Career News
Last week, we had the privilege of learning all the latest developments at The University of Sydney:
1. Advanced Maths prerequisite
As previously noted, the University of Sydney have removed the Advanced Maths prerequisite for a number of the courses; however, it still remains for the following courses in 2025:
- Engineering
- Advanced computing
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy and Management
Many of the following new programs were previously studied through the B.Advanced Studies and have now had a name change. These include:
2. New double degrees in 2025, all four years in duration:
- B.Economics/B.Arts – ATAR 91
- B.Commerce/B.Science – ATAR 95
- B.Commerce/B.Arts – ATAR 95
- B.Science/B.Arts – ATAR 80
- B.Engineering (Environmental) – ATAR 90
3. New degrees in 2025
Three years:
- B.Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) – ATAR 91
- B.Media and Communications – ATAR – 95
- B.Languages – ATAR 90
- B.International Studies – ATAR 90
Four years:
- B.Taronga Wildlife – ATAR 85
- B.Animal and Vet Bioscience – ATAR 80
Upcoming events:
The University of Sydney Year 10 Subject Selection Night
11 April 2024 Online at 6.00pm
Year 10 families are encouraged to learn about HSC subject selection, university applications and admissions with The University of Sydney.
Year 11 Experience University of Sydney
23 April 2024
Year 11 students are invited to attend this free event in the holidays to discover what life is like at the University of Sydney. Students will get the chance to participate in faculty activities, meet current Sydney students, discover our clubs and societies and explore our campus with a tour.
The University of Sydney | Pathways to Law
3 April 2024 at 4.00pm
There are many pathways to studying law at the University of Sydney. Hear from a panel of current students who have joined the law community at Sydney through alternate pathways, transferring or studying graduate entry law.
The University of Sydney | Environmental Engineering On Campus event
3 April 2024 at 4.00pm-6.00pm
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering) will provide Year 12 students exclusive access to cutting-edge laboratories, where they can observe the transformative effects of environmental engineering through real-world demonstrations. Attendees can delve deeper into our pioneering degree program, which will commence in 2025. Light refreshments will be served.
Due to laboratory space* considerations, numbers are strictly limited, and registration is essential.
Register here.
General and faculty specific webinars each Wednesday
Term 2 events are available on University of Sydney’s website.
The latest Careers News, which has been emailed out to all Year 10 to 12 parents and posted on the Careers Hub on Teams for students, is also available on the Careers Lampada page.
Ms V Shirriff
Head of Careers Education