Bachelor Programme
Arts
Sydney's Bachelor of Arts is a liberal studies degree in the humanities and social sciences, focused on analysis, independent thinking and evidence-based argument. After a core foundation unit, students take a major from the arts and social sciences pool, from languages and history to philosophy, politics and media, and can add a second major or minor from across the University. Domestic students apply through UAC (code 513200); international students apply directly to the University.
University
University of Sydney
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Arts & Humanities
Duration
3 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Intake
February (Semester 1), August (Semester 2)
Application Deadline
International applicants (direct to the University): 1 December 2026 for Semester 1 (February 2027) or 29 May 2027 for Semester 2 (August 2027); applications may close earlier once places fill. Students currently completing an Australian Year 12 (in or outside Australia) or an IB Diploma in Australia apply through UAC instead (UAC's final closing date for Semester 1 2027 courses is 5 February 2027; apply by 26 November 2026 for the main 23 December offer round). Domestic applicants apply through UAC.
Tuition Information
2027 indicative Year 1 tuition: A$55,100 for international students (full-time, 48 credit points). The 2027 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) student contribution for domestic students is not yet published on the course page; the 2026 indicative CSP amount was A$14,432. Fees are reviewed and rise each year of study.
Admission Requirements
- Indicative 2027 entry score (not guaranteed): ATAR 75.0 for international applicants; domestic selection rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) 80.0
- IB Diploma (international applicants): 26 points; domestic IB applicants are assessed using UAC's IB conversion
- GCE A levels: aggregate of 12 from three or four A2 subjects (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1; AS subjects not counted); domestic applicants: 13
- Assumed knowledge (not a formal requirement): depends on the majors and units chosen
- English language (where required): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each band; TOEFL iBT 85 overall including 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing; or PTE Academic 64 overall and 60 in each band
- Other Australian and overseas qualifications (including SAT/ACT, AP and national school-leaving certificates) are listed with their entry scores on the course page