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Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of ArtsApproved Abbreviation: DipArts/BA
Western Sydney University Course Code: 6005.3
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 096969D
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
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 2020 or later.
For Commencement Year Term 2 2018 - 2019, please refer to 6005.2 - Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts
For Commencement Year Term 2 2017 to Term 1 2018, please refer to 6005.1 - Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts offers students an opportunity to develop a depth of disciplinary expertise together with the breadth of vision afforded by cross-disciplinary approaches to the humanities. Study in the Bachelor of Arts is designed to develop communication and personal skills, creativity and a capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new situations and problem-solving skills, attributes increasingly demanded by employers. Bachelor of Arts graduates find employment in diverse areas including: communication and media industries; education; psychology and counselling; cultural, political and social policy analysis; writing and publishing. The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year degree designed to provide knowledge and generic skills that form the basis for lifelong learning.
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 Arts 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 the Bachelor of Arts.
Bachelor of Arts
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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Inherent requirements
The Inherent requirements will be the same as for the current Bachelor course. Dedicated inherent requirements for Arts are currently under development. Once in place, these inherent requirements will also be applicable to this course.
Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
Domestic students are required to have
- 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.
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. As this will occur in the second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts.
This range of unit options will be offered to students so that they can apply and extend the skills and knowledges they have acquired through core and specialised study. Thus students can tailor their experiences to their personal and career goals and the range of options are sufficient to cater for the professional needs of a diverse cohort. Students may use their electives to take additional options from this list.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 270 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Western Sydney University The College Units
Nirimba, Bankstown, Parramatta City (George Street) and Penrith Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Year 1
Preparatory Units
Students must pass the following three preparatory level units
| 700056 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) |
| 700211 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) |
| 700192 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) |
University Level Units
Students must pass the following University level units
| 700294 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) |
| 700291 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) |
| 700292 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) |
| 700293 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) |
| 700288 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700268 | Introduction to International Relations (WSTC) |
| 700137 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year Two 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 Two units.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year One before progressing to the Year Two units.
In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts students meet the course requirements, all students must seek advice from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning to the second year of their course.
Western Sydney University Units
For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts.
Bachelor of Arts
Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campus
All students must enrol in and complete
- 20 credit points of Bachelor of Arts Core
- 80 credit points Arts Major
- 40 credit points Arts Sub-major
- 20 credit points of electives
Core Components
All students must complete
And
One unit from the Bachelor of Arts Level 3 core units (the Engaged Learning pool units)
The Engaged Learning pool units
Choose one of
Arts Majors
All students must successfully complete one of the following Majors. Explanation of these Majors can be found under the listings below and are available dependent on the campus of offering.
| M1069 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1077 | Heritage and Tourism |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M2514 | Innovation and Change |
| M1129 | International English |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M2512 | Organisations and Work |
| M1083 | Peace and Development Studies |
| M1110 | Psychological Studies |
Note: The following Majors and Sub-majors have inherent requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, and Japanese. Please see the link below to the Inherent Requirements page
Inherent Requirements
Sub-majors
All students must successfully complete one of the following sub-majors in a different specialisation to their major. Explanation of these sub-majors can be found under the listings below and are available dependent on the campus of offering.
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| SM1072 | History and Political Thought |
| SM1049 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| SM1073 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| SM1047 | Music Performance Studies |
Note: Students may be able to complete two Majors rather than a Major and a sub-major by using their electives. Students need to seek academic course advise before deciding on two majors.
Recommended Full-time Sequence
Year 2
Autumn session
Major unit
Major unit
Elective or sub-major unit
Choose one of
Elective or sub-major unit
Spring session
Major unit
Major unit
Elective or Sub-major unit
Choose one of
Elective or sub-major unit
Year 3
Autumn session
Major unit
Major unit
Elective or sub-major unit
Choose one of
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3)
Elective or sub-major unit
Spring session
Major unit
Major unit
Elective or sub-major unit
Choose one of
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3)
Elective or sub-major unit
Note: If the Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) has not been previously completed, students are required to complete this unit in their final semester of study.
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Note: If the Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) has not been previously completed, students are required to complete this unit in their final semester of study.
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
MyStudentRecords (MySR)