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Sharpen your analytical abilities. Develop independent thinking. Learn to form and express well-reasoned judgments supported by 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 available in humanities and social sciences, each Sydney arts degree is unique, ensuring you'll develop distinctive skills and diverse career possibilities. Whether you aim to master a new language, explore different cultures, examine great literature and ideas, investigate history, analyze contemporary issues, or contemplate future global developments, the Bachelor of Arts will broaden your perspectives and encourage innovative thinking.
Delivered through the prestigious Sydney Conservatorium of Music, this major boasts an outstanding legacy in music scholarship, composition, and education, having shaped many of Australia's top music professionals. Students benefit from a distinctive multicultural music education that combines societal, cultural, and performance studies. Explore Composition, Musicology, Popular Music, Music and Media, and Performance through an integrated curriculum approach. The program offers diverse study options suitable for aspiring professional musicians, those interested in music's cultural context, and students pursuing other career paths. This flexibility allows you to combine musical practice with historical studies or other arts disciplines. Graduates are equipped for numerous fulfilling careers including composing, arranging, and performing for theater, concerts, film, and media; music journalism, criticism, and commentary; or arts administration roles in curation, marketing, and event management.