Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Sydney is ranked in the top twenty faculties worldwide for humanities and social sciences and offers the widest choice of subject areas for undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and postgraduate research students in Australia. Our tertiary level programs range from one-year undergraduate diplomas to postgraduate coursework degrees and professional research doctorates, providing flexibility for students and researchers aiming to specialise and variety for those with diverse interests. Graduates from the Faculty of Arts can expect to take up positions in research, development, policy, media, teaching, management and other key areas of modern economic and social life.
Our faculty includes internationally recognised researchers across a range of disciplines in the humanities, liberal arts, media and communications, social and political sciences and languages. Domestic and international undergraduate students can further develop their research skills by including an honours year in their degree program or complement their humanities studies by combining their Arts degree with a degree in Education, Information Technology, Science, Nursing, Commerce or Music.
The Arts Faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and learning through innovation and development as well as ensuring access and equity for all. New technologies and media are used throughout the Faculty to improve learning and the student experience and ensure that our graduates gain a diverse technical skill set to enhance their employment and career prospects. We welcome you to the learning experience of a lifetime at Australia's oldest and most prestigious Arts Faculty and invite you to attend the information events listed on our website.
Applying for Special Consideration, Special Arrangements or Extensions on Written Work
NEW! For Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
The following Faculty of Arts Departments are participating in a pilot program in first semester 2009:
Anthropology / French / Art History and Film Studies / English / Japanese / Gender and Cultural Studies
Students studying in these departments in 1st semester 2009 should click here for information on how to apply through the new on-line system.
Students in all other departments in 1st semester 2009 should continue to apply as they have done in the past, please click here for more information.
News and Events
New PGARC facility for Postgraduate Research Students
The Faculty of Arts has officially opened the new Postgraduate Arts Research Centre (PGARC) in Fisher Library. PGARC Fisher provides research students with access to physical resources such as computers, photocopying, printing and phones in a ‘hot desk’ environment while providing students with a stimulating environment where they can meet and discuss ideas and research.
Postgraduate Coursework Students – How to accept your UAC offer
To accept your offer for a course in the following programs, Media Practice, Health Communication and Strategic Public Relations for semester 2, 2009, please email stating your UAC number, full name and course name.
Faculty of Arts Excellence in Teaching Awards
The 2009 round of Faculty of Arts Excellence in Teaching Awards are now open. Designed to recognise the teaching excellence of staff at all career levels, the Teaching and Learning Committee encourages all teaching staff in the Faculty to submit names for consideration.