Information for combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies students

In 2022, we commenced a review of the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees to address feedback from our current students. As part of the review, we are proposing to not accept new students into the degrees from 2027.

This proposal still needs to progress through formal consideration and approval with our committees in early 2026. However, while this happens we will not accept applications for any of the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees from 2027.

If you are currently enrolled in a Bachelor Degree that is also offered in combination with the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies, you can still transfer to the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies combined with your Bachelor Degree via an allowable transfer.

If you were considering applying for one of the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees in 2027, there are several alternatives available. Refer to the tables below: 

Proposed to be discontinued: 

Previously discontinued degrees and streams:

We are not accepting requests for deferrals for the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies from 2027. If you would like to defer your offer to the combined degree from 2026, you can submit an online enquiry or call us (1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) (in Australia). 

There is no impact for students currently studying one of the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees. The change only applies to prospective students considering applying for admission from 2027. We will continue to provide you with a high-quality learning and teaching experience as expected while you undertake your studies and complete the combined degree. You will be able to complete your degree as planned. 

Please  submit an online enquiry or call us on 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) (in Australia).

The University identified the potential for confusion about the number of, and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of, qualifications achieved by graduates of the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees. We undertook a range of actions throughout 2024 and 2025 to ensure that graduates and students receive degree testamurs that accurately reflect their learning outcomes.

To address the administrative issues, students in the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees are awarded two testamurs. The two testamurs reflect the two qualifications completed. Additionally, students who commenced their studies in the combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees prior to 1 July, 2024 and who would like to study a Bachelor Honours Degree must apply directly for admission to a disciplinary appended honours degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or the appended Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours)).

This depends on whether you complete advanced coursework or choose to study a Bachelor Honours Degree.

Advanced coursework

If you complete the advanced coursework pathway, you will receive two AQF level 7 awards, a 'Bachelor of X' and a 'Bachelor of Advanced Studies' on two separate testamurs (where X is the relevant degree, such as Bachelor of Arts).

Honours

If you would like to study Honours, you need to apply for admission to an appended Bachelor Honours Degree (e.g. Bachelor of X (Honours)). If your application is successful and you accept the offer, you will exit with a 'Bachelor of X' and enrol in the appended Bachelor Honours Degree.

You will be awarded the discipline Bachelor Degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts) regardless of whether you select the advanced coursework or the Honours option. If you select to study advanced coursework, you will be awarded the discipline Bachelor Degree and Bachelor of Advanced Studies. 

If you commenced a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree prior to July 1, 2024, you can choose between applying for admission to a discipline appended Bachelor of Honours Degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours)) or the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours).

If you commenced your studies in a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree on or after July 1, 2024, you can apply for admission to study Honours in the form of a discipline appended Bachelor Honours Degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours)). You can’t apply for admission to the appended Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours), as this option is only available to students who commenced prior to 1 July, 2024. 

To be eligible for admission to a Bachelor Honours Degree, you need to apply directly and meet the relevant academic requirements applicable to the Bachelor Honours Degree.

Important note: to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours), you will need to have enrolled in a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree prior to 1 July, 2024 and will need to complete two majors before being eligible for admission.

If you are enrolled in a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree and commenced your studies prior to 1 July, 2024, you will receive an email from the University outlining your options with links to submit a direct application.

Emails regarding honours will be sent to you in the lead up to the relevant application opening period. You can expect to receive this email in early September where you can apply for admission for Semester 1 of the following year, and April where you can apply for admission for Semester 2 of the same year.

Important note: some discipline and subject areas do not have Semester 2 Honours intake. Please check the relevant course page for more information. 

The key differences are:

• the name of the qualification listed in front of ‘(Honours)’ on your testamur
• eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) requires the completion of two majors in the Bachelor Degree.

This is a personal consideration for you and should be based on your preference for the respective name to attribute to the appended Bachelor Honours Degree.

If you complete honours in a Table S major, you will receive your Bachelor Degree and the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) which will reflect the Honours area of study.

We will be able to adjust your application between the appended discipline Bachelor Honours Degree or the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) degree during the application and admission process at your request.

If you’re enrolled in a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree and planning to apply to commence Honours next semester, you will receive an email with a link to book a direct consultation with one of our specialist staff.

For all other enquiries, please submit an online enquiry or call us on 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) (in Australia).