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Sharpen your analytical abilities. Cultivate independent thought. Develop and express informed opinions through reasoned arguments and evidence. Take the lead. The University of Sydney's arts and humanities programs are consistently ranked among the world's top 30 faculties, making our Bachelor of Arts degree both prestigious among academics and in high demand by employers. With over 45 study areas available in humanities and social sciences, each Sydney arts degree is unique, ensuring you'll acquire distinctive skills and diverse career possibilities. Whether you wish to master a foreign language, explore different cultures, examine great literature and ideas, investigate history, assess current affairs, or contemplate future global developments, the Bachelor of Arts will broaden your perspectives and encourage innovative thinking.
Delivered by one of Australia's top-ranked economics departments, this major provides crucial insights into business and government contexts along with technical expertise for analyzing economic and social data. Gain essential skills for careers in financial markets, marketing, transportation, international trade, consulting, or media.
The Economics major aims to equip you for various professions that value core economic competencies: comprehending socioeconomic phenomena, interpreting economic data, and evaluating policy options for critical issues. The program progressively builds your economics knowledge, establishing foundational principles early on to enable specialized study in advanced topics like macroeconomics or applied economic policy later in your degree.
Our alumni hold leadership roles across multiple sectors, including the Reserve Bank, Treasury, government agencies, global financial firms, and international organizations. Many pursue advanced studies at world-renowned institutions.