About the Bachelor of Advanced Studies

The Bachelor of Advanced Studies gives students the opportunity to deepen critical thinking skills through advanced coursework and real-world industry, entrepreneurial, community and research challenges across disciplines or by completing an Honours project. The Bachelor of Advanced Studies can be taken:

• in combination with a liberal studies, and some professional or specialist bachelor degrees;
• as a standalone degree for students who have completed a qualifying bachelor degree at the University of Sydney or another university.

Standalone Bachelor of Advanced Studies

The standalone Bachelor of Advanced Studies is available to students who have completed a qualifying bachelor degree at the University of Sydney or another university and wish to undertake an additional year of intensive study in their main area of expertise. Admission to a specific pathway is based on the completion of a relevant major during the qualifying bachelor degree.

The standalone Bachelor of Advanced Studies is available to students who graduated with one of the following bachelor degrees (or equivalent):

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Design Computing
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Science, and
• Bachelor of Visual Arts.

Advanced Coursework vs Honours

In the Advanced Coursework degree, students will undertake challenging coursework and an advanced project. These learning activities will enhance knowledge, collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking. This is an opportunity to experience work outside the classroom by collaborating across disciplines on a substantial real-world project in a professional, community or entrepreneurial setting, increasing graduate employability.

In the Honours degree, students will develop deep analytical skills by undertaking an independent research project and connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. This degree provides students with a pathway towards a higher degree by research, such as a Masters by Research degree or a PhD and equip them with attributes for a range of careers.