About the Bachelor of Advanced Studies
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies gives students the opportunity to deepen critical thinking skills through advanced coursework and real-world industry, entrepreneurial, community and research challenges across disciplines or by completing an Honours project. The Bachelor of Advanced Studies can be taken:
- in combination with a liberal studies, and some professional or specialist bachelor degrees;
- as a standalone degree for students who have completed a qualifying bachelor degree at the University of Sydney or another university.
Standalone Bachelor of Advanced Studies
The standalone Bachelor of Advanced Studies is available to students who have completed a qualifying bachelor degree at the University of Sydney or another university and wish to undertake an additional year of intensive study in their main area of expertise. Admission to a specific pathway is based on the completion of a relevant major during the qualifying bachelor degree.
The standalone Bachelor of Advanced Studies is available to students who graduated with one of the following bachelor degrees (or equivalent):
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design Computing
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Science, and
- Bachelor of Visual Arts.
Advanced Coursework vs Honours
In the Advanced Coursework degree, students will undertake challenging coursework and an advanced project. These learning activities will enhance knowledge, collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking. This is an opportunity to experience work outside the classroom by collaborating across disciplines on a substantial real-world project in a professional, community or entrepreneurial setting, increasing graduate employability.
In the Honours degree, students will develop deep analytical skills by undertaking an independent research project and connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. This degree provides students with a pathway towards a higher degree by research, such as a Masters by Research degree or a PhD and equip them with attributes for a range of careers.