Bachelor of Arts and Master of Nursing

About the course

This combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Nursing lets you explore arts, humanities and social sciences while progressing to a professionally accredited nursing qualification. You begin with arts and social sciences study, then add prescribed nursing units and extensive clinical preparation. Graduates complete two degrees and meet requirements for professional registration, building strong analytical skills alongside person-centred, culturally safe nursing practice at Master’s level in Nursing.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue broad roles that draw on arts and social science capabilities alongside clinical nursing expertise. Career pathways include registered nurse positions across public and private healthcare, community and mental health services, aged care, and high-acuity hospital settings, supported by substantial supervised placements. The double-degree structure can also support leadership, policy, advocacy and health program roles, grounded in Master’s-level preparation for Nursing practice.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)