Course

Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Tourism Management

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSci/BTrsmMgt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 6030.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 096604M

This degree combines studies in social science, heritage and tourism, and business. Graduates are provided with the flexibility, knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers in tourism, hospitality, recreation, leisure and sport in the public and private sectors. It also equips students with transferable skills relevant to any industry. Students can study allied fields including geography and urban studies, anthropology, humanitarian and development studies, and sociology.

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 Bachelor of Tourism Management.

Bachelor of Tourism Management

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.

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 for 102723 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement unit.

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

Bankstown, Penrith and Nirimba Campus

Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.

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

700140

Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)

700158

Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC)

Choose two of

700156

Crime, Deviance and Society (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.

Western Sydney University Units

For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Tourism Management.

Bachelor of Tourism Management

Students should note that 60 credit points must be Level 3 units in Years 2 and 3.

Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus

Year 2

Autumn session

101901

Tourism and Global Trends

200911

Enterprise Innovation and Markets

200912

Enterprise Leadership

102386

Sustainability, Tourism and Place

Spring session

101598

Tourism in Society

101601

Issues in Contemporary Heritage

101905

Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective

Choose one of

200909

Enterprise Law

200910

Financing Enterprises

200742

Sport and Hospitality Event Management

Year 3

Autumn session

101599

Heritage and Tourism

101904

Tourism Policy and Planning

101270

Destination Management

And one elective

Spring session

In Year 3 students choose unit 102385 Tourism Industry Professional Placement (20 credit points) and two elective units (ten credit points each) in Spring session or choose units 102723 Social Sciences International Placement (I) and 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II) in 2H session plus unit 102725 Social Sciences International Placement (III) in Summer A session (totalling 40 credit points).

102385

Tourism Industry Professional Placement

Two elective units

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 Alternate Units

The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2018 or earlier.

102174 - Social Sciences International Placement

Elective Sub-majors Which may be Available

Students could also include the Heritage and Tourism specialisation (SM1097), by including Heritage Interpretation (101643) and Cultural and Social Geographies (101590) as two of their three remaining electives.

SM1097

Heritage and Tourism