Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Tourism ManagementApproved Abbreviation: DipSocSci/BTrsmMgt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 6030.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 096604M
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
This degree combines studies in social science, heritage and tourism, and business. Graduates are provided with the flexibility, knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers in tourism, hospitality, recreation, leisure and sport in the public and private sectors. It also equips students with transferable skills relevant to any industry. Students can study allied fields including geography and urban studies, anthropology, humanitarian and development studies, and sociology.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. A Diploma in Social Science exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the course.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for Bachelor of Tourism Management.
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | Julie Wen |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | Julie Wen |
| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal |
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| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
- Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.
Met other entry requirements such as:
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
- Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general:
- Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Working with Children Check where required, and for international placements, a medical clearance for 102723 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement unit.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 260 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points which includes three College Preparatory units.
Western Sydney University The College Units
Bankstown, Penrith and Nirimba Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Year 1
First Term of Study
| 700056 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) |
| 700246 | Key Ideas in Arts and Social Sciences (WSTC Prep) |
| 700174 | Tertiary Study Skills in Social Science (WSTC Prep) |
| 700051 | The Individual in Society (WSTC) |
Second Term of Study
| 700049 | Understanding Society (WSTC) |
| 700159 | People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) |
| 700139 | Working with Communities (WSTC) |
Third Term of Study
| 700140 | Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) |
| 700158 | Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC) |
Choose two of
| 700156 | Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) |
| 700268 | Introduction to International Relations (WSTC) |
| 700267 | Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World (WSTC) |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Social Science following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.
- Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year 2 units.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year 1 before progressing to the Year 2 units.
Western Sydney University Units
For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Tourism Management.
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Students should note that 60 credit points must be Level 3 units in Years 2 and 3.
Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus
Year 2
Autumn session
| 101901 | Tourism and Global Trends |
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
| 102386 | Sustainability, Tourism and Place |
Spring session
| 101601 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage |
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
Choose one of
| 200742 | Sport and Hospitality Event Management |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 101904 | Tourism Policy and Planning |
And one elective
Spring session
In Year 3 students choose unit 102385 Tourism Industry Professional Placement (20 credit points) and two elective units (ten credit points each) in Spring session or choose units 102723 Social Sciences International Placement (I) and 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II) in 2H session plus unit 102725 Social Sciences International Placement (III) in Summer A session (totalling 40 credit points).
| 102385 | Tourism Industry Professional Placement |
Two elective units
Or
2H session
| 102723 | Social Sciences International Placement (1): Preparation for Placement |
| 102724 | Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement |
Summer A session
| 102725 | Social Sciences International Placement (III): Post-placement Reflections |
Equivalent Alternate Units
The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2018 or earlier.
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement
Elective Sub-majors Which may be Available
Students could also include the Heritage and Tourism specialisation (SM1097), by including Heritage Interpretation (101643) and Cultural and Social Geographies (101590) as two of their three remaining electives.