Course

Diploma in Community and Social Development

Approved Abbreviation: DipCty&SocDevt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1690.1

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2011.

The Diploma in Community and Social Development, offered at Penrith, is designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students interested in university study and wanting to try a shorter course to begin with. The Diploma provides support in developing academic skills as a foundation for university study. In addition the Diploma provides introductory content for the social sciences and other areas of study. Thus the Diploma can be seen as a pathway to other degrees at Western Sydney University; or a qualification to enhance employment opportunities in the community sector.

Study Mode
One year full-time

Admission

This course is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander students only. Application for the course is via the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education Alternative Entry Program (BAEP). Students who apply via UAC will be referred to the BAEP application process. The BAEP includes testing of English and Mathematics literacy and an interview. Contact the Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education on 1800 032 923 for further information.

Badanami Alternative Entry Program is a Western Sydney University initiative aimed at increasing Indigenous participation in undergraduate programs across all areas of study at the university.To apply for the Badanami Alternative Entry Program complete the application form.

Badanami Direct Application Form

Badanami Alternative Entry Scheme

http://www.uws.edu.au/indigenous_edu/education/access/pathways

Send your completed application form, along with any required supporting documentation, to:

Western Sydney University Admissions Unit, Locked Bag 1797. Penrith South DC NSW 1797.

Applications open early August and close end of December.

For more detailed admission advice, or if you would like help to complete the application, please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended sequence

Year 1

Autumn session