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This degree is designed for professionals with 3 or more years of relevant experience looking to take their career to the next level and break into senior management.

The Master of Business Administration is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your leadership, communication and critical thinking skills, and prepare you for applying these skills in the complex global business environment. You will complete core and elective units and a design-led strategy capstone unit.

This course will provide you with a sound platform for a career in project management. It will complement your on-the-job training and equip you with the fundamental methodologies, modelling and analytical skills for project management.

This course is designed for working professionals looking to manage successful projects.

The graduate certificate will provide you with a foundation for the more intensive theoretical and practical work in the graduate diploma.

This program will provide you with vocational training in music skills in a principal study area, as well as the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in either performance, contemporary studies, digital and music technology skills or composition options depending on your specialisation.

Develop specialised technical knowledge in mechanical engineering, gaining an advanced understanding of the design of mechanical components, whole machines, mechanical systems and mechanical processes. Areas of study will include experimental robotics and computational nanotechnology.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for qualified engineers seeking to move into a management role or to specialise or update their skills.

Accounting is often described as the `language of business'. It seeks to provide managers and external users with the vital information necessary to understand and evaluate the financial position and performance of an organisation.

By studying accounting at the Business School, you will develop capability and credibility across a broad spectrum of careers, opening the door to many other markets and professions where the ability to understand and interpret financial information is key.

Our long tradition of excellence in accounting teaching and research is maintained through strong engagement with the profession, leading firms and industry.

A major in computer science covers the key concepts of computation. You will learn the principles and techniques needed to solve tasks efficiently with computation, and how to express those solutions in software. You will also discover how computation can be modelled and how to reason about the limits of what computation can achieve. A major in computer science will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to innovate in information technology, and create fundamentally new IT solutions to future challenges.

Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills, you'll graduate ready to operate as a computer scientist and develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges.

Providing foundational knowledge through to specialised skills and experience, the Master of Computer Science suits those looking to operate as a computer scientist or enter the IT industry.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

History Major
The History major equips you to understand change, to look at things from different perspectives, and to assess diverse kinds of information. 

At the heart of your first year is The History Workshop. You will join a small-group class that takes a particular time and place as the starting point for the examination of social, cultural, political, or economic change. In your second and third years, you will explore a variety of subjects - from sexuality and war to politics and culture, from the history of ideas to the history of food - in a range of times and places - spanning from the Middle Ages to the present, from Australia and China to the United States and Europe.

The major culminates in a capstone unit that, depending on your interests, explores the theory of history, gives you the opportunity to do extensive research on a topic you choose yourself, or enables you to work with community groups and other organisations to apply your history skills beyond the classroom.

Explore the science of human behaviour with the Bachelor of Psychology. In this course, you will build your specialisation in psychology to help you understand to mental processes and allow you to better understand how we think, act and feel.

The Bachelor of Psychology is an accredited undergraduate coursework degree that will build your specialisation in in psychology, studying topics like behavioural neuroscience, social psychology, personality theory, perception, intelligence, mental health and developmental psychology.

You will complete a program in psychology and additional advanced psychology units. You will also complete non-psychology units, including a junior mathematics unit, a minor from the shared pool and additional electives as needed to make up the requirements of the course from the Science disciplinary pool, the shared pool or the Open Learning Environment.

After successful completion of all coursework units and the meeting of minimum academic standards, you may apply to complete honours in psychology.

As one of Australia's most reputable graduate entry degrees, the Juris Doctor is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) and meets the academic requirements to practise law in the State of New South Wales.

The Juris Doctor is a graduate entry professional law degree that provides a pathway into the law profession for graduates from non-law backgrounds or for people with law degrees from overseas.

While focusing on international, comparative and transnational aspects of law, this course will develop your critical analytical, research, writing, communication and advocacy skills to prepare you for legal practice.

Our Bachelor of Oral health enables students to graduate with dual qualifications in dental hygiene and dental therapy. Our course has a strong focus on developing skills to prevent disease and manage oral health conditions with an adult restorative scope of practice. Our Bachelor of Oral health is for suitable for people who are looking to become an oral health therapist and are passionate about improving lives through oral health.

The Bachelor of Social Work is an undergraduate degree that will develop your ability to be reflective, versatile and skilled in a range of practice areas, and able to translate professional values into action.

You will study core units in sociology and social work, and you will add breadth to your degree by taking elective units from Arts and Social Sciences subject areas or the shared pool.

In your final year, you will undertake field education units. You will also have the option to complete an honours thesis in your final year.

This specialist degree will give you a professional qualification to teach in secondary schools in the area of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), along with a second teaching area of specialisation. If you have a passion for health, sport and the science of movement, and working with young people, this is the perfect course for you.

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a postgraduate coursework degree that will provide a good understanding of the policy frameworks that shape teaching in Australia and internationally, and issues in teaching, learning and curriculum management.

You will complete core units in education and curriculum in addition to professional units of study. You will also complete practicum placements and a final capstone project comprising an internship in a primary education setting.

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

This course combines theory and practice to build an understanding of how businesses operate across accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and more. Gain analytical, technical and practical skills to prepare for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.

Study physics and you'll not only become a good scientist, you'll also have a degree in how to solve problems. You'll learn how to design and conduct experiments and how to analyse the results.

Physics explores the fundamental structure of the universe, starting with the smallest subatomic particles. It has provided the foundation for much modern technology, from smartphones and tablet computers to medical imaging equipment.

Our physics students learn from internationally recognised experts, contribute to original research, and become part of our community of scientists. We offer comprehensive programs that cover the basic physics concepts and key ideas in modern physics. Our courses are flexible, allowing you to study topics that interest you most.

You will develop the analytical and technical skills to use data science to guide strategic decision making. Explore data mining, machine learning and data visualisation, and develop the skills to communicate data insights to key stakeholders effectively. Our Master of Data Science is tailored for professionals with a strong mathematical or quantitative background who are passionate about drawing meaningful knowledge from data to drive business decision-making or research output.

Statistics is pervasive in all areas of the sciences, the social sciences, finance and business, and is the key paradigm used to assess the strength of evidence from all kinds of data. In a statistics major, students learn about theoretical, computational, and applied statistics, and probability theory.

As part of the major students will apply the techniques that they learn to a variety of of applications. Students learn about quantifying uncertainty, experimental design, probabilistic modelling and the latest techniques in statistical and machine learning. This major is essential training if you wish to become a professional statistician.

You’ll learn the fundamental principles of economics and how to critique them. The level of analytical thinking encouraged in the degree will help you interpret the world on a deeper level as you study the behaviour of businesses and industries, governments and countries, and the globe as a whole.

Who is it for?

Problem solvers keen to understand how economics is crucial to creating unique solutions to the major problems and challenges the world faces today, such as global warming, poverty, development, and recession.

You will gain a foundational level of knowledge and skills in data science to help guide strategic decision making, and be introduced to different concepts including data mining, machine learning and data visualisation.

Who is it for?

Our Graduate Certificate in Data Science is tailored for professionals with a strong mathematical or quantitative background wanting to obtain the foundational skills in order to explore a career in data science.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers.

Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Ancient Greek Major
An Ancient Greek major allows you to read, in the original, works of immense cultural and literary significance by the great writers of the ancient Mediterranean world. The study of philosophy, history, drama, lyric, epic, the novel, and oratory begins in Greece, and Greek contributions to world literature are undisputed models of perfection in every later age. Reading the actual words of Homer, Euripides, Plato or the New Testament is an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers.

Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Ancient History Major
The Ancient History major invites you into the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome, using their myths, images, inscriptions, artifacts written history and literature as evidence. Study the ideas, politics and cultures of the Classical world by looking at political systems, religion, law, mythology, slavery, refugees, science and late antiquity. Read (in translation) ancient epic, drama and poetry in its social and historical contexts and appreciate the impact of these works on later ages (including modern media). You will be encouraged to ask important questions about leadership, democracy and the rule of law, human rights, religions and the role of myths, poetry and story-telling in human communities and be inspired to think about how and why history is written.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers.

Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Anthropology Major
Students in anthropology delve into human experiences through ethnographic interpretations, and participate in debates about our global future in which they seek new possibilities. They will explore pressing questions about our relationship with the environment; the impact of global inequality on health and development; the legacies of colonialism and racism; and emerging struggles for justice.

Graduates in anthropology are creative thinkers who can effectively express ideas, ask challenging questions, and find new solutions to complex problems. They are prepared for a variety of careers in media, research, technology, social justice, and social policy, and for professional and postgraduate programs.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers.

Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Archaeology Major
The archaeology major will provide you with an understanding of the past of humans in a variety of times and places to give you an insight into long-term trends in human life. This major will also equip you with the intellectual and practical skills to gather, analyse and interpret primary archaeological evidence in order to answer questions about prehistoric and historic societies.

The archaeology major contains broad coverage of the breadth of archaeological work, which allows you to undertake specialist training in one of three regional areas: Australia, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East/central Asia. Practical field and laboratory methods are taught, and there are opportunities to participate in fieldwork units locally and around the world, as well as in one of our intensive Summer Schools program in Athens or Rome.

Archaeology is a dynamic discipline that has revolutionised our understanding of the human past. Evidence is continuously unearthed and reveals unexpected and exciting glimpses of past societies. This major allows you to explore these vistas of human existence and to learn how archaeologists bring life to past societies.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers.

Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Art History Major
Art is a profound and persistent human impulse. Art History explores the history of making, viewing and experiencing works of art and architecture. It asks key questions such as 'what is art for?', 'what does art mean?' and 'how does art function in broader culture?' These questions will be part of a dynamic encounter with complex and compelling works of art.

You will gain the historical knowledge and analytical skills to make sense of such works across time and space, to relate them to each other and to the specific historical and cultural contexts for which they were created. You will be trained in the skills of visual and spatial analysis that are fundamental to our discipline including the ability to critically interpret the visual appearance of a given object. As well as the canonical forms of painting, sculpture and architecture, you will encounter a wide spectrum of media and art practice, from body art to video installation, from fresco to pop, from processional ritual to performance art, from early prints to land art.

Studying the history of art fosters insight and skills in understanding and interpreting visual communication, expression and innovation that are highly relevant in today's image-saturated world. As a graduate you may go on to a career in the visual arts industry, as a curator, critic, art adviser, collection manager, registrar or educator. Work in art museums, commercial galleries, auction houses, state and local government or community arts programs, as well as across art journalism and criticism.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Asian Studies Major
This major will introduce and identify major cultural, historical, social and political trends and issues, including ethnicity and mobility (or diaspora); the major religions and belief systems (particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam); other trans-regional trends, including economic and political relationships between Asia and other parts of the world (for example forms of imperialism); major political and social developments and movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and their effects (e.g. nationalism, revolution, military rule, democracy); and mass or popular culture (including topics such as manga and K-Pop). These trends and issues are particularly taught in relation to China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Asian Studies is taught in English and draws on the cutting-edge research being carried out by the academic staff of the program. Language units of study cannot be counted towards the Asian Studies major, however you are strongly encouraged to study an Asian language in conjunction with Asian Studies units.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Chinese Studies (Advanced) Major
China is one of the world's great civilisations, alongside the European and Middle Eastern traditions. The Chinese Studies major provides you with a solid understanding of Chinese society and culture, the foundational language skills essential to function with confidence in the Chinese-speaking world, a basic ability to work in China-related professions and the competence to conduct research in Chinese studies.

The modern Chinese language major caters for a wide range of language abilities, from complete beginners to those with background in both standard and non-standard forms of Chinese vernacular. It focuses on developing effective communicative skills at the beginner and intermediate levels, including Chinese for professional purposes. At the advanced levels, we teach research and academic writing skills in the Chinese language. The teaching of classical Chinese is integrated with the study of the literature and thought of pre-modern China.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Chinese Studies (Intermediate) Major
China is one of the world's great civilisations, alongside the European and Middle Eastern traditions. The Chinese Studies major provides you with a solid understanding of Chinese society and culture, the foundational language skills essential to function with confidence in the Chinese-speaking world, a basic ability to work in China-related professions and the competence to conduct research in Chinese studies.

The modern Chinese language major caters for a wide range of language abilities, from complete beginners to those with background in both standard and non-standard forms of Chinese vernacular. It focuses on developing effective communicative skills at the beginner and intermediate levels, including Chinese for professional purposes. At the advanced levels, we teach research and academic writing skills in the Chinese language. The teaching of classical Chinese is integrated with the study of the literature and thought of pre-modern China.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Criminology Major
Criminology is a rich discipline that draws on sociology, psychology, science, law, philosophy, culture studies and history to draw attention to the social dimensions of crime and deviancy and assess the effectiveness and implications of crime control measures. You will gain an advanced understanding of crime, criminal justice practices, deviance, causes of crime, victimisation, social control, juvenile justice, indigenous justice, crime prevention, prison and other alternatives to punishment, as well as medico-legal forensic practices.

A key focus will be placed on features of policing, sentencing, punishment, prisons and alternatives to punishment, such as restorative justice. In third-year units you will consolidate your critical analytical skills in criminology as you delve into complex relationship between crime, law, medicine and science. In addition, you will critically analyse the development and nature of criminal justice in relation to the complex interface of “law and order politics’, the media, culture, crime and society. Finally, you will be able to apply your advanced knowledge to a piece of criminological research of your choice.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Cultural Studies Major
The Cultural Studies major introduces you to critical approaches used in the study of a wide variety of cultural forms and practices. Cultural Studies is a field of study in which culture is understood not just as textual or artistic products like books, music or films, but in the broader sense of a dynamic and complexly patterned way of life.

The Cultural Studies major helps you understand the complexity of everyday life and the way that habits, texts, objects and beliefs are socially patterned and laden with values and meaning. It will provide you with a range of tools to analyse how cultural practices and meanings are produced, circulated and exchanged. It complements all forms of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as Media and Communications, Education, and Law. You will be equipped to become an informed and engaged critical thinker in relation to important contemporary cultural issues and everyday experiences.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Economics Major
Offered by one of Australia’s highly ranked centres in economics, this major conveys a valuable understanding of the context of business and government and the technical skills required to analyse economic and social data and events. Develop key capabilities for business fields such as financial markets, marketing, transport and logistics, international trade and consulting or the media.

The objective of the major in Economics is to prepare you for the diverse range of careers which value the key skills of the discipline. These include understanding economic and social phenomena, analysing economic data, and exploring alternative choices in addressing key challenges. The major builds your training in economics incrementally. It begins by addressing the essentials of the discipline early in the degree, which opens a wide range of study areas at senior level. This allows you to shape concentrations in areas of interest such as macroeconomics, or in areas of applied economic policy.

Our graduates are leaders in their fields, holding positions at the Reserve Bank, Treasury and other government departments, in global financial institutions, and with international agencies and NGOs. They also go on to further study at some of the finest institutions in the world.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

English Major
An English major will introduce you to a wide range of literary and cultural works including poems, plays, novels and films that extend from medieval times to the present day. You will encounter the richness, breadth and depth of the department's research and teaching culture, allowing you to customise your study according to your interests.

Areas of specialisation include Old and Middle English (800-1500); Early Modern (1500-1750); Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century; Modern and Contemporary; Australian, American, British and World literatures; literary theory; cultural, gender, postcolonial and transnational studies; film, multimedia, linguistics and language studies; and creative writing.

Whatever pathway you choose, you will explore questions about genre, period and place across a wide spectrum of works in English. You will learn to analyse and explain the formal and linguistic features of texts, aspects of their genre and history, and their dynamic role in local and global cultures. You will formulate and pursue meaningful theories of critical analysis, reading communities and literary value.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Film Studies Major
The Film Studies major is a vibrant program that develops this critical visual literacy. It equips you with a range of skills for understanding and analysing cinema as a vital and yet everyday part of modern life. Through close familiarity with a range of case studies, you will come to understand the social, cultural, aesthetic and political dimensions of cinema in different contexts and at different times.

In Film Studies you will learn scholarly terms that will enable you to describe what you see on screen in relation to, for instance, camera movements and editing techniques or traditions of screen performance. You will develop rich understandings of concepts such as national cinema, genre and spectatorship through a diverse range of case studies. You will also study the historical development of film as a cultural and technological form and analyse its transformations across the 20th century to the present day.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Gender Studies Major
The Gender Studies major offers you a unique interdisciplinary perspective on how gender shapes both formal knowledge and everyday experience. It encourages you to think beyond common-sense ideas about what it means to be male or female, and to recognise instead the many different ways that people embody and experience gender. The study of gender is one of the most intellectually challenging and socially important areas of enquiry in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

A major in Gender Studies will enrich your knowledge and understandings of masculinity, femininity, sexuality and identity and will provide an important framework for considering social issues, ranging from debates about marriage equality and new forms of intimacy to gendered forms of labour, violence and representational practices.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Indigenous Studies Major
Develop a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and knowledge systems, drawing upon the ideas and methods of disciplines including history, anthropology, sociology, literature, linguistics, film and health studies. Indigenous Studies involves these disciplines in a critical dialogue with traditional and contemporary Indigenous people and cultures, and with social and political histories of colonisation and decolonisation.

The units offered reflect national and international trends in the discipline of Indigenous Studies, and articulate the many voices, perspectives and priorities of Indigenous peoples and communities. You will be given the opportunity to engage in analysis, discussion and debate around key issues that are of significance to Australian and international Indigenous peoples, such as language revitalisation, world-leading Indigenous film and literature, the ongoing efforts to improve Indigenous health outcomes and the broader pursuit of Indigenous self-determination and social justice.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

International Relations Major
International Relations is the study of the international political, social, cultural and economic system. You will explore the historical development of that system and gain a comprehensive understanding of the actors, institutions, and processes of international relations.

The major focuses on territorial states that acknowledge no superior authority over issues vital to national interest. You will analyse the nature of this system—the rules and forces governing the behaviour of states, the factors that lead to military conflict or peaceful co-operation, and the current trends towards both a more globally integrated, and a more fragmented world.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Italian Studies (Advanced) Major
The discipline of Italian Studies is one of the best resourced in Australia offering programs from absolute language beginners to PhD. At Undergraduate level, it offers a wide range of language and culture units of study. The language units cater for students at different entry points and, through innovative teaching methods, aim to develop high levels of linguistic skills. The culture units aim to develop in-depth understanding of some of the most representative Italian authors, thinkers, and literary and intellectual movements from the Middle Ages to the present, within their historical and socio-cultural context; and of contemporary Italy from a socio-linguistic, historical and cultural perspective.

If you wish to major in Italian Studies you are expected to engage with both language acquisition and cultural studies, in order to gain a deep understanding of the close connection between language and culture. All our units of study aim to develop your analytical and critical skills, so as to enable you to pursue your interest in all aspects of Italian language, literature and culture, and equip you with the necessary skills for Honours and postgraduate studies. We also strongly encourage you to spend a semester in Italy as part of your undergraduate studies, and to this effect we have developed agreements with several Italian Universities.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Italian Studies (Intermediate) Major
The discipline of Italian Studies is one of the best resourced in Australia offering programs from absolute language beginners to PhD. At Undergraduate level, it offers a wide range of language and culture units of study. The language units cater for students at different entry points and, through innovative teaching methods, aim to develop high levels of linguistic skills. The culture units aim to develop in-depth understanding of some of the most representative Italian authors, thinkers, and literary and intellectual movements from the Middle Ages to the present, within their historical and socio-cultural context; and of contemporary Italy from a socio-linguistic, historical and cultural perspective.

If you wish to major in Italian Studies you are expected to engage with both language acquisition and cultural studies, in order to gain a deep understanding of the close connection between language and culture. All our units of study aim to develop your analytical and critical skills, so as to enable you to pursue your interest in all aspects of Italian language, literature and culture, and equip you with the necessary skills for Honours and postgraduate studies. We also strongly encourage you to spend a semester in Italy as part of your undergraduate studies, and to this effect we have developed agreements with several Italian Universities.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Japanese Studies (Advanced) Major
Offering training in the Japanese language, as well as in Japanese culture, this major prepares you to be an active participant in our multicultural world. With a large network of partner universities in Japan, you will have the opportunity to undertake an unforgettable in-country exchange program experience, further honing your language and cultural skills.

Culture units use Japanese materials to present various aspects of ancient to contemporary Japan ranging across disciplines from history and literature to popular culture. Even if you have no previous knowledge of the language, you will gain basic literacy in Japanese and the ability to express yourself in everyday situations. If you finish your major at the highest level, you will graduate with quite a fluent proficiency of the language.

Students will follow the appropriate pathway specified in the unit of study tables, based on their individual language level. Students completing any of the pathways for a major will be awarded a major in Japanese Studies.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Latin Major
Learn to read works of immense cultural and literary significance by the iconic writers of ancient Rome. Latin is the direct ancestor of nearly 50 modern languages and a major contributor to the vocabulary of many others, including English. It was also the language of European literature, history, science, medicine, diplomacy and law for nearly 2000 years. The Latin major opens up intellectual vistas vital for exploring the past or navigating the present.

A major in Latin gives you an advanced ability to read and critically analyse Latin literature. You will study a wide variety of important works from key periods in the development of this hugely influential literature, gaining an understanding of its themes, preoccupations and Roman cultural significance.

Linguistic ability is developed as you progress through a series of units that introduce, practise and then analyse in context Latin morphology and syntax. You may begin either at 1000 level, if you have no prior knowledge of Latin, or at 2000 level if you have studied Latin previously to HSC-level (or equivalent).

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Linguistics Major
Linguistics is the study of human language. It aims to find out what language is like, and why, and to find ways to use this knowledge in understanding communication, culture, social life, and the human mind. Each of the world's 6000 languages is a rich and textured system, with its own sounds, its own grammar, and its own identity and style. You will learn how we use language for persuading others, gathering information, organising our activities, gossiping, and ultimately structuring our societies.

You will become a language and communication expert. The skills you will acquire in linguistics can be used in the study of the human mind and the diversity of cultures which are relevant to a range of professional settings such as international relations, travel, community development, language teaching, general education, academic research, journalism and publishing, marketing and public relations, and computer science.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Music Major
Offered through the renowned Sydney Conservatorium of Music, this major has a distinguished record of music scholarship, composition and teaching, producing many of Australia's leading music professionals. As a student you will have a unique multi-cultural music education, broadly based in studies of society, culture and performance. Study Composition, Musicology, Popular Music, Music and Media, and Performance in ways that are broadly integrated with one another across the curriculum as well as within individual units of study.

A wide range of units of study are offered which are designed for those who wish to pursue a professional music career, those with broad interests in the study of music in culture, and those who will pursue other careers. This means that you can pursue projects in which music practice can be integrated with the study of history or any other arts major

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Philosophy Major
Through this major you will develop skills that are fundamental to success in other academic disciplines and in the workplace, such as the ability to identify the essential points of a position, policy or practice; the ability to clarify underlying issues in a debate; precision of thought and expression; clarity and rigor in assessment of arguments and the ability to make rationally persuasive cases. This major teaches sensitivity in interpretation and cultural competence through study of a variety of ages and traditions. You will learn intellectual honesty and fairness by evaluating arguments carefully, and will discuss matters of the highest importance without recourse to insult or susceptibility to take offense.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Politics Major
Politics is the study of the nature of governments and the distribution of power at the domestic level. Gain the knowledge, theoretical understandings, and practical skills that underpin a successful career that engages with politics at the domestic level. You will focus on how individuals participate in and are affected by politics, and how governing bodies that shape peoples' lives make decisions.

Compare key elements of political systems including government institutions, political parties, interest groups, elections, patterns of political participation, and social movements. At the end of your study you will be equipped with the key concepts, theories and methods used across the discipline of political science.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Socio-legal Studies Major
Socio-Legal Studies is the study of legal ideas, practices and institutions in their social, cultural and historical contexts. Examine the institutions that make and enforce laws –parliament, the courts and the police. Learn about legal practices and their impact, including arrest and imprisonment, the use of CCTV surveillance, how law has shaped the LGBTIQA+ community, Indigenous peoples’ experience of the law and policing, enforcing human rights and prosecuting international war crimes and consider the broader question of what justice is.

In your first-year units you will be introduced to the key ideas and concepts that socio-legal scholars have developed to help understand the world. Understand the foundations of the Australian legal system and examine how law and society interacts by engaging with contemporary socio-legal issues. You will also become familiar with the methods and techniques that will enable you to undertake your own research. Your senior units will consolidate your grasp of theory and methods and enable you to focus on particular topics in socio-legal studies, such as the philosophy of law and justice, the changing international regime of human rights, crime and punishment and medico-legal and forensic practices.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Sociology Major
Sociology is the study of human behaviour, beliefs and identity in the context of social interaction, social relationships, institutions and change. Learn how society shapes us, how we shape society, how the 'modern' world came about, and how it might develop in the future.

When you study sociology you will be introduced through our first year units to key ideas and concepts to help you understand social life and social change. You will also be introduced to methods and techniques that will enable you to undertake your own research. These foundational ideas will be consolidated in your second and third year where your knowledge will be broadened by the study of particular areas within sociology, such as religion, mass media, sport, environmental issues, and social movements. Key concepts will include inequality, class, gender, power, deviance, change, agency and identity.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Studies in Religion Minor
Analyse the concepts that people and communities prioritise in their lives to explain their existence, including religions, philosophies, life-justifications, and popular mythologies. You will be introduced to a range of methodologies including sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, philosophy, textual studies and history. You will study the essence of what it means to be human and will examine how dramatic narratives and powerful inner experiences propel both the individual and social constructions of reality.

The Studies in Religion major allows you to investigate the ways in which humans have ascribed value to their lives, societies, and other important ideals from family to nation, individuality, and the afterlife. You will get to examine how these values and aspirations have been formalised into communal structures and powerful institutions throughout all of human history.

With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.

Visual Arts Major
The Visual Arts major taught at Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) will provide you with creative, conceptual and technical skills that can be applied across a wide range of disciplines. As the creative economy expands, skills in both digital and traditional processes, ways of thinking and communicating through image-based media have come to the fore. These are in demand across a range of industries including business, IT, design and telecommunications.

Through experimentation and research you will learn how to contextualize and develop concepts. You will realise your projects by applying skills, techniques, and material knowledge you have developed under the guidance of highly respected and knowledgeable artists and technicians.

The major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will provide you with a thorough understanding of the chemistry of life and the molecules that regulate living processes. This major emphasises how these molecules pass information and energy within and between cells, and from generation to generation, and how these processes impact form and function. This major is ideally suited for students who wish to study fundamental molecular processes that underlie normal physiology and disease in all kingdoms of life.

Biology is the study of living organisms, whether single-celled or multi-cellular, as individuals or in groups, and their interaction with their environment and with each other. It is concerned with all levels of biological complexity from the molecular level through to cells and tissues, to organisms, their populations and the ecosystems of which they form part. Biologists seek to understand the structure and function of the living world. Biologists investigate how organisms access and use energy and the processes by which they develop and replicate. Evolution provides an overarching framework for understanding changes that have occurred in groups of organisms over time.

The major will initially cover fundamental concepts in biology, such as life, the structure and function of molecules, cells and organisms and processes including metabolism and respiration. This major has been structured in this way because biology is now moving into a phase of rapid expansion and discovery that places biologists at the forefront of current scientific research.

Chemistry is the study of many different things around us, including how one substance changes into another and the relationship between the nature and structure of molecules. It plays a key role in studying things like how to obtain metals from ores, convert oil into plastics and develop cures for cancer. In taking a chemistry major, you will come to understand the impact that it has on the world around us, including dyes, paints, medicines, silicon chips, artificial hips, synthetic fibres for clothing, energy storage, optical fibres and rubber tyres. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the optional 'Year in Industry' program where you'll spend one year during your course working in the chemical industry (at commercial rates of pay).

Data is an essential asset in many organisations as it enables informed decision making into many areas including market intelligence and science. In the major in Data Science, you will learn computational and analytical skill sets that stem from statistics and computer science, to manage, interpret, understand, analyse and derive key knowledge from the data. You will develop critical thinking about data and its use, a deep understanding of the core technical skills required and an appreciation for the context in which that data was collected.

At the senior levels of study level and beyond, you will develop the ability to understand problems from many disciplines and place a data-driven problem into an analytical framework, solve the problem through computational means, interpret the results and communicate them to clients or collaborators.

Ecology and evolution are important concepts that underlie a broad range of the biological sciences. Ecology investigates the processes that govern the biological interactions between individuals and that operate on ecosystem scales. Evolution is a unifying theme that explains the patterns we observe in the natural world, ranging from genomes to the diversification of life through time.

The fields of Ecology and Evolution intersect at multiple levels and are critically relevant to real-world challenges, including wildlife conservation.

In this major you will learn about evolutionary and ecological processes and how these influence the population dynamics of animals, plants, and other organisms. This knowledge forms the basis for the effective management and conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems, and habitats.

Food is an integral part of our lives. Beyond providing essential nutrition and influencing health, food features strongly in our social and cultural systems, and is a major contributor to economic prosperity. Food and beverage manufacturing is the largest employing sector within manufacturing in Australia, and the importance of the food industry will grow as global food consumption increases with the population.

The Food Science major comprises foundational units in biology, chemistry, statistics; core intermediate units on principles of food science and biochemistry; and senior units in food processing, chemistry & biochemistry of foods, food technology & biotechnology, and product design & development.

The major provides you with fundamental knowledge and applied skills desirable for employment in the food industry. The interdisciplinary and applied nature of the major will also provide you with transferable skills that are complementary with many other fields of study in the life and environmental sciences.

Genetics and Genomics will provide you with knowledge that can be applied to improving our understanding of evolution (past and present) and of many aspects of the biology of all organisms.

This knowledge can also be applied to the development of novel biotechnology products, to improving the health of humans and animals, to forensics, to the conservation and management of plants and animals, to the diagnosis and control of pests, parasites and harmful micro-organisms, to improving the means by which plants and animals can sustain the feeding and clothing of humanity and to further our understanding of the biology of organisms.

Genetics is the science of biological inheritance and variation. Its fundamental principles are embraced by genomics, molecular genetics, 'Mendelian' genetics, epigenetics, cytogenetics, population genetics, and quantitative genetics.

Genomics is a relatively new discipline that has been developed through the capacity of geneticists and genome scientists to generate very large data sets using by high-throughput DNA, RNA and protein technologies, and the need to determine the control of biological functions by informatics analysis of the large data sets generated.

Geography is the study of earth as the home of people. As the need to find solutions to issues of environmental degradation and sustainability, population change and globalisation have become more challenging, the skills and knowledge of geographers have come to the forefront.

Through a geography major, you will study the interactions between earth, environment and society. This involves consideration of such issues as climate change, population growth, hazards and environmental management. You will have the opportunity to go on field trips to overseas locations and to rural and urban parts of Australia, and participate in tutorial debates about such issues as global inequality and poverty. You will also engage in computer-based analysis of geographic data, and on-line discussion boards and interactive education techniques.

Mitigating and managing the marine environment to withstand constant and highly variable climate change is a strategic science and research priority of the Australian government. The Marine Science major draws together relevant material to create a multi disciplinary curriculum that provides you with in-depth knowledge in a range of marine science. The major is explicitly science-based but seeks to provide you with a broader range of capabilities and an interdisciplinary mind-set to service the large and growing demand for coastal and marine experts in a range of fields.

Mathematics is powerful, beautiful and diverse. It is a language, a tool for analysis and prediction, and a way of thinking about the world. At 1000 and 2000 level, this major equips students with the foundational ideas of mathematics: abstract algebra, vector calculus and calculus of several variables, as well as formal proof and analysis. At 3000 level and beyond, you will have a choice from a wide range of electives in both pure and applied areas of mathematics, including number theory, dynamical systems, geometry, topology and mathematical computing. The range of units available has been designed to cater for you - whether you intend to become a professional mathematician or if your main interests lie in other areas.

The Medicinal Chemistry major will provide you with the knowledge, training and skills needed for employment and research opportunities in drug discovery and development. The discovery of new drugs is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing fields in science, and there is a growing need for safer, more effective pharmaceuticals against old diseases (like cancer), new ones (such as HIV/AIDS) and diseases that are becoming more widespread (such as malaria and tuberculosis). Society also faces challenges ranging from antimicrobial resistance through to cancer and dementia. Medicinal chemistry looks at how to find drugs to combat these diseases, and how to make those drugs.

Microbiology teaches us about life forms that are too small to see with the naked eye. They are vital for life on Earth but can also cause huge problems as infectious disease agents, plant pathogens, contaminants of food and water and biofoulers.

A major in Microbiology introduces you to this tremendous diversity of function and form in the microbial world. You explore the impact of microbes on other life forms, look at their role in health and disease at the level of individuals, populations and ecosystems, and in particular their place in the nexus of human, animal and environmental inter-relationships.

You will investigate ways in which microbes are used to manufacture products and remediate polluted environments and explore microbial genetics and microbial life at the molecular level, with a particular emphasis on current research in Microbiology in our 3000-level units.

By progressing through the major students will learn advanced concepts and methods including molecular microbiology, systems biology, genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics, advanced microscopy techniques, genetic manipulation, microbial evolution, and the use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance.

Study of the brain and nervous system is one of the largest and fastest growing endeavours of the biological sciences, and is a research strength at the University of Sydney. A major in Neuroscience will provide you with a foundation in the biology of the brain and the fundamentals of cognition. You will have the opportunity to learn from researchers in the University's Brain and Mind Centre, and Charles Perkins Centre. This major will equip you to join the rapidly expanding field of global research activity in neuroscience, a discipline which is seeing translation in a number of exciting areas, for example in the fields of engineering, computation, economics and business, and education.

Nutrition Science is a multidisciplinary area of study that covers the role of food and nutrients in health and disease, across the lifespan. You will explore the basics of biology and biochemistry before focusing on human nutrition. You will have opportunity to investigate nutrition and the effects of nutrients on health and disease from the molecular to the systems level. You will learn how we sense, digest, metabolise and store nutrients and a develop a wide range of laboratory and research skills, including working with big data sets, which will provide a strong foundation for a career as a nutrition scientist, a research pathway, or, with additional pre-requisites, entry to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program.

Pharmacology is concerned with the study of drugs and the key role they play in the treatment of most human diseases. Increasingly, doctors rely on drugs not only to cure disease, for example antibiotics and infections, but also in the prevention of diseases, such as lipid lowering drugs and heart disease. A major in pharmacology will give you a thorough knowledge of the discovery, development and testing of drugs, and its importance to the future of medical research and practice. In this major you will learn about the mechanisms of drug action, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination, drug activity and chemical structure, the effect of drugs on body systems, the toxic effects of drugs and more.

Physiology is the study of how the various tissues and organs of the body work to support life and grow. Undertaking a major in physiology will advance your understanding of how the body works, which is often of practical relevance in clinical medicine.

With a major in physiology, you can become a professional in a vast range of health-related roles. These include clinical practitioner roles, biomedical research, health promotion and medical journalism. Physiologists work in fields as diverse as conservation and wildlife biology to cancer diagnostics. Your career development will depend on your personal strengths and interests.

Psychological sciences concern the scientific study of human behaviour, psychology and mental processes. You will learn about how we behave as individuals as well as in groups; the way we act as well as the way we think; and our interactions with the physical world as well as our interactions with others.

A major in software development provides the understanding and skill that allow a team to reliably produce high-quality working software that meets client needs. From a foundation of individual programming skill, you will learn the theory and practices involved in determining requirements, designing software solutions, and delivering the outcomes.

This is a postgraduate professional qualification to teach in secondary schools, giving you the opportunity to specialise in humanities and social sciences, mathematics or science. Specialise in either one or two teaching areas at secondary education level, depending on your areas of interest.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a postgraduate coursework degree that will provide you with the confidence, knowledge and skills required in the teaching profession.

You will complete core units in education and curriculum in addition to professional units of study. You will have the option to specialise in either one or two teaching areas at secondary education level, including:

• science
• mathematics
• music
• languages
• health and physical education

You will also complete practicum placements and a final capstone project comprising an internship in a secondary education setting.

The Master of Public Health focuses on the prevention of illness and promotion of health with opportunities to develop essential knowledge and skills required for practitioners in public health - including the effective management of community health problems to improve conditions and outcomes.

Students from a diverse range of medical, non-medical, academic and professional backgrounds looking for advanced postgraduate training to equip them with the skills and requirements for a career as a public health professional.

The Master of Education (Educational Leadership) examines concepts in educational administration and management, from theories and models of organisational behaviour to understanding change processes and their effects on organisations.

This specialisation is designed for anyone who aspires to a leadership position in an educational organisation or who is interested in understanding more about management and leadership positions within these contexts.

The Master of Education (Educational Psychology) aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of theory and current research into diverse areas such as learning, motivation, child and adolescent development (including brain development), thinking skills and individual differences.

The program is suited for teachers of children of all ages and highly relevant for those working in other diverse fields of education practice and policy.

Develop the specialised skills, knowledge and values you need to teach children with special education needs, and for leadership, consultancy and resources roles in Special and Inclusive Education.

This degree is designed to help teachers qualify for appointments as leaders, consultants and resources personnel in special and inclusive education.

This specialised program explores issues such as the processes of globalisation and their effects on education, intercultural aspects of education, and international systems and institutions, making it the perfect choice for practitioners and potential practitioners in the field.

The program offers invaluable knowledge, skills and experience to educational planners, officials, non-government employees and others who work or wish to work in national or international organisations.

Develop the skills and knowledge to successfully face the practical challenges of English language teaching in a second language context. Using the latest research, this program investigates the theoretical basis of issues relating to applied linguistics and sociocultural contexts of education.

The Master of Education (TESOL) will develop your professional expertise and knowledge in the areas of applied linguistics and English language education whether you are, or are aspiring to become, an English language teacher of children, adolescents or adults.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major
Studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will further your understanding of the chemistry of life and the molecules that regulate living processes. This honours area emphasises projects that study how these molecules pass information and energy within and between cells, and from generation to generation, and how these processes impact form and function.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Biology Major
Biology is the study of life, ranging from molecules and their modes of action, through to understanding complex communities and their relationship with the environment. We are living in a most exciting time for studying and working in biology as new technologies, such as recombinant DNA, genomics and proteomics, place powerful tools in the hands of biologists. These advances, along with our ability to process and interpret large volumes of complex data, have generated a gigantic leap in our understanding of the fundamental molecular mechanisms and processes controlling life.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Chemistry Major
The honours course in the University of Sydney School of Chemistry gives you the opportunity to get involved in a research program in an area that is of interest to you. It provides training in research techniques and experience using modern research instrumentation, and gives you access to newly renovated laboratories throughout the school. The honours course adds a new dimension to the skills that you acquired during your undergraduate years and enhances your immediate employment prospects and, more significantly, your future career potential.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Computer Science Major
Computer science involves the study of computers and the programs that run on computers. If you are quite technically minded and wish to contribute to the future development and support of technology, computer science will appeal to you. Studies in computer science are on a foundation of computer programming, with a study of algorithms, data structures, networks and operating system internals. Throughout your studies, you will gain the crucial skills necessary to complete substantial software development projects.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Environmental Science Major
Honours in environmental science allows you to deepen your understanding and skills needed to find solutions to environmental problems.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Food Science Major
An honours year in Food Science will further your knowledge and skills relevant to the food and agribusiness sector, with a focus on the underpinning science of food products and processes. The interdisciplinary and applied nature of this discipline means it is complementary with many other fields of study in the life and environmental sciences.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Geography Major
The study of geography helps us develop an understanding of the processes that shape the surface of the earth and how humans use and interact with this environment. Geography endeavours to do what few sciences attempt: to create a holistic and integrated understanding of interactive complex environmental systems.

Through studies in geography, you will learn about the interactions between earth, environment and society. This involves consideration of such issues as climate change, population growth, hazards and environmental management.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Immunology Major
Immunology examines the defence mechanisms that protect humans against infections and cancers, and draws together studies in immunology, microbiology, biology, biochemistry, pathology and physiology.

Studies in immunology are leading to advances in clinical medicine, including understanding allergies, transplant rejection, auto immune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and insulin-dependent diabetes, and the development of new vaccines. In addition, immunological techniques are widely used in disciplines such as biochemistry, endocrinology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Marine Science Major
Honours in Marine Science at the University of Sydney draws together relevant material to create a multi-disciplinary curriculum that deepens your in-depth knowledge in a range of marine science disciplines.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Microbiology Major
Microbiology is the study of organisms that are too small to be seen by the unaided human eye. Such organisms include protozoa, algae, fungi, lichens, bacteria and viruses. Microbiology is one of the most important and exciting of the biological sciences. Not only is it a basic biological science, which has provided us with much of our understanding of the chemical and physical principles behind living processes, but it is also an applied biological science, dealing with aspects of medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, food technology and pollution control.

The microbiology honours course is strongly recommended for any student wishing to enter a research career or undertake further work leading to a higher degree. During honours, you will challenge yourself intellectually and practically, by conducting original research under the supervision of a member of our academic staff, culminating in the presentation of a thesis. With help from your supervisor, you will formulate a topic to be researched, and in carrying out your research, you will develop your laboratory skills and critical thinking skills. The School of Molecular Bioscience offers microbiology honours projects in a wide range of research areas including molecular microbiology, microbial genetics, applied and environmental microbiology, biotechnology, and virology.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Neuroscience Major
Study of the brain and nervous system is one of the largest and fastest growing endeavours of the biological sciences. Neuroscience is recognised as a discipline in its own right and a hallmark of the discipline is its acknowledgement of a multidisciplinary history.

This field is an expanding area of global research activity, and in a subject which is already enjoying translation in a number of areas, for example in the fields of engineering, computation, economics and business.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Pathology Major
Pathology is the study of disease using the techniques of modern cell biology. The aim is to understand how cellular and molecular mechanisms interact during disease processes.

Studies in pathology emphasise mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, including the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie cancer, inflammatory and infectious diseases.

These pathological mechanisms are illustrated by considering specific diseases in a range of systems, including the neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems.

The honours year in pathology provides an ideal way for you to gauge your potential for a career in research. You will undertake an independent research project which culminates in the completion of a thesis covering your research and results. You will also complete relevant coursework units. On offer is a diverse range of research projects from research areas such as macromolecular structure, molecular immunopathology, neuropathology, viral immunopathology and more.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Pharmacology Major
Pharmacology is concerned with the study of drugs and the key role they play in the treatment of most human diseases. Increasingly, doctors rely on drugs not only to cure disease, for example antibiotics and infections, but also in the prevention of diseases, such as lipid lowering drugs and heart disease.

An honours year in this area is designed to give greater depth to your studies in biomedical science and to promote research-led enquiry and intellectual endeavour. This is achieved through the formulation of a research project in which you investigate a specialised pharmacology topic, all the while developing your laboratory skills, critical thinking skills and completing relevant coursework units.

You will form close relationships with dedicated academic staff who are conducting cutting-edge research across a variety of fields, including asthma pharmacology, cancer therapeutics, chemical biology, chronic inflammation and pain, clinical pharmacology, drug design and development, neuropharmacology, pharmacoinformatic, pharmacology of cannabis, and transporter biology.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Physics Major
Physics explores the fundamental structure of the universe, starting with the smallest subatomic particles. It has provided the foundation for much modern technology, from smartphones and tablet computers to medical imaging equipment. Study physics and you'll not only become a good scientist, you'll also have a degree in how to solve problems. You'll learn how to design and conduct experiments and how to analyse the results.

Our physics students learn from internationally recognised experts, contribute to original research, and become part of our community of scientists. We offer comprehensive programs that cover the basic physics concepts and key ideas in modern physics. Our courses are flexible, allowing you to study topics that interest you most.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Physiology Major
Physiology is the study of how the various tissues and organs of the body work to support life and grow. Undertaking studies in physiology will advance your understanding of how the body works, which is often of practical relevance in clinical medicine. If you are considering a career as a research scientist in the area of physiology, then the honours year in physiology is an essential first step in exploring your research potential.

In the honours year, you undertake an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisor from the Discipline of Physiology and a number of coursework units. Your research project will normally be part of a larger academic project within the discipline, and focus on a specialised aspect of physiology.

There are a number of projects and labs that cater for a wide range of interests. You may become part of one of the following labs: auditory neuroscience, blood cell development, cardiovascular neuroscience, human reproduction, muscle cell function, vision, among others.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Psychology Major
Psychology allows you to scientifically study the many aspects of human behaviour. It is a diverse discipline which is concerned with the way we behave in groups as well as individual behaviour patterns; it is concerned with the way we act as well as the way we think, and it looks at our interaction with the physical world as well as our interaction with others. You can explore various sub-disciplines in psychology, such as personality theory, neuroscience, social psychology, applied psychology, abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, human development, learning and motivation, perception and mental abilities, and more.

The honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.

Statistics Major
Statistics are used in all areas of the sciences and social sciences, and underlie the making of scientific inferences under uncertainty. In studying statistics, you will look at the areas of probability and theoretical and applied statistics, and the application of these methods in a number of areas of science. You will also learn about the design of experiments and sample surveys, and all problems of data analysis.

Our Master of Project Management will provide you with the advanced project management skills you need for hands-on project management. Learn project management methodologies and techniques before progressing to advanced concepts to support you to manage successful projects.

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

This course combines theory and practice to build an understanding of how businesses operate across accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and more. Gain analytical, technical and practical skills to prepare for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

Business Analytics Major
Our Business Analytics major has an applied focus. You will deal with actual business data and use tools to take a structured approach to problem-solving and optimal decision making. You will learn to analyse business data accurately and scientifically to provide real, practical insights.

We offer a range of subject options to suit all interests, whether you want to learn data-analysis skills for business modelling and decision making or have a general interest in how businesses can analyse their operations. These skills will also enhance and complement your employability when combined with other business majors.

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

This course combines theory and practice to build an understanding of how businesses operate across accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and more. Gain analytical, technical and practical skills to prepare for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

Business Information Systems Major
Business Information Systems (BIS) underpin everything a business does. In an information age, with a focus on information as a key business resource, BIS have emerged as the key enabler of innovation and operational efficiency by ensuring the right information is available to the right people at the right time.

BIS examines how information, knowledge, data and enterprise information systems can be used strategically for business process improvement. You will learn how to develop innovative and practical solutions for business problems.

You will gain expertise on BIS strategy and e-commerce, information and knowledge management, business intelligence and decision making, and business process management and innovation.

Our Bachelor of Commerce offers a wide variety of subject options, hands-on learning experiences and a strong grounding in business. Take advantage of international exchange and work placement opportunities and tailor your degree to launch your career in any field, anywhere in the world. This course combines theory and practice to build an understanding of how businesses operate across accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and more. Gain analytical, technical and practical skills to prepare for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

Business Law Major
Business law focuses on the legal and regulatory framework within which business operates. You will acquire essential problem-solving and analytical skills, and learn how to recognise situations that require specialist legal advice. Our business law major is anchored in real-world issues with a strong emphasis on the legal hurdles you are likely to encounter in business. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the impact of the law on general business practice.

You will receive an introduction to business law as well as in-depth specialisation in some key areas: corporation law, securities and deviations law, finance and banking, taxation, insolvency, employment, corporate crime, trade practices and consumer law. The curriculum is constantly updated to take into account new cases and changing legislation, regulation and business practices.

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

This course combines theory and practice to build an understanding of how businesses operate across accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and more. Gain analytical, technical and practical skills to prepare for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

Finance Major
Finance focuses on understanding the financial decisions of corporations and individuals, as well as the structure and operation of institutions and markets.

This major is essential for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the financial services industry, including banking, broking and investment management. Studying finance is also useful for anyone generally interested in business, and valuable from a personal perspective.

You will study a range of units that are designed to integrate a variety of practical applications with essential theory and financial reasoning skills. You will learn about how capital markets work, what you need to know to work in them, and also be exposed to high-level, market-specific knowledge that mixes theory with current relevant practice.

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

This course combines theory and practice to build an understanding of how businesses operate across accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and more. Gain analytical, technical and practical skills to prepare for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

International Business Major
In a globalised world, corporate survival and growth are dependent upon knowledge and experience of international business. Our International Business major is designed to help you expand your skills to meet the growing demands of a globalised business world.

The major provides the knowledge and skills relevant to the development, strategy and management of international business organisations and the institutional context for their development, growth and operation.

This major will help you to understand how multinational and transnational industries work, and will propel you forward in your career. You will learn essential tools for cross-cultural communication as well as business strategies to succeed in a multinational business environment.

Our Bachelor of Commerce offers a wide variety of subject options, hands-on learning experiences and a strong grounding in business. Take advantage of international exchange and work placement opportunities and tailor your degree to launch your career in any field, anywhere in the world. This course combines theory and practice to build an understanding of how businesses operate across accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and more. Gain analytical, technical and practical skills to prepare for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

Marketing Major
Marketing creates value for customers, organisations and society by understanding market needs and aligning what companies offer based on market insights. It is pervasive and increasingly vital to the success of private and public sector organisations. You will learn how to communicate value to consumers and examine the strategies for successful marketing.

Our teaching and research benefits from strong links with business, professional associations and government. We draw on the industry experience of our staff as well as our industry connections made up of Australia's most senior marketers.

Our Marketing major emphasises critical and analytical thinking and the practice of marketing as an applied science. It provides knowledge about consumer behaviour and purchase decision making, integrating theory and practice from many branches of the social science. Our curriculum is grounded in the real world and emphasises interactive exercises, team building, role-playing, business planning, problem-solving, public presentations and social interaction.

The Master of Laws will equip you with the knowledge to excel, flexibility, networking opportunities and the ability to work on a global stage, along with skills to stand out in the competitive legal landscape.

The Master of Laws is a postgraduate coursework degree that will enhance your legal knowledge and further develop your critical and analytical thinking while learning the latest developments within the practice and profession of law.

You will complete elective units in one or more available study areas including administrative law and policy, business law, criminology , environmental law, health law, international law, jurisprudence, labour law and relations and taxation law. You will fulfil the capstone requirement by completing a long research essay in at least one of your chosen elective units.

Gain the knowledge and practical experience to work as a professional clinical psychologist through the Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP), with expert supervision in clinics, teaching hospitals and community settings.

The Master of Clinical Psychology is an accredited postgraduate coursework degree that will provide you with the skills to work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of psychological disorders. You will gain knowledge and practical experience with supervision in clinics, teaching hospitals and community settings. You will complete core units of study according to a prescribed pattern of study, along with 1200 hours of supervised clinical placements and a research project on an approved topic.

Learn about the design and manufacture of the latest innovations in implantable medical devices, such as cochlear implants, pacemakers, MRI scanners, hip and knee replacement and bionic organs. Contribute to innovative discoveries in the fields of tissue engineering and bioelectronics.

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Biomedical Engineering) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will help you develop a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of biomedical engineering. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and other major professional engineering institutions.

You will complete degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units. You will also complete stream core and specialist elective units in biomedical engineering, and can choose to complete an optional specialisation.

Learn from leading experts about how to manage the design and construction of crucial modern infrastructure, including buildings, roads, transport and railways, bridges, tunnels, dams and ports, as well as systems for managing water, irrigation, sewage and floodwaters.

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your ability to plan, design and test structures within the built and natural environments. A suite of embedded professional skills will equip you to contribute to infrastructure that improves lives in Australia and worldwide.

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and other major professional engineering institutions. You will complete degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units.

Develop your ability to design and build the systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. Build a foundational knowledge of electrical circuits, electronics and computer systems, signals and communications, and the management of power and energy systems.

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical Engineering) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your ability to design and build the systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and other major professional engineering institutions.

You will complete degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units. You will also complete stream core and specialist elective units in electrical engineering, and can choose to complete an optional specialisation.

Additionally, you will complete elective units as needed to make up the requirements of the course from either the Engineering disciplinary pool or the shared pool. In your final year, you will complete an honours thesis in electrical engineering.

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of how to design a mechanical component, a whole machine, a mechanical system and a mechanical process. Learn how to analyse mechanical design using the principles of motion, energy and force to ensure the safety and reliability of products.

Discover first-hand the technology that underpins robotics and autonomous systems, automated manufacturing and intelligent microprocessor-based products. Develop expertise in digital electronics, microprocessors and computer control, complemented by management and communication skills.

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechatronic Engineering) is an undergraduate coursework program that combines mechanical, electronic and software engineering to enable you to create computer-controlled machines and consumer products. Through practical learning and industry experiences, you will be ready to transform the use of machines across a range of innovative and emerging industries.

Learn all aspects of software production, from strategy and design to coding, quality and management. Develop knowledge in programming and computer languages, data structures, algorithms and databases, data-centric computing, operating systems and software project management.

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Software Engineering) is an undergraduate coursework program that will give you knowledge of how to design and develop computer games, business applications, operating systems and network control systems. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and other major professional engineering institutions.

You will complete degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units. You will also complete stream core and specialist elective units in software engineering, and can choose to complete an optional specialisation.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Ancient History Honours
Our program consists of 2 seminar units – ANHS4101 Research Skills in Ancient History and SOFH4001 Breakthroughs in the Humanities, and a thesis of 20,000 words on a topic decided by you in consultation with your supervisor.

Honours in Ancient History allows you to specialise in a particular field and to write a major piece of research and develop worthwhile transferable skills of analysis and critical argumentation. The honours year can be the culmination of your study of Ancient History or a pathway to further research in our postgraduate program.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Archaeology Honours
In the fourth year honours program in Archaeology, students will carry out a sustained research project and are additionally required to take two of the seminar-based study units:

• ARCO4106: Advanced Archaeological Research
• SOFH4001: Breakthroughs in the Humanities
  

The Department focuses on Honours research in its three specialist streams: Australian, Western/Central Asian, and Classical archaeology. Honours projects on other archaeology subjects will be considered on an individual basis.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Art History Honours
The fourth year honours program in Art History allows you to specialise further in your area of interest. The honours year comprises two semester-long units of study and a thesis of 18,000-20,000 words in length.

Honours in Art History focuses on establishing your individual research practice, further equipping you for employment or entry into the Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy programs.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Chinese Studies Honours
The fourth year honours program in Chinese Studies will provide you with an opportunity to engage in in-depth study of social, political, cultural, literary or linguistic topics related to Chinese Studies.

All students with good academic records in Chinese Studies should consider an honours year. There will be a range of options for students with different levels of Chinese language proficiency and research interest. However, the more Chinese you have learned before you start, the more interesting the options that will be available to you.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Economics Honours
Honours in Economics is a one-year (full time) program comprised of both coursework and research. Students complete:
· five honours-level coursework units of study that extend the knowledge and skills acquired in their undergraduate degree; and
· a thesis of approximately 15,000 words.

Students work on their thesis throughout the program, under the supervision of an academic staff member. The thesis is a research-based dissertation on a theoretical or applied topic of intellectual interest to the student. The research should identify an area for investigation which makes a relevant contribution to and extends the body of knowledge in your chosen domain. The quality of the research design, development of research question, application of appropriate methodologies, and interpretation of findings, as well as the student’s ability to effectively communicate the research are assessed in the thesis.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

English Honours
The fourth year honours program in English consists of a thesis of 15,000 words, completion of three 4000-level seminar units and participation in the mid-year Honours Conference.

An honours year in English allows you to specialise further in your area of interest. It offers students the opportunity to work independently and creatively in a community of scholars that includes both their peers and the staff of the department. A number of honours graduates each year continue on to postgraduate study in Australia or abroad.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Environmental Studies Honours
Environmental Studies is the examination of the social, economic and regulatory contexts that surround the management and monitoring of environmental and ecosystem health. This area of study incorporates both social and bio-physical phenomena within their regulatory and policy frameworks, and is therefore inherently multi-disciplinary.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Geography Honours
The study of geography helps us develop an understanding of the processes that shape the surface of the earth and how humans use and interact with this environment.

Geography endeavours to do what few sciences attempt: to create a holistic and integrated understanding of interactive complex environmental systems.

Through studies in geography, you will learn about the interactions between earth, environment and society. This involves consideration of such issues as climate change, population growth, hazards and environmental management.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

History Honours
In the fourth year honours program in History you will complete two seminars, each worth 20% of the final Honours mark. Each seminar requires 6,000-8,000 words of written work. The thesis is 18,000-20,000 words in length and is worth 60% of the final Honours mark.

The honours year gives you a taste of history as a vocation. In seminar work,you will grapple with problems in the theory and practice of history; the thesis gives you the experience of formulating a significant historical problem and writing a substantial piece of original research.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Indonesian Studies Honours
The fourth year honours program in Indonesian Studies consists of in-depth research to produce an 18,000-20,000 word thesis written in English on a chosen topic, drawing on Indonesian and English language resources and primary research. An honours project may involve a fieldwork component, which greatly enhances the Honours experience.

Indonesian Studies at the University of Sydney emphasises the importance of providing a rounded education, drawing on its extensive links in Indonesia and with the Indonesian community in Australia. It produces graduates who have not only strong language skills, but also transferrable academic skills and a high level of substantive country knowledge.

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.

Italian Studies Honours
The fourth year honours program in Italian Studies consists of seminar courses on specific areas of Italian Studies and a thesis on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with the department.

Understand and address the world’s most pressing challenges, including war and peace, social and economic justice, poverty, development and environmental sustainability. Investigate relations among states and non-state actors, including the evolution of the international system.

The Master of International Relations is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your critical thinking and analytical skills in issues involving social and economic justice, poverty, development and environmental sustainability.

You will complete core units and selective units in international relations. You will also take elective units which can include completion of an optional specialisation, broadening your studies to include a particular area of interest.

Graduates of our Master of Cybersecurity will be specialised in designing, developing, assessing and maintaining cybersecurity products and solutions.

You will possess the necessary skills to be ahead of the curve in an industry projected to almost triple in size within the next five years and requiring 17,000 additional professionals in cybersecurity positions.

You will also have a mastery of knowledge in fundamental cybersecurity concepts and future directions of cybersecurity, analytical and technical skills to detect and assess cybersecurity threats, knowledge on privacy and security policies and regulations, and the ability to communicate findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Gain a foundational level of knowledge and skills in cybersecurity to address a fast-growing area with significant national importance, and acquire a general understanding of present and emerging trends in the field.

Our Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is ideal for professionals wanting to obtain the foundational skills to explore a career within the field of cybersecurity, an industry projected to require over 15,000 additional professionals in cybersecurity positions in the next five years.

Transform the world of healthcare and enhance your career. Available to high-achieving students, this program provides the opportunity to pursue an independent research project in an area of your interest. Cultivate sophisticated critical thinking skills alongside specialist knowledge as you design and complete a supervised thesis.

As an honours student, you will become part of a thriving community of world-class researchers within the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery as you develop the expertise and practical skills to produce a written thesis of approximately 15,000 words. An additional year of study, the honours program is available to meritorious students who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing qualification.

Undertaking an additional year of honours is a unique opportunity to enhance your critical thinking skills, broaden your career options, and actively improve nursing practice and the lives of patients.

Our Master of Nursing teaches students how to collaborate across other health professionals to provide the highest quality person-centred care. You will also study human biology, pharmacology, research and evidence-based practice, social contexts of health and illness, healthcare systems and more. Our Master of Nursing is for those who have a non-nursing undergraduate degree and are looking for a career change to enter the nursing industry.

The Master of International Business is a global business program that emphasises the need for effective and sustainable international business growth. You will develop the skills necessary to devise and implement strategic decisions that facilitate sustainable, global corporate expansion.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for students who wish to accelerate their global career. Graduates will develop highly portable knowledge and skills in strategic decision making and global expansion that will be of value to organisations around the world.

Based on our part-time MBA program, but requiring fewer units of study, this diploma is purpose built to unlock your ambitions and refine your leadership skills.

Our Graduate Diploma in Business Administration has been tailored to equip experienced managers with the knowledge, skills and attributes that they need to adapt, lead and succeed in the context of change.

Become an exceptional early childhood teacher – a knowledgeable education professional, critical thinker and ethical leader. With flexible study options, gain practical experience through 40 days of teaching practice, a 45-day internship, and a professional research project.

Who is it for?

For graduates seeking a career change, seeking to shape the next generation and make a difference for young children, families and communities. Our program ensures you gain the confidence, knowledge, and skills to excel as an early childhood teacher.

Develop a global, responsible and adaptable mindset and the skills and experience to succeed in the dynamic future of work with our Master of Commerce.

Co-designed with industry, the program's eight future-focused specialisations will allow you to follow your passions and graduate in demand.

Who is it for?

The Master of Commerce is designed for students with prior business or management qualifications seeking to build on their existing expertise.

This course will equip you with the technical skills required to manage complex projects. Complementing your on-the-job training and providing you with the fundamental methodologies, modelling and analytical skills for the design and implementation of projects across a wide range of fields.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain a solid grounding in project management with a shorter period of study than the master's program, or for anyone looking to transition to the Master of Project Management.

Our Graduate Diploma in Public Health focuses on the prevention of illness and the promotion of health. You will learn how to educate the community and create a healthier future by introducing impactful programs and strategies.

Who is it for?

You don’t have to come from a health or medical background to study public health at the University of Sydney. Our course is designed for students from a diverse range of medical, non-medical, academic and professional backgrounds.

The Master of Criminology addresses contemporary questions about crime and social control in policy, theory and practice. You will scrutinise crime and criminal justice in modern Australia and compare it with a wide range of local and global community concerns.

Who is it for?

Designed for anyone with an interest in criminal justice, we welcome practitioners and students from a broad range of backgrounds including social policy, research, advocacy, psychology, public health, history, media, policing, corrections, law, socio-legal studies and criminology.

The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis – critical skills in today’s workforce.

Designed to be relevant to new graduates as well as professionals seeking further training in economics for career progression or a career change, the Master of Economics encourages you to apply your training in practical ways to address major challenges in business and policy.

The Master of Economics is a postgraduate coursework degree focusing on theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics and financial economics.

You will complete core and foundation units in economics and a specialisation in economics, econometrics or financial economics. You will also complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course and a capstone research project.

Psychology is a fascinating area of study. It will help you understand human behaviour, mental processes, and allow you to better understand how we think, act and feel. If you are interested in a deeper understanding of the human condition, this is the course for you.

Who is it for?

For graduates brand new to psychology, the Graduate Diploma opens the doors to the discipline. Whether you want to gain registration as a practising professional or continue on to higher studies beyond, this postgraduate course will get you started on the path to becoming a psychologist.

You will gain an advanced level of knowledge and skills in data science to help guide strategic decision making, and explore in detail different concepts including data mining, machine learning and data visualisation.

Who is it for?

Our Graduate Diploma in Data Science is tailored for professionals with a strong mathematical or quantitative background wanting to develop their technical skills in order to explore a career in data science.

This program will deepen your understanding of the role of design in today’s business landscape and allow you to apply design thinking in practice. You’ll learn how to use design as a framework for solving complex problems and have an opportunity to apply design methods to real-world scenarios.

Who is it for?

This program is suited to a range of graduates who seek to develop their skills across creativity, ingenuity, and critical thinking.

Investigate relations among states and non-state actors, including the evolution of the international system. Develop sophisticated critical thinking through this intellectually rigorous, research-intensive program.

The Master of Environmental Science degree is a launch pad into leadership for professionals in the environmental sector. Drawing on a wide range of science-based disciplines and applications, the Master of Environmental Science gives you a grounding in basic environmental issues.

Who is it for?

If you are a new graduate keen to kick-start your career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications, then this one-and-a-half-year course is an ideal choice.

Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills in computer science, you'll learn to develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges.

Who is it for?

Our Graduate Diploma of Computer Science suits those with related experience and qualifications looking to build on their knowledge and gain specialist computer science skills.

The Diploma of Arts is designed to provide students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in a different field, with an academic foundation in the humanities. The diploma allows you to progress to further postgraduate study in your chosen field.

Honours is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's a unique opportunity for you to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice. An honours qualification is not only well regarded in academia, but also in industry where further, concentrated studies in a specialised area is highly sought after. Extend your knowledge of your undergraduate degree with a stand-alone Honours year in your subject area expertise. This course is available to students who have already completed their studies in this study area.

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) provides students who have qualified for, or been awarded, an undergraduate pass degree in design in design the opportunity to extend their potential in a research task under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

The honours degree requires an extra year of full-time study. It will allow you to develop a deeper level of academic thought and research in an area of particular interest, identified during your three years of study in the Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design).

The award of honours is an avenue by which the best students can be recognised. By its nature, an honours degree carries more weight or prestige than the pass degree. It is highly regarded by employers and other universities.

Extend your knowledge of your undergraduate degree with a stand-alone Honours year in your subject area expertise. This course is available to students who have already completed their studies in this study area.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce high-quality research. Gain an in-depth understanding of an aspect of your field and make a meaningful contribution to the field of knowledge. An honours degree can also launch a fulfilling career in research and academia and provides a common pathway to a PhD.

Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills in computer science, you'll learn to develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges.

Our Global Executive MBA gives you a range of unique experiences around the world in different countries and organisations. Your journey will take you across Australia, to England, Europe, Asia, and the United States. Because we believe to influence the world, you need to be inspired by it.

The Bachelor of Visual Arts degree equips you with conceptual, theoretical, and technical skills for success as a practising artist or a career in creative industries. Study a range of subject areas including contemporary art, art history, design, and digital cultures.

Gain critical perspectives on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment with growing public scrutiny and complex challenges through the Master of Public Policy.

This degree is designed for people who work in (or are looking to work in) government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policymaking.

Our Master of Pharmacy offers an entry pathway to fast-track your career into the pharmacy profession.

Our course is an accredited and innovative coursework program designed to prepare you for all aspects of the pharmacy profession, including leadership in innovative and evidence-based practice.

Our course is designed for aspiring pharmacists who would like to be an integral part of the healthcare system and want to directly affect the lives and lifestyles of the people with whom they interact.

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is an additional year of intensive study that high achieving students may undertake after completing a Bachelor of Economics (or equivalent). The course is suitable for applicants with a single undergraduate major in economics or econometrics.

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) provides a supportive environment where students develop their skills as economists. These skills are highly valued by demanding employers: analytical ability; problem solving; quantitative methods; data analysis; research; and communication. Students take five semester-length units of study in classes that are usually smaller than 25 students.

In the Honours subject area of Economics, coursework accounts for 62.5% of the final Honours grade. Students also write a thesis not exceeding 15,000 words under the supervision of one or two members of the academic staff. The thesis accounts for 37.5% of the final Honours grade. The structure of the course enables a high level of attention from academic staff and close interaction with fellow students. A few students are admitted to the Honours subject area of Econometrics, where coursework and the thesis each account for 50% of the final Honours grade.

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning is your pathway to the professional world of planning and is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. It focuses on developing an understanding of the ways that cities and sites are constructed: physically, socially and environmentally. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in human geography, design or similar, seeking a professional education in urban and regional planning. It is also ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments or for those working in the field who wish to expand their knowledge and skills.

In our increasingly technological world, the study of mathematics is vital to future developments and discoveries. A foundation in this area will enable you to apply logic and quantitative reasoning to an array of situations, changing the way you think about your surroundings and how things work. The degree will provide thorough training in the mathematical sciences for students who wish to transition from undergraduate studies to research in the mathematical sciences. The degree will also provide a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue PhD studies.

Our Master of Occupational Therapy equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality healthcare and change lives. Through practical learning and extensive clinical placements, you will learn to work with clients to help them participate fully in life by focusing on their strengths. Our course is designed for students who wish to become professional occupational therapists and would like to work as health professionals in a variety of settings. >

Develop specialised technical knowledge in civil engineering. Covering the planning, designing and testing of structures within the built environment, including dams, bridges, pipelines, roads, towers and buildings.

This course is ideal for qualified engineers seeking to move into a management role or to specialise or update their skills.

International law concerns the relations between states and between nations. As a student of International Law, you will examine the international rules governing the world as a whole, led by our esteemed faculty. This course is designed for anyone wishing to consider international law in an interdisciplinary context with knowledge of international relations, security studies, politics and government integrated with knowledge of the legal structures and principles that underpin the international legal order.

Our Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) will enable you to build on your experience as an advanced practice clinician to develop the knowledge and skills to become a nurse practitioner, working autonomously and collaboratively in a variety of healthcare settings in Australia. The course is designed for registered nurses working at an advanced practice level who are looking to build specialist professional practice capabilities leading to endorsement as a nurse practitioner.

Develop specialised technical knowledge in electrical engineering, and learn about designing and building systems that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. Specialise in wireless, power, high-voltage engineering, and digital system design.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for qualified engineers seeking to move into a management role or to specialise or update their skills.

This course is for people seeking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or who already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation.

Develop specialised technical knowledge in mechanical engineering to help you transition to an engineering career.

You’ll gain an advanced understanding of the design of mechanical components, whole machines, mechanical systems, and mechanical processes.

Develop specialised technical knowledge in civil engineering to help you transition to an engineering career.

You’ll gain an advanced understanding of planning, designing and testing structures within the built environment.

This course is for people seeking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or who already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation.

The Sydney Medical Physics program provides specialist postgraduate training in the application of radiation physics, dosimetry, imaging and radiobiology for a range of medical conditions including cancer, and to radiation detection and protection.

The Master of Medical Physics will set you on the path to becoming a clinical medical physicist. This entry-level qualification will give you the foundation knowledge to work within a clinical setting across areas of medicine including cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, and health physics.

Our two-year course builds on major concepts from the study of human biochemistry and physiology to discuss the roles of nutrients, nutritional contents of food and diet in health and disease. It covers all the content and skills needed for you to become a career-ready professional.

For science graduates, our Master of Nutrition and Dietetics will launch you straight into a career as a dietitian. With practical training in human nutrition and access to eminent dietitians, this degree will bring you to the forefront of dietetic and nutrition research and practice.

Our Master of Exercise Physiology degree gives you the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver safe and effective clinical exercise practice that has a real impact on people’s health.

This course is designed for students who want to be equipped with the knowledge to assess physical and functional capacity, identify risks and design targeted, functional and sustainable exercise programs, and apply these skills in practical clinical settings.

Climate and environmental law are among the law’s most rapidly expanding areas of specialisation. It examines legal issues arising from the protection of natural resources, prevention of pollution and planning of urban development and infrastructure.

Who is it for?

Whether you’re already working in an environmental field, or hope to do so in the future, this course is for you. Designed to meet the needs of environmental specialists from both Australia and overseas, applicants from a legal and a non-legal backgrounds are welcome.

This program will provide you with an understanding of the ways cities and sites are constructed: physically, socially and environmentally. You will develop the professional skills required to make valuable contributions to the policy, technical and regulatory aspects of urban and regional planning.

This course is for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in human geography, design or related field, seeking a professional education in urban and regional planning. It is also ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments.

Gain an advanced level of technical knowledge and skills in cybersecurity to address a fast-growing area with significant national importance, and acquire a general understanding of present and emerging trends in the field.

Our Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity is ideal for professionals wanting to develop their technical skills and pursue a career within the field of cybersecurity, an industry projected to require over 15,000 additional professionals in cybersecurity positions in the next five years.

Drawing on a wide range of science-based disciplines and applications—from ecology to solar power, analytical chemistry to geomorphology—the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science gives you a grounding in basic environmental issues.

If you are a new graduate keen to kick-start your career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications, then this one-year course is the perfect option.

Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills in computer science, you'll learn to develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges.

Our Graduate Diploma of Computer Science suits those with related experience and qualifications looking to build on their knowledge and gain specialist computer science skills.

With a combination of industry-relevant training and academic rigour, the Graduate Diploma in Economics is a benchmark for high-end postgraduate economics training in Australia.

Designed for professionals seeking either general or specific economic training for promotion or career change, the Graduate Diploma in Economics provides you with a toolkit to apply to real-life problem solving.

Prioritise your development as a creative writer, reader, and thinker. Learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing in our multi-genre writing workshops, while gaining a deep understanding of practice-based research methods and industry practices for creative writers.

Who is it for?

Suitable for those seeking to develop their creative writing skills, knowledge of literature, and their writing practices towards producing original and imaginative works for future publication. It would suit teachers seeking professional development to enhance their workshop skills and pedagogy.

Our Master of Advanced Nursing Practice will help you gain specialist expertise and leadership skills alongside the confidence to advance your clinical practice in a range of areas and progress towards senior healthcare roles.

Who is it for?

Designed for registered nurses, our Master of Advanced Nursing Practice explores the ways nurses work and practice within clinical environments.

Our Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics trains you to become a qualified professional biostatistician.

Biostatistics is the application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine and public health.

Who is it for?

Our course is designed to provide advanced biostatistical training for a diverse range of students.

Our program is suitable for someone who has a degree from a relevant discipline and an aptitude for advanced mathematics.

Gain the opportunity to complete a component of the higher levels of specialisation necessary to excel in your chosen field of engineering.

Our Graduate Certificate in Engineering is ideal for engineering graduates seeking to complete a higher qualification.

Our Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing will enable you to work across a variety of clinical environments that often demand rapid and challenging decisions in order to deliver high quality care.

Our Graduate Certificate in Commerce will equip you with a global, responsible and adaptable mindset to succeed in the fourth industrial revolution and beyond.

Co-designed with industry, the program has new entrepreneurial and analytical streams to prepare you for an agile career.

The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is specifically designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in another discipline or for applicants with relevant qualifications and work experience.

This program provides training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics, and financial economics, combining an enhanced focus on industry-relevant training with academic rigour.

Who is it for?

Designed for professionals seeking either general or specific economic training for promotion or career change, the Graduate Certificate in Economics provides you with a toolkit to apply to real-life problem solving.

Our Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice is the only tertiary education/university level program of its kind offered in NSW that will provide graduates with the training, experience and education needed for professional registration as a pharmacist.

Our course incorporates an Intern Training Program to enable pharmacy graduates to meet the legal requirements to register as a pharmacist in Australia.

Registered pharmacists may complete the course by choosing four other units of study in place of those relating to the Intern Training Program.

Gain a critical and multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment, with growing public scrutiny, shrinking resources, and new trans-boundary challenges through the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.

The degree is designed for those working or looking to work in government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policy making.

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science provides you with the ability to solve environmental problems that require the integration of knowledge from diverse disciplines.

With its flexibility in subject choice, the half-year Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is the perfect option for a new graduate keen to kick-start their career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications.

This program will develop your skills and knowledge in urban design and urbanism with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quantification and implementation. Gain a multidisciplinary outlook with emphasis on communication and collaboration that emulates real-world practice.

Who is it for?

Professionals and graduates in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning or similar areas will develop and extend their professional expertise; but we also welcome applicants from other disciplines. This course is ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments.

This course prepares you for professional work and academic research in public international law and international policy, giving you skills and knowledge to negotiate the legal and policy issues affecting relations between states; states and international organisations; and states and individuals.

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for barristers, judges, magistrates and solicitors,and non-legal professionals in diplomacy, foreign affairs, global business development, global p

Gain the opportunity to complete a component of the higher levels of specialisation necessary to excel in your chosen field of engineering.

Who is it for?

Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering is ideal for engineering graduates seeking to complete a higher qualification.

Our Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics trains you to become a qualified professional biostatistician. Biostatistics is the application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine and public health.

Our Doctor of Dental Medicine will teach you to be a confident, ethical and qualified dentist. You will build skills through practice-based learning, in a four-year dentistry degree developed to meet the changing oral health needs of the community.

Our Doctor of Veterinary Medcine will turn you into a career-ready vet with the skills to work in managing animal health and disease in Australia and around the world.

The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) focuses on establishing your individual research practice, further equipping you for entry into professional practice or entry into the Master of Fine Arts or Doctor of Philosophy programs.

Our highly regarded Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws combined degree program will challenge the way you see the world. Graduate with two degrees, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities – in law or another area where legal skills are in demand.

This qualification is suited to those looking to rethink the way they approach the legal profession and bring about a new way of solving the world's most interesting challenges.

Be equipped with an agile mindset, and the ability to draw on legal and non-legal insights to solve multi-faceted problems, amidst unprecedented change, shifting client expectations and rapid technological advancements.

A Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws is perfect for those looking to carve out a niche in the legal sector, with opportunities across patents, intellectual property and forensics.

Develop specialised technical knowledge in electrical engineering to help you transition to an engineering career. Gain advanced knowledge in designing and building systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy essential to modern life.

This course is for people seeking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or who already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation.

Develop a deep understanding of the core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies, current practice and debates. Discover how meaning is constructed in museums and at heritage sites through material objects, cultural practices, exhibits, education and public programs.

This qualification is suited to those looking to bridge the connection of museum and heritage with the public, creating meaning through history and how the public engages and values museums and heritage, including sites of trauma, commemoration and memorialisation.

Delve into a fast-growing global sector with our Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

With a strong focus on resilience, analytics, sustainability, ethics and responsible management, this program will equip you with the relevant skills for a successful and rewarding career.

Taught by world-leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in the country, this degree offers an in-depth study in marine science and management subjects, plus hands-on experience in a variety of aquatic field sites. You will gain the skills to work in various marine science roles.

Highly regarded in the professional field, this degree is the perfect option for graduates who want to get a job in marine science or who want to upskill and build on their expertise by specialising in theoretical and practical skills.

Uncover complex issues like the causes and consequences of war, ethnic and ideological conflicts, and threats from climate change, disease, and nuclear proliferation. Explore insights from economics, political science, law, business, public health, and beyond.

This degree is designed for people seeking a career in international security, in both the public and private sectors as well as with international and non-government organisations.

Develop specialised technical knowledge in telecommunications engineering, learning advanced skills in the design, build and management of systems that carry out the transmission and broadcasting of information using wireless signals.

This course is ideal for qualified engineers seeking to move into a management role or to specialise or update their skills.

Develop a global, responsible and adaptable mindset and the skills to succeed with our Master of Commerce (Extension).

This extended program gives you greater flexibility to follow your passions, with the option to complete two specialisations, conduct research or undertake global exchange.

Bioethics is concerned with ethical questions that arise in the contexts of biological and health sciences. Social concern about such issues has grown with the advancement of biomedical and reproductive health technologies, genetic engineering, cloning and stem cell research.

You don’t have to come from a medical or health background to study bioethics. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, such as philosophy, humanities, social science, law, science, medicine, nursing, allied health professions, psychology and health management.

Gain a critical and multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment, with growing public scrutiny, shrinking resources, and new trans-boundary challenges.

The degree is designed for those working or looking to work in government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policy making.

The Graduate Diploma in Criminology addresses contemporary questions about crime and control within theoretical and policy contexts.

This course is designed for anyone with an interest in crime, punishment and criminal justice.

Explore complex, interconnected issues such as causes and consequences of war; ethnic, religious and ideological conflict; and threats from climate change, disease and nuclear proliferation. We will draw on economics, political science, law, business, public health and more.

A postgraduate qualification aimed at those looking to elevate their understanding of international security in the international and local context and ground their existing profession with a renewed approach through practical exercises and skills-building.

Choose units of study to suit your interests or specialise in your chosen field from our offerings in educational management and leadership, educational psychology, international education, special and inclusive education, sports coaching, and teaching English to speakers of other languages.

This diploma is designed to develop and support the careers of trained teachers who are teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers.

Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills in computer science, you'll learn to develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges.

Our Graduate Diploma of Computer Science suits those with related experience and qualifications looking to build on their knowledge and gain specialist computer science skills.

Understand and address the world’s most pressing challenges, including war and peace, social and economic justice, poverty, development and environmental sustainability. Develop sophisticated critical thinking through this intellectually rigorous, research-intensive program.

A postgraduate qualification aimed at those looking to elevate their understanding of international relations in the international and local context and ground their existing profession with a renewed approach through practical exercises and skills-building.

Our Graduate Diploma in Law allows a broad focus or a tailored program. If you do not wish to commit to a full master's degree but already have a law degree, you might want to consider this course.

This course is designed for legal practitioners and law graduates who wish to upgrade their undergraduate qualifications for career advancement within the field of law or another relevant area.

This course is a unique and innovative climate and environmental law program at the forefront of contemporary issues and developments. Understand one of the most rapidly expanding areas of specialisation in the law through the abundance and variety of our units available.

Postgraduate study in environmental law is suitable for barristers, judges, magistrates and solicitors,and non-legal professionals in climate justice, international environmental law, energy and resources law, environmental litigation and related fields.

In this course, you will learn to apply the concepts and techniques at the heart of logistics and supply chain management, enhancing your career and enabling you to progress to a master’s qualification.

Based on our Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, but requiring fewer units of study, this course is designed for students who wish to develop specialist skills in this fast-growing global sector.

If you need to acquire specialist legal expertise in commercial, corporate and taxation law, then the new Graduate Diploma in Business Law can meet your professional and academic requirements.

Designed for lawyers as well as non-lawyers, this course underscores the rising significance of legal knowledge and business law proficiency among professionals in the business, finance, commercial and corporate worlds.

This program will develop your skills and knowledge in urban design and urbanism with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quantification and implementation. Gain a multidisciplinary outlook with emphasis on communication and collaboration that emulates real-world practice.

Professionals and graduates in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning or similar areas will develop and extend their professional expertise; but we also welcome applicants from other disciplines. This course is ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments.

In this course, you will learn to apply the concepts and techniques at the heart of logistics and supply chain management, enhancing your career and enabling you to progress to a graduate diploma or master’s qualification.

Based on our Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, but requiring fewer units, this course is designed for students who wish to learn the fundamental skills of this fast-growing sector.

This program will provide you with a foundational understanding of the ways cities and sites are constructed: physically, socially and environmentally, in addition to the knowledge and skills required for professional planning practice.

This course is for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in human geography, design or related field, seeking a professional education in urban and regional planning. It is also ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments.

A flexible qualification to enhance your knowledge and practice. Specialisation offerings include educational management and leadership, educational psychology, international education, special and inclusive education, sports coaching, and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).

If you're seeking a shorter period of study than that required for the Master of Education degree, you should consider this program. You can still choose to complete your certificate with units of study that suit your interests, or specialise in your chosen field from our offerings.

Our Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing aims to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to work closely with patients and their families who are confronted with trauma, accidents or acute and unexpected illnesses.

Our course is designed for registered nurses working in the emergency environment who are looking to advance to clinical leadership roles or build professional practice capabilities.

Explore complex, interconnected issues such as causes and consequences of war; ethnic, religious and ideological conflict; and threats from climate change, disease and nuclear proliferation. We will draw on economics, political science, law, business, public health and more.

A postgraduate qualification aimed at those looking to elevate their understanding of international security in the international and local context and ground their existing profession with a renewed approach through practical exercises and skills-building.

Develop your fiction, nonfiction, poetry and life writing. Gain deep understanding of relevant theories and histories as you learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing. Access Sydney’s literary life through a constant calendar of readings, events, and celebrated visitors.

If you want to improve your creative writing skills, learn to read like a writer and develop your professional writing practice in a rigorous and supportive workshop environment, this course will suit you.

Our Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology is a fully online degree with optional face-to-face components for clinicians and clinical researchers. You will learn the skills needed to generate high quality clinical research and interpret research evidence to improve patient care outcomes.

Our Bachelor of Science (Extended) is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in an academically and culturally supported environment.

All successful applicants to this degree will be eligible for a $20,000 scholarship. This course is for prospective students seeking a future science career or a stepping stone to other specialised degrees at the University.

Extend your knowledge of your undergraduate degree with a stand-alone Honours year in your subject area expertise. This course is available to students who have already completed their studies in this study area.

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Project Management with Honours, a student must successfully complete an additional year of study (the Honours year).

As a specialist degree, the aim of honours is not to cover the full breadth of project management, but rather to introduce students to the cutting edge in selected areas of research and practice. It provides an opportunity to become actively involved in the research carried out by members of the school.

Graduates take skills with them into the workplace which give them a competitive edge. Consequently, University of Sydney Honours graduates are much in demand within the industry.

Begin your career as a professional performer (in an orchestra, opera, jazz ensemble, as a soloist, or in musical theatre), with individual and ensemble tuition from our industry experts. This course is for musicians interested in pursuing a career as a professional performer in orchestra, opera, jazz ensemble or musical theatre.

With a focus on the modern legal environment, you will develop the complex problem solving and analytical skills required to meet the challenges of a contemporary global landscape while gaining an excellent grounding in economic theory and business statistics.

Graduating with two degrees will open the door to a wide range of career opportunities in law or another area where legal skills are in demand. Specialised career fields include compliance, securities regulation, and economic analysis.

 Join us at the leading edge of interaction design and prepare for an exciting career in an in-demand field. Develop a deep and rich understanding of how people interact and experience the world around us, and discover how to design, prototype, and test new products, services and experiences.

This course is for students who have an interest in digital and visual design, with a view to become a digitally focussed design professional. Students with a passion for creativity and problem solving will find opportunities to harness and develop these skills throughout the degree program. 

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

Completing Honours with a specialisation in Accounting has a range of benefits. Program graduates make significant contributions to firms working in accounting, finance and management.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

An honours degree specialising in Finance at the University of Sydney Business School is a prestigious and highly sought after qualification. Since the Honours Program was introduced in 1996, the Discipline of Finance has graduated over 200 honours graduates. This elite group of alumni have gone on to excellent graduate positions with leading Investment Banks, Investment Management, Private Equity firms and other financial services organisations. A number of these students have also undertaken PhDs in Finance.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

An Honours degree specialising in Marketing provides a high level of specialist training in the analytical and research skills required to solve problems in marketing practice and/or to prepare students for further studies in marketing (e.g. PhD). Past honours students from the Marketing discipline have gone on to a wide range of careers within marketing and wider business roles in world class companies including Microsoft, Proctor and Gamble, AC Nielsen and Clemenger.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

Honours study in International Business has a dual purpose. On the one hand, it is directed towards the development of the analytical and conceptual skills required to conduct independent research in the field. Those pursuing Honours from this angle may be interested in postgraduate study and an academic career, or in working as a research analyst in either the private or the public sector. On the other hand, International Business Honours also builds on and further develops the practical management skills acquired in the major program.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

The Economics Honours subject area provides a supportive environment where students develop their skills as economists. These skills are highly valued by demanding employers: analytical ability; problem solving; quantitative methods; data analysis; research; and communication.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

Business Analytics introduces students to the quantitative methods they will need in order to thrive in the modern business world. Business Analytics is concerned with using business data to develop new insights and understanding.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

Honours in information systems provides graduates with the analytical and consulting skills for solving problems (or performing research) in a variety of areas in the IT sector.

The aim of the honours course is not to cover the full breadth of IT, but rather to introduce you to the cutting edge in selected areas of research and practice. It provides an opportunity to become actively involved in the research carried out by members of the school, as you will undertake an independent research project in a specialist area of information systems, under the supervision of an academic staff member who is expert in your selected area.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

The Econometrics Honours subject area provides a supportive environment where students develop their skills as econometricians. These skills are highly valued by demanding employers: analytical ability; problem solving; quantitative methods; data analysis; research; and communication.

Honours can fast track your future, whether you want to go into advanced research study or your chosen industry.

Our program aims to produce Honours graduates who are highly motivated, organised and demonstrate superior initiative. As an Honours student, you will study advanced coursework topics and complete a research thesis. The coursework units have been developed to build your mastery of research methods and expertise in a given Business discipline.

Students specialising in Business Information Systems in the Honours Program equip themselves with the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out research in an area of BIS. The program develops the use of a variety of research methods; knowledge of recent developments in the theory and practice of BIS; in conjunction with a supervisor identifying a research topic, research planning, implementation and evaluation; and research writing - culminating in the completion of a dissertation. These skills are highly valued by many employers.

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your skills in analytical and critical thinking, providing you with the opportunity to join research fields and help make the world a better place. You will study core units to gain essential knowledge in fundamental sciences. You will then complete a stream, program or major from the Science disciplinary pool, along with a minor or second major from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool. Additionally, you will complete units from the Open Learning Environment and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course.

Geography is the study of earth as the home of people. As the need to find solutions to issues of environmental degradation and sustainability, population change and globalisation have become more challenging, the skills and knowledge of geographers have come to the forefront.

Through a geography major, you will study the interactions between earth, environment and society. This involves consideration of such issues as climate change, population growth, hazards and environmental management. You will have the opportunity to go on field trips to overseas locations and to rural and urban parts of Australia, and participate in tutorial debates about such issues as global inequality and poverty. You will also engage in computer-based analysis of geographic data, and on-line discussion boards and interactive education techniques.

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your skills in analytical and critical thinking, providing you with the opportunity to join research fields and help make the world a better place. You will study core units to gain essential knowledge in fundamental sciences. You will then complete a stream, program or major from the Science disciplinary pool, along with a minor or second major from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool. Additionally, you will complete units from the Open Learning Environment and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course.

Mathematics is powerful, beautiful and diverse. It is a language, a tool for analysis and prediction, and a way of thinking about the world.

At 1000 and 2000 level, this major equips students with the foundational ideas of mathematics: abstract algebra, vector calculus and calculus of several variables, as well as formal proof and analysis.

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your skills in analytical and critical thinking, providing you with the opportunity to join research fields and help make the world a better place. You will study core units to gain essential knowledge in fundamental sciences. You will then complete a stream, program or major from the Science disciplinary pool, along with a minor or second major from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool. Additionally, you will complete units from the Open Learning Environment and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course.

Study physics and you'll not only become a good scientist, you'll also have a degree in how to solve problems. You'll learn how to design and conduct experiments and how to analyse the results.

Physics explores the fundamental structure of the universe, starting with the smallest subatomic particles. It has provided the foundation for much modern technology, from smartphones and tablet computers to medical imaging equipment.

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your skills in analytical and critical thinking, providing you with the opportunity to join research fields and help make the world a better place. You will study core units to gain essential knowledge in fundamental sciences. You will then complete a stream, program or major from the Science disciplinary pool, along with a minor or second major from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool. Additionally, you will complete units from the Open Learning Environment and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course.

Statistics is pervasive in all areas of the sciences, the social sciences, finance and business, and is the key paradigm used to assess the strength of evidence from all kinds of data. In a statistics major, students learn about theoretical, computational, and applied statistics, and probability theory.