The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts (Extended)
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
4F/8P
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Arts (Extended) 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
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Arts (Extended)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Arts (Extended) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Arts (Extended)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- All applicants Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria. | Entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Extended) is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Admission to this course will be based on readiness for tertiary study as demonstrated by: a numeracy and literacy diagnostic assessment
- a structured interview
- a secondary school leaving qualification, or Record of Student Achievement (RoSA), or tertiary study or an approved preparation program
- and a portfolio of written work or support material including a personal statement of intent for studying the course.
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
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation