94.
For Music studies: Music 2. For
contemporary music practice
major only: Music 1.
B Music Studies/
D Medicine†
7 years full time
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and
the study of music through the Bachelor of
Music Studies followed by the University’s
prestigious four-year Doctor of Medicine
(MD) program. The Bachelor of Music Studies
functions as a liberal studies pathway into the
MD. The Sydney Medical Program is globally
recognised, offering clinical experience in
leading hospitals, in depth exposure to rural
clinical practices, and research opportunities
at world-leading institutes.
For Music studies: instrument or voice
contemporary music practice, academic
study selected from brass (horn, trombone,
trumpet, tuba), historical performance
(baroque flute, harpsichord, lute, recorder,
viola da gamba), organ, piano, musicology
and composition, percussion, strings (cello,
double bass, guitar, harp, viola, violin), voice
(classical and jazz), woodwind (bassoon,
flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone). All students
need to take some study in physics, biology
and chemistry. For Medicine: all students
and physics.
Music 1.
B Visual Arts
3 years full time /
6 years part time
The Bachelor of Visual Arts is a hands-on
degree focused on developing the conceptual,
theoretical and technical skills you need to
transform ideas into art, and succeed as a
practising artist or in a range of careers in
the creative industries. Entry is based on a
combination of academic performance and
a portfolio of your recent artwork. More
details about the portfolio presentation
are available on the SCA website at
sydney.edu.au/sca/bva/apply
Painting, photomedia, printmedia, screen
art, sculpture (including ceramics and glass),
and jewellery and object. Critical studies
is available as a second major. You can
complement your major through a wide range
of electives in contemporary art at SCA, or
through study in other disciplines across the
University.
Recommended studies: Visual
Art, Design and Technology.
† Additional selection criteria apply to all double degrees. Degrees combined with the Doctor of Medicine have a minimum
ATAR of 99.95. The combined degree with Doctor of Dental Medicine has a minimum ATAR of 99.5 (separate requirements apply
to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicant-only courses). For details, see page 130.
All course information was correct at the time of printing, however new courses may become available.
For the latest course information visit sydney.edu.au/courses
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These pages list all the degrees that are available to you as a domestic student.
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 2015.
These scores can change from year to year, but this gives you an idea of what
you need to achieve to gain entry in 2016.
Don’t forget that we have several alternative entry pathways for students
who may just miss the ATAR cut-off for their preferred degree. See page 128
for more information.
See pages 71 to 107 in this guide for our course list with detailed descriptions.
Courses – domestic qualifications
Course ATAR IB Duration UAC
Health and Medicine
B Applied Science
(Diagnostic Radiography)
94.40 37 4 years 512630
B Applied Science
(Exercise and Sport Science)
87.10 32 3 years 512655
B Applied Science (Exercise
and Sport Science)/M Nutrition
and Dietetics
98.65 41 5 years 512658
B Applied Science
(Exercise Physiology)
92.05 35 4 years 512652
B Applied Science
(Occupational Therapy)
93.05 36 4 years 512600
B Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 99.00 42 4 years 512605
B Applied Science
(Speech Pathology)
94.70 37 4 years 512610
B Arts/M Nursing 83.00 30 4 years 511913
B Animal and Veterinary Bioscience 84.55 31 4 years 512105
B Commerce/D Medicine†
A+C A+C 7 years 511541
B Economics/D Medicine†
B Engineering Honours
(Biomedical)
90.00 34 4 years 511758
B Engineering Honours/
B Medical Science
93.00 36 5 years 511790
B Health Sciences 80.05 29 3 years 512670
B Health Sciences/M Nursing 80.00 29 4 years 511916
B Information Technology/
B Medical Science
94.75 37 5 years 511763
B Medical Science
(first-year entry)
90.00 34 3 years 512080
B Medical Science/D Medicine†
B Medical Science/D Medicine
(for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander applicants only)†
B Music Studies/D Medicine†
B Nursing (Advanced Studies) 84.70 31 3 years 511925
B Oral Health A+C A+C 3 years 511401
B Pharmacy 90.20 34 4 years 512400
B Psychology 96.00 38 4 years 512085
B Science 83.00 30 3 years 512040
B Science (Advanced)/
n/c n/c 7 years 512093
B Science (Advanced)/D Medicine†
B Science (Advanced)/D Medicine
B Science/M Nursing 84.25 31 4 years 511914
B Science/M Nutrition
and Dietetics
98.50 41 5 years 512099
B Veterinary Biology/
Doctor Veterinary Medicine†

B Commerce/B Science 95.00 37 5 years 511535
B Computer Science
and Technology
81.30 30 3 years 511795
B Computer Science and
Technology (Advanced)
87.00 32 3 years 511796
B Design Computing 80.65 30 3 years 511102
B Education (Secondary:
Mathematics)/B Science
83.30 31 5 years 511607
B Education (Secondary: Science)/
B Science
83.90 31 5 years 511608
(Flexible First Year Program)
86.15 32 1 year◊
511756
(Aeronautical)
90.25 34 4 years 511716
(Biomedical)
90.00 34 4 years 511758
(Chemical and Biomolecular)
87.10 32 4 years 511735
B Engineering Honours (Civil) 90.20 34 4 years 511741
B Engineering Honours (Civil)/
B Design in Architecture
95.00 37 5 years 511762
(Electrical)
88.00 33 4 years 511750
(Mechanical)
90.45 34 4 years 511729
(Mechatronic)
91.30 34 4 years 511730
B Engineering Honours (Software) 89.00 33 4 years 511753
B Engineering Honours/B Arts 91.45 34 5 years 511780
B Commerce
95.05 37 5 years 511760
B Engineering Honours/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Medical Science
93.00 36 5 years 511790
B Project Management
90.55 34 5 years 511784
B Engineering Honours/B Science 90.25 34 5 years 511770
B Information Technology 92.00 35 4 years 511797
B Information Technology/B Arts 92.00 35 5 years 511765
B Commerce
95.00 37 5 years 511761
B Information Technology/B Laws 99.50 43 6 years 511801
B Medical Science
94.75 37 5 years 511763
B Science
92.00 35 5 years 511764
B Liberal Arts and Science 70.00 26 3 years 512009
B Project Management 86.00 32 3 years 511785
B Science 83.00 30 3 years 512040
B Science (Advanced) 95.00 37 3 years 512041
B Science (Advanced Mathematics) 98.00 40 3 years 512042
n/c n/c 7 years 512093
B Science (Advanced)/D Medicine†
B Science (Advanced)/D Medicine
B Science (Advanced)/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Science in Agriculture 76.70 28 4 years 511001
B Science/B Arts 83.00 30 4 years 512094
B Science/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Science/M Nursing 84.25 31 4 years 511914
and Dietetics
98.50 41 5 years 512099
B Science (Advanced
Mathematics)/B Laws
99.50 43 5 years 511801
Business and Law
B Arts 82.50 30 3 years 511200
Sciences Po and the University of
Sydney Dual Degrees, B Arts#
◊ The Flexible First Year Program lets you decide your engineering stream after completing one year of full-time study.
# See page 122 for more information.
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B Arts (Media and
Communications)/B Laws
99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Arts/B Economics 91.55 35 4 years 511260
B Arts/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Commerce 95.00 37 3 years 511504
B Commerce (Liberal Studies) 98.00 40 4 years 511510
B Commerce/B Arts 95.00 37 5 years 511530
B Commerce/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Commerce/B Science 95.00 37 5 years 511535
B Commerce/ D Medicine†
B Design in Architecture/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Economics 91.55 35 3 years 511235
Sydney Dual Degrees,
B Economics#
B Economics/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Commerce
95.05 37 5 years 511760
B Engineering Honours/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
90.55 34 5 years 511784
B Food and Agribusiness 80.25 29 4 years 511009
B Commerce
95.00 37 5 years 511761
B Information Technology/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B International and Global Studies 92.60 35 3 years 511227
B International and Global Studies/
B Laws
99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Political, Economic and
Social Sciences
82.55 30 3 years 511226
Sydney Dual Degrees, B Political,
Economic and Social Sciences#
B Science 83.00 30 3 years 512040
Courses – domestic qualifications
Guide to entry requirements (continued)
B Science/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Science (Advanced)/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Science (Advanced Mathematics) 98.00 40 3 years 512042
B Science (Advanced
Mathematics)/B Laws
99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Arts 82.50 30 3 years 511200
Sydney Dual Degrees, B Arts#
B Arts (Languages) 98.55 41 4 years 511208
B Arts (Media and Communications) 95.50 38 4 years 511207
B Arts (Media and
Communications)/B Laws
99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Arts/B Economics 91.55 35 4 years 511260
B Arts/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Arts/B Social Work 82.50 30 5 years 511300
B Arts/M Nursing 83.00 30 4 years 511913
B Commerce/B Arts 95.00 37 5 years 511530
B Economics 91.55 35 3 years 511235
Sydney Dual Degrees,
B Economics#
B Economics/B Laws 99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Education (Early Childhood) 78.10 29 4 years 511612
B Education (Primary Education) 85.05 31 4 years 511600
B Education (Secondary: Human
Movement and Health Education)
80.20 29 4 years 511603
Humanities and Social Sciences)/
B Arts
82.55 30 5 years 511605
83.30 31 5 years 511607

B Education (Secondary: Science)/
B Science
83.90 31 5 years 511608
B Engineering Honours/B Arts 91.45 34 5 years 511780
B Information Technology/B Arts 92.00 35 5 years 511765
B International and Global Studies 92.60 35 3 years 511227
B International and Global Studies/
B Laws
99.50 43 5 years 511801
B Liberal Arts and Science 70.00 26 3 years 512009
B Music Studies/B Arts A+C A+C 5 years 512310
B Political, Economic
and Social Sciences
82.55 30 3 years 511226
Sydney Dual Degrees, B Political,
Economic and Social Sciences#
B Social Work 81.70 30 4 years 511615
B Architecture and Environments 85.00 31 3 years 511103
B Animal and Veterinary Bioscience 84.55 31 4 years 512105
B Design in Architecture 95.00 37 3 years 511101
B Engineering Honours (Civil) 90.20 34 4 years 511741
95.00 37 5 years 511762
90.55 34 5 years 511784
B Environmental Systems 80.70 30 3 years 511006
B Food and Agribusiness 80.25 29 4 years 511009
B Science 83.00 30 3 years 512040
B Science in Agriculture 76.70 28 4 years 511001
D Veterinary Medicine†
B Architecture and Environments 85.00 31 3 years 511103
B Computer Science
and Technology
81.30 30 3 years 511795
B Computer Science and
Technology (Advanced)
87.00 32 3 years 511796
B Design Computing 80.65 30 3 years 511102
B Design in Architecture 95.00 37 3 years 511101
B Engineering Honours (Software) 89.00 33 4 years 511753
95.00 37 5 years 511762
B Information Technology 92.00 35 4 years 511797
B Music (Composition) A+C A+C 4 years 512308
B Music (Music Education) A+C A+C 4 years 512301
B Music (Musicology) A+C A+C 4 years 512312
B Music (Performance) A+C A+C 4 years 512311
B Music (Performance-Jazz) A+C A+C 4 years 512306
B Music Studies A+C A+C 3 years 512307
B Music Studies/B Arts A+C A+C 5 years 512310
B Music Studies/D Medicine†
B Visual Arts A+C A+C 3 years 512200
Key to the table
A+C A combination of ATAR (or equivalent score) plus additional
selection criteria (eg portfolio, audition, STAT/ISAT exam).
Check the details for your speciﬁc degree using Find a course.
sydney.edu.au/courses
n/c New course - ATAR and corresponding scores for other
qualiﬁcations not available at this stage.
n/a Not applicable as an entry score cannot be applied.
IB These cut-offs are calculated based on a conversion of the
ATAR cut-offs.
For more table information, see page 123.
# See page 122 for more information.
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These pages list all degrees that are available to you if you are an international
student with an overseas qualification. This table is a guide to the entry requirements
you would need to gain entry for each degree in 2015 and the tuition fees. These
scores can change from year to year but this gives you an idea of the results you’ll need
to achieve to gain entry in 2016.
See pages 71 to 107 in this guide for our course list with detailed descriptions.
Courses – overseas qualifications
for international students
Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
Health and Medicine
B Applied Science
(Diagnostic
Radiography)
079215K 512630 6.5 (6.0) 91.35 7.7 AAA 34 17 82 1810 27 21 17 22.0 43,100
B Applied Science
(Exercise and Sport
Science)
022306M 512658 6.5 (6.0) 85.05 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 43,100
B Applied Science
(Exercise and Sports
Science)/M Nutrition
and Dietetics
069873C 512650 7.0 (6.5) 95.45 8.5 A*AA 37 19 92 1950 29 24 19 22.5 43,100
B Applied Science
(Exercise Physiology)
074245M 512652 7.0 (6.5) 89.35 7.5 AAB/
ABCb
33 17 80 1770 26 20 16 21.5 43,100
B Applied Science
(Occupational Therapy)
063849G 512600 6.5 (6.0) 90.40 7.6 AAA 34 17 82 1790 26 20 17 22.0 43,100
B Applied Science
(Physiotherapy)
063847J 512605 6.5 (6.0) 96.00 8.5 A*AA 38 19 92 1960 29 24 19 22.5 43,100
B Applied Science
(Speech Pathology)
012825D 512610 7.0 (7.0) 91.35 7.7 AAA 34 17 82 1810 27 21 17 22.0 43,100
B Arts/M Nursing 069877K 511913 7.0 (7.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 31,200
B Animal and Veterinary
Bioscience
053423E 512105 6.5 (6.0) 79.50 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,700
B Commerce/
D Medicine†
079220B 511541 7.0 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 36,000/
68,800
B Economics/
D Medicine†
079219F 511236 7.0 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 35,000/
68,800
(Biomedical)
083109M 511758 6.5 (6.0) 85.00 7.3 ABB 31 15 74 1660 24 19 14 20.5 37,100

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
B Medical Science
083635M 511790 6.5 (6.0) 88.00 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 37,100
B Health Sciences 058973A 512670 7.0 (7.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 31,200
B Health Science/
M Nursing
069879G 511916 7.0 (7.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600
B Information
Technology/B Medical
Science
064104G 511763 6.5 (6.0) 89.75 7.5 AAB/
ABCb
33 17 80 1770 26 20 16 21.5 37,100
B Medical Science
(First Year Entry)
016246B 512080 6.5 (6.0) 88.00 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 41,300
B Medical Science/
D Medicine†
079217G 512097 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 41,800/
68,800
B Music Studies/
D Medicine†
079221A 512309 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900/
68,800
B Nursing
(Advanced Studies)
074088G 511925 7.0 (7.0) 82.00 7.0 ABB 30 14 68 1610 24 18 12 20.0 30,100
B Nursing Post
Registration
011298G n/a 7.0 (7.0) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 33,000
B Oral Health 072495J 511401 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 39,700
B Pharmacy 000723J 512400 6.5 (6.0) 85.00 7.3 ABB 31 15 74 1660 24 19 14 20.5 40,000
B Psychology 019184J 512085 6.5 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 40,200
B Science 000719E 512040 6.5 (6.0) 78.00 6.8 ABC/
BBB
28 12 62 1540 23 17 9 18.5 39,200
085342G 512093 7.0 (6.0) n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c
D Medicine†
68,800
B Science/M Nursing 069880D 511914 7.0 (7.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 37,100
and Dietetics
069875A 512099 7.0 (6.5) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 39,200
079222M 512101 7.0 (7.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 38,700
Page113Courses–overseasqualificationsGuidetoentryrequirementsforinternational students

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
B Commerce/
B Science
055965C 511535 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
B Computer Science
and Technology
019183K 511795 6.5 (6.0) 76.30 6.8 ABC/
BBB
27 12 62 1530 22 16 9 18.0 37,100
B Computer Science
and Technology
(Advanced)
019183K 511796 6.5 (6.0) 84.55 7.3 ABB 31 15 74 1660 24 19 14 20.5 37,100
B Design Computing 036730B 511102 7.0 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 35,000
055967A 511607 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600
Science)/B Science
055966B 511608 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600
(Flexible First Year)
083109M 511756 6.5 (6.0) 81.15 7.0 ABB 30 14 68 1610 24 18 12 20.0 37,100
(Aeronautical)
083109M 511718 6.5 (6.0) 85.45 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
(Biomedical)
083109M 511758 6.5 (6.0) 85.00 7.3 ABB 31 15 74 1660 24 19 14 20.5 37,100
(Chemical and
Biomolecular)
083109M 511735 6.5 (6.0) 82.25 7.1 ABB 30 14 70 1620 24 18 12 20.0 37,100
(Civil)
083109M 511741 6.5 (6.0) 85.40 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
(Civil)/B Design in
Architecture
083633B 511762 7.0 (6.0) 95.25 8.0 A*AA 37 19 89 1930 29 24 19 22.5 37,100
B Engineering
(Electrical)
083109M 511750 6.5 (6.0) 85 7.3 ABB 31 14.5 74 1660 24 19 14 20.5 37,100
(Mechanical)
083109M 511729 6.5 (6.0) 85.75 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
(Mechatronic)
083109M 511730 6.5 (6.0) 86.60 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 76 1700 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
(Software)
083109M 511753 6.5 (6.0) 86.60 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 76 1700 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
B Arts
083631D 511780 6.5 (6.0) 86.45 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 76 1700 25 19 15 21.0 37,100

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
B Commerce
083632C 511760 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
B Laws
083634A 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
B Medical Science
083635M 511790 6.5 (6.0) 88.00 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 37,100
083636K 511784 6.5 (6.0) 85.55 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
B Science
083637J 511770 6.5 (6.0) 85.25 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
B Information
Technology
039120D 511797 6.5 (6.0) 87.60 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 37,100
B Information
Technology/B Arts
064103G 511765 6.5 (6.0) 87.90 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 37,100
B Information
Technology/
B Commerce
062100E 511761 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
B Information
Technology/B Laws
068767B 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
B Information
Technology/
B Medical Science
064104G 511763 6.5 (6.0) 89.75 7.5 AAB/
ABCb
33 17 80 1770 26 20 16 21.5 37,100
B Information
Technology/B Science
064105F 511764 6.5 (6.0) 87.95 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 37,100
B Liberal Arts
and Science
068569G 512009 6.5 (6.0) 75.00 6.7 BBC 27 11 60 1500 22 16 8 17.5 36,800
B Project Management 074381C 511785 6.5 (6.0) 83.40 7.2 ABB 31 15 70 1640 24 18 13 20.5 37,100
B Science 000719E 512040 6.5 (6.0) 78.00 6.8 ABC/
BBB
28 12 62 1540 23 17 9 18.5 39,200
B Science (Advanced) 000719E 512041 6.5 (6.0) 93.00 7.8 AAA 36 18 84 1840 27 22 18 22.0 39,200
B Science (Advanced
Mathematics)
000719E 512042 6.5 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 39,200
D Dental Medicine
085342G 512093 7.0 (6.0) N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/A N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
D Medicine†
68,800
B Laws
016237C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,000
Page115Courses–overseasqualificationsGuidetoentryrequirements(continued)

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
B Science in Agriculture 000659A 511001 6.5 (6.0) 76.55 6.8 ABC/
BBB
27 12 62 1530 22 16 9 18.0 31,200
B Science/B Arts 068691F 512094 6.5 (6.0) 78.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
28 13 64 1560 23 17 10 19.0 35,700
B Science/B Laws 016237C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,000
B Science/M Nursing 069880D 511914 7.0 (7.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 37,100
and Dietetics
069875A 512099 7.0 (6.5) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 39,200
B Science (Advanced
Mathematics)/B Laws
016237C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,000
Business and Law
B Arts 000705M 511200 6.5 (6.0) 77.00 6.8 ABC/
BBB
28 12 62 1530 22 16 9 18.0 31,500
Sciences Po and the
University of Sydney
Dual Degrees, B Arts#
000705M 511200 7.0 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C ‡
B Arts (Media and
Communications)/
B Laws
060620G 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 39,600
B Arts/B Economics 083652K 511260 7.0 (6.0) 89.00 7.5 AAB/
ABCb
33 16 78 1740 26 20 16 21.5 30,700
B Arts/B Laws 006441D 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 36,200
B Commerce 012849G 511504 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
B Commerce
(Liberal Studies)
025098A 511510 7.0 (6.0) 98.00 9.1 A*A*A/
AABa
40 20 95 2060 31 25 21 23.0 36,000
B Commerce/B Arts 055964D 511530 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
B Commerce/B Laws 017835F 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.70 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
B Commerce/B Science 055965C 511535 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
B Commerce/
D Medicine†
079220B 511541 7.0 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 36,000/
68,800
B Design in
Architecture/B Laws
075305G 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
B Economics 003336G 511235 7.0 (6.0) 87.15 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 35,000
Courses – overseas qualiﬁcations

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
Sciences Po and the
Dual Degrees,
B Economics#
003336G 511235 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C ‡
B Economics/B Laws 006443B 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,400
B Economics/
D Medicine†
68,800
B Commerce
083632C 511760 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
B Laws
083634A 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
083636K 511784 6.5 (6.0) 85.55 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
B Food and Agribusiness 079022G 511009 6.5 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 31,200
B Information
Technology/
B Commerce
062100E 511761 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
B Information
Technology/B Laws
068767B 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 37,100
B International and
Global Studies
063745D 511227 6.5 (6.0) 90.05 7.6 AAA 34 17 82 1790 26 20 17 22.0 32,800
B International and
Global Studies/B Laws
063746C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 37,800
and Social Sciences
068549A 511226 6.5 (6.0) 78.05 6.9 ABC/
BBB
28 13 64 1560 23 17 10 19.0 34,700
Sciences Po and the
Dual Degrees,
and Social Sciences#
068549A 511226 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C ‡
B Science 000719E 512040 6.5 (6.0) 78.00 6.8 ABC/
BBB
28 12 62 1540 23 17 9 18.5 39,200
BBB
28 13 64 1560 23 17 10 19.0 35,700
B Science/B Laws 016237C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,000
B Laws
016237C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,000

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
B Science (Advanced
Mathematics)
000719E 512042 6.5 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 39,200
B Science (Advanced
Mathematics)/B Laws
016237C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,000
B Arts 000705M 511200 6.5 (6.0) 77.00 6.8 ABC/
BBB
28 12 62 1530 22 16 9 18.0 31,500
Sciences Po and the
Dual Degrees, B Arts#
000705M 511200 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C ‡
B Arts (Languages) 030523B 511208 6.5 (6.0) 94.35 7.9 AAA 37 19 89 1890 28 23 19 22.5 31,500
B Arts (Media and
Communications)
031315B 511207 7.5 (7.0) 90.50 7.6 AAA 34 17 82 1790 26 20 17 22.0 34,900
B Arts (Media and
Communications)/
B Laws
060620G 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 39,600
B Arts/B Economics 083652K 511260 7.0 (6.0) 89.00 7.5 AAB/
ABCb
33 16 78 1740 26 20 16 21.5 30,700
B Arts/B Laws 006441D 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 36,200
B Arts/B Social Work 012851B 511300 6.5 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 31,800
B Arts/M Nursing 069877K 511913 7.0 (7.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 31,200
B Commerce/B Arts 055964D 511530 7.0 (6.0) 95.00 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1930 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
B Economics 003336G 511235 7.0 (6.0) 87.15 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 35,000
Sciences Po and the
Dual Degrees,
B Economics#
003336G 511235 7.0 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C ‡
B Economics/B Laws 006443B 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 40,400
B Economics/
D Medicine†
68,800
B Education
(Early Childhood)
068551G 511612 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
79.05 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600
B Education
(Primary Education)
001292G 511600 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
85.00 7.3 ABB 31 15 74 1660 24 19 14 20.5 38,600
Courses – overseas qualiﬁcations

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
Human Movement and
Health Education)
066825B 511603 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600
Humanities and Social
Sciences)/B Arts
055968M 511605 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,300
055967A 511607 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600
Science)/B Science
055966B 511608 7.5 (8.0-
L/S, 7.0-
R/W)
80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600
B Arts
083631D 511780 6.5 (6.0) 86.45 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 76 1700 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
B Information
Technology/B Arts
064103G 511765 6.5 (6.0) 87.90 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 37,100
B International and
Global Studies
063745D 511227 6.5 (6.0) 90.05 7.6 AAA 34 17 82 1790 26 20 17 22.0 32,800
B International and
Global Studies/B Laws
063746C 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 37,800
B Liberal Arts and
Science
068569G 512009 6.5 (6.0) 75.00 6.7 BBC 27 11 60 1500 22 16 8 17.5 36,800
B Music Studies/B Arts 061145M 512310 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900
and Social Sciences
068549A 511226 6.5 (6.0) 78.05 6.9 ABC/
BBB
28 13 64 1560 23 17 10 19.0 34,700
Sciences Po and the
Dual Degrees,
and Social Sciences#
068549A 511226 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C ‡
BBB
28 13 64 1560 23 17 10 19.0 35,700
B Social Work 000706K 511615 6.5 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,600

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
B Architecture and
Environments
082879K 511103 7.0 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 N/C 11 19.0 36,000
B Animal and Veterinary
Bioscience
053423E 512105 6.5 (6.0) 79.50 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 38,700
B Design in Architecture 052456D 511101 7.0 (6.0) 91.95 7.7 AAA 35 17 82 1810 27 21 17 22.0 36,000
B Design in
Architecture/B Laws
075305G 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
(Civil)
083109M 511741 6.5 (6.0) 85.40 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
(Civil)/B Design in
Architecture
083633B 511762 7.0 (6.0) 95.25 8.0 A*AA 37 19 89 1930 29 24 19 22.5 37,100
083636K 511784 6.5 (6.0) 85.55 7.3 AAB/
ABCb
31 15 74 1680 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
B Environmental
Systems
068774C 511006 6.5 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 31,200
B Food and Agribusiness 079022G 511009 6.5 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 31,200
B Science 000719E 512040 6.5 (6.0) 78.00 6.8 ABC/
BBB
28 12 62 1540 23 17 9 18.5 39,200
B Science in Agriculture 000659A 511001 6.5 (6.0) 76.55 6.8 ABC/
BBB
27 12 62 1530 22 16 9 18.0 31,200
079222M 512101 7.0 (7.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 38,700

Course Name
CRICOSCode
UACCODE
English
requirement-
IELTS
ATAR-2015
USFP2015
GCEALevel3
Subjects
International
Baccalaureate
India-CBSE
Canada-OSSD
SATwithoutAPs
ACTwithoutAPs
HongKong
(HKDSE)
Malaysia-STPM
3Subjects
SingaporeA
Levels
FeesIndicative
(AU$)∆
Architecture and
Creative Industries
B Architecture and
Environments
082879K 511103 7.0 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 n/c 11 19.0 36,000
B Computer Science
and Technology
019183K 511795 6.5 (6.0) 76.30 6.8 ABC/
BBB
27 12 62 1530 22 16 9 18.0 37,100
B Computer Science
and Technology
(Advanced)
019183K 511796 6.5 (6.0) 84.55 7.3 ABB 31 15 74 1660 24 19 14 20.5 37,100
B Design Computing 036730B 511102 7.0 (6.0) 80.00 6.9 ABC/
BBB
29 13 66 1580 23 17 11 19.0 35,000
B Design in Architecture 052456D 511101 7.0 (6.0) 91.95 7.7 AAA 35 17 82 1810 27 21 17 22.0 36,000
B Design in
Architecture/B Laws
075305G 511801 7.5 (7.0) 94.50 8.0 AAA 37 19 89 1910 28 23 19 22.5 36,000
(Software)
083109M 511753 6.5 (6.0) 86.60 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 76 1700 25 19 15 21.0 37,100
(Civil)/B Design in
Architecture
083633B 511762 7.0 (6.0) 95.25 8.0 A*AA 37 19 89 1930 29 24 19 22.5 37,100
B Information
Technology
039120D 511797 6.5 (6.0) 87.60 7.4 AAB/
ABCb
32 16 78 1720 25 20 15 21.5 37,100
B Music (Composition) 052452G 512308 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900
B Music (Music
Education)
008447D 512301 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900
B Music (Musicology) 052453G 512312 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900
B Music (Performance) 052451J 512311 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900
B Music Studies 026957K 512307 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900
B Music Studies/B Arts 061145M 512310 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900
B Music Studies/
D Medicine†
079221A 512309 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 32,900/
68,800
B Visual Arts 008451G 512200 6.5 (6.0) A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C A+C 34,000

Table notes
Please note that the entry requirements published here are a guide only
and are subject to change. Entry requirements vary from year to year
and the entry scores stated here will not necessarily result in an offer of
a place.
Sciences Po and the University of Sydney Dual Degrees
Admission 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. The committee will
evaluate applications broadly 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.
For the most up-to-date information on entry requirements, tuition
fees and application processes, refer to the course description online:
sydney.edu.au/courses
Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014
At the time of printing this prospectus, the Higher Education and
Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014 was being considered by
Parliament. The fee estimations contained in this prospectus are
based on 2015 data and do not reflect any changes which may arise as a
consequence of this bill being passed. Fee estimations are a guide for
comparison only and are subject to change for a number of reasons. You
should not rely on the fee estimations. Please visit the website for the
latest information on course fees: sydney.edu.au/courses
Key to the table
A+C A combination of ATAR (or equivalent score) plus additional selection
criteria (eg portfolio, audition, STAT/ISAT exam). Check the details
for your specific degree using Find a Course. sydney.edu.au/courses
n/c New course - ATAR and corresponding scores for other qualifications
not available at this stage. sydney.edu.au/courses
n/a Not applicable as an entry score cannot be applied.
† The cut-off will be determined on a competitive basis once all
applications have been received by the University. It is expected
that the international ATAR will be 99.5 or greater for degrees
combined with Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Non-NSW HSC results are converted to an ATAR equivalent. Music
Studies/D Medicine applicants need to also pass an audition/
interview required by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music to be
considered. The University of Sydney will contact eligible applicants
for interview. The Sydney Medical School regularly reviews the
admission criteria and application processes for its degrees. It
reserves the right to change these criteria and processes without
notice. Statements in this publication provide general advice about
the currently applicable criteria and processes, and may not be
correct for future application periods. You can find the most recent
information at sydney.edu.au/medicine
Separate admission requirements also apply for progression to the
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine component of the combined program.
For more information check the details for your specific degree
using Find a Course.
∆ Tuition fees listed in this guide are indicative 2015 fees. Students are
invoiced based on their enrolment in actual units of study for each
semester. Look up your course in this guide (pages 71 to 107) to see
the annual tuition fees for your course.
# Please see page 96 for more information
‡ For fees relating to Sciences Po and University of Sydney
Dual Degrees, visit sydney.edu.au/arts/international/
prospective_students

Table notes
Key Explanation
CRICOS code CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses) is the official government organisation that lists all Australian
education providers and the courses they offer to people studying in Australia on a student visa. You need to know the CRICOS
code for your course when you apply.
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank is a measure of a student's overall academic achievement relative to other students in
Australia. The ATAR requirement is set by faculties for each course and varies from year to year. The ATAR is applicable to most
Australian Year 12 examinations (eg NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Western
Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) ) or, an equivalent is determined when you apply. (eg Queensland Certificate of
Education, New Zealand NCEA).
A+C A combination of ATAR (or equivalent score) plus additional selection criteria (eg portfolio, audition, STAT/ISAT exam).
Check the details for your specific degree using Find a Course at sydney.edu.au/courses
N/A Not applicable as an entry score cannot be applied.
n/c New course - ATAR and corresponding scores for other qualifications not available at this stage.
English - IELTS The first score is the overall score required, the second score(s) (in brackets) is the minimum score required in each component
L-Listening, R-Reading, S-Speaking, W-Writing. For more information on other tests and meeting English requirements, refer
to the University's English Language Requirements.
USFP University of Sydney Foundation program. The USFP scores can serve as a guide to entry for other foundation programs.
However, depending on the foundation program, the requirements may vary from course to course and are generally higher.
Some foundation programs are expressed as a percentage. In this table an 8 is equal to 80%, 9.5 is 95% and so on. Separate
English requirements will also apply.
GCE A Levels General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels (includes UK GCE and Cambridge overseas qualifications). All students need
to complete a minimum of three Advanced Level (A Level) subjects. No more than four A Level subjects will be considered for
admission. Subjects usually need to be presented in the same academic year with, at most, one A Level or Advanced Subsidiary
(AS) subject that may be included from the preceding academic year or at most one A Level subject which may be included
from the following academic year. Students presenting only three A Level subjects can include one AS subject that has not been
undertaken at A Level. Lower case in the table denotes AS subjects. Entry requirements for students completing four A Level
subjects can be slightly lower.
International
Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Entry based on total score for completed IB Diploma.
India - CBSE All India Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Entry requirement is the total
of the best four externally examined subjects (where A1=5, A2=4.5, B1=3.5, B2=3, C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1, D2=0.5).
Canada - OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Entry requirement is the average of 6 University/College preparation courses.
SAT and ACT
scores without
APs
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 1 composite score. Total of Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing test scores for SAT1 or the
American College Test (ACT) composite score. Evidence of graduation from a senior secondary qualification is also required. SAT
or ACT scores required can be lower for applicants presenting Advanced Placement tests (APs) with a score of 4 or better.
Hong Kong -
HKDSE
Completed Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). Aggregate is based on the four core subjects (Chinese
Language, English Language, Mathematics and Liberal Arts) and the best grade in one Category A elective subject. Category B
and C subjects are not counted. Grades for all subjects except Mathematics are counted as follows: Levels 5**, 5*=6, Level 5=5,
Level 4=4, Level 3=3, Level 2=2 and Level 1=1. Grades for Compulsory Mathematics are as follows: Levels 5**, 5*=3, Level 5=2.5,
Level 4=2, Level 3=1.5, Level 2=1 and Level 1=0.5. Grades for Extension Mathematics are as follows: Levels 5**, 5*=4, Level 5=3.5,
Level 4=3, Level 3=2.5, Level 2=2 and Level 1=1.5.
Malaysia - STPM Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia. Students need to present a minimum of 3 Advanced Level subjects taken in the same academic
year (where A=7, A-=6, B+=5, B=4, B-=3, C+=2, C=1). The indicative score listed is based on 3 subjects. The required score for
4 subjects can be slightly lower. Some courses which have a very high entry requirement will need 4 subjects to achieve the
required level..
Singapore
A Levels
Singapore A Levels refer to the A levels conducted in Singapore from 2007 onwards. Applicants need to present at least three
H2 subjects, one H1 content-based subject, Project Work and General Paper (GP) or Knowledge and Inquiry (KI). Mother Tongue
is not included. Entry is calculated on the basis that A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for H2 subjects. The notional value of H1 subjects
is half of that assigned to H2 subjects (where A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5). One H3 subject (on the basis of Distinction=2.5,
Merit=2.0, Pass=1.0) or a fourth H2 subject may also be included in the aggregate.

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belongs to
those who
believe in
the beauty
of their
dreams.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962)
politician, diplomat, activist, first lady

Apply – domestic students
How to apply
Check the entry requirements
For most courses, entry is based
on your ATAR (Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank) or equivalent.
For some other courses, such as
medicine, music, oral health, visual
arts or veterinary science, entry
may also be based on an interview,
portfolio or performance.
For details, see page 130
or visit our website:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-entry
Additional English language
requirements can also apply.
For more information refer to:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-english
Explore your entry options
If you’re not sure you’ll reach
the ATAR cutoff for your preferred
course, read the Access Sydney
section (page 128) to see if you’re
eligible to apply for one of our
alternative entry pathways.
− sydney.edu.au/access
Submit your application
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 2015. A late
fee applies to applications
after this date.
Apply for scholarships
We award more than 500
scholarships to undergraduate
students each year. See page 136.
Most scholarship applications are
due by early October 2015, so you
will apply for them around the same
time you submit your university
application to UAC.
− sydney.edu.au/scholarships
Visit us on Open Day
The best way to get a feel for
the campus is to visit us on Open
Day. Explore the campus, enjoy
the atmosphere, and learn more
about our courses and facilities by
attending mini lectures, activities
and tours.
In 2015, Open Day is taking place
on Saturday 29 August.
− sydney.edu.au/openday
Step 1: Choose your course.
Step 2: Check the entry requirements of the course.
Step 3: Explore your entry options.
Step 4: Submit your application to UAC with the relevant documents.
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Access Sydney
Getting the ‘right’ ATAR is not the only way to obtain a place
here. 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) Scheme
The E12 scheme shifts focus from
the ATAR alone. Through E12, 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.
With E12 you could have an early
conditional offer and a scholarship,
an Apple iPad to assist you with
your studies as well as support for
your transition to university study.
− sydney.edu.au/e12
− sydney.edu.au/future-students/
domestic/undergraduate/e12/
meet-our-students
Flexible Entry Scheme
Flexible entry looks at the whole
you, not just your ATAR. If you are
a Year 12 student and are taking
HSC or IB subjects relevant to your
degree of interest, you may be
eligible to apply or be automatically
considered for the scheme. It gives
you the chance to receive an offer
for a course if you achieve an ATAR
that falls within five points of the
published ranking.
Broadway Scheme
Students who have experienced
long‑term educational disadvantage
can apply through the Broadway
Scheme. This is provided through
the University of Sydney very own
Educational Access Scheme (EAS).
More than 600 Broadway Scheme
places are awarded to eligible
applicants each year.
Cadigal Alternative Entry
The 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 students in tertiary
education and to facilitate their
successful transition into
tertiary study.
The University of Sydney Medical
School welcomes high-achieving
students through our Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander pathway.
Applicants need to also apply
through the Cadigal Special Entry
Program and attend an interview.
This entry pathway is available
only for these combined degrees:
−− Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
and Doctor of Medicine
−− Bachelor of Medical Science
and Doctor of Medicine.
“The E12 scheme really sees
you as a whole person, rather
than just as a number. This is
one of the best opportunities
I’ve come across.”
Claire Ingram
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)

Elite athletes and
performers scheme
This scheme is for applicants who
are able to demonstrate they are
elite athletes or performers, and
have had training, competition
and/or practice commitments
that significantly affected their
academic results at high school.
Rural Entry schemes
The University offers two special
entry schemes for applicants
from rural backgrounds, linked
to the faculties of Pharmacy and
Veterinary Science. These schemes
are designed to improve access to
the University’s courses for Year 12
students from rural areas.
Transferring
Transferring is another option, to
get back on the path to pursuing
your dreams.
Even if you don’t get into the
course you want in your first year,
you may be eligible to transfer
into it after you complete one
full-time year of tertiary study at
the University of Sydney or another
tertiary institution.
This form of admission is 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 a combination
of those results and your ATAR,
depending on which gives you
a greater chance of admission.
Mature-Age Entry Scheme
You are eligible to apply for the
Mature-Age Entry Scheme if you
fit all of the following criteria:
−− you are 21 years of age or older
on 1 March of the year you intend
to commence tertiary study;
−− you do not have the required
ATAR (or equivalent result in
another secondary qualification)
for admission to any course;
−− you do not have a record
of tertiary study; and
−− you have completed an
approved preparation course.
These usually run for one year,
starting at the beginning of the
first semester or TAFE academic
year, but in some cases they can
be completed in six months.
Your path to Sydney Uni:
an information evening for
students and parents
Don’t miss our information
evening in May 2015. 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.
Learn more
For more information on entry
pathways to the University of
Sydney, visit:
“I’m a proud Wiradjuri woman,
and I chose the University
of Sydney because of all the
wonderful things I’d heard about
the Cadigal program.”
Chloe Wighton
Bachelor of Arts
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Course-specific requirements
Medicine
A small number of high-achieving
students study medicine as part
of our seven-year double
degree program.
For domestic applicants starting in
2016, the required ATAR is expected
to be 99.95 (or equivalent) for all
double degree medicine courses,
except the Bachelor of Music
Studies and Doctor of Medicine
(expected to be 99.5).
Applicants for the Doctor of
Medicine double degree are also
required to undertake an interview,
which will be held in January 2016.
If you are eligible for an interview,
you will be contacted by email
or telephone.
United States citizens/nationals/
permanent resident applicants,
regardless of whether they are also
a citizen or permanent resident of
a country other than the United
States, are required to submit
Medical College Admission Test
(MCAT) results.
Applicants 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.
Applicants are eligible to apply
for admission to a double degree
medicine program at the first
opportunity after graduating from
high school, regardless of when
their results become available. Most
medical students join us through
our graduate-entry scheme. If you
plan to apply for graduate entry, you
should start the application process
at least 12 months in advance.
Applications to study medicine
are complex. For more information,
application timelines and entry
requirements visit:
− sydney.edu.au/medicine/ddmp
Music
To 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.
For more information, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/music
For entry to some of our courses, we consider more than
just your marks. In these cases we need to know more
about you, and may ask you to submit a portfolio or visit
the University for an interview or audition. The following
courses have additional application requirements.

Dentistry
After 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 2015, and sit a
Personal Qualities Assessment
(PQA) test in November (there is
a A$75 fee). Applicants who are
successful in the PQA test will be
invited to multiple mini interviews
in early December 2015.
students can study dentistry as
part of our seven-year double
degree program - Bachelor of
Science (Advanced) and Doctor
of Dental Medicine. For domestic
applicants starting in 2016, the
required ATAR is expected to
be 99.5 (or equivalent).
Applicants for the double degree
program are also required to
undertake an interview, which will
be held in January 2016. If you are
eligible for an interview you will be
contacted by email or telephone.
for admission at the first available
their results become available.
− sydney.edu.au/dentistry/student
Veterinary science
Additional application requirements
apply to the combined degree of
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
In addition to the university
application, all applicants need to
submit a Commitment to Veterinary
Science form and complete the
multiple-choice Special Tertiary
Admission Test (STAT), ISAT or GRE,
depending on where you live. The
closing date is 27 November 2015.
For details, see:
− sydney.edu.au/vetscience
As well, separate requirements
apply for progression to the Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine component
of the combined program. For
details, check the entry for this
course online.
Visual Arts
In addition to your university
application, you will also need to
submit a portfolio of artwork. We
will assess your portfolio based
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 more
information about our portfolio
guidelines, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/sca
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Academic requirements
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.
The University accepts a range
of Australian and overseas
senior secondary (high school)
qualifications and successful
tertiary studies for admission
into its undergraduate courses.
Applicants are required to
meet course-specific academic
requirements to secure admission,
either through an accepted senior
secondary qualification or at least
one year of tertiary studies.
Refer to the tables on pages 108
to 111 for a guide to entry scores
for some of the senior secondary
qualifications accepted by
the University.
For a full list of accepted senior
secondary qualifications, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/
ug-int-qualifications
If your qualification isn’t
recognised, you can complete
one of the following:
−− a university preparation course
through the University of
Sydney Foundation Program.
(see page 146 or visit: sydney.
edu.au/foundationprogram)
−− one year of full-time study
in a bachelor’s degree at a
recognised tertiary institution,
with required grades, or an
equivalent tertiary qualification
accepted by the University.
Additional entry requirements
Some courses have extra
requirements that you need
to meet, such as an audition,
portfolio or interview. See page 130
and also refer to our website:
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Costs
Course fees
From January 2015, all domestic
students taking an undergraduate
course at the University of Sydney
are ‘Commonwealth‑supported
students’. This means the federal
government pays a large portion
of your fees (subject to the
‘FEE‑HELP limit’).
The remainder, your ‘student fee
contribution’, you can pay upfront
in full, or obtain a full (or part)
HECS‑HELP loan, which you start
repaying when your income exceeds
a certain amount (in 2015, the
threshold is $53,345).
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 an Australian permanent
humanitarian visa.
The fees and amount you contribute
depend on the subjects you choose,
as course costs vary. For example,
in 2015 the student contribution
for a Bachelor of Science degree is
$8768, compared to a Bachelor of
Commerce costing $10,266 (see the
table opposite for an estimate of
costs for different areas of study).
Higher Education and Research
Reform Amendment Bill 2014
At the time of printing this
prospectus, the Higher Education
and Research Reform Amendment
Bill 2014 was being considered by
Parliament. The fee estimations
contained in this prospectus are
based on 2015 data and do not
reflect any changes which may
arise as a consequence of this bill
being passed. Fee estimations are
a guide for comparison only and
are subject to change for a number
of reasons. You should not rely on
the fee estimations. Please visit the
website for the latest information
on course fees.
HECS-HELP
Most Commonwealth-supported
students (Australian citizens
and permanent humanitarian
visa holders only) are eligible for
HECS-HELP assistance – the federal
government’s Higher Education
Loan Program. Find out more
about fee help limits and options
for paying or deferring your
student contribution on the
Study Assist website.
− www.studyassist.gov.au
If you hold a permanent resident
visa (other than a permanent
humanitarian visa), or you are a
New Zealand citizen (and not also
an Australian citizen), you will still
be a Commonwealth-supported
student but won’t be eligible
for HECS-HELP, and will need to
pay your full semester student
contribution upfront without
a discount.
For more information on
Commonwealth support
and HECS‑HELP, see:
− www.studyassist.gov.au

Student contributions for
areas of study
Band Area of study 2015
contribution
1 Humanities,
behavioural science,
social studies,
education, clinical
psychology, foreign
languages, visual
and performing
arts, nursing
$6152
2 Mathematics,
statistics, computing,
built environments,
other health,
science, engineering,
surveying, agriculture
$8768
3 Law, accounting,
administration,
economics,
commerce,
dentistry, medicine,
veterinary science
$10,266
Student Services and Amenities fee
All Australian universities
charge a Student Services and
Amenities fee (SSA fee), set by the
Australian Government. In 2015,
it was $286. 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.
In order to be eligible for SA-HELP,
students need to meet the
following criteria:
−− be either an Australian citizen
residing in Australia or a
permanent humanitarian visa
holder residing in Australia
−− be enrolled in a course of study
(or a bridging course for an
overseas-trained professional)
−− submit a valid SA-HELP debt
confirmation form with a tax
file number (or a certificate
of application for a tax
file number), on or before
the fee payable date.
Students who are not eligible for
SA-HELP need to pay on or before
the due date. For details, see
− sydney.edu.au/ssa-fee
Bursaries and loans
Bursaries 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
establishment costs at university.
Students are eligible to apply if they
will be enrolled full time; will be 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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Scholarships
Some of our scholarships are
specifically for Year 12 students
at high school 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/
updates/now_open
Sydney Scholars Program
The Sydney Scholars Program offers
opportunities for Year 12 students
commencing their studies in 2016.
Ranging from $2000 to $10,000
in value, they are awarded in
durations of one year to five
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 you will automatically be
awarded a scholarship worth
$10,000 for the duration of
your undergraduate degree.
prospective/sydney_scholars_
program.shtml
Equity scholarships
There are a number of equity
scholarships for school leavers to
consider. They include the Sydney
Scholars Program, the Robert Maple
Brown Bursary, the University of
Sydney Bridging Course Scholarship,
the Bruton Educational Trust
scholarship, Rural Sustainability
scholarships, Environmental
Sustainable scholarships and more.
prospective/equity.shtml
Faculty-based scholarships
Some faculties offer up to 100
percent tuition fee scholarships.
Faculty-based scholarships and
prizes are also available to
current students.
current/faculty
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 targeted scholarships reflect this diversity.

Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander students
The University of Sydney and
the Australian Government offer
numerous scholarship and financial
assistance programs to Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander students
all year round.
Students identifying as Aboriginal
and/or Torres Strait Islander who
achieve an ATAR of 85 or above
will automatically be granted the
one-year $10,000 Indigenous
Achievement Scholarship.
− sydney.edu.au/future-students/
indigenous/scholarships.shtml
Elite Athlete Program
Sydney 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 academics
and sport, look no further than the
University of Sydney and SUSF.
− susf.com.au/page/elite_athlete_
program.html
College accommodation
scholarships
Each of the eight residential
colleges at the University of Sydney
offers various opportunities and
scholarships to their new and
current student residents.
prospective/college
Scholarships outside of
the University
There 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
−− Country Education
Foundation of Australia for
rural grant programs
−− Hobsons 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 a wealth of on-campus
bursary options to support you
with managing daily living and
study costs.
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Apply – international students
How to apply
Check the entry requirements
Admission to the University
of Sydney is highly competitive.
Applicants need to satisfy certain
academic and English language
requirements to secure admission.
See page 142 for details.
Submit your application
As an international student,
you can apply to the University
of Sydney in the following ways:
−− direct to the University
sydney.edu.au/ug-int-apply
−− through a University agent
(representative)
sydney.edu.au/ug-int-agents
If you are an international student
studying an Australia/New Zealand
senior secondary or International
Baccalaureate qualification,
you can apply online through the
Universities Admissions Centre
International website:
− uac.edu.au/international
Application deadlines
These vary by course. Check the
specific closing date for your
course at:
We strongly encourage
international applicants to apply
as early as possible to allow time
for visa and travel arrangements.
Separate scholarship deadlines
may apply. Please check the
relevant website for details.
Step 1: Choose your course.
Step 2: Check the entry requirements of the course.
Step 3: Submit your application online with the relevant documents.
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Course-specific requirements
Medicine
students study medicine as
part of our seven-year double
degree program.
For domestic applicants starting in
2016, the required ATAR is expected
to be 99.95 (or equivalent) for all
double degree medicine courses,
except the Bachelor of Music
Studies and Doctor of Medicine
(expected to be 99.5).
Applicants for the Doctor of
Medicine double degree are also
required to undertake an interview,
which will be held in January 2016.
If you are eligible for an interview,
you will be contacted by email
or telephone.
United States citizens/nationals/
permanent resident applicants,
regardless of whether they are also
a citizen or permanent resident of
a country other than the United
States, are required to submit
Medical College Admission Test
(MCAT) results.
Applicants 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.
for admission to a double degree
medicine program at the first
Most medical students join us
through our graduate-entry
scheme. If you plan to apply for
graduate entry, you should start
the application process at
least 12 months in advance.
Applications to study medicine
are complex. For more information,
application timelines and entry
requirements visit:
− sydney.edu.au/medicine/ddmp
Music
To 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. For more
information, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/music
For entry to some of our courses, we consider more than
just your marks. In these cases we need to know more
about you, and may ask you to submit a portfolio or visit
the University for an interview or audition. The following
courses have additional application requirements.

Dentistry
After 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 2015, and sit a
Personal Qualities Assessment
(PQA) test in November (there is
a A$75 fee). Applicants who are
successful in the PQA test will be
invited to multiple mini interviews
in early December 2015.
students can study dentistry as part
of our seven-year double degree
program - Bachelor of Science
(Advanced) and Doctor of Dental
Medicine. For domestic applicants
starting in 2016, the required
ATAR is expected to be 99.5
(or equivalent).
Applicants for the double degree
program are also required to
undertake an interview which will
be held in January 2016. If you are
eligible for an interview you will be
contacted by email or telephone.
for admission at the first available
− sydney.edu.au/dentistry/student
Veterinary science
Additional application requirements
apply to the combined degree of
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
In addition to the university
application, all applicants need to
submit a Commitment to Veterinary
Science form and complete the
multiple-choice Special Tertiary
Admission Test (STAT), ISAT or GRE,
depending on where you live. The
closing date is 27 November 2015.
For details, see:
− sydney.edu.au/vetscience
As well, separate requirements
apply for progression to the Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine component
of the combined program. For
details, check the entry for this
course online.
Visual Arts
In addition to your university
application, you will also need to
submit a portfolio of artwork. We
will assess your portfolio based
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 more
information about our portfolio
guidelines, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/sca
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Academic and English language requirements
The University accepts a range
of Australian and overseas
senior secondary (high school)
qualifications and successful
tertiary studies for admission
into its undergraduate courses.
Applicants are required to
meet course-specific academic
requirements to secure admission,
either through an accepted senior
secondary qualification or at least
one year of tertiary studies.
Refer to the tables on pages 112
to 121 for a guide to entry scores
for some of the senior secondary
qualifications accepted by
the University.
For a full list of accepted senior
secondary qualifications, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/
ug-int-qualifications
If your qualification isn’t
recognised, you can complete
one of the following:
−− a university preparation course
through the University of
Sydney Foundation Program
(see page 146 or visit sydney.
edu.au/foundationprogram)
−− one year of full-time study
in a bachelor’s degree at a
recognised tertiary institution,
with required grades, or an
equivalent tertiary qualification
Additional entry requirements
Some courses have extra
requirements that you need
to meet, such as an audition,
portfolio or interview. See page
140 and also refer to our website:
Admission to the University of Sydney is highly competitive. You need
to meet specific academic and English language requirements before
we can make an unconditional offer of admission.

English language requirements
As an international student,
you need to demonstrate that
your English language skills meet
the minimum level required for
your chosen course. This
requirement can be fulfilled
by one of the following:
−− a recognised senior secondary
(high school) qualification
conducted in English and
For details, see:
sydney.edu.au/ug-int-english
−− an accepted English
proficiency test with results
that meet the minimum entry
requirements for your course.
Accepted tests are the:
−− IELTS (Academic)
−− Paper-Based TOEFL (P-B T) and
Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT)
−− Pearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
−− Cambridge English: Advanced
(also known as Certificate of
Advanced English - CAE)
−− the Cambridge Proficiency
Exam (CPE).
−− an approved English course
at the University of Sydney
Centre for English Teaching
(CET) with results that
meet the minimum entry
requirements for your course
−− at least one year of full-time
university study conducted
in English (ie in an English-
speaking country or in a tertiary
institution where the language
of instruction was English).
English language tests
concordance table
This table will help you to figure out
the test score you need to achieve
for a number of English language
tests recognised for admission
to a University course.
Firstly, you need to find out the
IELTS score required for your
course. You can check this score
in this guide (pages 112 to 121), or
online at sydney.edu.au/courses
Next, you need to reference this
IELTS score to the English test
you plan to take (or have taken),
by checking both the overall score
and individual skills test section on
the concordance table available at:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-english
Guardianship requirements for
students younger than 18
If you will be younger than 18 years
of age when you arrive in Australia,
you will need to provide evidence
to the Department of Immigration
and Border Protection (DIBP) that
appropriate welfare arrangements
are in place.
If you will not be accompanied
by a parent, legal custodian
or suitable relative and would
like assistance with services
for homestay, guardianship
and welfare, please provide a
request with your application
for admission.
For more details on policies and the
process for supporting under-18
students please see:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-int-entry
For more details regarding
Australian Government
requirements see the
DIBP website:
− immi.gov.au/Study
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Apply - international students
Costs
Tuition fees
Annual fees for international
students vary between courses,
and students are invoiced based on
their enrolment in actual units of
study for each semester. Look up
your course in this guide (pages 112-
121) to see the annual tuition fees
for your course. Please note that
all fees in this guide are:
−− quoted in Australian dollars
−− indicative fees for students
commencing in the 2015
academic year only
−− based on a full-time student
enrolment load of 24 credit
points per semester (or
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 $286,
charged from 1 January 2015
(indexed annually thereafter)
as an initiative to increase
student support and services
in Australian universities.
The University reserves the right to
change international student fees
at the beginning of each calendar
year (1 January), and international
students will be subject to these
changes. Students who extend
their course beyond the normal
duration of the course, either by
repeating subjects through failures
or by taking additional subjects,
will be required to pay additional
fees based on prevailing fee levels.
Higher Education and Research
Reform Amendment Bill 2014
At the time of printing this
prospectus, the Higher Education
and Research Reform Amendment
Bill 2014 was being considered by
Parliament. The fee estimations
contained in this prospectus are
based on 2015 data and do not
reflect any changes which may
arise as a consequence of this
bill being passed.
Fee estimations are a guide for
comparison only and are subject
to change for a number of reasons.
You should not rely on the fee
estimations. Please visit the
website for the latest information
on course fees.
You can also consult directly with
our International Services office,
by email, to get specific, current
information about your fees.
− is.finance@sydney.edu.au
Combined programs
For students enrolling in a
combined program of study,
please note that tuition fees
for the second course may vary
significantly from the first course.
As a guide, you can look up the
current indicative fee for the
second course online. Visit
Additional costs and
health insurance
For some courses, there are
costs additional to the tuition
fees. Some are significant, for
example, faculty‑specific materials,
tools, protective clothing, and
equipment. For more information
about additional costs, visit your
faculty’s website.
− sydney.edu.au/faculties
In addition to course fees,
international students need
to pay for their own health
insurance through the Overseas
Student Health Cover scheme.
This is a requirement of the
Australian Government.

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 scholarships or University wide.
Scholarships
University of Sydney scholarships
In addition to the general
scholarships you can apply for,
including College Accommodation
scholarships, there are several
scholarships specifically designed
for international students. These
include the following.
Sydney Achievers Scholarships
Our flagship scholarship program
for international students – the
Sydney Achievers Scholarships –
rewards students with outstanding
academic results. Each scholarship
is valued at A$10,000 per year for
the length of the degree.
prospective/sydney-achievers
Faculty-based scholarships
Some faculties offer up to 100
percent tuition fee scholarships.
Faculty-based scholarships and
prizes are also available to
current students.
− sydney.edu.au/int-scholarships
Elite Athlete Program
Sydney 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
academics and sport, look no
further than the University of
Sydney and SUSF.
− susf.com.au/page/elite_
athlete_program.html
Sydney Scholars Program
The Sydney Scholars Program offers
opportunities for international
students doing high school in
Australia to commence their studies
in 2016. Ranging from $2000 to
$10,000 in value, they are awarded
in durations of one year to five
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 or
equivalent of 95 and above.
For domestic students, if you
receive an ATAR or equivalent
of 99.90 you will automatically
be awarded a scholarship worth
$10,000 for the duration of
your undergraduate degree.
prospective/sydney_scholars_
program.shtml
External scholarships
Australia Awards
attracts a large group of Australia
Awards scholars of the highest
academic calibre. These Australian
Government scholarships are open
to students from countries with
which Australia has a development
partnership. Australia Awards cover
full tuition fees and a payment for
living expenses.
− australiaawards.gov.au
Other options
We also encourage you to look for
funding from sources outside the
University. For example, you may be
able to apply for scholarships from
companies or universities in your
home country.
− sydney.edu.au/
scholarships/prospective/
international_students
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* Upon meeting all entry requirements, some courses have a limited number of places available.
Admission to courses can only be guaranteed while places are still available and where the course is being offered.
What are the advantages?
Foundation Program offers a range
of advantages to ensure you achieve
the strong academic foundation
needed to enter the University of
Sydney. These include:
−− a guaranteed place at the
University of Sydney*
−− a program designed by the
University of Sydney: the
University also oversees the
setting and moderation of
all examinations, so students
are assured of the highest
quality of assessment
−− expert staff to help you feel
at home: Taylors’ staff will
assist you in settling into life in
Australia, and offer you support
to achieve your academic goals.
Each intake has a student adviser
who is available to help you with
academic or personal issues.
There are also careers advisers,
welfare counsellors, nurses and
first aid officers on site to care
for your health and wellbeing.
−− multiple intake dates: the
program is available in intensive,
standard or extended formats.
This means you can complete
your course in as little as 30
weeks or up to 59 weeks,
depending on your ability.
The choice of intake is as follows:
−− 60-week extended
program (commencing
in February and August)
−− 40-week standard
program (commencing
in February and July)
−− 30-week intensive
program (commencing
in April and October).
− sydney.edu.au/
foundationprogram
The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) is an alternative
pathway to study if you do not meet the academic requirements
for your undergraduate course. The program is conducted by Taylors
College on behalf of Study Group Australia and the University of
Sydney. You will be eligible to apply for entry to our undergraduate
courses when you complete the program.
The University of Sydney Foundation Program

Centre For English Teaching
The centre offers a comprehensive
range of English language courses
to help you achieve your goals.
It provides high-quality English
language programs including:
−− online courses
−− university pathway courses
−− professional pathway courses
−− graduate programs
−− internships
−− one-on-one coaching
and academic workshops
−− customised programs
−− corporate training.
All of our courses are taught by
highly qualified instructors who
have extensive experience teaching
English at universities both in
Australia and internationally.
They provide a friendly and
caring learning environment that
makes studying English in Sydney
an enjoyable and stimulating
educational experience.
The centre is also a test venue,
so when you have completed your
English course we can arrange a
test booking to suit your needs.
The centre is located on the main
campus of the University of Sydney,
and all classrooms are equipped
with state-of-the-art audio-
visual technology.
− sydney.edu.au/cet
English language support
The centre supports you at the
University of Sydney with your
English language throughout
your study.
Our teachers will help you
achieve your desired learning goals
and get ready for your career. This
assistance includes online support
and University direct entry courses
before your degree, through to
exit programs and testing and
workplace readiness programs.
We also offer a concurrent one‑on‑
one support and academic group,
workshops in the first semester
at university, scholarships and
other services.
− sydney.edu.au/cet/students
The Centre for English Teaching (CET) will help you reach the
English proficiency level needed to enter your course at the University
of Sydney. Each year, around 3000 international students study in CET
programs during their pathway to undergraduate studies.
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Summer School and Winter School
Both schools are offered on
a full‑fee-paying basis, with the
Summer School offering 150
undergraduate and postgraduate
units of study, and the Winter
School offering 60 units.
Summer School units commence
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 Two).
The following faculties
offer subjects:
−− the Faculty of Science
−− the University of
Sydney Law School
−− the Faculty of Engineering and
Information Technologies
−− the University of Sydney
Business School
−− the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences
−− the Faculty of Health Sciences
−− the University of Sydney
Medical School
−− the Faculty of Architecture,
Design and Planning
−− the Faculty of Education
and Social Work
−− Sydney College of the
Arts (Visual Arts).
We welcome students from any
tertiary institution to our summer/
winter schools, provided they have
the prerequisites to enrol in their
chosen unit of study and meet our
English requirements. You don’t
have to be enrolled at the University
of Sydney to study at the Summer
or Winter School.
Starting before Semester One
If you are an international
student intending to start your
studies in Semester One, which
begins in March, you can often
begin your studies in the summer
(giving yourself an early start).
You will need to inform our
International Services office to
make sure your visa requirements
are correctly noted.
How to apply
You can apply online.
Applications open in the third
week of September for Summer
School and in the last week of
May for Winter School. 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.
− sydney.edu.au/summer
We offer intensive Summer and Winter School programs in a
wide range of subjects. These can help you accelerate your degree,
to finish your studies and return home sooner, balance your workload
over the year or make up a failed subject.

Assumed knowledge
For 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’). Learn
more about HSC subjects online:
− 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/double degrees
A combined degree program (also
called a double degree) allows you
to earn degrees from two faculties.
For example, if you complete a
combined Arts/Law program, you
will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts
and a Bachelor of Laws. It allows
students to complete two degrees
in less time than if the two degrees
were studied sequentially.
Credit for previous studies
Students 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 point
A 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 student
You are considered a domestic
student if you are an Australian
or New Zealand citizen (including
dual citizens), or an Australian
permanent resident visa holder.
Enrolment
Enrolment enables you to officially
become a student by registering
(choosing) your units of study for
the upcoming year or semester.
Faculty or school
A 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 degree
This is a bachelor’s (undergraduate)
degree that requires you to have
completed another undergraduate
degree first, as a prerequisite
for entry.
Honours
Some 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.
International student
An international student is
anyone who is not an Australian or
New Zealand citizen, permanent
resident of Australia or a holder
of a permanent Australian
humanitarian visa. Any student
with dual Australian citizenship
and citizenship from another
country must be treated as an
Australian domestic student. To
enrol at university, international
students need to hold a visa that
allows them to study in Australia.
Glossary
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Orientation
Orientation 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 find out about
the many student organisations and
sporting facilities available.
Prerequisite
A prerequisite is a specific unit of
study that you need to complete
before you can take another unit.
Semester
A semester is the academic
teaching period; about 16 weeks
in duration. There are two
semesters each year and they
usually run from March to June,
and July to November.
Student ID card
Your 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.
Unit of study
This 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 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 an
international student completing
an Australian Year 12 qualification
or the New Zealand Certificate
of Educational Achievement
(NCEA) Level 3 in New Zealand
in the current year. Current year
International Baccalaureate
students (onshore or offshore)
may apply through UAC or directly
to the University of Sydney.
Foundation Program
This is an intensive 30–60 week
program that prepares you for
university study. Successful
completion of the program with
the necessary grades and other
admission criteria that may apply
to your course will guarantee
admission to the University of
Sydney. Please note that some
courses have a limited number of
places available and admission to
courses can only be guaranteed
while places are still available and
where the course is being offered.
Glossary

International students:
we would be delighted to meet
you, answer any questions and
advise you on how to apply.
Find out when we are
visiting your country:
sydney.edu.au/ug-int-exhibitions
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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.
The Undergraduate Guide provides
the key information you need to apply
for a degree here, but the next step
is up to you.
To learn more, come and see us on
Open Day, call our helpline or visit
our website:
Domestic students
1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
+61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia)
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