Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development StudiesApproved Abbreviation: DipSocSc/BHumDevStud
Western Sydney University Course Code: 6027.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 096980J
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies covers all aspects of disaster management, humanitarian assistance, and development to equip students with the required skills, knowledge, and practical experience (i.e. humanitarian crisis simulation + international placement) that make them ready to work with national and international government and non-government organisations implementing short- and long-term life-saving programs. The degree provides a theory- driven and as well as a comprehensive field experience package that enhance students’ learning, research skills, real world experience, and career readiness.
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 the Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies.
Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies
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 | Garry Stevens |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | Garry Stevens |
| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Penrith Campus | 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
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.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Working with Children Check where required and for international placements, a medical clearance to enrol in 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement.
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
Nirimba, Bankstown and Penrith Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Full-time
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
| 700158 | Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC) |
| 700140 | Working with Cultural Differences (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.
All students must enrol in and complete the 70 credit points of Bachelor of Social Science Core Units, a 100 credit point major and 70 credit points of electives. The recommendation is that electives are chosen from the Recommended Electives List.
Western Sydney University Units
For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies.
Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies
Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campus
Year 2
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
And
Three units from M1095
| 102367 | Complex Emergencies and International Guidelines |
| 200859 | Human Resource Development |
| 102368 | Emergency Field Operations: Supply Management and Logistics |
And three elective units
Or
Two units from M1096
| 101572 | Development and Sustainability |
| 200859 | Human Resource Development |
And four elective units
Year 3
And two elective units
And
Four units from M1095
| 102369 | Public Health Response in Complex Emergencies |
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 |
Or
Four units from M1096
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 Core Units
The unit listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2018 or earlier.
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement
Majors
| M1095 | Humanitarian Preparedness and Response |
| M1096 | Human Rights, Protection and Development |
Recommended Electives
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
| 300790 | Agriculture, Food and Health |
| 101570 | Alternatives to Violence |
| 101968 | Civil Society in Contemporary China |
| 101589 | Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies |
| 101870 | Climate Change and Culture |
| 101595 | Community and Social Action |
| 101632 | Community Work & Development |
| 101596 | Context of Human Services |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
| 101663 | Education for Sustainability |
| 300858 | Environmental Risk Management |
| 300917 | Global Nutrition, Food and Community |
| 200815 | Globalisation and Sustainability |
| 101611 | Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in Australia |
| 200859 | Human Resource Development |
| 400195 | Human Rights, Human Services and the Law |
| 400193 | Human Services Intervention Strategies |
| 200298 | Immigration and Refugee Law |
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
| 200220 | International Criminal Law |
| 101779 | Leadership, Alliances, Sustainability (Block Mode) |
| 200855 | Leadership in a Complex World |
| 101775 | Management and Community Organisations (Block Mode) |
| 101593 | Planning the City: Development, Community and Systems |
| 101753 | Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day Mode) |
| 101591 | The Economics of Cities and Regions |
Replaced Unit
The unit listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier.