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Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This interdisciplinary bachelor lets you combine study across arts, humanities, social sciences and science to build a personalised degree. You can explore broad interests while developing critical thinking, research, communication and quantitative skills, with flexibility to choose units from different faculties. It suits students seeking a wide academic foundation and pathways to diverse further study or work in the arts–science interface at bachelor level. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue varied roles that value broad analytical and communication skills, including positions in policy, research assistance, data-informed public service, consulting, education support, cultural and community organisations, and science communication. The flexible structure can also prepare you for postgraduate study in specialist areas depending on your chosen units. Outcomes typically span interdisciplinary arts-and-science careers aligned with bachelor-level training in Arts & Humanities.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$59,100 per year

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Information

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3 years

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January, February, March, July, August, October

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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BPLIARSC3000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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