Why study with us?
Ranked 23rd in the world for arts and humanities in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for employability by the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.
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. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
About this course
Hone your analytical skills. Become an independent thinker. Form and articulate judgements based on argument and evidence. Lead the way.
With arts and humanities at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers.
Offering access to more than 45 subject areas in the humanities and social sciences, no two arts degrees are the same at Sydney, which means you’ll graduate with a unique skillset and career options as varied as the degree itself.
Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.
Our majors
You will study a major and a minor choosing both from the humanities and social sciences, or selecting your minor from the University's shared pool.
Unsure about what the difference is between a major and a minor? Or how HSC subjects align with Arts and Social Sciences subjects? Check out this handy major/minors page as a guide in deciding what to study.
You can also choose to combine your Bachelor of Arts degree with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies . In the Bachelor of Advanced Studies, you can complete a second major, combine studies from a range of disciplines, undertake advanced coursework, and get involved in cross-disciplinary community, professional, research or entrepreneurial project work.
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies can also be taken with streams in:
Minors can be completed in any of the Majors listed below, as well as standalone minors in Diversity Studies, Sanskrit, Social Policy or Writing Studies.
Please note: Media Studies and Global Studies majors are only available to those enrolled in the relevant programs i.e. Media and Communications and International and Global Studies respectively. These majors are also available in the combined Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws.
A program in Psychology, taught by the Faculty of Science, is also available in this degree.
Depends on your qualification, citizenship status
Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place . Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Separate scholarship deadlines apply, visit the scholarships website for details.
For other useful information, visit our How to apply page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor's degree must apply through UAC.
Refer to the UAC website . Separate scholarship deadlines apply visit the scholarships webpage for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Visit the How to apply page for detailed information on if you need to apply directly to the University or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). If you are a direct applicant, when you are ready to apply select the `Apply’ button on this course page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year.
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
For full course details see our Handbook.
Under normal progression, a full-time student completes prescribed units of study to the value of 24 credit points per semester. Part-time students may undertake prescribed units of study up to the value of 12 credit points per semester. You are required to attend all lectures, tutorials and other activities prescribed for your units of study.
Bachelor of Arts (major in Linguistics, minor in Latin)
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Linguistics major | FASS1000 Studying Arts and Social Sciences | Archaeology elective | Latin minor |
| 2 | Linguistics major | Mathematics elective | Archaeology elective | Latin minor | |
| 2 | 1 | Linguistics major | Open Learning Environment units | Archaeology elective | Latin minor |
| 2 | Linguistics major | Mathematics elective | Open Learning Environment units | Latin minor | |
| 3 | 1 | Linguistics major | Linguistics major | Archaeology elective | Latin minor |
| 2 | Linguistics major | Linguistics major | Linguistics elective | Latin minor | |
This is an indicative study plan only, students may choose other majors and minors.
Depends on the areas or units of study. For language studies: pathways are available for applicants with no prior language experience, as well as for those with prior experience in the respective language of study.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
Most subject areas within the Bachelor of Arts allow for students to take part in an international exchange program. The program enables students to enhance their skills in a language other than English and their knowledge of other societies and cultures.
Our graduates can be found across a broad range of careers and roles, including:
