Course

Diploma in Community and Social Development

Approved Abbreviation: DipCmty&SocDevlpmt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1690.3

AQF Level: 5

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 2016 or later.

Commencement Year 2012 - 2015 - 1690.2 Diploma in Community and Social Development

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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. The Diploma is delivered in block mode.

Study Mode
One year full-time.

Admission

HSC General English and/or Badanami alternative entry test for literacy

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

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

Recommended sequence

Year 1

1H session

101763

Understanding Society (Block Mode)

101771

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

102052

University Study and Communication Skills 1 (Block Mode)

102306