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Why choose Sydney?...... 2 2022 Admissions Guide...... 16 The Sydney Undergraduate Experience ...... 4 Architecture, design and planning...... 20 Combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies .....6 Arts and social sciences...... 22 Shared pool of majors and minors ...... 8 Business...... 26 Broaden your skills ...... 10 Education and social work...... 28 Collaborate with industry Engineering and computer science...... 32 on real-world issues...... 11 Law...... 38 Set yourself up for a global career ...... 12 Medicine and health...... 40 Become a Dalyell Scholar...... 14 Music...... 46 Design your degree ...... 15 Science...... 48 Bachelor of Advanced Studies...... 52 Table notes...... 53
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2021 Info Day 2022 Lectures begin Open Day December 2021 Welcome Week February 2022 Saturday 28 August 2021 sydney.edu.au/ug-events February 2022 sydney.edu.au/key-dates
HOW TO ONCE YOU’RE APPLY HERE Welcome to Sydney The next steps. Find out how to apply University is more than what happens in the and begin your journey to Sydney. classroom. Find out about our support services and get a taste of University life.
Important dates for Student support services...... 75 Semester 1, 2022 entry...... 57 University life...... 76 How to apply...... 58 Glossary...... 78 Admission pathways...... 60 Open Day...... 80 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students...... 65 Scholarships...... 66 Student accommodation...... 68 Fees and costs...... 70
Dates are subject to change. For the latest information, please check sydney.edu.au WHY 1ST in Australia and 4th in the world for CHOOSE graduate employability* SYDNEY? TOP Discover what makes us different, and become a leader in a rapidly changing world. Our flexible 40 degree structures mean you can in world university sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide find the right study path for you. rankings** 100+ 250+ 400+ 60+ majors and minors to clubs and societies study areas to partner organisations combine your interests to make your uni design the right to collaborate on across disciplines experience unique degree for you real-world projects
$135 MILLION 250+ 380,000 in scholarships and international partners alumni to connect prizes available for and Australia's largest study you with a
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* QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 ** QS World University Rankings 2021 sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide THE SYDNEY UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE
The University of Sydney experience is like no other in Australia. Our flexible degrees prepare you for a future full of possibilities.
Design your own degree and Prepare for your future by Challenge your academic and choose the study path that working with industry leaders leadership abilities and build is right for you No matter what you study, you’ll your networks Gain expertise in more than have opportunities and support In our unique Dalyell stream, one field by choosing from our to undertake internships and work high‑achieving students can access range of professional, specialist placements with industry leaders, enrichment opportunities and or liberal studies, and combined so you’ll graduate ready for work. exclusive units of study and work and double degrees. alongside other peer leaders. Extend your skills and expertise With 100+ majors and minors Through our Bachelor of Advanced Gain international experience across the shared pool, you can Studies combined degrees, you can We offer the largest study abroad broaden your skills even further. tackle advanced course and project and exchange program in Australia, Follow all your interests by adding work and boost your personal and so you can take advantage of multidisciplinary knowledge outside professional skills with units from opportunities all around the world. your primary degree(s). the Open Learning Environment.
Page 4 sydney.edu.au/ug-experience “When I was finishing Year 12 and exploring my options, I chose to study at the University of Sydney for its world-class teaching and diverse degree combinations that aligned with what I really want to do as a career.
“The learning isn’t confined to the classroom. Through internships and hands‑on experiences, I’ve been able to apply my knowledge through innovative and sustainable solutions to industry problems.”
Darren Zheng Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil) and Bachelor of Project Management
“My lecturers are incredibly talented professionals who convey their knowledge in effective and innovative ways. I’ve found them to be the kind of people who are always happy to answer a question or explain Join us something again, and also incredibly interesting researchers who can teach you a lot about the field.”
Rebecca Woods Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation)
“I love that I have the creative freedom to explore my artistic and design side while learning practical skills that I can take into the workforce.
“Not only does Sydney offer great facilities and courses, but there is also a strong student life on campus that really appealed to me. I have made lifelong friendships both in and out of my course – the people really make this place what it is!”
Ruby Williamson Bachelor of Design in Architecture Page 5 COMBINED BACHELOR
sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide OF ADVANCED STUDIES The combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies will help set you apart when you enter the competitive job market. Extend your knowledge, develop specialist skills and pursue all your passions.
Combine a bachelor’s degree with our Bachelor of The Bachelor of Advanced Studies can be taken Advanced Studies and graduate with two degrees. in combination with a range of liberal studies, You will get the opportunity to tailor your degree and professional or specialist degrees, including: explore a range of disciplines. In your final year, you − Bachelor of Applied Science will deepen your critical thinking and expertise in your (Exercise and Sport Science) chosen field through one of two distinct pathways: − Bachelor of Arts − Advanced Coursework: Enhance your leadership, − Bachelor of Commerce critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will − Bachelor of Design Computing undertake challenging coursework and experience − Bachelor of Education (Secondary) work outside the classroom by collaborating across − Bachelor of Economics disciplines on a substantial real-world project. − Bachelor of Music (Composition) − Honours*: Develop deep analytical skills − Bachelor of Music (Performance) and prepare yourself for further research opportunities, such as pursuing a PhD. You − Bachelor of Science will undertake an independent research − Bachelor of Visual Arts. project and connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. Page 6 sydney.edu.au/bachelor-advanced-studies In the Bachelor of Advanced Studies, you will have the opportunity to …
Customise your Acquire novel skill path with a combinations and explore flexible structure other fields of study
Develop solutions Gain specialised to complex, knowledge in real-world problems two fields Join us
Consider an honours pathway Engage with for further study and industry and research opportunities community partners
“From combining my interests through majors in marketing and design, to tackling real-world issues, collaborating on industry research challenges, travelling around the world and working across cultural boundaries, the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree has been truly transformative.”
Vince Lam Account Executive, Fiftyfive5 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (2020) Page 7 * Admission into the honours pathway is subject to meeting the required academic standards and entry criteria for honours. For honours study options outside those available in the Bachelor of Advanced Studies, see sydney.edu.au/courses FOLLOW YOUR INTERESTS. ALL OF THEM.
With more than 100 options to choose from, the shared pool of majors and minors allows you to explore a wide range of study areas that usually sit outside your degree. sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
The shared pool gives you the opportunity The shared pool of majors and minors is to study across the curriculum and to available in the: choose a major or minor from outside − Bachelor of Advanced Computing your primary subject area. − Bachelor of Applied Science Combine your interests, acquire (Exercise and Sport Science) expertise in a second field of study and build interdisciplinary knowledge and − Bachelor of Arts complementary skills, preparing you − Bachelor of Commerce for your future careers. − Bachelor of Economics For example, enjoy studying science − Bachelor of Music while continuing your interest in art, or combine your major in marketing − Bachelor of Project Management with the study of digital cultures. − Bachelor of Psychology (minor only) − Bachelor of Science − Bachelor of Visual Arts − All combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees. Page 8 Shared pool of majors and minors Combine your primary major with a major or minor in one of the areas below.
Architecture, design − Indonesian Studies − International Science and planning − International and Business − Animal Health, − Biological Design Comparative Literary − Management and Disease and Welfare − Design Studies Leadership − Animal Production − Urban Studies − International Relations − Marketing − Biochemistry and − Italian Studies Molecular Biology Education and Arts and social − Japanese Studies − Biology sciences social work − Jewish Civilisation, − Cell and − Education Studies − American Studies Thought and Culture Developmental − Ancient Greek − Korean Studies Biology Engineering and − Ancient History − Latin computer science − Chemistry − Anthropology − Linguistics − Computer Science − Data Science − Arabic Language − Modern Greek Studies − Project Management − Ecology and and Cultures Evolutionary Biology** − Philosophy − Software − Archaeology − Environmental Studies − Political Economy Development − Art History − Financial Mathematics − Politics − Asian Studies Medicine and Statistics − Sanskrit* and health − Biblical Studies and − Food Science − Social Policy* Classical Hebrew − Anatomy and − Genetics and − Socio-legal Studies Histology Join us − Chinese Studies Genomics − Sociology − Applied Medical − Criminology − Geography − Spanish and Latin Science − Cultural Studies − Geology and American Studies − Disability and Geophysics − Digital Cultures Participation − Studies in Religion − History and Philosophy − Diversity Studies* − Theatre and − Health of Science − Economic Policy# Performance Studies − Hearing and Speech − Marine Science − Economics − Visual Arts − Immunology* − Mathematics − Econometrics − Writing Studies* − Immunology and − Medicinal Chemistry − English Pathology** − Microbiology − Environmental, Business − Infectious Diseases − Nutrition Science Agricultural and − Accounting − Neuroscience Resource Economics − Physics − Banking** − Pathology* − European Studies − Plant Production − Business Analytics − Pharmacology − Film Studies − Plant Science* − Business Information − Physical Activity − Psychological Science − Financial Economics Systems and Health − Quantitative Life − French and − Business Law − Physiology Sciences Francophone Studies − Finance** − Soil Science and − Gender Studies − Industrial Relations Music Hydrology − Germanic Studies and Human Resource − Digital Music − Statistics − Hebrew (Modern) Management − Music** − Virology* − History − Innovation and Entrepreneurship − Wildlife Conservation* − Indigenous Studies Page 9 * Available as a minor only ** Available as a major only # Not available for Bachelor of Economics students BROADEN YOUR SKILLS
Build diverse skill combinations and boost your personal and professional development through our Open Learning Environment (OLE).
Combining online learning with workshops and masterclasses, the OLE is a collection of short, modular units that allows you to extend your knowledge and sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide broaden your skills by exploring fields of study outside your main degree. This gives you an opportunity to personalise your skillset throughout your degree to support your career aspirations and particular interests. You can take as many zero‑credit‑point units as you wish. Many degrees also include for-credit OLE units as part of their course requirements. Not sure which units you’d like to complete for credit? “The Experience Japan Try the zero‑credit‑point OLE zero‑credit‑point OLE version first, and upgrade if it's unit allowed me to get the right fit for you. a taste of the Japanese language and its culture.”
Jett Ho Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (majors, Anatomy and Physiology) (2020) Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) (Applied Medical Science)
Page 10 sydney.edu.au/students/ole-units COLLABORATE WITH INDUSTRY ON REAL-WORLD ISSUES
Work with leading business, community and government organisations both in Australia and internationally on interdisciplinary projects that will expand your networks and help you get job ready.
Together with students from other disciplines and with the support of an academic lead, you'll research, analyse and present solutions to a real-world problem set by an external partner organisation. In a unique learning environment that mirrors the realities of the workplace, you'll acquire job skills such as teamwork, communication, complex problem solving and senior stakeholder management, all while working with and learning from experts in their field. It is these highly sought-after soft skills, and the direct engagement and experience with industry, that will help you stand out in the competitive job market. Many of our students have received employment opportunities as a direct result of their experience in these industry and community projects.
Industry partners We have partnered with more than 60 organisations both in Australia and internationally, including: “In the industry and community project − Accenture − KPMG units you’ll learn about how you work beyond a university setting and in a − Adobe − NSW Treasury Corp professional one, both individually − AGL Energy − PTW Architects and as part of a collaborative team. − Allianz − Randstad For me personally, I discovered the − ANZ Banking Group − Subaru career course I want to take in the future. Because of this unit I was lucky − City of Sydney − Telstra enough to be offered a communications − Coles Supermarkets − Westpac Banking internship with Randstad.” − DXC Technology Corporation. Emma Peake − Ernst & Young Bachelor of Arts (majors, English and History) (2020) Project: Randstad – ‘Can AI compute a match between − IBM Australia a resume and a job?’
sydney.edu.au/interdisciplinary-projects Page 11 SET YOURSELF UP FOR A GLOBAL CAREER
We have the largest student mobility program in Australia.* We’ve partnered with over 250 universities in more than 40 countries to give you access to global opportunities that will broaden your horizons.
Our global opportunities will bring Develop a global perspective. Opportunities include: a new perspective to your academic − 130 partner universities that are ranked experience and enable you to in the top 200 worldwide** develop the confidence and cultural − short-term (2–6 weeks), semester-long and year-long competence for a global career. program options, both in-person and virtual We aim to provide an − overseas field schools where you can tackle sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide international experience for every student during their studies, real-world problems in Cambodia, Indonesia, from in-person opportunities Laos, Singapore, Vietnam and more to virtual programs. − intensive in-country units which allow you to study language and culture at a partner university − short-term summer programs at prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale and the London School of Economics − professional placements, providing you the opportunity to work and study in the United States, China, France or Chile during semester breaks.
“Definitely do it! Making the decision to study overseas is one of those life-changing moments you won’t ever forget. It’s quite nerve-wracking to leave the comforts of home – but take the plunge and go be the person you know you want to be!”
Rifka Samsudeen Bachelor of Commerce Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
* Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum Learning Abroad Benchmarking 2019 (in 2020)
Page 12 ** Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 “You'll experience living and operating independently as well as have the chance to partners meet new people from all over in Europe the world. These experiences 117 truly help you grow as a person and develop an understanding of who you are in the world, and who you want to be.”
Kevin Huang Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine partners Waseda University Summer Session, Japan in North 59 America
partners in the We offer financial support for your overseas experiences Asia-Pacific through a range of scholarships and grants to help cover your region living and travel costs while you’re overseas. There are also 49 government-funded OS-HELP loans. Make the most of your time abroad via the Global Citizenship Award (GCA) – an extracurricular, internationally
focused leadership development program. GCA will help you transform your overseas experiences into tangible skills and partners graduate opportunities. in the United − sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad 31 Kingdom
partners in Latin and South 5 America
partners in the 4 Middle East
Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay,
Singapore Page 13 BECOME A DALYELL SCHOLAR
Our Dalyell Scholars As a Dalyell Scholar you will engage in experiences that will enhance your academic abilities, develop stream gives high-achieving leadership capabilities and expand your global students with an ATAR (or network. The Dalyell stream gives you opportunities * to collaborate and network with like-minded future equivalent) of 98+ access world influencers. to a range of enrichment In addition to completing distinctive Dalyell units opportunities that will of study, you will have access to enrichment challenge you alongside opportunities including: − accelerated learning options, such as early your talented peers. access to advanced units of study − tailored mentoring programs and professional skills development − optional international experiences to develop your global perspective, with access to a global mobility scholarship (subject to availability).
To find out how you can become a Dalyell Scholar, visit: − sydney.edu.au/dalyell-scholars sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
* 90+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students admitted through the Gadigal Program; 95+ for students admitted through the Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12), Future Leaders Scheme and Broadway Scheme
“The Dalyell stream has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my time at University, along with the people I’ve met. Interacting with a variety of students on interdisciplinary projects, from not only various backgrounds but also different degrees, has been great and I’ve been exposed to many new perspectives.”
Ben Nguyen Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Mathematics) and Bachelor of Science Page 14 DESIGN YOUR DEGREE Enjoy the flexibility of designing a degree that combines all your interests, including opportunities to study overseas, collaborate with industry partners and undertake advanced units of study. Below is an indicative degree structure for liberal studies and specialist degrees combined with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies.#
What can I study? Shared pool of majors and minors Design a degree that allows you to combine your interests from more than 100 majors and minors. You can build interdisciplinary expertise from a wide range of study areas outside your primary degree. Year 1 Semester Units of study 1 Major 1 Core/elective Core/elective Minor/Major 2
2 Major 1 Core/elective Core/elective OLE
Can I study overseas? Global opportunities Open Learning Environment (OLE) Semester or year-long exchanges and short-term Boost your personal and professional development summer and winter placements can be taken at through these online tutorials and masterclasses, various points throughout your degree. including a range of in-country experiences. Year 2
Semester Units of study 1 Major 1 OLE Elective Minor/Major 2
2 Major 1 Minor/Major 2 Elective/Major 2 Minor/Major 2
What real-world experiences will I have? Interdisciplinary projects Enhance your knowledge through an embedded third-year interdisciplinary project within each of your majors. You can further extend your learning and collaborate with businesses, community and government organisations through elective interdisciplinary project units that address real-world
Year 3 issues. Industry partners include Adobe, Google, Deloitte, KPMG and Amnesty International.
Semester Units of study 1 Major 1 Major 1 Elective Minor/Major 2
2 Major 1 Major 1 Elective/Major 2 Minor/Major 2
How can I enhance my degree? Advanced coursework + project (combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies*) Challenge yourself through advanced units of study and experience across disciplines by completing a substantial community, entrepreneurship, industry or research project, or undertake an honours year.
Year 4 Semester Units of study 1 Advanced coursework including a community, entrepreneurship, industry or research project,
or honours advanced coursework and an honours project. 2
Find out more about our different types of undergraduate degrees, including professional, specialist, liberal studies and combined and double degrees, at: sydney.edu.au/ug-experience
# The course structure and components will vary according to the particular degree requirements.
* See pages 6-7 for more information about the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies. Page 15 2022 ADMISSIONS GUIDE (FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS)
Below is a guide to the Australian Tertiary Admission Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma Ranks (ATAR) for admission in 2022. We offer scores are also listed as a guide. IB scores are Guaranteed Entry for most courses and list converted to an ATAR equivalent rank a guaranteed selection rank - ATAR + with eligible adjustment factors adjustment factors. Guaranteed Entry applied thereafter. to a course is subject to meeting other Separate scores essential admission criteria and the apply for our All published scores are correct at the availability of places. Selection ranks admission pathways. time of print and subject to change. listed with an asterisk are indicative and Visit page 60 for For the most up-to-date information not Guaranteed Entry. These courses details. on ATARs, visit have additional admission criteria − sydney.edu.au/sydney-atar and/or limited places.
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Architecture, design and planning n B Economics (Sciences Po Dual Degree) ‡ 91* 34 2+2
sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Page 20 n B Visual Arts 70* 25 3 n B Architecture and Environments 85 31 3 n B Visual Arts/B Advanced Studies 70* 25 4 n B Design Computing 80 29 3 u Diploma of Arts na 1 n B Design Computing/B Advanced Studies 80 29 4 u Diploma of Language Studies na 1 n B Design in Architecture 95 37 3 u Diploma of Social Sciences na 1 l B Design in Architecture (Honours)/ 97 39 5 M Architecture Business Page 26 Arts and social sciences Page 22 u B Commerce ‡ 96 38 3
u B Arts 80 29 3 u B Commerce/B Advanced Studies ‡ 96 38 4
u B Commerce/B Advanced Studies u B Arts/B Advanced Studies 80 29 4 98 40 4 (Dalyell Scholars) ‡ u B Arts/B Advanced Studies 98 40 4 (Dalyell Scholars) Education and social work Page 28 u B Arts/B Advanced Studies 90 33 4 (International and Global Studies) l B Education (Early Childhood) 77 27 4 u B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Languages) 90 33 4 l B Education (Health and Physical Education) ^ 80 29 4 u B Arts/B Advanced Studies 95 37 4 (Media and Communications) l B Education (Primary) ^ 85 31 4 u B Arts/B Advanced Studies 92 35 4 l (Politics and International Relations) B Education (Secondary) ^ 80 29 4
u B Arts (Sciences Po Dual Degree) 80* 29 2+2 l B Education/B Advanced Studies (Secondary) ^ 80 29 5
n B Economics ‡ 91 34 3 l B Social Work 80 29 4
n B Economics/B Advanced Studies ‡ 91 34 4 ul B Arts/B Social Work 80 29 5
You can identify courses by the degree type: l Professional degree n Specialist degree u Liberal studies degree Admission is based on a combination of selection rank, or equivalent, plus additional admission criteria. Visit sydney.edu.au/courses Page 16 ‡ This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. ‡, ^,na,see'Table notes'onpage53. * Selectionranks withanasteriskareindicative andnotGuaranteedEntry. B =Bachelorof, M=Masterof,DDoctorof Course name B Project Management ‡ Management l B Project l l l ‡ Management Honours/B Project l B Engineering l l l l B Engineering Honours with Space Engineering ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Software) ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Mechanical) ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Electrical) ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Civil) ‡ l l B Engineering Honours (Biomedical) ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Aeronautical) ‡ l B Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars) ‡ l l u B Engineering Honours/B Laws ‡ Honours/B Laws l B Engineering l B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) Sport and (Exercise Science l B Applied n l B Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) (Diagnostic Science l B Applied 40 Page health and Medicine u u 38 Page Law l B Advanced Computing ‡ 32 Page Engineering and computer science B Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) (Occupational Science l B Applied Physiology) (Exercise Science l B Applied l u ‡ (Health) Honours/B Science u B Engineering u B Engineering Honours/B Science ‡ n u B Engineering Honours/B Commerce ‡ ‡ Honours/B Arts u B Engineering u B Advanced Computing/B Science (Health) ‡ (Health) Computing/B Science u B Advanced B Advanced Computing/B Science ‡ Computing/B Science u B Advanced B Economics/B Laws ‡ l B Economics/B Laws u B Advanced Computing/B Commerce ‡ (Chemical and Biomolecular) ‡ B Engineering Honours and Science) Sport (Exercise Studies Science/B Advanced B Applied B Science/B Laws ‡ l B Science/B Laws B Commerce/B Laws ‡ l B Commerce/B Laws l in Architecture ‡ in Architecture B Engineering Honours (Civil)/B Design (Medical Science) ‡ (Medical Science) B Engineering Honours/B Science (Medical Science) ‡ (Medical Science) Computing/B Science B Advanced B Arts/B Laws B Arts/B Laws
99.5 99.5 99.5 99.5 99.5 82* 93* 82* 96* 91* 90 90 90 90 99 86 98 96 92 96 92 92 92 95 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 Selection Rank 40 30 30 43 43 43 43 43 34 33 33 33 33 38 36 38 38 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 42 37 31 IB diploma 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 6 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Duration in years Course name l B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine ‡ u u B Science/M Mathematical Sciences ‡ u B Science/B Advanced Studies (Medical Science) ‡ Science) (Medical Studies B Science/B Advanced u B Science/B Advanced Studies (Health) ‡ (Health) Studies u B Science/B Advanced u u B Science/B Advanced Studies (Agriculture) ‡ (Agriculture) Studies u B Science/B Advanced ‡ (Advanced) Studies u B Science/B Advanced u u u B Oral Health Health l B Oral Studies) (Advanced l B Nursing B Science/B Advanced Studies ‡ Studies u B Science/B Advanced Pathology) (Speech Science l B Applied B Science (Medical Science) ‡ Science) (Medical u B Science ‡ (Health) u B Science ‡ u B Science u u B Music (Music Education) ^ Education) (Music l B Music (Composition) Studies n B Music/B Advanced n B Music (Composition) B Music/B Advanced Studies (Performance) (Performance) Studies n B Music/B Advanced n B Music (Performance) u B Music n B Music 46 Page Music (Physiotherapy) Science l B Applied B Psychology ‡ l B Psychology Science and Arts u B Liberal 48 Page Science l B u B Pharmacy ‡ l B Pharmacy B Science/M Nutrition and Dietetics ‡ Dietetics and Nutrition l B Science/M B Arts/D Medicine ‡ Medicine l B Arts/D B Science (Health)/M Nursing ‡ Nursing (Health)/M l B Science B Science/M Nursing ‡ Nursing l B Science/M B Arts/M Nursing l B Arts/M B Science/D Medicine ‡ Medicine l B Science/D B Science/D Dental Medicine ‡ Medicine Dental l B Science/D (Taronga Wildlife Conservation) ‡ Studies B Science/B Advanced (Food and Agribusiness) ‡ Studies B Science/B Advanced (Animal and(Animal Veterinary Bioscience) ‡ Studies B Science/B Advanced including Mathematical Sciences) ‡ Scholars (Dalyell Studies B Science/B Advanced Pharmacy and Management ‡ Management and Pharmacy
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Page 17 2022 Admissions Guide “I felt extremely inspired when I first came to campus. The University of Sydney has a fantastic student life and strong reputation. The hands-on, practical nature of my degree ticked all the boxes of what I wanted during my studies and I felt the opportunities and skills I would develop would put me in the best place the achieve my long-term goals.” sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
Sabrina Utharntharm Bachelor of Design in Architecture Page 18 2 0 2 2 AREAS OF STUDY
University study isn’t simply about gaining credentials – it’s about investing your time to discover what you really like doing.
Start by thinking about which subjects interest you, as well as how you like to learn and what you want from your university experience. Page 19 ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND PLANNING
Invent with intent. When you study at Sydney, you’ll combine creative flair with finely tuned technical skills to shape the spaces, services and experiences – both physical and digital – in which we live, work and play.
Combining creativity and technology TOP By studying with us, you'll develop big-picture in the world for thinking and work towards addressing global Architecture/Built sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide challenges. You’ll graduate ready for a career 20 Environment* that’s creatively driven and technically challenging.
We have some of the best-equipped fabrication laboratories in Australia.
Our Bachelor of Design ST Computing is one of the first courses of its kind 1 in the world, combining creativity and coding.
* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
“I was encouraged to apply for an internship at Google and I’m now a user experience designer in the Android Google Maps team. We work with researchers and engineers to design new products and features. It’s heaps of fun.”
Sophie Gardner Ux Designer Bachelor of Design Computing (Honours) (2018) Page 20 Architecture, design and planning courses
B Architecture and Environments
Selection Rank: 85 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Core areas of study include architectural Architect (with additional study), property and Duration (full time): 3 years and environmental design, architectural real estate, construction, project manager, Assumed knowledge: English Advanced history and theory, architectural sciences urban designer, urban planner. and Mathematics Advanced or higher and technologies, property and sustainability, urban design and planning. The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning electives may include acoustics, lighting, structures and design computing.
B Design Computing B Design Computing/B Advanced Studies
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors the final year of the combined degree you Entry: Feb/Aug Core areas of study include app design, will undertake advanced coursework and a Duration (full time): 3 years (single)/ creative technology, design thinking, graphic substantial real world industry, community, 4 years (combined) design, information architecture, physical entrepreneurship or research project, or an Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced computing, sound design, user experience honours project. or higher (UX) and user-centred design. The four design studios focus on user experience design, Career possibilities interaction design, information visualisation, Interaction designer, UX designer, creative and interactive product design. Related units director, business development, marketing may be taken from arts and social sciences, consultant, communications adviser, project business, engineering, computer science, manager, design manager, web and multimedia music and visual arts. In the combined B Design designer, multimedia strategist, creative Computing/B Advanced Studies, you will technologist. also take a major from the shared pool. In
B Design in Architecture
Selection Rank: 95 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Core areas of study include architectural Architect (with additional study), architectural Areas of study ,Duration (full time): 3 years design, architectural history and theory, technologist, interior and spatial designer Assumed knowledge: English Advanced architectural technologies, architecture urban designer, project manager, property and Mathematics Advanced or higher workshops, environment and sustainability, developer. professional practice and architectural communications. You can take electives Combine this degree with from the University of Sydney School of B Engineering Honours (Civil). Architecture, Design and Planning as well as from other faculties and schools.
B Design in Architecture (Honours)/M Architecture
Selection Rank: 97 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Core areas of study include architectural Architect, design manager, academic. Duration (full time): 5 years design, history and theory, technologies, Assumed knowledge: English Advanced architecture workshops, environment and and Mathematics Advanced or higher sustainability, professional practice and architectural communications. You can take electives from the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning as well as from other faculties and schools.
Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53 Page 21 ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
We’ll train you to think through problems effectively and find solutions. Study with us and you’ll develop the skills to rigorously assess assumptions, develop strategies and test ideas against evidence. In the classroom, on an industry placement or on overseas exchange, you’ll bring your intellectual curiosity to bear on some of the most complex issues of the 21st century.
Real-world experience before graduation Learn from leading experts across more sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Take up an Industry and Community project during your course + and test your problem-solving skills alongside professionals. 45 than 45 subject areas. Under the direction of our industry partners, you’ll work with other students to form solutions to real-word issues – like the future of healthcare, the war on waste, or tech and mental health – and gain valuable career experience before you graduate. The University of Sydney ST is ranked #1 in Australia and #4 in the world for 1 graduate employability.*
* QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
“Studying philosophy gave me the tools and mindset to build and manage a business effectively. I don’t think I’d have the competence or wisdom to do what I’m doing now without my learning experience at the University of Sydney.”
Adam Jacobs Co-founder and Managing Director, THE ICONIC, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Commerce (2007) Page 22 Arts and social sciences courses
B Arts B Arts/B Advanced Studies
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed (minor only); Econometrics; Economics; Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug Economic Policy; Education Studies; English; Anthropologist, archaeologist, archivist, art Duration (full time): 3 years (single)/ Environmental, Agricultural and Resource historian, business administrator or manager, 4 years (combined) Economics; European Studies; Film Studies; historian, heritage specialist, foreign affairs Dalyell by invitation Financial Economics; French and Francophone and trade officer, government policy officer, Assumed knowledge: Depends on majors or Studies; Gender Studies; Germanic Studies; information specialist, journalist, museum units of study chosen Hebrew (Modern); History; Indigenous Studies; or gallery curator, language specialist, Indonesian Studies; International Comparative media and communications officer, editor or Literary Studies; International Relations; Italian publisher, researcher, sociologist. This degree Programs, majors and minors Studies; Japanese Studies; Jewish Civilisation, equips you with the breadth and depth of In the B Arts, you will choose one major from Thought and Culture; Korean Studies; Latin; knowledge and the critical and analytical skills the options below and a minor or second Linguistics; Modern Greek Studies; Music; to pursue an extensive range of established major from these options or from the shared Philosophy; Political Economy; Politics; and emerging careers. It prepares you for pool. In the B Arts/B Advanced Studies, you Sanskrit (minor only); Social Policy (minor only); the jobs of the future. will choose one major from the list below, and Socio‑legal Studies; Sociology; Spanish and a second major from the shared pool or from Latin American Studies; Studies in Religion; the following: American Studies; Ancient Greek; Theatre and Performance Studies; Visual Arts; Combine B Arts with Ancient History; Anthropology; Arabic Language Writing Studies (minor only). In the final year B Engineering Honours, B Laws, B Social Work, and Cultures; Archaeology; Art History; of the combined degree you will undertake D Medicine, M Nursing. Asian Studies; Biblical Studies and Classical advanced coursework and a substantial real Hebrew; Chinese Studies; Criminology; Cultural world industry, community, entrepreneurship Studies; Digital Cultures; Diversity Studies or research project, or an honours project.
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars)
Selection Rank: 98 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Arts/B Advanced Studies for degree Anthropologist, archaeologist, business Duration (full time): 4 years requirements. As a Dalyell Scholar, you will administrator or manager, economist, editor Dalyell by application undertake 12 credit points of distinctive Dalyell or publisher, foreign affairs and trade officer, Assumed knowledge: Depends on majors or units complemented by additional enrichment government policy officer, historian, language units of study chosen opportunities, including mentoring, specialist, journalist, museum or gallery professional skill development and an optional curator, public relations manager. This degree global mobility experience. equips you with the breadth and depth of knowledge and the critical and analytical skills to pursue an extensive range of established and emerging careers. It prepares you for Areas of study .the jobs of the future
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies)
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors will undertake advanced coursework and a Entry: Feb/Aug This stream requires completion of a program substantial real-world industry, community, Duration (full time): 4 years in international and global studies which entrepreneurship or research project, or an Dalyell by invitation includes a major in Global Studies, a minor in honours project. Assumed knowledge: Refer to a language from the School of Languages and B Arts/B Advanced Studies Cultures, and a minimum of 12 credit points of Career possibilities study abroad/exchange. A second major, which Community development program manager, may be an extension of the language minor, diplomat, foreign aid worker, foreign must be taken from those available in the correspondent, human rights advocate, B Arts or from the shared pool. You’ll also have international business consultant, policy access to the Open Learning Environment. adviser, trade negotiator. In the final year of the combined degree, you
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Languages)
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug This stream requires completion of a program Language localisation specialist, public Duration (full time): 4 years in Languages. You will complete two language relations officer, public policy officer, foreign Dalyell by invitation majors as well as translation-focused units, and affairs and trade officer, researcher, translator. Assumed knowledge: Refer to have the opportunity to complete electives This degree equips you with the breadth B Arts/B Advanced Studies from the shared pool. You’ll also have access and depth of knowledge and the critical and to the Open Learning Environment. In the analytical skills to pursue an extensive range of final year of the combined degree, you will established and emerging careers. It prepares undertake an honours option, or complete you for the jobs of the future. advanced coursework units in languages, multilingual projects and translation in up to Professional recognition three languages. This degree is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53 Page 23 Arts and social sciences courses
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Media and Communications)
Selection Rank: 95 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb This stream requires completion of a program in Corporate communications officer, information Duration (full time): 4 years Media and Communications, including a major officer, journalist (print, online, radio, Dalyell by invitation in Media Studies. A second major must be taken television), market or media researcher, Assumed knowledge: Refer to from those available in the B Arts or from the producer, public relations officer, public B Arts/B Advanced Studies shared pool. You’ll also have access to the Open policy officer. Learning Environment. In the final year of the combined degree you will undertake advanced coursework and a substantial real-world industry, community, entrepreneurship or research project, or an honours project.
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Politics and International Relations)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug This stream requires completion of a program, Current affairs journalist, government Duration (full time): 4 years including a major in Politics and International and public service administrator, non- Dalyell by invitation Relations. A second major must be taken from government or private sector administrator, Assumed knowledge: Refer to those available in the B Arts or from the shared policy researcher and consultant, political B Arts/B Advanced Studies pool. You’ll also have access to the Open adviser, think-tank participant. This degree Learning Environment. In the final year of the will equip you to pursue a wide range of combined degree you will undertake advanced careers where knowledge of the interactions coursework and a substantial real-world between international and domestic politics industry, community, entrepreneurship or is necessary. research project, or an honours project.
B Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)**
Selection Rank: 80* + other admission criteria For information on studies in France, including be recent school leavers – transfer applicants Entry: Aug (in France) units of study, please refer to the Sciences Po are not eligible to apply. In addition to meeting Duration (full time): 2 + 2 years website: www.sciencespo.fr/en/home the academic requirements of an accepted Assumed knowledge: Refer to B Arts secondary education (Year 12) qualification, Career possibilities you need to submit an online application Anthropologist, archaeologist, business directly to the University, including a personal administrator or manager, economist, statement, resume and school reports or Programs, majors and minors editor or publisher, foreign affairs and trade transcripts from the past three years, as This dual degree enables you to work towards officer, government policy officer, historian, well as attend an online interview. For more sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide both a B Arts degree at Sciences Po in France language specialist, journalist, museum or information about admission criteria, tuition for the first two years, and a B Arts degree at gallery curator, public relations manager, fees and the application process, visit the the University of Sydney for the remaining two researcher, sociologist. relevant course page. years. As part of your B Arts at the University of sydney.edu.au/courses Sydney, you’ll have access to the shared pool Additional admission criteria and the Open Learning Environment. Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics B Arts for University of Sydney-based majors. Sciences Po Dual Degree applicants need to
B Economics B Economics/B Advanced Studies
Selection Rank: 91 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug You will complete a program in Economics Accountant, banker, business consultant, Duration (full time): which includes a major from the list business information systems analyst, 3 years (single)/ below, and a second major (mandatory economic analyst, economist, financial 4 years (combined) for B Economics/B Advanced Studies) or manager, government or NGO worker, human Dalyell by invitation a minor from the shared pool or from the resource manager, industrial relations Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes following: Economics; Econometrics; Financial specialist, researcher, social policy adviser. Economics; Environmental, Agricultural and This degree will equip you with the capabilities Assumed knowledge: Resource Economics. You’ll also complete to develop economic and social policy and Mathematics Advanced or higher units from the Open Learning Environment. to work in fields such as business, banking, In the final year of the combined degree you financial markets and consulting in both the will undertake advanced coursework and a private and public sectors. substantial real-world industry, community, entrepreneurship or research project, or an Combine B Economics with honours project. B Laws.
B Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France)**
Selection Rank: 91* + other admission criteria Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Aug (in France) Refer to B Economics for University of Sydney Accountant, banker, business consultant, Duration (full time): 2 + 2 years based-majors. For further information on business information systems analyst, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes studies in France, including units of study, economic analyst, economist, financial Assumed knowledge: please refer to the Sciences Po website: manager, human resource manager, industrial Mathematics Advanced or higher www.sciencespo.fr/en/home relations specialist, researcher, social policy adviser.
Additional admission criteria See B Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France). Page 24 Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53
B Visual Arts ф B Visual Arts/B Advanced Studies
Selection Rank: 70* + portfolio Career possibilities ф Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme Entry: Feb Artist, arts writer, craftsperson, curator, digital (CASAS) Duration (full time): artist, art educator (with further tertiary Domestic applicants undertaking a current 3 years (single)/4 years (combined) qualifications), exhibition designer, filmmaker, recognised high school (Year 12) qualification illustrator, painter, product designer, sound and applying via UAC may be eligible for an artist, web and multimedia designer. early offer of admission prior to the release of ATARs or equivalent scores under the Programs, majors and minors Additional admission criteria University’s Creative Arts Special Admission You will have access to a wide range of You will also be assessed based on a portfolio Scheme. Eligible applicants will be assessed electives in contemporary art, as well of artwork. You are required to submit the based on a combination of academic as a range of study areas offered across portfolio by the relevant deadlines. When performance and audition/portfolio the University and in the Open Learning submitting the portfolio online, you will need requirements. For details visit: sydney.edu.au/ Environment. In the final year of the combined to include a short statement describing one of arts/creative-arts-portfolio degree, you will also take a major or minor the more developed projects in your portfolio. from the shared pool, and complete advanced sydney.edu.au/arts/creative-arts-portfolio coursework units and a substantial research, community, industry or entrepreneurship project, or an honours project in the final year.
Diploma of Arts
Selection Rank: na Programs, majors and minors Studies in Religion; Theatre and Performance Entry: Feb/Aug You will complete a major, a minor or a Studies; Writing Studies (minor only). Duration (full time): 1 year collection of units of study from the following Assumed knowledge: subject areas: American Studies; Ancient Career possibilities Depends on units of study chosen History; Archaeology; Art History; Asian A pathway to honours and postgraduate Studies; Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew; studies in the arts and social sciences. Cultural Studies; Diversity Studies (minor only); Digital Cultures; English; Film Studies; Gender Studies; History; Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture; Linguistics; Music; Philosophy;
Diploma of Language Studies Areas of study Selection Rank: na Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug You will complete a major, a minor or a Career opportunities depend on the area Duration (full time): 1 year (depending on collection of units of study from the following of study undertaken. A diploma is often a completion option selected) language subject areas: Ancient Greek; Arabic springboard to a postgraduate degree or a way Assumed knowledge: none Language and Cultures; Biblical Studies and of focusing your study in a particular area by Note: No prior language experience Classical Hebrew; Chinese Studies; French doing a short course. required. Language skills are assessed by the and Francophone Studies; Germanic Studies; department and students are placed in the Hebrew (Modern); Indonesian Studies; Italian appropriate level (beginner, intermediate or Studies; Japanese Studies; Korean Studies; advanced) class. Latin, Modern Greek Studies; Sanskrit (minor only); Spanish and Latin American Studies.
Diploma of Social Sciences
Selection Rank: na Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug You will complete a major, a minor or a A pathway to honours and postgraduate Duration (full time): 1 year collection of units of study from the following studies in the social sciences. Assumed knowledge: subject areas: Anthropology; Criminology; Depends on units of study chosen Economic Policy; International Relations; Political Economy; Politics, Socio-legal Studies; Sociology; Social Policy (minor only).
* Selection ranks with an of Sydney, including English pay the applicable fee direct to commence this course asterisk are indicative and not language requirements. The Sciences Po. During years 3-4, may face additional costs Guaranteed Entry. higher of the English language students enrol in the applicable associated with their student requirements of the two partner Sydney degree (international visa. For visa information, visit ** Sciences Po and University institutions will apply. students enrol in the applicable www.homeaffairs.gov.au of Sydney dual degrees The Sciences Po degree requires CRICOS-registered Sydney Admission to the Sciences a total of four years of full-time degree), with eligible transfer Po Dual Degree is highly study to be eligible for two credits for studies undertaken at competitive. Applicants will need separate awards from Sciences Sciences Po. Students pay to meet the minimum admission Po and the University of Sydney. the applicable Sydney fee in years requirements for their degree During years 1-2, students enrol 3-4 to the University of Sydney. of choice at the University at Sciences Po, France, and Student visa holders who Page 25 BUSINESS
At the University of Sydney Business School, you’ll acquire the skills to succeed as a business professional or build your own entrepreneurial start-up. Graduate with the leadership abilities to drive positive change that has social, environmental and commercial impact.
Your global business journey starts here Our Bachelor of Commerce degree will prepare you for career success in a dynamic and disruptive global economy. You'll be equipped with advanced disciplinary knowledge as well as critical thinking, communication and leadership skills through opportunities to study sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide around the world and gain real‑world experience with leading organisations.
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Page 26 *** QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020 Business courses
B Commerce B Commerce/B Advanced Studies
Selection Rank: 96 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug You will choose one major from the options Accountant, business analyst, entrepreneur, Duration (full time): 3 years (single)/4 years below and a second major (mandatory for enterprise architect, financial dealer (combined) B Commerce/B Advanced Studies) or a minor and broker, human resources specialist, Dalyell by invitation either from the shared pool or from these international business consultant, investment Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes options: Accounting; Banking (major only); banker, management consultant, marketing Business Analytics; Business Information executive, policy adviser, project manager. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Systems; Business Law; Finance (major only); Advanced or higher. Other assumed knowledge Industrial Relations and Human Resource Combine B Commerce with depends on majors or units of study chosen Management; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; B Advanced Computing, B Engineering International Business; Management Honours, B Laws. and Leadership; Marketing; Professional Accounting (program). In the final year of the combined degree you will undertake advanced coursework and a substantial real world industry, community, entrepreneurship or research project, or an honours project.
B Commerce/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars)
Selection Rank: 98 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Commerce/B Advanced Accountant, business analyst, entrepreneur, Duration (full time): 4 years Studies. As a Dalyell Scholar your enterprise architect, financial dealer Dalyell by application B Commerce/B Advanced Studies will and broker, human resources specialist, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes incorporate 12 credit points of exclusive Dalyell international business consultant, investment units. These units will be complemented by banker, management consultant, marketing Assumed knowledge: Mathematics enrichment opportunities that you can tailor executive, policy adviser, project manager. Advanced or higher. Other assumed knowledge to your needs. They include accelerated depends on majors or units of study chosen study options, additional enrichment units of study from outside your primary discipline, mentoring and professional skill development, and the option to undertake an international study experience with the support of a $2000 global mobility scholarship. Areas of study
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Do what you love and make a world of difference through teaching or social work. At Sydney, you’ll be challenged to explore complex ideas and issues in your chosen field and graduate an informed, effective practitioner.
TH in the world for Become a confident practitioner education* sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide With strong connections in both the education 20 and social work sectors, our advanced placement program encourages meaningful Our teacher education practical experiences. Throughout your course, degrees are accredited you’ll apply your theoretical knowledge in real- by the NSW Education world settings and develop the professional skills Standards Authority to graduate with confidence. (NESA).
Our social work degrees are accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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“As a student, I loved being part of a community that dedicated itself to considering the big issues that our society and culture face. Since then, I’ve always sought to be the kind of teacher who cares about students first and subjects second.”
Eddie Woo Leader of Mathematics Growth, NSW Department of Education; Founder of Wootube, Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Mathematics) (Honours) (2008) Page 28 Education and social work courses
B Education (Early Childhood)
Selection Rank: 77 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You'll study specialist units in early childhood Teacher in a range of early learning centres Duration (full time): 4 years education, development, and professional and preschools (birth–5 years). Qualified early practice, complemented by generalist units childhood teachers are in high demand and in an Education Studies major, offered by the early childhood education is a high priority Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. for both federal and state governments in Australia.
Professional recognition At the time of printing, recognition under the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) was pending.
B Education (Health and Physical Education)^
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed + statement Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You'll take core units of study in education Teacher in secondary schools or careers Duration (full time): 4 years and professional studies along with discipline in training and human resource settings, Prerequisites: NSW Education Standards study in Health and Physical Education. community health, coaching, recreation Authority (NESA) requirement of a Band 5 in You'll also need to select a second teaching and sport. three HSC subjects, one of which needs to be area from: Aboriginal studies, biology, English (Standard or Advanced) or equivalent chemistry, drama, English, history (ancient Professional recognition and modern), languages and mathematics. At the time of printing, NSW Education Professional experience placements (totalling Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation 80 days) begin in the first year of the course was pending. and progressively increase until the final placement, when you will be competent to teach under minimal supervision.
B Education (Primary)^
Selection Rank: 85 Guaranteed + statement Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Areas of study Entry: Feb Throughout this degree you'll take generalist Teacher in primary schools, curriculum Duration (full time): 4 years units of study in education and professional consultant, educational administrator, Prerequisites: NSW Education Standards studies, along with an interdisciplinary unit educational researcher, government Authority (NESA) requirement of a Band 5 in offered by the faculty of Arts and Social policy adviser. three HSC subjects, one of which needs to be Sciences. The program provides an AITSL English (Standard or Advanced) or equivalent. recognised Primary Teaching Specialisation in Professional recognition Note: for students commencing from 2023 English and the option for advanced students At the time of printing, NSW Education NESA will additionally require a band 4 in to complete a Primary Teaching Specialisation Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation Mathematics Standard (or equivalent) or higher in Mathematics, Science and Technology, or was pending. Assumed knowledge: Primary Languages. This degree covers all the key learning areas (primary subject areas), For the Mathematics specialisation: with special attention to the mandatory areas Mathematics Standard or higher of Aboriginal education, teaching English For the Science Specialisation: any HSC to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and Science subject (or equivalent) special education. Professional experience placements (totalling 80 days) begin in the second year of the course and progressively increase until the final placement, when you will be competent to teach under minimal supervision.
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B Education (Secondary)^ B Education/B Advanced Studies (Secondary)^
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed + statement Programs, majors and minors The B Education/B Advanced Studies Entry: Feb In this new, revitalised degree, you'll take (Secondary) also offers you the opportunity to Duration (full time): 4 years (single)/5 years core units of study in education, along with undertake advanced coursework, an honours (combined) intensive study and professional experience research project or a third teaching area in Prerequisites: NSW Education Standards in two teaching areas and units from the Open either TESOL or Aboriginal Studies. Authority (NESA) requirement of a Band 5 in Learning Environment. Your two teaching areas three HSC subjects, one of which needs to be can be selected from either Arts or Science, Career possibilities English (Standard or Advanced) or equivalent in areas including: Aboriginal studies, biology, Teacher in secondary schools in areas business studies, chemistry, drama, Earth and including Aboriginal Studies, biology, environmental sciences, economics, English, chemistry, drama, English, history, languages, geography, history, Judaic studies, languages, mathematics, physics, and TESOL; curriculum mathematics, physics, and teaching English consultant, educational administrator, to speakers of other languages (TESOL). You educational researcher, government policy will need to complete at least a minor in your adviser, human resource manager. first teaching area. Professional experience placements (totalling 80 days) begin in the third Professional recognition year of the course and progressively increase At the time of printing, NSW Education until the final placement, when you will be Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation competent to teach under minimal supervision. was pending.
B Social Work
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb The Social Work program includes studies in Aged care worker, children and families Duration (full time): 4 years mental health, social justice practice, work support worker, community worker in Assumed knowledge: Depends on first‑year with children and families, social policy, human programs for people with disabilities, migrant units of study chosen service systems, domestic violence, disability, and refugee liaison officer, international disasters and climate change, impacts of development worker, social policy adviser. poverty, First Nations studies and social research. You will learn to work alongside Professional recognition diverse groups and communities in Australia Australian Association of Social Workers and overseas addressing critical social issues.
B Arts/B Social Work
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Refer to B Arts and B Social Work. You Social worker in health, community services, Duration (full time): 5 years will choose a major from the B Arts, and a ageing, disability, mental health, community Assumed knowledge: Refer to B Arts; for Social second major or a minor either from those development, social policy, disasters and Work: depends on the units of study chosen options or from the shared pool. You must climate change, leadership and work with Dalyell by invitation complete a major in Sociology, or a minor non-government organisations in Australia in either Sociology or Social Policy. You will and overseas. Career opportunities also also complete the Social Work professional available related to the major chosen from program alongside your BA for four years. the B Arts degree. See B Arts for more career Social work includes mental health, social possibilities. justice practice, work with children and families, social policy, human service systems, Professional recognition domestic violence and research. Australian Association of Social Workers
Additional admission ^ NESA prerequisites for teaching degrees to achieve the University will assess whether criteria teaching degrees: equivalent of a minimum of three you have achieved an equivalent - Bachelor of Education (Health Band 5s in their NSW HSC, one of standard through your high Applicants for all Bachelor of and Physical Education) which must be in English (English school studies. If you need Education degrees (except - Bachelor of Education (Primary) Standard or English Advanced). to meet English proficiency Early Childhood) are required - Bachelor of Education For equivalent requirements requirements through a test to complete a brief personal (Secondary) for other Australian Year 12 such as IELTS, you will complete statement as part of the - Bachelor of Education/ qualifications, refer to the those requirements separately. application for admission. Bachelor of Advanced Studies UAC website: This requirement also applies (Secondary) uac.edu.au/future-applicants/ to the Bachelor of Music - Bachelor of Music admission-criteria/ (Music Education). (Music Education) year-12-qualifications For more information, visit The New South Wales Education sydney.edu.au/ For other non-Australian Standards Authority (NESA) secondary education (high teachereducation-personal- requires students entering these statement school) qualifications, the
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Choose from our broad range of engineering, project management and advanced computing degrees and you will have the opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact on society. Our students graduate job-ready and study a digitally focused curriculum designed for the jobs of the future.
Our fantastic new multimillion-dollar engineering and technology precinct We produce job-ready graduates opens its doors in 2021. You’ll gain real-world work experience and have sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide the opportunity to forge connections with our network of more than 1200 industry, not-for-profit and government organisations across engineering, computing and project management. The variety of specialisations, majors and cross-disciplinary units available ensure you’re able to pursue your passion and interests and stand out in the job market.
“My engineering degree at Sydney has been fundamental to my career. People like the way engineers think – we typically think in quite a structured way, with an emphasis on logic, design, problem-solving, and adopting a ‘systems’ approach. This transferrable skill set is a valued qualification to have.”
Jane MacMaster Chief Engineer, Engineers Australia Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (1994)
in Australia for Our new engineering We have access to more than ND engineering and digital curriculum allows 1200 industry, not-for-profit and technology* + you to select from more + government partners, so you 2 20 than 20 specialisations. 1200 gain real-world work experience before you graduate. Page 32 * Times Higher Education Subject Rankings 2021 Engineering and computer science courses
B Advanced Computing
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Majors information services manager, systems analyst, Entry: Feb/Aug You’ll choose one computing major from the software engineer, user experience designer, Duration (full time): 4 years list below, with the option of also choosing web developer and manager. Dalyell by invitation either a second major or a minor from this list Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes or from the shared pool: Computer Science, Professional recognition Computational Data Science, Cybersecurity, This degree is accredited by the Australian Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 Software Development. You'll also have access Computer Society. to the Open Learning Environment to broaden your skills and explore other areas of study. Combine this degree with B Commerce, B Science, B Science (Health), Career possibilities B Science (Medical Science). Computer programmer, computer system administrator, consultant, entrepreneur,
B Advanced Computing/B Commerce
Selection Rank: 96 Guaranteed Majors information services manager, management Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Advanced Computing and consultant, project manager, software Duration (full time): 5 years B Commerce. You'll choose one major from engineer, web developer and manager. Dalyell by invitation each degree. You'll also have access to the Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Open Learning Environment to broaden your Professional recognition skills and explore other areas of study. This degree is accredited by the Australian Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1. Computer Society. For B Commerce: depends on majors or units Career possibilities of study chosen Accountant, business systems analyst, computer programmer, computer system administrator, economist, financial specialist,
B Advanced Computing/B Science
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Majors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Advanced Computing and B Science. Computer programmer, consultant, Duration (full time): 5 years You'll choose one major from each degree. geophysicist, information services manager, Dalyell by invitation You'll also have access to the Open Learning mathematician, microbiologist, software Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Environment to broaden your skills and explore engineer, systems analyst, web developer other areas of study. and manager. Areas of study .Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 For B Science: depends on majors or units of Professional recognition study chosen This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
B Advanced Computing/B Science (Health)
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Programs and majors and ageing management and research, Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Advanced Computing and B Science global health research and policy analysis, Duration (full time): 5 years (Health). You'll complete a major from the hospital management, information services Dalyell by invitation options available in the B Advanced Computing management, mental health and safety, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes and the Health major. You'll also have access software engineering, web development to the Open Learning Environment to broaden and management. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1. your skills and explore other areas of study. Also see B Science (Health) Professional recognition Career possibilities This degree is accredited by the Australian Roles in computer programming, Computer Society. consultancy, corporate health, disability
B Advanced Computing/B Science (Medical Science)
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Majors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Advanced Computing and Computer programmer, consultant, doctor Duration (full time): 5 years B Science (Medical Science). You'll choose (after further study in medicine), geneticist, Dalyell by invitation one major from the options available in the infectious diseases researcher, information Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes B Advanced Computing; and complete the services manager, microbiologist, pathologist, stream in Medical Science, which requires software engineer, systems analyst, web Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, a program in Medical Science, including a developer and manager. Chemistry and either Physics or Biology Medical Science major. Professional recognition This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
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B Engineering Honours (Aeronautical)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in Computational This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 4 years Engineering, Engineering Aerodynamics, Engineers Australia. International Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes or Flight Data Analysis. Specialisations are recognition is through relevant agreements, Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 optional. If you are a high-achieving student such as the Washington Accord. and Physics with an ATAR of 99+ (or equivalent) you may apply for Space Engineering. Combine this degree with B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project Career possibilities Management, B Science, B Science (Health), Design research and certification in the airline/ B Science (Medical Science). aerospace industry, general engineering positions, and manufacturing and assembly.
B Engineering Honours (Biomedical)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations including orthopaedic, cardiovascular and Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in other electronic and surgical equipment. Duration (full time): 4 years Biocomputation, Biomedical Modelling Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes and Design, Bionics and Bioelectronics, Professional recognition Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Humanitarian Engineering, Nanoscale This engineering degree is accredited by Physics and/or Chemistry Biotechnology or Thermofluids. Specialisations Engineers Australia. International are optional. recognition is through relevant agreements, such as the Washington Accord. Career possibilities Clinical support specialist, instrumentation Combine this degree with engineer, medical device assessor, patent B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project examiner and field service engineer. Management, B Science, B Science (Health), Biomedical engineers design and manufacture B Science (Medical Science). implantable and external medical devices,
B Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in Food and This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 4 years Bioprocessing, Water and Environmental Engineers Australia and the Institutions of Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Treatment Processes or Process Chemical Engineers. International sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 Intensification. Specialisations are optional. recognition is through relevant agreements, and Chemistry such as the Washington Accord. Career possibilities All sectors of the process industries, from Combine this degree with primary resource industries through to fine B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project chemicals and sophisticated manufacturing. Management, B Science, B Science (Health), B Science (Medical Science).
B Engineering Honours (Civil)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in Construction This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 4 years Management, Environmental Engineering, Engineers Australia. International recognition Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Geotechnical Engineering, Humanitarian is through relevant agreements, such as the Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 Engineering, Integrated Building Engineering, Washington Accord. and Physics Structures or Transport Engineering. Specialisations are optional. Combine this degree with B Arts, B Commerce, B Design in Architecture, Career possibilities B Laws, B Project Management, B Science, Aid worker, airport and harbour authorities, B Science (Health), B Science (Medical banks, construction and mining companies, Science). engineering and infrastructure consultants, humanitarian engineer, town planner, project management and public works, sustainability specialist.
B Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars)
Selection Rank: 98 Guaranteed Specialisations stream, the valuable insights you gain through Entry: Feb/Aug In addition to your chosen engineering your studies as a Dalyell Scholar will set Duration (full time): 4 years stream, as a Dalyell Scholar, you will complete you apart from your peers and open up a Dalyell by application distinctive Dalyell units and have access to range of opportunities across the public and Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes enrichment opportunities that you can tailor private sectors, including: business, banking, to your needs. This includes accelerated consulting, entrepreneurship and project Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 study options, additional senior level units of management. and either Physics or Chemistry, depending study from outside your primary discipline, on the engineering stream (refer to the mentoring and professional skill development, Professional recognition relevant stream) and the option for a global mobility experience. Students in Engineering Dalyell Scholars will undertake the Dalyell stream in conjunction Career possibilities with one of our Engineers Australia accredited
Page 34 Along with career options from your chosen engineering streams. Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53
B Engineering Honours (Electrical)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in Computer This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 4 years Engineering, Internet of Things, Intelligent Engineers Australia. International Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Information Engineering, Power Engineering recognition is through relevant agreements, Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 or Telecommunications Engineering. such as the Washington Accord. and Physics Specialisations are optional. Combine this degree with Career possibilities B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project Grid maintenance and stability contractor, Management, B Science, B Science (Health), industry power supply engineer, power B Science (Medical Science). transmission and generating systems engineering, specialised consulting companies and telecommunications.
B Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations Professional recognition Entry: Feb After commencing your studies in the Flexible Students who start in Flexible First Year will Duration (full time): 4 years First Year stream, you will have the opportunity choose which of our Engineers Australia Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes to pursue an area of specialisation once you accredited engineering streams they want to Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, have transferred to a stream. Refer to the pursue. Physics and/or Chemistry individual engineering streams for areas in which you may be able to specialise. Combine this degree with B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project Career possibilities Management, B Science, B Science (Health), Refer to individual engineering streams B Science (Medical Science). for examples.
B Engineering Honours (Mechanical)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations exploration and space vehicles, environmental Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in Computational pollution control, manufacturing industry, and Duration (full time): 4 years Engineering, Engineering and the Environment, mineral exploration. Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Engineering Design, Engineering Management, Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 Fluids Engineering, or Materials Science and Professional recognition and Physics Engineering, Specialisations are optional. This engineering degree is accredited by
If you are a high-achieving student with an Engineers Australia. International Areas of study ATAR of 99+ (or equivalent) you may apply for recognition is through relevant agreements, Space Engineering. such as the Washington Accord.
Career possibilities Combine this degree with Automated facilities, automatic control B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project systems, biomedical implant design, building Management, B Science, B Science (Health), industry, design of automotive, undersea B Science (Medical Science).
B Engineering Honours (Mechatronic)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in Robotics This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 4 years and Intelligent Systems. Specialisations are Engineers Australia. International Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes optional. If you are a high-achieving student recognition is through relevant agreements, Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 with an ATAR of 99+ (or equivalent) you may such as the Washington Accord. and Physics apply for Space Engineering. Combine this degree with Career possibilities B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project Automatic control systems, product design Management, B Science, B Science (Health), and development, robotics and automation B Science (Medical Science). for advanced manufacturing, and software design and development for real‑time computer systems.
B Engineering Honours (Software)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug You may choose to specialise in Internet of This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 4 years Things, Computer Engineering or Intelligent Engineers Australia. International Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Information Engineering. Specialisations are recognition is through relevant agreements, Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 optional. such as the Washington Accord. and Physics Career possibilities Combine this degree with Artificial intelligence, control systems, B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project database management, information Management, B Science, B Science (Health), technology, internet programming, language B Science (Medical Science). compilers, multimedia and telecommunication software systems, real‑time software
engineering and reliable biomedical systems. Page 35 Engineering and computer science courses
B Engineering Honours with Space Engineering
Selection Rank: 99 Guaranteed Programs and majors Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug Space Engineering is available to students in This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 4 years Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers Australia. International Dalyell by invitation streams - refer to the relevant stream. Space recognition is through relevant agreements, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Engineering covers studies in aerospace such as the Washington Accord. systems, electronic devices and circuits, Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 orbital mechanics, space vehicle design, Combine this degree with and Physics and systems engineering. B Arts, B Commerce, B Laws, B Project Management, B Science, B Science (Health), Career possibilities B Science (Medical Science). Along with career options from your chosen stream, you can apply your specialised knowledge of the space environment to careers in the aerospace, defence, environmental and research sectors.
B Engineering Honours/B Arts
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations and majors Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug In addition to the relevant B Engineering This engineering degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 5 years Honours stream requirements, you will take a Engineers Australia. International Dalyell by invitation major from B Arts. recognition is through relevant agreements, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes such as the Washington Accord. Career possibilities Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 Refer to relevant B Engineering Honours and either Physics or Chemistry, depending stream and B Arts. on the engineering stream (please refer to the relevant stream). For B Arts: depends on majors or units of study chosen
B Engineering Honours/B Commerce
Selection Rank: 96 Guaranteed Specialisations and majors Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug In addition to the relevant B Engineering This combined degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 5 years Honours stream requirements, you will take a Engineers Australia. International sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Dalyell by invitation major from B Commerce. recognition is through relevant agreements, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes such as the Washington Accord. Career possibilities Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 Refer to relevant B Engineering Honours and either Physics or Chemistry, depending stream and B Commerce. on the engineering stream (please refer to the relevant stream). For B Commerce: depends on majors or units of study chosen
B Engineering Honours (Civil)/B Design in Architecture
Selection Rank: 95 Guaranteed Specialisations and majors interior and spatial design, municipal Entry: Feb Refer to the B Engineering Honours (Civil) councils, project management, property Duration (full time): 5 years stream and B Design in Architecture for development, public works and urban design, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes requirements. sustainability specialist. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics; for Architecture: English Advanced Career possibilities Professional recognition Aid worker, airport and harbour authorities, This combined degree is accredited by architect (with further study), architectural Engineers Australia. International technology, banking, construction and recognition is through relevant agreements, mining, engineering and infrastructure such as the Washington Accord. consultants, humanitarian engineer,
B Engineering Honours/B Project Management
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations and majors Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug In addition to the B Engineering stream This combined degree is accredited Duration (full time): 5 years requirements, you will undertake a selection by Engineers Australia and the Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes of core and elective project management Project Management Institute Global Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 units of study. Accreditation Center. and either Physics or Chemistry, depending on the engineering stream; refer to the Career possibilities relevant stream Refer to the relevant B Engineering Honours stream and B Project Management. Page 36 Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53
B Engineering Honours/B Science
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations and majors Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug In addition to the relevant B Engineering This combined degree is is accredited by Duration (full time): 5 years Honours stream requirements, you will take a Engineers Australia. International Dalyell by invitation major from B Science. recognition is through relevant agreements, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes such as the Washington Accord. Career possibilities Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 Refer to the relevant B Engineering Honours and either Physics or Chemistry, depending stream and B Science. on the Engineering stream (please refer to the relevant stream). For B Science: depends on majors or units of study chosen
B Engineering Honours/B Science (Health)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Programs and majors Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug In addition to the relevant B Engineering This combined degree is accredited by Duration (full time): 5 years Honours stream requirements, you will Engineers Australia. International Dalyell by invitation complete a Health major in B Science (Health). recognition is through relevant agreements, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes such as the Washington Accord. Career possibilities Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Refer to the relevant B Engineering Honours Physics or Chemistry, depending on the stream and B Science (Health). engineering stream (please refer to the relevant stream)
B Engineering Honours/B Science (Medical Science)
Selection Rank: 92 Guaranteed Specialisations and majors Professional recognition Entry: Feb/Aug In addition to the relevant B Engineering This five-year combined degree is accredited Duration (full time): 5 years Honours stream requirements, you will by Engineers Australia. International Dalyell by invitation complete a program in Medical Science, recognition is through relevant agreements, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes including a Medical Science major in B Science such as the Washington Accord. Areas of study (Medical Science). Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Chemistry, Physics and/or Biology (depending Career possibilities on the engineering stream and B Science Refer to the relevant B Engineering Honours (Medical Science) units of study chosen) stream and B Science (Medical Science).
B Project Management
Selection Rank: 86 Guaranteed Programs and majors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug Choose one major either from the project Professional and management roles in Duration (full time): 3 years management options in construction or built property development, construction, mining, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes environment, or from the shared pool of events, IT, banking and finance, state or Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1 majors. Built Environment stream units are federal government or in consultancy roles in held within the University of Sydney School of engineering, water health or energy sectors.
Architecture, Design and Planning. You can also take a project management minor in People Professional recognition and Change, or Project Controls. This degree is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center.
Combine this degree with B Engineering Honours. Page 37 LAW
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“The University of Sydney has an outstanding reputation for law and an engaged student body with a huge range of clubs and societies. The flexible degree structure with the Bachelor of Arts also opened up a lot of opportunities.”
Mitchell Cleaver Bachelor of Arts (History) and Bachelor of Laws (2016) Page 38 Law courses
B Arts/B Laws
Selection Rank: 99.5 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Law, Real Property and the Legal Profession. Entry: Feb Refer to B Arts. Units of study for B Laws: Fifth year: Private International Law A and Duration (full time): 5 years First year: Foundations of Law, Legal seven elective units of study. Dalyell by invitation Research, Torts. Second year: Civil and Assumed knowledge: For B Arts: Depends Criminal Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law. Career possibilities on the majors or units of study chosen; Third year: Torts and Contracts II, Public Refer to B Arts. For B Laws: solicitor, barrister, for B Laws: none International Law, Public Law. Fourth year: magistrate, judge, diplomacy, foreign affairs, Administrative Law, Corporations Law, human rights, international relations, Equity, Evidence, Federal Constitutional Law, investment banking, journalism, management Introduction to Property and Commercial consultancy, public policy.
B Commerce/B Laws
Selection Rank: 99.5 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Law, Real Property and the Legal Profession. Entry: Feb Refer to B Commerce. Units of study for Fifth year: Private International Law A and Duration (full time): 5 years B Laws: First year: Foundations of Law, Legal seven elective units of study. Dalyell by invitation Research, Torts. Second year: Civil and Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Criminal Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law. Career possibilities Third year: Torts and Contracts II, Public Refer to B Commerce. For B Laws: solicitor, Assumed knowledge: For B Commerce: International Law, Public Law. Fourth year: barrister, magistrate, judge, diplomacy, foreign Mathematics Advanced or higher, other Administrative Law, Corporations Law, affairs, human rights, international relations, assumed knowledge depends on majors or Equity, Evidence, Federal Constitutional Law, investment banking, journalism, management units of study chosen; for B Laws: none Introduction to Property and Commercial consultancy, public policy.
B Economics/B Laws
Selection Rank: 99.5 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Law, Real Property and the Legal Profession. Entry: Feb Refer to B Economics. Units of study for Fifth year: Private International Law A and Duration (full time): 5 years B Laws: First year: Foundations of Law, Legal seven elective units of study. Dalyell by invitation Research, Torts. Second year: Civil and Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Criminal Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law. Career possibilities Third year: Torts and Contracts II, Public Refer to B Economics. For B Laws: solicitor, Assumed knowledge: For B Economics: International Law, Public Law. Fourth year: barrister, magistrate, judge, diplomacy, foreign Mathematics Advanced or higher; Administrative Law, Corporations Law, affairs, human rights, international relations, for B Laws: none Equity, Evidence, Federal Constitutional Law, investment banking, journalism, management Introduction to Property and Commercial consultancy, public policy. Areas of study B Engineering Honours/B Laws
Selection Rank: 99.5 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Law, Real Property and the Legal Profession. Entry: Feb In addition to the relevant B Engineering Fifth year: Private International Law A and Duration (full time): 6 years stream requirements, you will undertake seven elective units of study. Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes law units of study. Units of study for B Laws: Assumed knowledge: For B Engineering First year: Foundations of Law, Legal Career possibilities Honours: Mathematics Extension 1 and either Research, Torts. Second year: Civil and Refer to the relevant B Engineering Honours Physics or Chemistry, depending on the Criminal Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law. stream. For B Laws: solicitor, barrister, engineering stream; refer to the relevant Third year: Torts and Contracts II, Public magistrate, judge, diplomacy, foreign affairs, stream; for B Laws: none International Law, Public Law. Fourth year: human rights, international relations, Administrative Law, Corporations Law, investment banking, journalism, management Equity, Evidence, Federal Constitutional Law, consultancy, public policy. Introduction to Property and Commercial
B Science/B Laws
Selection Rank: 99.5 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Refer to B Science. Please note that the Refer to B Science and options below for Duration (full time): 5 years only stream available in this combined science-specific careers: environmental Dalyell by invitation degree is the Dalyell stream. Units of study lawyer, urban and regional planner, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes for B Laws: First year: Foundations of Law, occupational health and safety specialist, Legal Research, Torts. Second year: Civil and forensic science technician, science Assumed knowledge: For B Science: Criminal Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law. policy specialist, technical specialist or Mathematics Advanced and/or higher Third year: Torts and Contracts II, Public associate undertaking intellectual property (depending on units of study selected); other International Law, Public Law. Fourth year: cases in science patents, copyright and assumed knowledge depends on majors or Administrative Law, Corporations Law, trademark disputes. For B Laws: solicitor, units of study chosen; for B Laws: none Equity, Evidence, Federal Constitutional Law, barrister, magistrate, judge, diplomacy, foreign Introduction to Property and Commercial affairs, human rights, international relations, Law, Real Property and the Legal Profession. investment banking, journalism, management Fifth year: Private International Law A and consultancy, public policy. seven elective units of study.
Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53 Page 39 MEDICINE AND HEALTH
Pursue your passion in health and get ready for a career where you can make a real difference. Choose from the largest range of health degrees of any Australian university and graduate ready to enter the health workforce with knowledge and skills that are in demand.
Our degrees will kick-start your career in health
sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries around the world. At Sydney, you’ll learn with academic experts and students in many health disciplines to develop a range of invaluable skills, from patient interaction to teamwork, leadership and research.
“I applied for diagnostic radiography after working in an emergency department and seeing the amazing work that can be done with medical imaging. My highlight so far was the clinical placement in Darwin and working with Indigenous communities.”
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B Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Selection Rank: 96* Programs, majors and minors to work in a range of settings, such as Entry: Feb You will cover studies in anatomy, biological small regional clinics, large metropolitan Duration (full time): 4 years sciences, equipment and imaging techniques, imaging departments, and hospital image processing, pathology, physics, emergency departments. psychology and radiation biology. Professional recognition Career possibilities Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. Diagnostic radiographer, with the opportunity
B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) B Applied Science/B Advanced Studies (Exercise and Sport Science)
Selection Rank: 82* Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You will complete a major in Exercise Science, Accredited exercise scientist, coach, personal Duration (full time): 3 years (single)/4 years and a minor or major in Physical Activity and trainer, strength and conditioning specialist. (combined) Health. You can also take electives or an Our graduates find careers in the sport, fitness Assumed knowledge: Chemistry optional major or minor from the shared pool, and health industries; work health and safety; and Mathematics Advanced or higher or access to the Open Learning Environment to injury prevention; public health; exercise broaden your learning. You will complete two rehabilitation; research and technology; practicum experiences in the final year. For the education and health; and medical insurance. combined degree you must complete a second major from the shared pool. In the final year Professional Recognition of the combined degree you will undertake Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). advanced coursework and a substantial real world industry, community, entrepreneurship or research project, or an honours project.
B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)
Selection Rank: 91* Programs, majors and minors health care, including cardiac rehabilitation, Entry: Feb You will cover studies in biomechanics, clinical musculoskeletal rehabilitation, mental Duration (full time): 4 years exercise practice, ergonomics, exercise health, long-term rehabilitation following Assumed knowledge: Chemistry physiology, functional anatomy, motor control spinal cord injury, ageing, occupational and Mathematics Advanced or higher and behaviour. rehabilitation and programs for people with an intellectual disability. Career possibilities Areas of study Exercise physiologist. As an accredited Professional recognition exercise physiologist, you will have the Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). opportunity to work across all sectors of
B Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Selection Rank: 93* Programs, majors and minors your career while staying within the same Entry: Feb You will complete a major or minor in Disability, profession. For example, you could work Duration (full time): 4 years Participation and Health and cover studies one‑on‑one in rehabilitation with stroke or in Physical and Psychosocial capacity, as cancer survivors, then work with babies in a well as human anatomy, medical sciences, neonatal intensive care unit or young adults in neuroscience, occupational therapy theory a community mental health program. and practice, psychology and social sciences. You will also undertake a placement to gain Professional recognition valuable practical experience. Australian Association of Occupational Therapists (Occupational Therapy Australia) Career possibilities and the World Federation of Occupational Occupational therapist. The breadth of Therapists (WFOT). occupational therapy means you can diversify
B Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Selection Rank: 99.5* Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You will cover studies in biomedical sciences, Physiotherapist. You can choose from a diverse Duration (full time): 4 years behavioural and social sciences, exercise range of physiotherapy and health promotion Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and Physics science, human anatomy, human movement, career options in both the public and private neuroscience as well as theory and practice sectors, in settings such as healthcare of musculoskeletal, neurological and organisations as well as sports, schools and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy across the community, and private practice. lifespan. You will also undertake a placement to gain valuable practical experience. Professional recognition Australian Physiotherapy Council and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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B Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
Selection Rank: 94* Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You will cover studies in anatomy, audiology, Speech pathologist, with the opportunity to Duration (full time): 4 years linguistics and language development, work in diverse settings, including public and neurobiology, phonetics, psychology, research private hospitals, community health, mental methods and speech pathology specialist areas health services, aged-care facilities, schools (eg, aphasia, cleft palate, dysarthria, dysphagia, and disability services. As a speech pathology stuttering). You will also undertake a placement graduate, you may also work in private to gain valuable practical experience. practice, with the potential to operate your own business as a private practitioner.
Professional recognition Speech Pathology Australia.
B Arts/D Medicine
Selection Rank: 99.95* + other admission Programs, majors and minors contact with patients and observation of the criteria Refer to B Arts. You will choose a major from physical aspects of disease – commences in Entry: Feb the options available in the B Arts, and either the first year and continues to the final year. Duration (full time): 7 years a second major or a minor from these options Dalyell by invitation or the shared pool. During the B Arts, you will Career possibilities Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes also complete foundational knowledge units General practice, surgery or other specialities, for medicine (in science), a zero-credit-point research, pharmaceutical industry, forensic Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced subject in medicine, and Open Learning anthropologist, government policy officer, or higher; For B Arts: depends on majors or Environment units. If you become a Dalyell medical journalism, aid work, management units of study chosen Scholar, you will complete 12 credit points of consultancy, teaching, medical administration, distinctive Dalyell units designed to cultivate medical communication. high-level graduate attributes. You will also have access to a suite of additional enrichment Professional recognition opportunities. In the Doctor of Medicine Australian Medical Council (AMC). component, practical experience – including
B Arts/M Nursing
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Refer to B Arts. You will choose a major from Registered nurse in a range of healthcare Duration (full time): 4 years the B Arts and electives from those available in settings and highly employable in a range of sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Assumed knowledge: For B Arts: Depends the B Arts or the shared pool. You’ll also have non-clinical settings that include government, on the majors or units of study chosen; access to the Open Learning Environment. non-government organisations, business, For M Nursing: none Focus areas for nursing include: acute care, education and research. aged care, chronic illness, clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental health care and Professional recognition management, pharmacology, physiology, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. professional practice, social and health policy.
B Nursing (Advanced Studies)
Selection Rank: 84 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Focus areas for nursing: acute care, aged care, Registered nurse with a career in a range of Duration (full time): 3 years child and adolescent health, chronic illness, healthcare settings, including emergency, clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental intensive care, mental health, cancer and health care and management, pharmacology, palliative care, aged care, child and adolescent physiology, primary health care, professional health, international health, education practice, social and health policy. and research.
Professional recognition Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
B Oral Health
Selection Rank: 83* + interviews Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Your studies will include dental hygiene Oral health therapist, dental hygienist, dental Duration (full time): 3 years and dental therapy service as well as therapist, community oral health educator/ oral health promotion. consultant/advocate.
Professional recognition Australian Dental Council, Dental Board of Australia. Page 42 Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Completion of a major is not a requirement Pharmacist. A wide variety of career choices Duration (full time): 4 years in this degree. Your studies will include are open to registered pharmacists in Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes biology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical community pharmacy (community practice), Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced sciences, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and hospital pharmacy, research positions within or higher and Chemistry pharmacy practice. In the final year, you will universities or research institutes, or positions have the option to complete studies in either in the pharmaceutical industry in drug industrial pharmacy (consisting of an extended production, marketing or drug development. professional placement) or international pharmacy, which provides an opportunity to Professional recognition participate in an international exchange. The degree is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and leads to registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb Completion of a major is not a requirement in Pharmacist. A wide variety of career choices Duration (full time): 5 years this degree. Your studies will include biology, are open to registered pharmacists in Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, community pharmacy (community practice), Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced pharmaceutics, pharmacology and pharmacy hospital pharmacy, research positions or higher and Chemistry practice, as well as business. In the final year, within universities or research institutes, you will have the option to complete studies or positions in the pharmaceutical in drug in either industrial pharmacy (consisting production, marketing or drug development. of an extended professional placement) or The management component of this course international pharmacy, which provides an will give you the skills required to run your own opportunity to participate in an international business. exchange. Professional recognition The degree is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and leads to registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Areas of study
B Science/D Dental Medicine
Selection Rank: 99.6* + other admission Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities criteria During the B Science, you could choose a Dentist in private practice, public service Entry: Feb wide range of majors and minors from across (hospitals, schools, health departments), Duration (full time): 7 years the sciences. Refer to B Science. You will defence forces, oral health researcher, Dalyell by invitation also complete foundational knowledge units academic careers and a variety of Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes for biology and a zero-credit-point unit of specialisation options upon completion independent learning related to dentistry of professional and research experience. Assumed knowledge: For B Science: and oral health. If you become a Dalyell Mathematics Advanced and/or higher Scholar, you will complete 12 credit points of Professional recognition (depending on units of study selected), distinctive Dalyell units designed to cultivate Dental Board of Australia. other assumed knowledge depends on high-level graduate attributes. For the Doctor majors or units of study chosen; of Dental Medicine, you will study integrated For D Dental Medicine: None clinical dentistry and life sciences, and also conduct a research project related to dentistry and oral health. Page 43 Medicine and health courses
B Science/D Medicine
Selection Rank: 99.95* + other admission Programs, majors and minors experience – including contact with patients criteria Refer to B Science. You may elect to complete and observation of the physical aspects of Entry: Feb the Medical Science stream or choose from disease – commences in the first year and Duration (full time): 7 years a wide range of majors from across the continues to the final year. Dalyell by invitation sciences and either a second major or minor Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes from science or the shared pool. During the Career possibilities B Science, you will also complete foundational General practice, surgery or other specialities, Assumed knowledge: For B Science: knowledge units for medicine (in science) research, pharmaceutical industry, Mathematics Advanced and/or higher and Open Learning Environment units. If you management consultancy, teaching, medical (depending on units of study selected), other become a Dalyell Scholar, you will complete administration, medical communication. assumed knowledge depends on majors or 12 credit points of distinctive Dalyell units units of study chosen; For the Medical Science designed to cultivate high-level graduate Professional recognition stream: Mathematics Advanced and/or attributes. You will also have access to a suite Australian Medical Council (AMC). higher (depending on units of study selected), of additional enrichment opportunities. In Chemistry and Physics or Biology; For D the Doctor of Medicine component, practical Medicine: None
B Science/M Nursing
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You will choose one major from those available Registered nurse in a range of healthcare Duration (full time): 4 years in B Science (refer to B Science) and Open settings with the ability to use your knowledge Dalyell by invitation Learning Environment units. Focus areas for of science in health issues such as infectious Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes nursing include: acute care, aged care, child and non-communicable diseases, infection and adolescent health, chronic illness, clinical control, anatomy, physiology and biomedical Assumed knowledge: For B Science: practice, Indigenous health, mental health care science, pharmacology and research. Mathematics Advanced and/or higher and management, pharmacology, physiology, (depending on units of study selected), other professional practice, social and health policy. Professional recognition assumed knowledge depends on majors or Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. units of study chosen; For M Nursing: None
B Science (Health)/M Nursing
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You will complete a major in Health within Registered nurse in a range of healthcare Duration (full time): 4 years the Health stream, a second major and settings. You can apply your knowledge of Dalyell by invitation Open Learning Environment units – refer to health systems in industries supporting health ‡ B Science (Health). Focus areas for nursing care, including e-health, mental health, sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Mathematics prerequisite : Yes include: acute care, aged care, child and industrial relations and management. Assumed knowledge: For B Science (Health): adolescent health, chronic illness, clinical Mathematics Advanced or higher, other practice, Indigenous health, mental health care Professional recognition assumed knowledge depends on majors or and management, pharmacology, physiology, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. units of study chosen professional practice, social and health policy.
Additional admission visit the course page: sydney. MEDICINE There are separate requirements criteria edu.au/courses/courses/uc/ for progression to the Doctor bachelor-of-science-and- Bachelor of Arts/ of Medicine component of the doctor-of-dental-medicine.html Doctor of Medicine double degree. For details, DENTISTRY visit the course page: Our graduate entry option is Bachelor of Science/ sydney.edu.au/courses Bachelor of Science/Doctor available if you already have a Doctor of Medicine of Dental Medicine bachelor’s degree. You should Our graduate entry option is Admission is based on: start the application process Admission to the double degree available if you already have a ATAR or equivalent and at least 12 months in advance. medicine pathway is based on: bachelor’s degree. You should satisfactory performance in an sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/ ATAR or equivalent and start the application process assessment process comprised pc/doctor-of-dental-medicine. satisfactory performance in an at least 12 months in advance. of a written assessment and a html assessment process that includes sydney.edu.au/medicine/ddmp panel discussion. a written assessment and a Bachelor of Oral Health panel discussion. * Selection ranks with an Applicants are only eligible for You will also be assessed on asterisk are indicative and not admission to the first available your performance in Multiple Applicants are only eligible for Guaranteed Entry. course intake following receipt of Mini‑Interviews (MMI), a series admission to the first available final results. Find out more about of short interviews in which course intake following receipt of eligibility and how to apply at applicants move between final results. Find out more about sydney.edu.au/dentistry/dddp interview stations. For more eligibility and how to apply at There are separate requirements information and application sydney.edu.au/medicine/ddmp for progression to the Doctor of timelines, visit sydney.edu.au/ Dental Medicine component of courses/courses/uc/bachelor- the double degree. For details, of-oral-health.html
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The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has been at the centre of Sydney’s cultural life for more than 100 years. Through our flexible courses, you can focus on diverse areas such as music composition for creative industries or the concert hall, digital music and media, contemporary music, jazz, music theatre, musicology, performance or music education.
Make the music you want to hear sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide The Conservatorium offers some of the best facilities for studying music in the Asia-Pacific region. You will have plenty of opportunities to perform or have your work recorded or performed. We also have some fantastic ensembles which you can join, including Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Choir, Jazz Big Band and our Early Music Ensemble – and what's more, they all count towards your degree.
“The Con is one of the most prestigious music institutions in Australia, with a wide range of facilities. My advice to any prospective student is to simply go for it, work hard and support your peers whenever you possibly can. I believe the opportunities we gain from studying are what we make of them.”
Anna Da Silva Chen Violinist Bachelor of Music (Performance) (2018)
for Performing Apply for a wide selection Secure your place at the ST Arts in Australia* of merit and equity university early under our $ scholarships worth new Creative Arts Special 1 1.5 $1.5 million annually Admission Scheme MILLION Page 46 * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 Music courses
B Music ф
Selection Rank: 70* + audition Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You will choose from the following programs: These depend on the areas of study and Duration (full time): 4 years Contemporary Music Practice; Composition could include: arts administrator, music Assumed knowledge: Music 1 for Creative Industries; Digital Music and producer, singer/songwriter, contemporary Media; or a major in Musicology. You may musician, festival or venue manager, composer, also take an optional major, minor or music arranger, sound installation designer, electives from the shared pool and the Open interactive music designer, music journalist, Learning Environment. music researcher, event producer.
B Music (Composition) ф B Music/B Advanced Studies (Composition)
Selection Rank: 70* + audition Programs, majors and minors units from the Open Learning Environment. Entry: Feb You will have the opportunity to study in both In the fifth year, you will undertake advanced Duration (full time): 4 years (single)/5 years traditional and electroacoustic composition coursework and a substantial real-world (combined) areas, including computer music, digital industry, community, entrepreneurship Assumed knowledge: Music 2 music and sound art. Core studies are taken project, or an honours project. in compositional techniques and analysis, instrumentation and orchestration, music Career possibilities theory and aural training, and historical Composer, music arranger, concert and cultural studies. In the combined entrepreneur, artistic curator, B Music/B Advanced Studies (Composition) you music researcher. will complete a major from the shared pool and
B Music (Music Education)
Selection Rank: 70* + other admission criteria Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb You will undertake core Music Education Classroom music teacher, Duration (full time): 4 years studies, plus a principal study in either a private music teacher. Assumed knowledge: Music 2 classical instrument, voice, Jazz Studies, Drum Prerequisites: NSW Education Standards Set, Historical Performance, non-Western Professional recognition Authority (NESA) requirement of Band 5 in instruments, Composition, Contemporary The NSW Education Standards Authority, NSW Music Practice, or Musicology. Studies are also Department of Education and Communities, Areas of study three HSC subjects, one of which needs to be English (Standard or Advanced) or equivalent. undertaken in analysis, history and cultural Association of Independent Schools of NSW, See page 30. studies, and music skills (aural perception, Catholic Education Office. harmony and analysis).
B Music (Performance) ф B Music/B Advanced Studies (Performance)
Selection Rank: 70* + audition Programs, majors and minors Open Learning Environment. In the fifth year, Entry: Feb/Aug You will take an instrumental or vocal you will undertake advanced coursework Duration (full time): principal study from either Classical Music, and a substantial real-world industry, 4 years (single)/ Jazz, Historical Performance, Music Theatre, community, entrepreneurship project, 5 years (combined) non-Western Music or Drum Set. In addition, or an honours project. Assumed knowledge: Music 2 you will complete core studies in music skills and analysis, history, culture, performance, Career possibilities ensemble studies and pedagogy. In the Concert soloist, musician, private music combined B Music/B Advanced Studies teacher, orchestral musician, chamber (Performance), you will complete a major musician, jazz musician, conductor, concert from the shared pool and units from the entrepreneur, arts manager.
Additional deadlines, visit sydney.edu.au/ a current recognised high school of academic performance and admission criteria music/audition. For the Bachelor (Year 12) qualification and applying audition/portfolio requirements. of Music (Music Education), via UAC, may be eligible for an For details, visit sydney.edu.au/ For admission to the Sydney also see requirements under early offer of admission prior to music/audition Conservatorium of Music, you Education (see page 30). the release of ATARs or equivalent will also be assessed based score under the University’s * Selection ranks with an on an audition (or portfolio) and ф Creative Arts Special Creative Arts Special Admission asterisk are indicative and not interview. An audition fee applies. Admission Scheme (CASAS) Scheme. Eligible applicants will be Guaranteed Entry. For more on requirements and Domestic applicants undertaking assessed based on a combination
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Studying science opens up a world of opportunities. Whether you dream of joining the forefront of scientific research, learning how to analyse and think critically, or want to make the planet a better place, studying science will give you highly sought‑after skills for a huge range of careers.
Learn from world-leading scientists in Australia and With over 40 science majors to choose from, you can build a ST 12th in the world for degree around your interests. You will be taught by dedicated 1 veterinary science* scientific thinkers, including members of the Australian sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Academy of Science, Australian Research Council Fellows and prestigious prize winners. You will study in world-class facilities, including the multimillion-dollar Sydney Nanoscience Hub and Learn from experts at the the Charles Perkins Centre. University of Sydney Nano Institute, the Charles Perkins Centre and Taronga Conservation Society Australia
Choose from flexible science degrees or professionally accredited programs in psychology, nutrition and dietetics, as well as veterinary medicine
“Studying food and agribusiness has given me knowledge in areas from accounting, economics, marketing and supply chain, to food chemistry, food security, animal sciences and microbiology. The lecturers have definitely been the best thing about my degree.”
Celine Badaoui Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness Page 48 * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 Science courses
B Liberal Arts and Science
Selection Rank: 70 Guaranteed Studies; Germanic Studies; Hebrew (Modern); Marine Science; Mathematics; Medicinal Entry: Feb/Aug History; Indigenous Studies; Indonesian Studies; Chemistry; Microbiology; Nutrition Science; Duration (full time): 3 years International Comparative Literary Studies; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; Plant International Relations; Italian Studies; Japanese Production; Psychological Science; Psychology Assumed knowledge: Depends on the major Studies; Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture; (program); Quantitative Life Sciences; or units of study chosen Korean Studies; Latin; Linguistics; Modern Greek Software Development; Soil Science and Studies; Music; Philosophy; Political Economy; Hydrology; Statistics. Programs, majors and minors Politics; Socio-legal Studies; Sociology; Spanish You will complete one major in either science or and Latin American Studies; Studies in Religion; Career possibilities arts and a sequence in the other. A 'sequence' is Theatre and Performance Studies. Anthropologist, archaeologist, archivist, art similar to the structure of a minor and includes Science majors include: Anatomy and or science historian, business administrator six units of study. Histology; Animal Health, Disease and Welfare; or manager, biosecurity researcher, Arts majors include: American Studies; Ancient Animal Production; Applied Medical Science; documentary maker, editor or publisher, Greek; Ancient History; Anthropology; Arabic Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology; ecologist, environmental policymaker, Language and Cultures; Archaeology; Art Cell and Developmental Biology; Chemistry; food chemistry analyst, foreign affairs and History; Asian Studies; Biblical Studies and Computer Science; Data Science; Ecology trade officer, geologist, government policy Classical Hebrew; Chinese Studies; Criminology; and Evolutionary Biology; Environmental officer, historian, heritage specialist, human Cultural Studies; Digital Cultures; Economics; Studies; Financial Mathematics and Statistics; resources manager, hydrologist, information Economic Policy; Econometrics; English; Food Science; Genetics and Genomics; specialist, journalist, language specialist, Environmental, Agricultural and Resource Geography; Geology and Geophysics; History media and communications adviser, museum Economics; European Studies; Film Studies; and Philosophy of Health Science; Health; or gallery curator, plant geneticist, researcher, French and Francophone Studies; Gender Immunology and Pathology; Infectious Diseases; scientist, sociologist.
B Psychology
Selection Rank: 96* Programs, majors and minors neuroscientist, organisational psychologist, Entry: Feb You will complete a program in Psychology, a market researcher, advertising executive, Duration (full time): 4 years minor from the shared pool and electives from social psychology researcher, learning and Dalyell by invitation either B Science, the shared pool or the Open attention researcher. Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Learning Environment. You will then undertake honours units in psychology. Professional recognition Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced Provisional accreditation with the Australian or higher, other assumed knowledge depends Career possibilities Psychology Accreditation Council. on minors or units of study chosen Clinical psychologist (with additional study),
B Science B Science/B Advanced Studies Areas of study Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Animal Production; Applied Medical Science; and Hydrology; Statistics; Virology (minor only). Entry: Feb/Aug Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology; In the final year of the combined degree, you Duration (full time): 3 years (single)/4 year Cell and Developmental Biology; Chemistry; will undertake advanced coursework units and (combined) Computer Science; Data Science; Ecology and a substantial real-world industry, community, Dalyell by invitation Evolutionary Biology; Environmental Science entrepreneurship or research project, or an Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes (program); Environmental Studies; Financial honours project. Mathematics and Statistics; Food Science; Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced Genetics and Genomics; Geography; Geology Career possibilities and/or higher (depending on units of study and Geophysics; History and Philosophy of Agricultural scientist, astronomer, biosecurity selected), other assumed knowledge depends Science; Immunology (minor); Immunology and researcher, ecologist, environmental on majors or units of study chosen Pathology; Infectious Diseases; Life Sciences policymaker, food chemistry analyst, hydrologist, (program); Marine Science; Mathematical mathematician, medical scientist, nanoscientist, Programs, majors and minors Sciences (program – available for ATAR 98+ or nutritionist (after further study), psychologist You will choose Open Learning Environment equivalent); Mathematics; Medicinal Chemistry; (after further study), plant geneticist, soil scientist. units, one major from the options below and Microbiology; Neuroscience (program); Nutrition either a second major (mandatory for the Science; Pathology (minor); Pharmacology; Combine B Science with B Science/B Advanced Studies) or a minor Physics; Physiology; Plant Production; Plant B Advanced Computing, B Engineering from these options, or from the shared pool: Science (minor only); Psychological Science; Honours, B Laws, D Dental Medicine, Agroecosystems (program); Anatomy and Psychology (program); Quantitative Life D Medicine, M Mathematical Sciences, Histology; Animal Health, Disease and Welfare; Sciences; Software Development; Soil Science M Nursing, M Nutrition and Dietetics.
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars including Mathematical Sciences)
Selection Rank: 98 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors units and a substantial real-world industry, Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Science/B Advanced Studies. community, entrepreneurship or research Duration (full time): 4 years A second major must also be taken from these project, or an honours project. Dalyell by application options or from the shared pool. As a Dalyell Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Scholar, you will undertake 12 credit points of Career possibilities distinctive Dalyell units complemented by a suite Agricultural scientist, astronomer, biosecurity Assumed knowledge: For Dalyell Scholars: of additional enrichment opportunities, including researcher, ecologist, environmental Mathematics Advanced and/or higher (depending mentoring, professional skill development and policymaker, food chemistry analyst, hydrologist, on units of study selected), other assumed the option for a global mobility experience. You’ll investment banker, journalist, mathematician, knowledge depends on majors or units of study also complete units from the Open Learning medical scientist, nanoscientist, nutritionist chosen. For Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics Environment. In the final year of the combined (after further study), psychologist (after further Extension 2, other assumed knowledge depends degree, you will undertake advanced coursework study), plant geneticist, soil scientist. on majors or units of study chosen.
Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53 Page 49 Science courses
B Science (Health) B Science/B Advanced Studies (Health)
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug You are required to complete the Health major Health promotion, policymaking, healthcare Duration (full time): 3 years (single)/4 years in this stream. You will complete a second administration, project and case management, (combined) major (mandatory for B Science/B Advanced insurance, business development, marketing Dalyell by invitation Studies (Health) or minor from those available and public relations, research assistant, sports Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes in the B Science, including Human Movement, and conditioning consultant. or from the shared pool. In the final year of the Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced combined degree, you will undertake advanced Combine B Science (Health) with or higher; other assumed knowledge depends coursework units and a substantial real-world B Advanced Computing, B Engineering on majors or units of study chosen industry, community, entrepreneurship or Honours, M Nursing. research project, or an honours project.
B Science (Medical Science) B Science/B Advanced Studies (Medical Science)
Selection Rank: 90 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb/Aug This stream requires completion of a program Medical researcher, pathologist, doctor (with Duration (full time): 3 years (single)/4 years in Medical Science, including a Medical further study), dentist (with further study), (combined) Science major. You will complete a second histologist, physiologist, microbiologist, Dalyell by invitation major (mandatory for B Science/B Advanced biochemist, biomedical device designer, Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Studies (Medical Science) or minor from those anatomy researcher, infectious diseases available in the B Science or from the shared researcher, geneticist. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced pool. You’ll also complete units from the Open or higher, Chemistry and either Physics or Learning Environment. In the final year of the Combine B Science (Medical Science) with Biology; other assumed knowledge depends on combined degree, you will undertake advanced B Advanced Computing, B Engineering majors or units of study chosen coursework units and a substantial real-world Honours, D Medicine. industry, community, entrepreneurship or research project, or an honours project.
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Advanced)
Selection Rank: 95 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors pool. You will also complete Open Learning Entry: Feb/Aug Refer to B Science/B Advanced Studies. Majors Environment units. In the final year of the Duration (full time): 4 years with advanced units of study include: Anatomy combined degree, you will undertake advanced Dalyell by invitation and Histology; Applied Medical Science, coursework units and a substantial real-world Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology; industry, community, entrepreneurship or sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Cell and Developmental Biology; Chemistry; research project, or an honours project. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced Computer Science; Data Science; Ecology and/or higher (depending on units of study and Evolutionary Biology; Environmental Career possibilities selected), other assumed knowledge depends Studies; Financial Mathematics and Statistics; Agricultural scientist, astronomer, biosecurity on majors or units of study chosen Genetics and Genomics; Geography; researcher, ecologist, environmental Geology and Geophysics; Immunology and policymaker, food chemistry analyst, Pathology; Infectious Diseases; Marine hydrologist, investment banker, journalist, Science; Mathematics; Medicinal Chemistry; mathematician, medical scientist, Microbiology; Neuroscience; Nutrition nanoscientist, nutritionist (after further Science; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; study), psychologist (after further study), plant Psychological Science; Qualitative Life geneticist, soil scientist, veterinarian (after Sciences; Statistics. A second major must also further study). be taken from these options or from the shared
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Agriculture)
Selection Rank: 75 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors coursework units and a real-world industry, Entry: Feb/Aug This stream requires completion of a program community, entrepreneurship or research Duration (full time): 4 years in Agriculture, including a major in Animal project, or an honours project. Dalyell by invitation Production, Plant Production or Soil Science Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes and Hydrology. You will also complete a second Career possibilities major from those available in the B Science Agronomist, sustainable agriculture Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or from the shared pool and Open Learning researcher, plant geneticist, animal or higher and Chemistry; other assumed Environment units. In the final year of the reproduction specialist, environmental knowledge depends on majors or units of combined degree in addition to a professional microbiologist, agricultural journalist, study chosen placement, you will undertake advanced commodities trader, precision soil scientist.
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors community, entrepreneurship or research Entry: Feb/Aug This stream requires completion of a program project, or an honours project. Duration (full time): 4 years in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, including Dalyell by invitation an Animal and Veterinary Bioscience major. Career possibilities Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes You will complete a second major from those Agricultural scientist, animal health and available in the B Science or from the shared welfare professional, animal ethicist, animal Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced pool. You’ll also complete units from the Open nutritionist, biosecurity researcher, ecologist, or higher and Chemistry; other assumed Learning Environment. In the final year of the environmental policymaker, geneticist, wildlife knowledge depends on majors or units of combined degree in addition to a professional population manager, veterinarian (with further study chosen placement, you will undertake advanced study in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). coursework units and a real-world industry, Page 50 Dalyell Scholars Assumed knowledge ‡ Mathematics For important see page 14 and prerequisites prerequisite information see page 53 see page 53 see page 53
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness)
Selection Rank: 80 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors combined degree in addition to a professional Entry: Feb/Aug This stream requires completion of a program placement, you will undertake advanced Duration (full time): 4 years in Food and Agribusiness, including a major coursework units and a real-world industry, Dalyell by invitation in Food Science and a second major from the community, entrepreneurship or research Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes list below. You’ll also complete units from the project, or an honours project. Open Learning Environment. Majors include: Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced Accounting; Environmental, Agricultural and Career possibilities or higher and Chemistry; other assumed Resource Economics; Banking; Business Agribusiness consultant, food chemist, food knowledge depends on majors or units of Analytics; Business Information Systems; safety specialist, food technologist, laboratory study chosen Business Law; Econometrics; Economic Policy; technician, market researcher, product/ Economics; Finance; Financial Economics; process developer, quality assurance manager, Industrial Relations and Human Resource procurement officer, regulatory affairs officer, Management; International Business; research scientist, sales and marketing, supply Management; Marketing. In the final year of the chain and logistics manager.
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation)
Selection Rank: 85 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors Learning Environment. In the final year of the Entry: Feb/Aug You will take a program in Taronga Wildlife combined degree in addition to field work, you Duration (full time): 4 years Conservation which includes a Wildlife will undertake advanced coursework projects, Dalyell by invitation Conservation major that combines biology and or an honours project. Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes conservation management. You will complete a second major from the B Science or the shared Career possibilities Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced pool. The Taronga Wildlife Conservation stream Ecologist, animal reproduction specialist, or higher and Chemistry; other assumed also includes additional prescribed units of conservationist, environmental policymaker, knowledge depends on majors or units of study in mathematics and animal sciences. teacher (with further training), veterinarian study chosen It will provide extensive training in wildlife (with further study), in fields including wildlife conservation by incorporating the study of conservation, sustainability, environmental biodiversity and evolution, animal science, consulting, animal health, government and and animal behaviour and management. policy, NGOs, business and analytics. You’ll also complete units from the Open
B Science/M Mathematical Sciences
Selection Rank: 98 Guaranteed Programs, majors and minors mathematics, applied mathematics, financial Entry: Feb/Aug In the B Science, you will complete a major mathematics, statistics and data science. Duration (full time): 4.5 years in either Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Areas of study Dalyell by invitation Mathematics and Statistics, or Data Science. Career possibilities Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes The second major or minor can be chosen Business analyst, bioinformatician, data from those available in the B Science or from scientist, economic modeller, energy Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension the shared pool. You will also complete units forecaster, game designer, health planner, 2 other assumed knowledge depends on major from the Open Learning Environment. In the quantitative analyst in banking, statistician, or units of study chosen for the B Science. M Mathematical Sciences, you will complete market analyst, meteorologist, financial analyst, Students with top band Extension 1 are also advanced units with choices from pure teacher, researcher, web analyst. encouraged to apply
B Science/M Nutrition and Dietetics
Selection Rank: 97.5* Programs, majors and minors Career possibilities Entry: Feb For the B Science, you will need to complete a Dietitian, nutritional researcher, hospital Duration (full time): 5 years program in Nutrition and Dietetics, including nutritionist, biochemist, food scientist. Dalyell by invitation a major in Nutrition Science, a minor or a Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes second major and units of study from the Professional recognition Open Learning Environment. For M Nutrition A graduate of this program is eligible to Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced and Dietetics, your studies will include clinical become a full member of the Dietitians or higher, Chemistry and Biology; Other nutrition, nutritional science and public health Association of Australia and to join the assumed knowledge depends on major or units nutrition. You will also complete a nutrition Accredited Practising Dietitian Program. of study chosen for the B Science. research project.
B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine
Selection Rank: 98* + statement Career possibilities Additional admission criteria Entry: Feb Veterinarian, veterinary geneticist, small animal Applicants to the Bachelor of Veterinary Duration (full time): 6 years veterinarian, livestock veterinarian, equine Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree Mathematics prerequisite‡: Yes veterinarian, biosecurity researcher, veterinary are required to submit a Commitment to Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced cardiologist, public health policymaker. Veterinary Science form in addition to the or higher, Chemistry and Physics application for admission. For details, visit the Professional recognition relevant course page: sydney.edu.au/courses Graduates are eligible for registration with Programs, majors and minors the Veterinary Practitioner Board in each There are separate requirements for Your studies will include animal behaviour state and territory in Australia. The Bachelor progression to the Doctor of Veterinary and welfare science, animal diseases of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine component of the combined degree. and pathobiology, animal husbandry, cell Medicine is also recognised internationally. For details, visit biology, clinical and professional practice, sydney.edu.au/handbooks/science pharmacology, veterinary anatomy and physiology, veterinary conservation biology, veterinary medicine, veterinary public health and veterinary surgery. Page 51 * Selection ranks with an asterisk are indicative and not Guaranteed Entry. BACHELOR OF ADVANCED STUDIES
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies enables you to undertake further study in advanced coursework or honours, once you have completed the equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in a relevant area. You can increase your graduate employability through challenging coursework and real‑world projects in a professional, community or entrepreneurial setting; or open opportunities for further study and research through honours.
B Advanced Studies (Coursework)
Selection Rank: na Course description Programs, majors and minors Entry: Feb/Aug (depending on The Bachelor of Advanced The coursework option is available study area) Studies (Coursework) allows you in the following broad areas: Duration (full time): 1 year to pursue further study after business, humanities, science completing a bachelor’s degree in and social sciences. For detailed a relevant area. You will complete subject areas, visit advanced coursework to build sydney.edu.au/courses/ on your expertise and work on bachelor-advanced-studies- real‑world projects. coursework
This non-combined degree is You will take advanced coursework for students who have already and complete an industry, graduated with a bachelor’s community or research project degree from the University of in an area related to the major Sydney or an equivalent degree completed during your qualifying sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide at another University. Students bachelor degree. who are completing a relevant University of Sydney bachelor’s Career possibilities degree will be eligible to enter the Depends on the area in which the combined Bachelor of Advanced advanced coursework/honours is Studies degree (up until their taken. Refer to the area-specific second last semester). course listing for a guide to career options.
B Advanced Studies (Honours)
Selection Rank: na Course description Programs, majors and minors Entry: Feb/Aug (depending on In the Bachelor of Advanced If you are eligible to do honours, study area) Studies (Honours), you will you can select honours Duration (full time): 1 year complete an honours project. coursework and complete an To be eligible, you will need a honours research project in one minimum Weighted Average Mark of the following areas: arts and of at least 65 or equivalent in a social sciences, business, design relevant bachelor’s degree. For computing, economics, music, some honours subject areas, science and visual arts. For the full a higher mark or grade and subject areas available, visit other relevant requirements sydney.edu.au/courses/ may be specified by the bachelor-advanced-studies- faculty that administers the honours honours component. Career possibilities This non-combined degree is Depends on the area in which the for students who have already advanced coursework/honours is graduated with a bachelor’s taken. Refer to the area-specific degree from the University of course listing for a guide to Sydney or an equivalent degree career options. at another University.
Students who are completing a relevant University of Sydney bachelor’s degree will be eligible to enter the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree (up until their second last semester). Page 52 TABLE Please note that the admission criteria published in the course tables and 2022 Admissions Guide are a guide and will not necessarily result in an offer of a place for all courses. The scores listed in the course tables and 2022 Admissions NOTES Guide are correct at the time of print and may be subject to change.
Selection ranks and Guaranteed Entry This is not a comprehensive list of secondary For all eligible courses, we list a selection rank (ATAR education (Year 12 or high school) qualifications + adjustment factors) with Guaranteed Entry for accepted by the University. For a full list, visit admission in the specified year for most courses. − sydney.edu.au/study/secondary-qualifications Admission to all courses is subject to meeting the selection rank plus other essential admission Programs, majors, minors or specialisations criteria (e.g. prerequisites) and availability of places. The programs, majors, minors or specialisations Selection ranks marked with an asterisk (*) are listed are indicative and are subject to change. indicative and not Guaranteed Entry as these courses Unless specified as a major or a minor only, majors are have additional admission criteria and/or may also available as minors. For the latest information, visit have a limited number of places. − sydney.edu.au/handbooks Adjustment factors are used to increase your selection rank based on factors such as your Assumed knowledge and prerequisites performance in HSC subjects, the location of your The assumed knowledge and prerequisites listed school, or your eligibility for Educational Access in our course tables refer to subjects in the NSW Schemes. Selection rank adjustments don’t change Higher School Certificate (HSC) curriculum. For your ATAR. They change your selection rank for example, Mathematics Advanced refers to the a particular course at a particular institution. If two unit HSC subject or an equivalent subject for you are not eligible for adjustment factors, your other qualifications. Refer to the HSC syllabus to selection rank is your ATAR. understand the required subjects and standards. Areas of study
IB Diploma − www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/ The IB diploma scores listed are a guide based nesa/11-12/Understanding-the-curriculum/ on an ATAR equivalent conversion and subject to syllabuses-a-z change. IB applicants are also eligible for adjustment factors but adjustment factors are not added to Recommended studies an applicant’s IB score. IB scores are converted to Some courses may also have recommended studies. an ATAR equivalent rank with eligible adjustment For details, check the relevant course at factors applied thereafter. − sydney.edu.au/courses
Key to the tables ‡ Mathematics course prerequisites, including prerequisites equivalent requirements for Additional admission criteria Mathematics prerequisites apply other qualifications and options Combination of selection rank (or to domestic students applying for available if you have not studied equivalent score) plus additional admission to impacted courses mathematics. admission criteria (eg, portfolio, (see our website for a full list). − sydney.edu.au/study/maths audition, interview). Check the Aboriginal and Torres details for your specific course in Strait Islander applicants ^ Education degrees with NESA the area of study section of this applying through the Gadigal prerequisites guide or at Program who do not meet the NSW Education Standards − sydney.edu.au/courses prerequisites may be admitted Authority (NESA) requirement of if they submit sufficient proof of a Band 5 in three HSC subjects, na mathematics ability as assessed by one of which needs to be Not applicable as an admission the University. English (Standard or Advanced) score cannot be applied. Visit our website to find out or equivalent applies to these
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HOW TO APPLY Page 55 Page 56 sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide IMPORTANT DATES FOR SEMESTER 1, 2022 ENTRY
April 2021 UAC applications open.
Admission schemes take into consideration more than just your ATAR. Applications for some admission schemes open in April, so investigate your options early. Application requirements can be detailed and closing dates vary, so it is important to do your research early and submit your applications on time.
Applications for the Sydney Scholars Awards open. Attend a scholarship workshop for tips on writing your personal statement.
If you are planning to live in accommodation on campus, begin exploring your options and apply early.
August 2021 Join us for Open Day on Saturday 28 August. sydney.edu.au/open-day
September 2021 Submit your UAC application before the end of September to avoid higher fees.
Most other scholarship applications open in early September and close in October. Scholarship application dates can vary and some scholarships open earlier. Check the scholarships website: sydney.edu.au/scholarships
E12 applications close. Students need to lock in their E12 eligible preference. How to apply
November 2021 Successful E12 applicants will receive their conditional offers.
December 2021 – January 2022 Year 12 students receive their high school results and ATAR in mid-December.
Join us for Info Day. Date to be confirmed*. sydney.edu.au/info-day
Check the UAC website to confirm the date by which your UAC preferences need to be finalised.
Offers are made via the UAC website. You will receive an email from the University of Sydney within 24 hours with details of your offer and how to accept. You need to accept your offer within 10 days or it may be withdrawn and offered to another applicant in later rounds.
January – February 2022 UAC releases further offers via January and February offer rounds. You may receive one if you submitted your application late, or did not receive an offer in a previous round and your preferred course is not already full.
Welcome Week takes place the week before semester starts – it’s a great way to get to know your faculty, teaching staff and fellow students before classes begin.
Semester 1 begins
Once classes start, you have two weeks to try out different subjects (depending on the flexibility within your degree), as long as you finalise your enrolment no later than the Friday of Week 2.
If you change your mind about a unit of study, you can still withdraw without academic or financial penalty up until the HECS census date. This usually falls on the last day of March.
For a comprehensive list of admission dates, visit: sydney.edu.au/dates
*For the latest event information, visit: sydney.edu.au/ug-events Page 57 HOW TO APPLY INFORMATION FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS*
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CHOOSE CHECK THE Mathematics course prerequisites Some courses have mathematics YOUR COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA course prerequisites to help you FOR THE COURSE At the University of thrive in business, economics, Sydney, you have the engineering, science, technology and flexibility to combine Admission to the University mathematics-related degrees. study areas from more of Sydney is competitive. You These prerequisites will apply to than 400+ options across need to meet specific academic all domestic students applying for nine disciplines. criteria and, where applicable, admission in 2022, except for those Find the right degree English language requirements undertaking a non-Australian Year 12 for you. and additional admission criteria qualification outside Australia. For more information: − sydney.edu.au/courses specific to some courses. Admission to most of our − sydney.edu.au/study/maths Things to consider undergraduate courses is based Some courses in on one of the following: Education degrees - prerequisites education, health, − your ATAR (Australian Tertiary For the following education courses, medicine and veterinary Admission Rank) or equivalent the NSW Education Standards sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide science have ‘inherent in a recognised secondary Authority requires three Band 5s in requirements’: essential education qualification, or the HSC (or equivalent), including tasks and activities to one in English (English Standard − your academic average in achieve the core learning or English Advanced): higher education studies that outcomes of a course. include at least one year of − Bachelor of Education (Health Although they are full-time study in a bachelor's and Physical Education) not an assessable degree or, for some courses, − Bachelor of Education (Primary) admission requirement, a recognised diploma, or it’s important for you − Bachelor of Education (Secondary) to understand these − your academic performance in − Bachelor of Education/Bachelor requirements to make an enabling course, such as an of Advanced Studies (Secondary) approved preparation program informed choices about − Bachelor of Music under the Mature-Age Entry your study. Check the (Music Education). details for your course at Scheme, for eligible courses. − sydney.edu. − sydney.edu.au/ug-entry Assumed knowledge au/students/ For some courses, we expect you to inherent-requirements Additional admission criteria have a certain level of knowledge in For some courses, such as music, areas such as mathematics, physics, dentistry, education, medicine, oral biology and chemistry. Refer to the health, visual arts and veterinary detailed course table against each medicine, there may be additional area of interest for course-specific admission criteria, such as an assumed knowledge. If you have * You are a domestic student interview, portfolio or performance. not studied these subjects in high if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen The course tables on pages 16- school, we advise that you complete (including dual citizens of 53 indicate which courses have Australia or New Zealand appropriate bridging studies before and another country), or additional admission criteria, with you commence your degree. an Australian permanent more information available at resident or permanent − sydney.edu.au/students/
Page 58 humanitarian visa holder. − sydney.edu.au/courses bridging-courses Applying as an international student? Depending on the high school qualification you’re completing, some international students may be eligible to lodge their application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), and may nominate an Education Agent to do so on their behalf. Other international students need to apply directly to the University. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/international and sydney.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/international-students
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Some courses may also have EXPLORE YOUR SUBMIT YOUR recommended studies. For details, ENTRY OPTIONS APPLICATION TO check the relevant course page at THE UNIVERSITIES − sydney.edu.au/courses There is more than one way to University. ADMISSIONS CENTRE English language requirements We want you to make (UAC) WITH THE If English is not your first language the most of your ATAR, RELEVANT DOCUMENTS and/or if you have not undertaken so we also recognise your secondary or higher education circumstances such as As a domestic student, you studies in English, in line with the significant educational need to submit your application University's requirements, you disadvantage, high online through the Universities may need to meet the University's school achievements Admissions Centre website. English language requirements. and activities through See the Important Dates on our entry schemes. − sydney.edu.au/study/ page 57 for a full list of important english-reqs − sydney.edu.au/ application dates. admission-pathways If you’re applying for a Double degrees Sciences Po Dual Degree, you How to apply Our double degrees (two separate need to apply directly to the degrees taken in succession) have University of Sydney, even if you separate progression requirements are applying through UAC for that must be met before you can be your other preferences. admitted to the second degree. − uac.edu.au − sydney.edu.au/courses
Visit us on Open Day on Apply for scholarships Saturday 28 August 2021. With more than $135 million in scholarships The best way to get a feel for the and prizes offered every year, we provide campus is to visit us on Open successful applicants the financial freedom Day. Explore the campus, enjoy to thrive academically. the atmosphere, and learn more Most scholarship applications are due about our courses. by late September or early October 2021. sydney.edu.au/open-day Please note that deadlines and application requirements may differ depending on the scholarship. sydney.edu.au/scholarships Page 59 Learn more about our ADMISSION PATHWAYS entry schemes and pathway options to FIND YOUR PATHWAY TO THE UNIVERSITY your dream course. sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
“Follow your passion and put yourself out there. Don’t discount your skills and abilities, apply for the course you really want to study, and if you don’t get the results you wanted, keep working hard. There are many pathways available, and there is no one right way to achieve your goals!”
Grace Faulder Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Page 60 ENTRY SCHEMES
We want you to make the most of your ATAR, so we also recognise circumstances such as significant educational disadvantage, high school achievements and activities through our entry schemes.
Academic Excellence Scheme The Academic Excellence Scheme recognises high performance in advanced levels of English and mathematics by applying adjustment factors to boost your selection rank for eligible courses. Depending on the course you have applied for and whether you have achieved a Band 5 or 6 (or equivalent) in high-level English or mathematics, you can receive an adjustment of up to 5 points added to your ATAR or equivalent IB score.* − sydney.edu.au/study/aes How to apply Broadway Scheme The Broadway Scheme is the University of Sydney’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) for domestic high school students who have experienced significant educational disadvantage during year 11 and/or 12. You may be eligible for up to ten adjustment factors depending on your course. The number of adjustment factors awarded depends on course demand, availability of courses and the severity of your educational disadvantage. − sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways
Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme The E12 Scheme, offered via UAC's Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS), is for domestic high school students in NSW who have been assessed by UAC’s Educational Access Scheme as: − attending a NSW rural or regional high school or, − experiencing E12 eligible financial hardship or, − residing in an area identified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in the lowest 25 percent of socioeconomic disadvantage in Australia.
Successful E12 applicants will have the opportunity to receive an early conditional offer to eligible courses with a lower minimum ATAR requirement, and a $5950 first-year scholarship. − sydney.edu.au/e12 Page 61 *ATAR Adjustment Factors added to a students ATAR equivalent rank and not their IB score. sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
Future Leaders Scheme Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme The Future Leaders Scheme is Domestic high school (Year 12) students applying for Year 12 School Captains and through UAC may be eligible for an early offer of Dux students who have recently admission prior to the release of ATARs, or equivalent completed high school in Australia under the University’s Creative Arts Special Admission and apply through UAC. The scheme Scheme (CASAS). Eligible applicants will be assessed offers admission to eligible courses on a combination of academic performance and with a lower ATAR requirement audition/portfolio requirements. in recognition of leadership and For further details, visit: academic achievements. − sydney.edu.au/arts/creative-arts-portfolio − sydney.edu.au/music/casas Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme Portfolio Admission If you are a domestic student and The portfolio submission is a potential way for you to an athlete or performer and your gain entry into architecture or design programs if you rehearsal, training and/or competitive achieved close to the required ATAR (or equivalent). In commitments have significantly conjunction with the HSC and other formal assessment impacted your Year 12 studies, systems, it assists us in identifying students with the this scheme allows you to receive potential to excel in architecture or design computing. adjustment factors to increase your If you are expecting to receive an ATAR of up to five selection rank when applying to points lower than the ATAR for your preferred course, eligible degrees at the University. we encourage you to apply by submitting a portfolio. Page 62 sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways OTHER PATHWAYS PATHWAY OPTIONS TO YOUR DREAM COURSE
Transferring If you don’t get into the course you want, you may be eligible to reapply after you complete one year of full-time study in a bachelor’s degree. Transferring requirements vary between faculties and you may need to achieve at least a distinction or credit average. You will generally be assessed on either your university results or your ATAR, depending on which gives you a greater chance of admission. − sydney.edu.au/study/transfer-course
Graduate entry Our graduate entry courses provide an option to gain a professional qualification in competitive areas such as dentistry, medicine, law, physiotherapy, and veterinary medicine, after completing an undergraduate degree. For specific course details, visit: − sydney.edu.au/courses How to apply
Mature-age Entry Schemee If you are a domestic applicant, 21 years or older, do not hold high school results that meet entry requirements and have not completed a full year of full-time study at a tertiary institution, you may be eligible to apply for the Mature‑aged Entry Scheme. − sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways
Special Consideration Scheme You may be eligible for entry through the Special Consideration for Admission Scheme if you are a domestic applicant with a record of tertiary study and have experienced disruption to your studies during your secondary or tertiary studies. − sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways Page 63 Page 64 sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENTS
Discover our range of programs dedicated to supporting Indigenous students who dream of studying at the University of Sydney.
Your path to Sydney Living on campus We look at more than your ATAR by focusing on The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander your interests, motivation and goals. We also offer Accommodation Award subsidises rent at available a wide range of scholarships to help you realise University owned student accommodation. your aspirations, including the Aboriginal and The value of this scholarship varies each year. Torres Strait Islander Entry Scholarship. It is paid directly to the accommodation provider This scholarship is valued at $10,000 and to reduce weekly rental payments. The award is not supports academically gifted Australian and redeemable as a cash payment. Indigenous students who have obtained an ATAR The number of scholarships offered will vary (or equivalent) of 85.00 or above in their high each year depending on funding. The scholarship school studies, to commence their studies at the only covers students in their first year of study. This University of Sydney. scholarship is a subsidy only and successful students − sydney.edu.au/indigenous-support are still required to make a contribution to their accommodation fee. Gadigal Program − sydney.edu.au/indigenous-support Through our Gadigal Program admissions pathway, How to apply To be eligible you must be: you will have access to: − a full-time student − lower minimum ATAR requirements − a commencing school leaver − the opportunity to apply for a Gadigal Early Conditional Offer − identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as defined in the University of Sydney’s policy. − participation in an intensive two- week Academic Skills Program − access to ongoing academic and personal support throughout your degree. “University can seem difficult and intimidating. − gadigal.sydney.edu.au At times I have felt as if I am undeserving to be in the degree I am in. It took Student support me a while to feel deserving Our tailored student services ensure you’ll have of my place and this comes plenty of help with the transition to university. from surrounding yourself You’ll join an inclusive network that includes with supportive friends, outreach programs for high school students and many I met through application advice. Once you’re here, we provide the Gadigal Program. I ongoing social, cultural and emotional wellbeing am now aware of my support, as well as academic and other support achievements and take services, including: pride in the fact that − Mentoring Our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) I am studying at the Program delivered by senior Indigenous students University of Sydney.” − Free tutoring and group sessions through Thomas Harrington our Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine, Gadigal Program − Culturally safe spaces for Indigenous students. participant Page 65 SCHOLARSHIPS sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
With more than $135 million in scholarships available, we provide successful applicants the financial freedom to thrive academically. Here are just a few of our scholarships that could benefit you throughout your time at university. Page 66 Chancellor’s Award Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme The Chancellor’s Award recognises Scholarship domestic students who have achieved an This scholarship is available to students who outstanding result in their Year 12 studies. are eligible for the Early Offer Year 12 (E12) The award is worth $10,000 per year, for the admission scheme. In addition to receiving duration of an undergraduate degree (some an early conditional offer, successful E12 exclusions apply). It is awarded automatically applicants will receive a $5,950 scholarship to students who achieve an ATAR of 99.90+ for the first year to assist with starting (or equivalent). studies. See page 61 or visit our website for − sydney.edu.au/scholarships/ more information on E12 entry. chancellors-award − sydney.edu.au/e12
Sydney Scholars Award Other Scholarships The Sydney Scholars Award is a suite of Our wide range of scholarships also include: prestigious scholarships awarded to Year − Equity scholarships 12 students who demonstrate the skills and attributes to thrive at university, and who − Scholarships for Aboriginal and have achieved excellent results in the final Torres Strait Islander students year of their studies. It is valued at $6,000 for − Global mobility scholarships the first year of an undergraduate course. − Dalyell Scholars global − sydney.edu.au/scholarships-ssp mobility scholarships How to apply − Elite Athlete Program − Accommodation scholarships − Scholarships for International students − Faculty based scholarships − And more. − sydney.edu.au/scholarships-search
For more information, including full eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit: − sydney.edu.au/ scholarships-undergraduate
“The E12 scholarship helped tremendously and allowed me to get a better footing during my studies. I have made so many great connections which has been amazing for my personal growth and development.”
Skala Hamawandy Bachelor of Science (majors, Anatomy and Histology) (2019) Master of Nursing Page 67 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
Experience uni life There are a number of accommodation options for you to choose from, including: at your doorstep. − University residences − residential colleges − independently run student housing.
Our Accommodation Services website is a great place to get started. You will find helpful advice on where to live, expected costs, as well as accommodation options on and off campus. This service also allows you to register for University‑owned housing.
Page 68 − sydney.edu.au/accommodation Abercrombie Student Accommodation Queen Mary Building Regiment Student Accommodation
“I have gained new perspectives when it comes to the way others approach the world, all thanks to the amazing people I have met and learned alongside during my time living on campus.
“I am grateful for the deep connections and close friendships I’ve made. There are so many ways to get involved in and outside the halls - through events and initiatives such as Intramural Arts and Sport, or Welcome Week activities like the Harbour Cruise!
“I absolutely recommend spending your first year at university in on-campus accommodation! It’s truly the easiest way to meet people and feel supported and safe as you transition to uni life. Take advantage of the many opportunities to forge lasting friendships and learn and develop skills that will stick with you for a lifetime!” Ethan Christ Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) Forster, NSW Page 69 sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide FEES AND COSTS FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Tuition fees All domestic students receiving an offer for an all units of study in a course are in the same student undergraduate course are eligible for a contribution band. Commonwealth Supported Place. You are considered Student contributions are confirmed at each census a domestic student if you are a citizen of Australia date. Depending on your citizenship or residency or New Zealand (including dual citizens), or hold and status, you will be able to either pay upfront with a Australian permanent resident visa, or an Australian 10% discount or take out a HECS-HELP loan from permanent humanitarian visa. the Australian Government. Legislation requires When you are offered a Commonwealth Supported you to pay these fees or, if eligible for a HECS-HELP Place in one of our courses, your course fees will be loan, to provide your tax file number, before the subsidised by the Australian Government. You will pay relevant census date for your unit(s) of study to avoid the remainder, called a ‘student contribution amount’ cancellation. that is defined by the University within limits set by the Australian Government each year. Check the tuition Student contribution amounts are reviewed annually fees for your specific course at by the University and will increase each year of your − sydney.edu.au/courses study, subject to an Australian Government-specified cap, effective at the start of each calendar year. Exact student contribution amounts for your course For more information visit: will depend on your calendar year of study and the − www.studyassist.gov.au specific units of study in which you enrol. Costs can vary depending on the discipline of study (student For more information about tuition fees, visit:
Page 70 contribution band), and study load of each unit. Not − sydney.edu.au/study/tuition-fees HECS-HELP Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand Special Category Visa holders who meet the long-term residency requirements can either pay their student contribution upfront with a 10% discount or obtain a full or partial HECS‑HELP loan. If you obtain a HECS-HELP loan, you will have to start repaying it when your income exceeds a certain amount. For more information and to check if you are eligible, visit: − www.studyassist.gov.au
All Australian permanent resident visa holders (excluding permanent humanitarian visa holders) and most New Zealand citizens are required to pay their student contribution upfront and are not eligible for HECS-HELP or the 10% discount.
Other costs In addition to tuition fees, you should budget for: − additional course costs; some costs are significant and include, but are not limited to, faculty‑specific materials and textbooks, tools, protective clothing, and equipment How to apply sydney.edu.au/student-fees − Student Services and Amenities (SSA) fee of $313 (2021 yearly rate indexed annually for the duration of your course) – an initiative of the Australian Government to fund services and support programs at universities sydney.edu.au/ssa-fee − living expenses such as food and rent if living away from home sydney.edu.au/study/living-costs
Payment information There are several ways you can pay the fees that apply to your study. A surcharge will apply for payments made by Visa or MasterCard. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Read about payment methods and the surcharge at: − sydney.edu.au/study/paying-your-fees Page 71 Page 72 sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide 2 0 2 2
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YOU’RE HERE Page 73 “The University has provided me with many opportunities. The friendships I’ve made have also been one of the best things about Sydney. People are welcoming and kind, which is so important when you’re settling into university life.”
Jiale Zhu (Joey) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (2016) Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide Page 74 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
When you start at the University of Sydney, you’ll have plenty of help. Here are just a few of the ways we support your health, wellbeing and academic achievement.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Accommodation Health and wellbeing Islander support − On-campus student housing − Doctors − Academic enrichment and − Residential colleges − Pharmacists orientation program − Off-campus living − Dentists − Rent subsidy − Supportive communities. − Optometrists − Peer mentor support − Physiotherapists − Tutorial assistance − Psychologists − Cultural support and − Childcare information. safe spaces.
Career support − Career advice and development − Employability skills workshops Mental health Once you’re here − Meet employers at careers Academic enrichment fairs and events, and through − Clinical psychologists − Bridging courses the Sydney CareerHub - an and counsellors − Online learning resources online jobs database. − Mental health support − Academic workshops − Workshops for success − Mathematics learning support − Resilience training. − One-to-one consultations.
Disability services − Assistive technology − Lecture support Multifaith chaplaincy Language and − Building access and − Chaplains from 12 faith groups learning support accessible facilities for on-campus consultations − English language programs − Academic adjustments − Dedicated prayer rooms. − One-to-one coaching − Alternative formatting. − Online learning resources − Intensive preparation programs. Orientation and arrival sessions − Welcome to university Financial support − Settling into Sydney − Bursaries and interest-free loans − Information on support services For more information − Help with essential living costs and to access our student − Meet fellow students and staff support services, visit and study-related expenses.
sydney.edu.au/student-life − Adjusting to student life. Page 75 Page 76 sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide
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Page 77 Once you’re here GLOSSARY Combined degrees Double degrees When you complete degrees from When you complete two separate two different faculties or schools qualifications in succession. concurrently. For example, if you In these programs you commence Advanced coursework complete a combined Arts/Laws in one degree then transfer to Undertaken in the final year of the course, you will be awarded a the second degree to complete Bachelor of Advanced Studies, Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor the remainder of your studies advanced coursework provides of Laws. You can complete two (if you meet certain criteria). you with further experience and degrees in less time than if you For example, you can undertake an knowledge of your field to better studied the two degrees separately. undergraduate degree followed by prepare you for your future careers. a specific postgraduate program, Core unit such as the Bachelor of Science and Assumed knowledge A compulsory unit of study that you Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. For some courses or units of study, need to complete to be awarded we assume you have reached a a particular degree. Elective unit certain level of knowledge or have An elective unit of study is one that passed a relevant subject – this is Credit for previous study can be taken outside of a major or called assumed knowledge. It often The recognition of previous studies, minor. Electives allow you to explore refers to a New South Wales Higher either at the University of Sydney interests outside of your primary School Certificate (HSC) subject, or another institution, that can be field(s) of study. but equivalent subjects in other granted as specific or non-specific recognised secondary education credit towards your current course. Enrolment (Year 12) qualifications will be Credit for previous study is also The process that secures your accepted (see also ‘prerequisite’). called ‘advanced standing’ or place in a course at the University. For a guide to the standard ‘transfer credit’. Enrolling includes accepting the
sydney.edu.au – 2022 Domestic UG Guide required in other Year 12 University’s conditions of being a qualifications, refer to the syllabus Credit point student and selecting units of study of HSC subjects. A credit point is the value that for the coming semester or year. − www.educationstandards.nsw. each unit of study (single subject) edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/ contributes towards the completion Honours Understanding-the-curriculum/ requirements for your course. Honours is study in an syllabuses-a-z Most units of study are worth six undergraduate degree that leads to credit points. an honours class of award, indicating Australian Tertiary high academic achievement Admission Rank (ATAR) Dalyell Scholars and completion of preparatory The ATAR is a ranking between A stream for high-achieving education in research. Honours 0 and 99.95 that is allocated to students offering access to a range differ depending on the degree and all students who complete an of enrichment opportunities. usually involve independent learning, Australian Year 12 (secondary including a research project and education school) qualification. Degree advanced-level coursework. It is a measure of the student’s The name of the course that overall academic achievement you are enrolled in, such as International student relative to other students who have Bachelor of Arts. You are considered an international undertaken an Australian Year 12 student if you are not an Australian qualification. If you have completed Domestic student or New Zealand citizen (or a dual another recognised secondary You are considered a domestic citizen of Australia or New Zealand education qualification, your student if you are: and another country), a permanent results will be translated to an ATAR − an Australian or New Zealand resident of Australia or a holder of a equivalent to determine whether citizen (including dual citizens) permanent Australian humanitarian visa. To enrol at university, you have met the standard required − a permanent resident of Australia for admission. international students need to hold − a holder of a permanent an appropriate visa that allows them Australian humanitarian visa.
Page 78 to study in Australia. Major disciplines or a professional or Stream A major is a defined sequence specialist field. It includes at A stream is a version of a course of units of study that deepens least one recognised major in that you apply for separately, but your experience in a field of a field of study. is linked to a common or parent study. Majors are recorded course by components and rules. on your academic transcript. Recommended studies You need to complete a core Requirements for majors are Year 12 courses that will help you in program of study in addition to outlined in your handbook. your chosen university course. If a set of units of study for that you haven’t studied these courses particular stream, which appears Minor your chances of selection are not on your testamur with the award A minor is a defined sequence of affected. However, if you have course name, eg, Bachelor of units of study that develop your studied these courses you will be Science (Health). Find out more expertise in a field of study. better prepared for your chosen about course rules at: tertiary course. − sydney.edu.au/handbooks Open Learning Environment The Open Learning Environment Semester Undergraduate (OLE) is a collection of units that A semester is the academic The term used to describe a course offer you the opportunity to teaching period; about 16 weeks in leading to a diploma or bachelor’s broaden your skills by exploring duration. There are two semesters degree. It is also used to describe a other fields of study. All students each year and they usually run from student enrolled in such an award, have access to zero credit point late February to June, and August eg, ‘undergraduate student’. OLE units, and you can take as to November. many of these as you want. In many Undergraduate degree degrees, including all liberal studies Selection Rank An undergraduate degree (or courses, you will also undertake A selection rank is the ranking Bachelor’s degree) is usually your for-credit OLE units as part of that tertiary admission centres first degree at university after Glossary your study. and most universities actually use finishing high school. to assess admission to a course Postgraduate degree and is made up of your ATAR plus Unit of study A postgraduate degree is a course any adjustments made by the This is an individual subject that leading to the award of a graduate University. Adjustment factors are you study as part of your degree. certificate, graduate diploma, a used to increase your selection It is the smallest stand-alone master’s degree or doctorate. rank. Adjustment factors are component of a course that can A postgraduate award usually commonly awarded based on your be recorded on your academic requires previous completion performance in HSC subjects, transcript. For information about of a relevant undergraduate the location of your school, or course rules and units of study, visit: (bachelor’s) degree. your eligibility for Educational − sydney.edu.au/handbooks Access Schemes. Selection rank Prerequisite adjustments don’t change your Universities Admissions A course prerequisite is a subject ATAR. They change your selection Centre (UAC) you need to have completed at the rank for a particular course at a UAC receives and processes required standard to be eligible for particular institution. applications for admission to admission to a course. If a course or applicant is undergraduate courses at A unit of study prerequisite is not eligible for adjustment recognised universities in New a unit of study that you need to factors, the selection rank is South Wales (NSW) and the have completed before you can the applicant's ATAR. Australian Capital Territory (ACT). enrol in a specific unit that requires Most domestic undergraduate prior knowledge. Specialisation students apply through UAC. The disciplinary or professional For more information, visit: Program expertise developed for a profession A combination of units of study that or career in a Professional or − sydney.edu.au/study/ develops expertise across several Specialist Bachelor degree. how-to-apply Page 79 For a full glossary of frequently used terms, see sydney.edu.au/glossary 2 0 2 2 OPEN DAY Join us at Open Day on Saturday 28 August 2021 and immerse yourself in campus life for a day.
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