The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BPLIARSC-03 | Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science |
| BHLIARSH-01 | Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours) |
The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to student choice.
(1) Students in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Science.
(2) The Dean of the Faculty of Science shall exercise authority in any matter concerned with the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
(1) Admission to this course is available on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including interstate and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program.
(i) English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
(ii) Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
(iii) Applicants are ranked by merit according to the category of admission and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Policy.
(2) Admission to the Dalyell Stream requires achievement of a minimum tertiary admission rank (ATAR) set by joint agreement of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell Stream, or equivalent.
(1) The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science is available in the following streams:
(a) Advanced
(b) Dalyell
(2) Completion of a stream is not a requirement of the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science.
(3) The requirements for the completion of the Dalyell Stream are as specified in Table D of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees and Part 6 of these resolutions; the requirements for the completion of the Advanced stream are specified in Table A for Science.
(4) Candidates who qualify for the Advanced stream and the Dalyell Stream may complete both.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science are set out in:
a. Liberal Studies units of study table;
b. Table A for the Bachelor of Science;
c. Table A for the Bachelor of Arts;
d. Table S of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees;
e. Table O of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees; and
For students enrolled in the Dalyell stream, Table D of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees.
(2) Students must nominate either one major or available program from the Table A for the Bachelor of Science or one major from Table A for the Bachelor of Arts upon commencement of their candidature.
(3) To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree, a student must successfully complete 144 credit points of units of study including the completion of one major from either Table A for the Bachelor of Science or Table A for the Bachelor of Arts, comprising:
a. Liberal Studies: 36 credit points of units of study from the Liberal Studies Table. These must consist of:
i. ATHK1X01 and WRIT1001;
ii. 6 credit points from Part C Ethics;
iii. 18 credit points of electives from Parts A-F and
b. Science: A minimum of 36 credit points of units of study from Table A for the Bachelor of Science must be completed. This includes a minimum of 12 credit points at the 2000 or 3000 level;
i. If a Science major or program is completed, this requirement will be satisfied by the requirements for that major or program.
ii. If an Arts major is completed, the units counted towards this Science requirement must include a minimum of 12 points of 2000 or 3000 level listed in Table A for the Bachelor of Science; and
c. Arts: A minimum of 36 credit points of units of study from Table A of Bachelor of Arts must be completed. This includes a minimum of 12 credit points at the 2000 or 3000 level.
i. If an Arts and Social Sciences major is completed this requirement will be satisfied by the requirements for that major.
ii. If a Science major or program is being completed, units counted towards Arts requirement must include a minimum of 12 points of 2000 or 3000 level units listed in Table A for the Bachelor of Arts; and
d. Electives: where required units of study to bring the total credit points completed for the degree to 144 credit points selected from Table S or up to 12 credit points of units of study from Table O.
e. For students enrolled in the Dalyell stream, a minimum of 12 credit points of Dalyell units of study as specified in Table D
f. Students must complete no more than 84 credit points of 1000-level units of study.
(4) No double-counting: Any given unit of study can only be counted once towards the degree requirements. For example, a unit of study counted towards the Liberal Studies requirement cannot also count towards the Arts requirement or the Science requirement.
(5) Students are eligible to elect to transfer between completing a Science major or program and an Arts major.
(1) Completion of one major is a requirement of the course, subject to the completion of the major as set out under clause 6 (4) Requirements for award above.
(2) For student completing a major from Table A for the Bachelor of Arts:
(a) The list of majors available from Table A for the Bachelor of Arts is specified in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Arts.
(b) Completion of an additional major or minor from Table A for the Bachelor of Science is optional and must fit the requirements of clause 6(4) above.
(3) For students completing a major or available program from Table A from the Bachelor of Science:
(a) The list of majors available from Table A for the Bachelor of Science is specified in the course resolutions for the Bachelor of Science.
(b) Completion of an additional major or minor from Table A for the Bachelor of Arts is optional and must fit the requirements of clause 6(4) above.
(c) It is optional to upgrade and undertake one of the Science programs listed below:
- Astrophysics
- Environmental Science
- Psychology
(d) For students who opt to upgrade their Science major to a program listed above, completion of a minor from Table A for the Bachelor of Arts is optional and must fit the requirements of clause 6 above.
(1) Progress within a major, minor, stream, program, or Honours component:
Enrolment and satisfactory progress for each candidate for student towards a major, minor, stream, program, or Honours component is governed by progression rules specified in the relevant Table for the component.
(2) The Faculty will monitor for satisfactory progress towards the completion of their award course. In addition to the common triggers used to identify the failure to meet academic progression requirements (as set out in the provisions relating to progression in the Coursework Policy), students must pass the following units of study which are critical to progression through the course:
(a) Part A Analytical Thinking Core: ATHK1001 or ATHK1901
(b) Part B Communication Core: WRIT1001
(3) Progress within the Dalyell Stream
(a) With the permission of the Dalyell coordinator, students in the Dalyell Stream may attempt units at higher levels than the usual sequence.
(b) Students must achieve a Cross-Semester Average Mark (CSAM) at a level determined by joint agreement of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell Stream in each year of study or over each 48 credit point block to continue in the Dalyell Stream.
(c) Students who do not maintain a CSAM at the level determined by joint agreement of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell Stream may continue in any other major, minor, program or stream into which they were admitted, but will not remain in the Dalyell Stream.
(d) Students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream who do not satisfy requirements for the Dalyell Stream but who otherwise meet requirements for the award course in which they are enrolled will graduate from the award course without the Dalyell Stream.
(4) Progression within the Advanced Stream:
Students enrolled in the Advanced stream who do not satisfy requirements for the Advanced stream as specified in the Table A overview but otherwise meet requirements for the award enrolled will graduate from the award course without the Advanced stream.
(1) Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an additional year of full-time study in either Science or Arts at the completion of the degree and who have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65.0 or equivalent and any requirements for Honours entry set by the relevant department, school or faculty.
(2) Admission and award requirements for Honours in Science are described in the Coursework Policy and in these course resolutions. Admission and award requirements for Honours in Arts are described in the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
(3) General conditions of candidature include:
(a) Students must complete the requirements for the Honours course full-time over two consecutive semesters. If the Faculty is satisfied that a student is unable to attempt the Honours course on a full-time basis permission may be granted by the Associate Dean to undertake Honours part-time.
(b) A student may not re-attempt an Honours course.
(4) To qualify for the award of Honours, a student must complete the required number of credit points of Honours undergraduate units of study, as described in the Arts or Science Honours Unit of Study Table (Table A).
(5) The grade of Honours and the Honours mark are determined by the performance in only the units of study listed in the Arts or Science Honours Unit of Study Table.
(6) Honours is awarded as outlined in the Coursework Policy.
(1) The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The Honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the requirements of the Coursework Policy, these course resolutions and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(2) Students undertaking the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2027.
(2) Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2027 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
