Course

Diploma in Islamic Studies

Approved Abbreviation: DipIslamSt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7045.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 087978M

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course from Term 1, 2015 or later.

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

The Diploma in Islamic Studies is designed to prepare students with an academic analysis of Islam as a complete way of life. The Diploma requires students to critically investigate various aspects of Islam particularly its law, texts, and social traditions. Using approaches in Social Sciences and Humanities, students will have the opportunity to evaluate the place of Islam in the modern world. In addition, students will be able to develop skills in academic communication, research and critical analysis.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Islamic Studies may articulate into the Bachelor Arts (Major and Sub-major in Islamic Studies) or the Bachelor of Social Science degrees at Western Sydney University with up to 60 credit points equivalent of advanced standing.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Islamic Studies. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Domestic students entering this Diploma 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 English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Met other entry requirements such as:

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place Or

Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or

Completed the EAP 4 course offered by Western Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass Or

Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College 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 Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College,

Course Structure

Students must pass the following University level units

700131

Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)

700130

Australia and the World (WSTC)

700161

Hadith: The Prophetic Tradition (WSTC)

700162

Islam In the Modern World (WSTC)

700051

The Individual in Society (WSTC)

700163

The Qur'an: An Introduction (WSTC)

700160

Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies (WSTC)

700049

Understanding Society (WSTC)

Students must pass the following preparatory level units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western Sydney University degree program

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700246

Key Ideas in Arts and Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)

700191 – History of Western Thought (UWSCFS) - replaced by 700246 from Term 3, 2015

Please note: Unit 700191 – History of Western Thought (UWSCFS) counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in Term 1 & 2 2015

Students must also pass the following non-award unit. This unit does not count for credit towards the Diploma.

700164

Tertiary Study Skills in Islamic Studies (WSTC Prep)