Bachelor of Arts

3 years full time
4 years full-time with Honours

Many students ask what is an Arts degree? An Arts degree at the University of Sydney offers a diversity of subjects unmatched by any other university in Australia. More than 20 languages offered at a beginners or advanced level along with the choice of almost 50 subject areas, each of which offers several units of study.

You have the opportunity to graduate with a major (specialisation) in up to three areas. This makes the Bachelor of Arts a very attractive degree for people who wish to develop skills as a basis for employment or as the foundation for further specialised postgraduate study. An Arts degree is a very versatile degree. In all areas of study you will learn to develop your skills in critical analysis and argument and an awareness of the value of language as political, intellectual, creative and communicative tool. These attributes are highly sought after in every area of employment.

If you are unsure about the path you wish to pursue, an Arts degree from the University of Sydney offers you the freedom of choice whilst providing many attractive career opportunities.

There are many ways to structure your degree. Below we've given you just one example:

Note: The different shades of colour in the diagram above represent the amount of choice you have with regard to that component of your degree program: the lighter the shade, the wider the range of choice you have in selecting that particular component. To find out more about the terms used in the diagram above, and the requirements and choices involved, please view the links below.

Bachelor of Arts - Degree Requirements