BA in Hebrew (Modern) (Advanced) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

Sharpen your critical thinking abilities. Cultivate independent thought. Develop and express informed perspectives grounded in reasoning and facts. Forge your own path. With the University of Sydney's arts and humanities programs consistently ranked among the world's top 30 faculties, our Bachelor of Arts degree earns high praise from academics and strong demand from employers. Featuring over 45 study areas in humanities and social sciences, each Sydney arts degree is distinct, ensuring you'll acquire specialized skills and diverse career possibilities. Whether you wish to master a foreign language, examine different cultures, explore literature and philosophy, investigate history, assess contemporary issues, or contemplate future global trends, the Bachelor of Arts will broaden your perspectives and encourage innovative thinking.

Modern Hebrew, spoken by about nine million people worldwide, serves as today's standard Hebrew variant. Our comprehensive Modern Hebrew program develops five core language competencies: listening comprehension, verbal communication, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. As you progress, you'll enhance these essential linguistic and intercultural skills.

While focusing primarily on conversational Hebrew, the curriculum exposes you to diverse written and spoken formats, from news media to literary works. Upon completing the major, you'll achieve fluency across multiple contexts while gaining analytical skills to examine Modern Hebrew's linguistic characteristics, literature, and cultural significance.

The program accommodates various proficiency levels through placement testing, ensuring appropriate course placement and steady academic progression.

Thanks to our partnership with Jerusalem's Hebrew University through its Rothberg International School, students may complete portions of their studies in Israel.