Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended)
University of Sydney
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About
This degree is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended) is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in an academically and culturally supported environment. The degree will equip you with communication, critical and analytical skills as well as provide you with an opportunity to make connections between in-depth study of a discipline area in humanities and social sciences, and knowledge of culture and practice.
You will begin study with a cohort of students engaged in culturally relevant literacy and mathematics studies and other available units. You will then undertake a major in either Science or Arts, complemented by studies from the other study area. In addition, you will be able to choose from a set of liberal studies units in areas of communication, analytical thinking, ethics, culture, society and global citizenship, scientific inquiry and technological literacy. This degree is your first step towards a career in the arts or sciences, or as preparation for other specialised degrees at the University.
Throughout the degree you will have access to tailored academic support and tutors, mentors through our Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) program. You will also have access to opportunities including internships, study abroad and projects and placements in Community and industry.
Areas of study
You will complete foundation units in academic studies and numeracy and an Indigenous Cultural Capstone Project. At least one major must be chosen from 513200 Bachelor of Arts or 513910 Bachelor of Science. You will undertake a sequence of units in Science (if an Arts major is chosen), or a sequence of units in Arts (if a Science major is chosen), and a sequence in the liberal studies stream.
Career opportunities
Refer to 513200 Bachelor of Arts, 513910 Bachelor of Science.
Practical experience
You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through interdisciplinary project units with industry, community or research projects.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government provides funds for student travel and accommodation for first year where eligibility requirements are met. The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Extended) is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Admission to this course will be based on readiness for tertiary study as demonstrated by:
- a numeracy and literacy diagnostic assessment;
- a structured interview;
- a secondary school leaving qualification, or Record of Student Achievement (RoSA), or tertiary study or an approved preparation program; and
- a portfolio of written work or support material including a personal statement of intent for studying the course.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.