Overview

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science from The University of Sydney is ideal for curious minds seeking diversity in their studies. It offers exploration across various fields without the confines of a singular specialised area of study, allowing you to indulge in various academic pursuits.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science is an undergraduate coursework degree that provides you with a background in both the humanities and the sciences. You will study core and core selective liberal studies units in topics including academic writing, critical thinking and ethics. You will choose a major from either the Arts or Science disciplinary pools, and complete additional units from the other faculty to support your studies. You will also complete elective units from the disciplinary pools, the shared pool or the Open Learning Environment as needed to meet the requirements of the course.

Career paths

You will be well equipped to pursue a range of careers, such as:

Science media adviser
Science historian
Science documentary maker
Algebraic geometrist
Theoretical chemist
Mammalian ecologist
Human resource manager

Depending on your major, some fields you might find yourself working in are:

Academia
Administration
Education
Business
Information technology
Management
Human resources

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CRICOS code: 068569G

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Thinking
Writing and Rhetoric: Academic Essays
Ethics
Logic and Proof
Language and Social Context
Arguments That Change the World

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 203 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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CRICOS code: 068569G

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56300 AUD / year

≈ 56300 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12831 AUD / year

≈ 12831 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available for this course.

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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CRICOS code: 068569G

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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