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BUSINESS
AT THE
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UNIVERSITY OF
SYDNEY
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In an age of globalisation, disruption and rapid
technological change, there has never been a more
exciting time to pursue a career in business.
Business
Join us
International 320,000 alumni
accreditations to connect
from EQUIS and you with a
AACSB International worldwide network
2 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
1 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018
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THE SYDNEY
UNDERGRADUATE
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EXPERIENCE
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We’ve reimagined the Sydney Undergraduate Experience –
the way we teach and the way you’ll learn – to prepare
you for a future full of possibilities.
Business
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Combine your
Apply your knowledge
interests from more
to real‑world projects
than 100 study areas
and tackle complex
in the shared pool of
global challenges
majors and minors
Plan your
degree
Broaden your
Gain international
skill set through short,
experience and
on‑demand modules
prepare yourself for
in the Open Learning
a global career
Environment
Join us
degree with the Scholar and join
combined Bachelor of the next generation
Advanced Studies of global leaders
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YOUR FUTURE IN BUSINESS
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To keep pace with these rapid changes We offer a broad range of majors essential
in jobs and careers, we have reimagined for tomorrow’s leaders. You’ll be exposed
our degrees and are updating the way we to relevant, cross-disciplinary projects to
prepare our students for the future of work. help prepare you for a dynamic and agile
business career.
You have more opportunities to gain
real-world and global experiences than Outside the classroom you can gain
ever before. Our degrees, developed in first‑hand insights into contemporary
partnership with industry leaders, will business practice by working for a leading
enhance your critical thinking as you apply firm, with placements in Australia and
Business
Dr Steven Hitchcock
Lecturer, Future of Business
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as well as the tools to develop a global mindset.
OPPORTUNITY
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When you join the Business School, your student
experience goes far beyond the classroom. With a range of
opportunities to become involved in university life and gain
career-relevant experience before you graduate, you’ll be
equipped to tackle the evolving landscape of business.
Business
guest lectures.
Our range of services, programs and events
are available to Business School students Skills workshops
throughout the year to assist you in your career Attend workshops on all aspects of the
decision making and forge important links career planning and job search process to
with employers. We provide self-assessment launch your business career.
resources to help you identify your skills
and attributes to assist in matching with Career consultations
appropriate roles and employers. You can book an appointment with one of our
careers consultants to discuss your career
path, choice of majors, interview techniques,
application advice and much more.
−− sydney.edu.au/business/careers
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Mentoring and support
Take advantage of mentoring and support
opportunities that will enhance your experience
inside and outside the classroom, such as our:
−− Peer Mentoring Program
−− Business Alumni Mentoring Program
−− LUCY Mentoring Program
−− Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
−− Maths in Business
Scholarships
We offer a wide range of scholarships throughout
“Employers are looking for students
the year, including equity, high achiever and
that can demonstrate leadership
overseas exchange scholarships. Check our website
potential, teamwork and solid
to see what you might be eligible for.
communication skills. I am passionate
−− sydney.edu.au/business/scholarships about offering our students a unique
opportunity to develop these
Clubs and societies abilities through the careers services
we provide, which will ultimately
Student societies play an invaluable role in enriching
ensure a successful transition into
your university experience. At the University of
life after graduation.”
Sydney, there are more than 200 to choose from.
Join us
By joining a club, you’ll build friendships and begin Sarah Fletcher
establishing professional networks that can open Director, Business School Careers Services
Jessica Skinner
United States Industry Placement Program
participant
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“Working closely with the Business School is a priority for us
in order to attract the best graduate talent that is out there.
Placements are a fantastic opportunity for students to come
into the industry and get a clear vision of what a graduate role
and longer term career path looks like. They’re a great way
to make a really informed career choice.”
Dragi Ristevski
Managing Director, Investment Banking Team
Head of Sponsors, Healthcare and Services, Citi
Join us
Boston Consulting Group that includes a short study
program at New York’s NYU Stern School of Business
and Washington’s Georgetown University.
Oliver Pang
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work overseas.”
Xavier Eales
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
Major: Finance
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OUR FACILITIES
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theatres, 35 seminar rooms,
118 steps on the spiral staircase,
15 student lounges, 3 learning hubs,
7 learning studios, 4032‑seat capacity
across all 54 teaching spaces, a
dedicated careers counter and
the Abercrombie Terrace Café.
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“Believe
you can
and you’re
halfway
there.”
Business
The University of Sydney
Whatever your interests and passions, our degrees will allow you
to explore them. From finance to science, languages and marketing,
you can create your own path with one of our flexible degrees.
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Georgia Wade
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
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Courses
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Our Bachelor of Commerce is designed to
give you what you need for a futureproof
career in the business world.
The program combines theory and practice Building on this foundation, you can choose
so you gain the necessary analytical, either a major and a minor or two majors.
technical and practical skills to apply your
knowledge effectively in your career. You need to take one major from our wide
range of business subject areas.
Our degree will provide you with a solid
education in areas such as accounting, Your minor or second major may be selected
management and business analytics, from another business subject area or from
as well as effective interpersonal and the shared pool (see the shared pool of
leadership skills. majors and minors list on page 26).
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By tailoring your degree, you can focus your study A minor or second major can be taken
on a specific professional qualification or explore from these options, or from the shared pool
different subjects and interests to gain a broad and (see the shared pool of majors and minors
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Courses
Management
3
Business Analytics 3000-level elective: 3000-level elective: Finance in Practice
2 in Practice Machine Learning and Derivative Securities
Data Mining in Business
¡ Degree core ¡ Major (Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management) ¡ Minor (Management)
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Note: course structure is indicative only. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/courses/business
Electives can be chosen from Table A or Table S. The electives featured above are indicative only.
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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/
BACHELOR OF ADVANCED STUDIES
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Learn more:
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Combined Bachelor
Bachelor’s degree Degree
of Advanced Studies
Components
Major
Double major
Electives
Exchange (available)
Advanced coursework
Substantial project
Honours (available)
Not sure which degree is right for you? Visit sydney.edu.au/business/ug to find out more.
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“The ability to align my interests
with my studies really drew me
towards the combined Bachelor
of Commerce and Bachelor
of Advanced Studies. I am not
limited to studying business but
able to explore other areas I’m
passionate about. Being able to
study design alongside marketing
provides a platform for me to fuse
my creativity and design thinking
and apply these skills in a variety
of business situations.”
Vince Lam
Bachelor of Commerce/
Bachelor of Advanced Studies
Majors: Marketing and Design
Courses
Year Semester Units of study
Future of Business Quantitative Business Accounting, Business Introductory
1
Analysis and Society Macroeconomics
1
Writing for the Digital Accounting and Financial Psychology 1001 Economics for Business
2
World Management Decision Making
Leading and Influencing Financial Accounting A Business Law for Corporate Finance I
1
in Business Accountants
2
Digital Influence through Management Marketing Principles Corporate Finance II
2
Social Media Accounting
Financial Accounting B Australian Taxation Investments and 3000-level elective:
1
System Portfolio Management Alternative Investments
3
Accounting and Auditing Information Systems 3000-level elective: Finance in Practice
2
in Practice for Accountants Derivative Securities
4000-level elective: 4000-level elective: Project unit (12 credit points), such as Research
1 advanced coursework advanced coursework Project, Community Project, Industry Project
unit unit or Entrepreneurship Project
4
Project unit (12 credit points), such as Research Entrepreneurship and Hollywood: Art, Industry,
2 Project, Community Project, Industry Project Innovation Entertainment
or Entrepreneurship Project
Note: course structure is indicative only. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/courses/business
Electives can be chosen from Table A or Table S. The electives featured above are indicative only.
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BECOME A DALYELL SCHOLAR
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For high-achieving As a Dalyell Scholar, you can tap into the rich interdisciplinary depth
and breadth on offer at the University, drawing on peer and academic
students with an leadership and professional expertise to become part of our global
ATAR (or equivalent) network of leaders.
of 98+, the Dalyell Named after Elsie Jean Dalyell OBE (1881‑1948), a distinguished medical
Scholars program graduate of the University, Dalyell Scholars will have the opportunity
to collaborate and network with like-minded peers.
provides access to a
In addition to completing distinctive Dalyell units of study, you will
range of enrichment have access to opportunities including:
opportunities that −− accelerated learning options, such as early
will challenge you in access to advanced units of study
−− tailored mentoring and professional skills development
the company of your workshops to enhance your study and career opportunities
most promising and −− international experiences to develop your global perspective,
−− sydney.edu.au/dalyell-scholars
Sample course structure: Bachelor of Commerce (Dalyell stream), major in Marketing, minor in Management
2
Open Learning Marketing Insights Managing Organisational Design Thinking
2
Environment units Behaviour
3000-level elective: 3000-level elective: 3000-level elective: Leading creative
1 Digital and Social Media Building and Leadership solutions: Practices
Managing Brands
3
3000-level elective: Marketing in Practice Business School Dalyell 3000-level elective:
2 Marketing Unit: Leading creative Project Planning
Communications solutions: Ideas and Management
Note: course structure is indicative only. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/courses/business
Electives can be chosen from Table A or Table S. The electives featured above are indicative only.
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Creating the next generation of business leaders
We will connect you with other Dalyell Scholars within the Business School and across the University,
through events, workshops, mentoring and masterclasses, specifically designed for the program.
Courses
competencies and techniques you will need
to be agile in dynamic business contexts.
Charlotte Trent
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Advanced Studies
(Dalyell Scholar)
Majors: Business Law and Finance
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FOLLOW YOUR INTERESTS.
ALL OF THEM.
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The shared pool allows you explore a wide Choose your second major from any of
range of study areas with your degree as the listed options to combine your passion
you acquire multidisciplinary knowledge for business with another area of interest.
and critical analytical skills that complement Most of the majors listed in the shared pool
your business major. can also be taken as minors.
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Business
−− Indigenous studies
−− Indonesian studies
Architecture, design Education and Science, agriculture,
−− International
and planning social work environment
and comparative
literary studies and veterinary
−− Design −− Education
−− International relations science
−− Italian studies −− Animal health,
Arts and social −− Japanese studies Engineering disease and welfare
sciences −− Jewish civilisation, and information −− Animal production
thought and culture technology −− Biochemistry and
−− Agricultural and
−− Korean studies molecular biology
resource economics −− Computer science
−− Latin −− Biology
−− American studies −− Information systems
−− Linguistics −− Cell and developmental
−− Ancient Greek −− Project management
−− Modern Greek studies biology
−− Ancient history −− Software development
−− Philosophy −− Chemistry
−− Anthropology
−− Political economy −− Data science
−− Arabic language
−− Politics −− Ecology and
and cultures Medicine and health evolutionary biology**
−− Archaeology −− Sanskrit*
−− Anatomy and histology −− Environmental studies
−− Art history −− Social policy*
−− Applied medical −− Financial mathematics
−− Asian studies −− Socio-legal studies
science and statistics
−− Australian literature* −− Sociology
−− Health −− Food science
−− Biblical studies and −− Spanish and Latin
−− Hearing and speech −− Genetics and genomics
classical Hebrew American studies
Courses
−− Immunology* −− Geography
−− Celtic studies* −− Studies in religion
−− Immunology and −− Geology and
−− Chinese studies −− Theatre and
pathology** geophysics
performance studies
−− Criminology* −− History and philosophy
−− Visual arts −− Infectious diseases
−− Cultural studies of science
−− Writing studies* −− Neuroscience
−− Digital cultures −− Marine sciences
−− Pathology*
−− Diversity studies* −− Mathematics
−− Pharmacology
−− Economic policy (not −− Medicinal chemistry
Business −− Physiology
available for Bachelor −− Microbiology
of Economics students) −− Accounting −− Nutrition science
−− Economics −− Banking**
Music −− Physics
−− Econometrics −− Business analytics −− Plant production
−− English −− Business information −− Music
−− Plant science*
−− European studies Systems
−− Psychological
−− Film studies −− Business law science***
−− Financial economics −− Finance** −− Quantitative life
−− French and −− Industrial relations sciences
Francophone studies and human resource −− Soil sciences and
−− Gender studies management hydrology
−− Germanic studies −− International business * Available as a minor only −− Statistics
** Available as a major only
−− Hebrew (modern) −− Management ***
Previously offered as the −− Virology*
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‘Behavioural sciences’
−− History −− Marketing major. −− Wildlife conservation*
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CHOOSE
YOUR PATH
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Courses
Professional Accounting program
To complete the Professional Accounting program and gain associate
membership into CPA Australia and CAANZ, you need to undertake 12 units
from accounting and other essential business disciplines.
Year 1
Accounting, Accounting Economics Quantitative
Business and Financial for Business Business
and Society Management Decision Making Analysis
Year 2
Corporate Business Law for Financial Management
Finance 1 Accountants Accounting A Accounting
Year 3
Information Accounting
Australian Financial
Systems for and Auditing
Tax System Accounting B
Accountants in Practice
Accounting units
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ACCOUNTING
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Courses
−− Expertise in bank management and risk management
−− How to measure and manage financial risk
−− Analysis of monetary policy
−− Communication of financial information
Careers
−− Commercial and investment banking
−− Financial services
“Studying banking helped me to
−− Consulting
gain strong data management and
−− Risk management
financial analysis skills. I’ve had
−− Financial industry regulation
the chance to dive into the banking
−− Central banking
world and enrich my view of
Learn more: financial operations, which has also
−− sydney.edu.au/courses/pathways/major-banking really complemented my marketing
major. I feel empowered with a
competitive and comprehensive
skill set for my future career.”
Alexander Zeyu Shu
Majors: Banking and Marketing
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BUSINESS ANALYTICS
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Courses
What will you learn? the classroom to the real world.”
As the common foundation for all business operations, Learn from industry
the legal perspective of business is a skill that will leading experts
prepare you for a successful corporate, not-for-profit
or government career. Business law influences key aspects of
business practice and opportunity in
With an emphasis on tackling real-world legal hurdles, Australia and overseas. You will learn
our course will equip you to understand how law from researchers within our Discipline
impacts business practice, minimise legal risk and of Business Law who make an impact on
recognise situations that require specialist legal advice. business law practices and have strong
links within some of Australia’s top
professional firms.
What will you learn?
Careers
Business
Taking a hands-on approach, you will learn how to Join a leader in financial education
use financial data to create value and manage risk
Our Discipline of Finance is a leading
by developing business models that are backed by
research group currently ranked among the
the strong technical knowledge you’ll gain.
top five finance groups in the Asia-Pacific
region. We work in partnership with the
You will graduate with a deep understanding
Australian Securities Exchange, the CFA
essential for pursuing a career in the financial
Institute, the Australian Financial Markets
services industry and beyond.
Association and several of the largest
banking, broking, accounting and funds
What will you learn? management businesses in the region.
Courses
−− Building financial models
−− Asset pricing −− Financial analyst −− Financial advisor
−− Portfolio management −− Economist −− Managing
−− How to present financial information −− Financial Planning companies
Learn more:
−− sydney.edu.au/courses/pathways/
major-finance
Elicia McDonald
Investment Associate, AirTree Ventures
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Build your human resource management skill set Put your HR knowledge into practice
and deepen your understanding of the employment
We’re working with industry partners, such as the
relationship to develop strategies that will grow
Fair Work Commission, to give you the opportunity
and develop a valuable workforce.
to work on real-life case studies in the IR and HR in
Practice capstone unit. You will cement your learning
As the nature of work is rapidly changing, it has
by using your foundational HR knowledge to develop
never been more advantageous to graduate with
and communicate effective solutions to IR and
the essential skills to build a career in the ‘people’
HR problems that our partner organisations face.
function in organisations.
Courses
−− Multinational and transnational business strategies −− International business consulting
−− Risk analysis and management −− Import and export management
−− Strategy formulation and design thinking −− International human resource management
−− Managing employees and organisations −− Global management
in cross-cultural contexts −− Consultant in government and non‑government
−− Project management organisations, such as the World Bank,
−− Interpersonal skills necessary to work with Austrade or the United Nations
people across cultures and borders
Learn more:
−− Entrepreneurship skills in an
international business context −− sydney.edu.au/courses/pathways/
major-international-business
Anna Bezuglova
Majors: International Business and Marketing
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MANAGEMENT
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Brandon Morgan
Majors: Management and Human Resource Management
and Industrial Relations
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MARKETING
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Marketing creates value for customers, organisations
and society by understanding market needs and aligning
what companies offer based on market insights.
Courses
−− Creating, positioning and developing brands
−− Formulating research questions and
developing consumer insights
−− Advertising and producing creative material
“My commerce degree helped me
−− Persuasive communication and pitching ideas develop the skills needed for a successful
career across a range of industries.
Solve real-world marketing challenges After graduating, I spent four years as
an investment banker with Deutsche
Dedicated to an experiential approach to learning,
Bank in Sydney, London and New York.
our Marketing in Practice capstone unit will
I am now the Co-Founder and CEO of
consolidate key skills developed throughout your
GlamCorner, Australia’s largest online
major. You will use your agile marketing skills to
designer fashion rental business.”
generate ideas and present solutions in response to
real-life marketing problems from industry partners Dean Jones
such as Publicis and Kantar Millward Brown. Co-Founder and CEO, GlamCorner
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) ‘10
Majors: Marketing and Finance
Careers
−− Marketing director −− Brand manager Learn more:
−− Business strategist −− Product manager −− sydney.edu.au/courses/pathways/
−− Advertising executive −− Market researcher major-marketing
−− Marketing and analyst
communication −− Digital marketing
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HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
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1 3
Choose your course Explore your admission pathways
Visit sydney.edu.au/courses If you’re not sure you’ll reach the ATAR for
your preferred course, check our website to
see if you’re eligible to apply through another
2 one of our admission pathways.
−− sydney.edu.au/study/admission-pathways
Check the admission criteria
4
Admission to the University of Sydney is
highly competitive. You need to meet specific
academic criteria before we can make an
unconditional offer of admission. Submit your application
Through the Universities Admissions Centre
For most undergraduate courses, admission (UAC) with relevant documents
is based on your Australian Tertiary
−− www.uac.edu.au
Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent.
Business
−− sydney.edu.au/study/admission-criteria
Prerequisites
Some courses have prerequisites. From
2019, students need to complete the NSW
Higher School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics
(not General Mathematics) or equivalent
interstate or IB subjects in order to meet
the criteria for admission into a number
of our courses, including commerce.
−− sydney.edu.au/study/maths
The University of Sydney
Key dates
Open Day Info Day Semester 1, 2019 applications
Saturday 25 August 2018 December 2018 closing dates*
−− sydney.edu.au/open-day −− sydney.edu.au/info-day Domestic: 11 February 2019
International: 31 January 2019
On-time application to UAC due Finalise UAC preferences * Exceptions apply. Please search
30 September 2018 December 2018 for your course online to check
its exact application closing date.
−− www.uac.edu.au Check the UAC website for sydney.edu.au/courses
important offer round dates
Orientation
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For more information please visit:
−− sydney.edu.au/study/english-reqs
How to apply
(ATAR), International Baccalaureate (IB) or the
equivalent qualifications the University accepts If you are completing:
from your country.
−− a current Australian Year 12
secondary school examination
For more information, visit:
in or outside Australia; or
−− sydney.edu.au/study/admission-criteria
−− a current International Baccalaureate
(IB) diploma in Australia you will need
English language requirements
to submit your application online
If English is not your first language, you need to
through the Universities Admissions
demonstrate that your English language skills meet
Centre (UAC) international website:
the level required for your chosen course. For
www.uac.edu.au/international
undergraduate study, you can do this by fulfilling one
of the following:
Everyone else needs to apply directly to the
−− complete a recognised senior secondary (high University of Sydney. Search for your course
school) qualification conducted in English such as an at sydney.edu.au/courses then click on
Australian Year 12 qualification, English subjects in the ‘Apply’ button on the course page
secondary qualifications specified by the University to apply online.
or tertiary studies (at least one year of full-time
university study) in English at a recognised institution For important information for
−− complete an accepted English proficiency test international students visit:
with results that meet the criteria for your course. −− sydney.edu.au/student-visas
English language test scores are valid for two years.
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