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University of Sydney (USYD) Courses

Bachelor (Honours)

Camperdown/Darlington
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely. This course will be available for students to study remotely whilst the Australian border remains closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Entry Requirements

Please note: This course is only available to returning and current students who commenced a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) degree in 2017 or prior.

To qualify for admission to honours students need to have completed a major in the intended subject area with an average of 70% or above. Some departments and programs have additional criteria, including advanced senior units of study designed to prepare students for the challenges of fourth year study.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.90%

Bachelor (Honours)

Camperdown/Darlington
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely. This course will be available for students to study remotely during 2022 if they are unable to undertake face-to-face study.
Entry Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) requires:

  • completion of a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney with a minimum weighted average mark of 70, or equivalent qualification;
  • Economics subject area: a minimum average mark of 70 in advanced units of study in microeconomic theory; macroeconomic theory; mathematical economics; and econometrics. Econometrics subject area: intermediate-level training in microeconomics and macroeconomics and a minimum average mark of 75 in advanced units of study in econometrics; and
  • evidence of support from the School of Economics Honours Coordinator, such as email correspondence.

NOTE: This degree requires completion of a major cognate to the Honours area you want to apply for. If you are on track to complete a double major and have not yet completed your penultimate semester of study, you have the option to undertake an embedded Honours component through a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree after transferring to the degree.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
82.90%

Bachelor (Honours)

In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in 2021 and 2022. Students commencing this course in 2021 and 2022 are required to commence their studies in-person on campus.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
84.80%

Bachelor (Honours)

Camperdown/Darlington
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in 2021 and 2022.
Entry Requirements

Admission requirements will vary, depending on whether you intend to undertake honours in the Faculty of Science, or in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours), you must:

  1. Have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution;
  2. Have completed a relevant major relating to the intended Honours discipline;

For Science Honours:

  1. Have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant* 2000-level and 3000-level units of study; or (for Honours in the Arts Area) Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major; and
  2. Satisfy any additional criteria set by the relevant Head of School or Discipline or Department.

For Arts and Social Sciences Honours:

  1. Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major; and
  2. completed the prerequisites, including advanced senior units of study, as outlined in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Handbook.

The University's Coursework Rule requires Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours) students to complete their Honours program within 10 years of the commencement of their original qualifying Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent). As such, if your original Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent) was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago, you may be ineligible for admission.

Applicants whose original Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent) was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago are strongly recommended to seek advice from the Admissions Office prior to submitting an application for Bachelor of Science (Honours). The Admissions Office will consult and confer with the relevant contacts in the Faculty of Science and the relevant School as appropriate.

For Science Honours:
Please note that, in some Schools and Disciplines, the minimum WAM requirement is higher than 65.00, particularly where entry is very competitive. For example, a minimum WAM of 75.00 is generally required for entry into Honours in Psychology.

* Relevant units of study must be nominated by the School or Discipline and must be accompanied by strong written support from the School or Discipline.

Willingness of a member of academic staff to act as your supervisor does not guarantee entry into Honours. However, admission into Honours is subject to an appropriate supervisor and project being available.

Students who are not admitted to the Science Honours program may alternatively consider the Graduate Diploma in Science. The Graduate Diploma in Science is offered as either a one-year full-time or a two-year part-time course with similar content, structure and assessment as the Science Honours year. The Graduate Diploma in Science is a full fee-paying postgraduate coursework program.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.90%

Bachelor (Honours)

Camperdown/Darlington
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in 2021 and 2022.
Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) you must:

  1. have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Sydney;
  2. have completed a relevant major (i.e., a minimum of 24 credit points of 3000-level units of study) relating to the intended Honours discipline;
  3. have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant* 2000-level and 3000-level units of study; and
  4. satisfy any additional criteria set by the relevant Head of School or Discipline.

The University's Coursework Rule requires Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) students to complete their Honours program within 10 years of the commencement of their original qualifying Bachelor of Medical Science degree. As such, if your original Bachelor of Medical Science degree was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago, you may be ineligible for admission.

Applicants whose original Bachelor of Medical Science degree was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago are strongly recommended to seek advice from the Admissions Office prior to submitting an application for Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). The Admissions Office will consult and confer with the relevant contacts in the Faculty of Science and the relevant School as appropriate.

Please note that, in some Schools and Disciplines, the minimum WAM requirement is higher than 65.00, particularly where entry is very competitive. For example, a minimum WAM of 75.00 is generally required for entry into Honours in Psychology.

*Relevant units of study must be nominated by the School or Discipline and must be accompanied by strong written support from the School or Discipline.

Willingness of a member of academic staff to act as your supervisor does not guarantee entry into Honours. However, admission into Honours is subject to an appropriate supervisor and project being available.

Students who are not admitted to the Science Honours program may alternatively consider the Graduate Diploma in Science. The Graduate Diploma in Science is offered as either a one-year full-time or a two-year part-time course with similar content, structure and assessment as the Science Honours year. The Graduate Diploma in Science is a full fee-paying postgraduate coursework program.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
79.70%

Doctorate (PhD)

Camperdown/Darlington
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney Business School may be undertaken within all disciplines, or within a research centre, and in association with one of our dynamic research groups.
Entry Requirements

Admission to a research degree in the University of Sydney Business School is very competitive. You need to have completed an Australian honours (or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree with outstanding results (at least 80%) in order to be considered for an offer. Admission to the PhD program also requires prior completion of a 20,000 word honours or Masters thesis.

Credit for previous study

For more information about the University's credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

Duration
4 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
82.90%

Doctorate (PhD)

Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music may be pursued in composition, creative work in music, ethnomusicology, musicology, music education, and performance studies.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Conservatorium), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree by research or, master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and Dean or Associate Dean, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
This course is available to be studied in several different study modes, including online or face-to-face. Check study modes offered in the 'course details' section below.
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
77.30%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
Please note: This course will no longer be available from 2022 onwards. Please apply for Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) instead. The Master of Philosophy involves research and advanced coursework. You will be assigned a research supervisor and an auxiliary supervisor.
Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to complete a research proposal (500 to 1000 words) addressing criteria specified by the faculty. Applicants must also have been in full-time employment in social work for a minimum of one year, and have one of the following qualifications:

(i) a four-year Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent with 1st or 2nd class Honours; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Social Work (without 1st or 2nd class Honours), either produce evidence to the satisfaction of the faculty of having completed equivalent work or complete a period of probationary candidature; or

(iii) a Master of Social Work with merit.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
Our Master of Philosophy (Engineering) program involves preparing a thesis that will make an original contribution to the specific subject area. Students will be required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature.
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
79.70%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
Please note: This course will no longer be available from 2022 onwards. Please apply for Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) instead. Develop research and advanced coursework skills and work alongside a research supervisor and auxiliary supervisor.
Entry Requirements

Admission to candidature requires: (i) a bachelor's degree with honours in an appropriate area of study from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; or (ii) a Master of Education by coursework from the University of Sydney with a weighted average mark of at least 75, or equivalent qualification.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
81.00%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research across a wide range of academic disciplines.
Entry Requirements

Admission to a research degree in the University of Sydney Business School is very competitive. You need to have completed an Australian honours (or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree with outstanding results (at least 80%) in order to be considered for an offer.

Credit for previous study

For more information about the University's credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
82.90%