Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended)

University of Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

AUD 150

Campuses

Camperdown

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Feb-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 52,000 / year

Next Intake 19-Feb-2024

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended)

About

Our Bachelor of Liberal Arts and 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.

It provides students with an opportunity to make connections between in-depth study of a discipline area in humanities and science, and knowledge of culture and practice.

Offering a broad choice across more than 80 subject areas in the sciences or arts, this degree is your first step towards a career, or as stepping stone to other specialised degrees at the University.

The degree equips students with excellent communication, critical and analytical skills, with built-in support and academic skills development to ensure your success.

You will begin study with a cohort of students engaged in culturally relevant literacy and mathematics studies and other available units.

In second year, students can choose a major from our broad choice across science or arts.

As part of this program, you will have access to tailored academic support and tutors, mentors through our Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) program, with a wide-range of course and residential scholarships available.

You have the choice to complete with a major from Science or Arts.

Examples of popular Science majors offered by our academic schools are listed below:

Chemistry (including Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Computer Science (including Computer Science and Software Development)
Geosciences (including Geography and Geology and Geophysics)
History and Philosophy of Science
Life and Environmental Science (including Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environment and Food Science)
Mathematics and Statistics (including Data Science)
Physics (including Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Psychology
Veterinary Science

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences majors include:

Agricultural and Resource Economics	History
American Studies	Indigenous Studies
Ancient Greek	Indonesian Studies
Ancient History	International Relations
Anthropology	International and Comparative Literary Studies
Arabic Language and Cultures	Italian Studies
Archaeology	Italian Studies (Advanced)
Art History	Italian Studies (Intermediate)
Asian Studies	Italian Studies (Introductory)
Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew	Japanese Studies
Chinese Studies	Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture
Criminology	Korean Studies
Cultural Studies	Latin
Digital Cultures	Linguistics
Econometrics	Modern Greek Studies
Economic Policy	Music
Economics	Philosophy
English	Political Economy
European Studies	Politics
Film Studies	Socio-Legal Studies
Financial Economics	Sociology
French and Francophone Studies	Spanish and Latin American Studies
Gender Studies	Studies in Religion
Germanic Studies	Theatre and Performance Studies
Hebrew (Modern)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This course is an alternative entry program:

(1) Admission to this course is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, who meet the process outlined in the Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.

(2) Admission to this course will be on demonstrated potential for tertiary study to a standard sufficient to undertake the course as demonstrated in:

a numeracy and literacy diagnostic test;
a structured interview;
evidence of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) or Record of Student Achievement (RoSA), tertiary study or an approved preparation program; English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English;
a portfolio of written work or support material including a personal statement of intent for studying the course.

Career

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

Science media adviser
Science historian
Science documentary maker
Community liaison officer
Policy advisor
Human resource manager

Depending on your major, some fields you might find yourself working in areas such as:

Academia
Administration
Education
Business
Information technology
Management
Human resources
Recruitment

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

Science media adviser
Science historian
Science documentary maker
Community liaison officer
Policy advisor
Human resource manager

Depending on your major, some fields you might find yourself working in areas such as:

Academia
Administration
Education
Business
Information technology
Management
Human resources
Recruitment

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 52,000 / year

Application Fee

AUD 150

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Use our course search to browse our wide range of courses. Use the filters to search by degree level and area of interest, then click on a course to find out more about:

what you'll study
admissions criteria
application deadlines
potential career paths.

You might want to bookmark the course page, as you'll be referring back to it as you prepare your application.

Inherent requirements

When choosing a course, you should see if it has any inherent requirements (this will be noted on the course page). These usually apply for courses that are preparing you for a career where you will be working closely with people or animals.

They aren't assessable admissions criteria, but are required for you to successfully complete the course. Researching the inherent requirements will allow you to make an informed decision about the course/career.

2. Check your eligibility

For all courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

meet our English language requirements. If you have completed a recognised English language test, the required score can be found on the right hand side of the course page (found in step 1).

For all undergraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have studied in or completed a recognised qualification with the required grades. Refer to the admission guides for an indicative required score for some overseas secondary education qualifications
2024 Admission Guide (for international students) (pdf, 179KB)

For all postgraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have completed a recognised tertiary qualification. Details can be found on the specific course page and could include previous study in the same field, or an advertised minimum GPA.

You should also check the course page for any additional admissions criteria. This may include:

a prerequisite, such as previous studies in mathematics
an interview
a portfolio
assumed knowledge
relevant professional experience.

3. Gather your documents

We require official documents to support your application, including a scanned copy of your passport identification page.

4. Check your finances

Before applying, you should understand the fees you will need to pay. These include:

course fees, found on the specific course page
additional fees and costs.

You should also research financial support options that may be available to you. We have a wide range of scholarships available for international students, and some countries also provide education loans to their citizens.

5. Submit your application

Apply directly

Most international students can apply directly to the University. To do so, select the 'Apply now' button on your course page to commence your application, and follow the prompts.

This short video provides an overview of the application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our regional experts, who can provide personalised advice.

To submit your application, you will need to pay an application processing fee.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply direct to the University or via UAC.

Apply through an authorised agent

Some students choose to apply through an authorised University of Sydney agent, for assistance with the university application and visa arrangements. Please note that only agents listed on our website are authorised to represent us.

Apply through UAC

You will need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), if you are an undergraduate student studying:

a current Australian Year 12 qualification (eg NSW Higher School Certificate) in or outside Australia, or
a current International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in Australia.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply via UAC or direct to the University.

Apply for Sciences Po Dual Degree

If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney (even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences).