Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced)(Honours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced) (Honours) is a one-year honors program that extends knowledge, explores research potential, and applies theoretical understanding for students who have completed the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced). The program includes supervised research, coursework, and technical training, and is taught by renowned scholars in science and the arts. Graduates are highly sought after in diverse industries, pursuing careers in research, education, business, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced)(Honours) is a one-year, full-time honors program available to students who have completed the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced). It provides an opportunity for students to explore their research potential and apply the theoretical knowledge gained in their undergraduate studies. This honors year is highly regarded and recognized.

Objectives:

• Extend knowledge in a chosen subject area.
• Explore research potential.
• Put theoretical knowledge into practice.

Description:

• This program is a stand-alone honors year.
• Can be undertaken in any area of science or arts, typically in the subject area the student focused on during their undergraduate studies.

Assessment:

• Generally, the honors year after the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced) consists of three components:
• A supervised but independent research program.
• Additional courses in experimental design/technical training.
• Some coursework units of study (classes).

Teaching:

• Taught by dedicated scientific and arts thinkers, including members of the Australian Academy of Science, Australian Academy of the Humanities, Australian Research Council Fellows and prestigious prize winners.
• Students have access to world-class facilities, including the multimillion-dollar Sydney Nanoscience Hub and the Charles Perkins Centre.

Careers:

• Graduates are in high demand across many industries.
• Career paths include:
• Science media adviser
• Science historian
• Science documentary maker
• Algebraic geometer
• Theoretical chemist
• Mammalian ecologist
• Human resource manager
• Some fields graduates might work in depending on their major:
• Academia
• Administration
• Education
• Business
• Management
• Human resources
• Recruitment

Other:

• The Honours year involves designing a research program in a chosen area of interest in consultation with one or more supervisors.
• The research program may include components in more than one area of science or arts.
• Depending on the project, students may need to undertake some courses in experimental design or complete technical training.
• The University of Sydney is ranked 19th in the world and 2nd in Australia by the QS World University Rankings 2024.