Course

Diploma in Community and Social Development

Approved Abbreviation: DipCty&SocDevt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1690.2

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 2012 to 2015.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2011 - 1690.1 Diploma in Community and Social Development

The Diploma of Community and Social Development 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 University's 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.

The 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.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

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

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Recommended sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

101855

Practical Literacy/Communication Skills (Day Mode)

101859

Introduction to Working with Individuals, Families and Communities (Day Mode)

101551

Understanding Society

101751