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Sharpen your analytical abilities. Cultivate independent thinking. 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 subject areas in humanities and social sciences available, each arts degree at Sydney is distinct, ensuring you'll acquire a one-of-a-kind skillset with diverse career possibilities. Whether you're interested in mastering a new language, exploring different cultures, examining great literature and ideas, investigating history, analyzing current affairs, or contemplating future global trends, the Bachelor of Arts will broaden your perspectives and encourage innovative thinking.
The Italian Studies Department boasts some of Australia's finest resources, offering programs from beginner language courses to PhD-level studies. At the undergraduate level, it provides an extensive selection of language and cultural studies. Language courses accommodate various proficiency levels and employ modern teaching techniques to enhance linguistic capabilities. Cultural studies focus on gaining profound insights into Italy's most influential writers, philosophers, and intellectual movements from medieval times to today, set within their historical and socio-cultural frameworks. Those majoring in Italian Studies will explore both language learning and cultural studies to understand the intrinsic link between language and culture. All courses are designed to refine analytical and critical thinking skills, preparing students for advanced studies in Italian language, literature, and culture. We highly recommend spending a semester in Italy during your studies, facilitated by our partnerships with several Italian universities. Students will follow tailored pathways based on their language proficiency, with all major pathways culminating in a degree in Italian Studies.