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The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelors Pass

  • Duration

    4F/5-9P

  • Campus

    Camperdown/Darlington (NSW)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    2027-02-22

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts at The University of Sydney in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

78,825

Staff Ratio

22.4:1

International

51.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

74.0%

of graduates employed

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: For Economics: Mathematics Advanced.
  • For Arts: depends on major or units of study chosen.
  • Guaranteed selection rank: 91.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met.
  • A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
  • Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship.
  • Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
  • Other applicants Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

78,825

Total students

Staff Ratio

22:1

Students per staff

International Students

51%

Of student body

University Stats

Total Students78,825
Student-to-Staff Ratio22:1
International Students51%

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

74%

Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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