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University Handbooks

The University of Sydney

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<p>Handbooks from 2023 now include the publication year in the URL for each page upon publication.</p> <p>This means a page published in <strong>2023&nbsp;</strong>will be located under&nbsp;<strong>/2023/</strong>, a page published in <strong>2024&nbsp;</strong>under<strong>&nbsp;/2024/</strong>, and so on.</p> <p><strong>Example</strong></p> <table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" border="1"> <tbody><tr><td><strong>Before</strong></td> <td>/handbooks/scie/undergraduate/coursework</td> </tr><tr><td><strong>After</strong></td> <td>/handbooks/2027/scie/undergraduate/coursework</td> </tr></tbody></table> <p><strong>Why are we making this change?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Easier to find the correct Handbook</strong><br> The publication year in the URL makes it clear which version of the Handbook you are viewing, helping you identify the requirements that apply to your studies.</li> <li><strong>Direct access to previous Handbook editions</strong><br> If you need to refer to an earlier Handbook, you can navigate directly to the relevant year without relying on archived versions for 2023 onwards.</li> <li><strong>More reliable bookmarks and links</strong><br> When you save or share a Handbook page, the link will point to the specific Handbook page/year you were viewing.</li> </ul>

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How to use the Handbook

The University Handbook is your guide to completing your degree. It contains the course resolutions, course component requirements, learning outcomes and unit of study enrolment rules for each faculty and University school, which you will need to follow to complete your studies

When planning your studies, you need to refer to the handbook from your year of commencement to ensure you meet the specific requirements of your award course.

Understanding unit availability

Unit of study tables disaply the units of study that make up your course structure, however, unit of study availability is subject to change each year. A unit of study may not be offered in every year, or may be offered in a different teaching period, delivery mode or location from one year to the next.

When planning your studies, please refer to the unit outline for each unit of study you are interested in to confirm its current availability and other details.

Understanding course components

Your degree will be made up of different course components that fit together to determine what you study.

Make sure you understand your course requirements and the options available to you. It’s helpful to think ahead. Planning out your units each semester and being aware of your progress is an important part of making sure you’re successful in your studies.

Read more about course components and planning your course.

Understanding your degree structure

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Watch our video to help understand the different types of units and how they come together to structure your course.

University Handbooks

Handbook archive

If you commenced study prior to 2023, visit our handbook archive.