Bachelor of Arts

You will study a core foundational unit which will orient you towards studying the arts, humanities and social sciences. You will complete a major from the Arts and Social Sciences disciplinary pool and have the opportunity to add breadth to your degree by taking a second major or a minor from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool and completing units from the Open Learning Environment. Additionally, you will take any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course.

Applications close on 31 January of the commencing year for Semester 1 entry, and 15 July of the commencing year for Semester 2 entry. Note that separate deadlines apply for scholarship applications.

Yes, the Bachelor of Arts allows for significant flexibility. You can complete a major from the Arts and Social Sciences disciplinary pool and add breadth by taking a second major or a minor from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool, as well as completing units from the Open Learning Environment.

The course code for the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney is BPARTSAR9000.

The University of Sydney provides a sample course plan to help you understand how your course might be structured. Current students are also advised to refer to the latest Arts and Social Sciences faculty handbook for up-to-date information.