Course

Diploma in Arts

Approved Abbreviation: DipArts

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7049.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 078256J

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 is 2015 to Term 2 2016.

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

The Diploma in Arts provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Arts degree. A qualification in the Arts can cover a broad range of humanities subjects from writing and literature, to studies of other cultures, religions and languages. It can also enable students to access a pathway to Teaching and studies in Psychology with up to one year equivalent advanced standing. Furthermore the Diploma offers a foundation unit in Academic English that provides an additional skills base for tertiary level study. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments. For additional information about majors and sub-majors please refer to the handbook entry for the Bachelor of Arts.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Arts may enter the Bachelor of Arts course at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing. By choosing the alternate Law unit, students may be able to articulate into the 2537 B Arts/B Laws double degree program or the 2502 B Laws (non-graduate entry) program with up to one year 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 (three semesters) or two years part-time (six semesters)

Admission

Please note this course is available at Parramatta campus for International students only.

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Arts. 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.

Local 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 (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Arts), 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, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Course Structure

Students must pass the following units

700132Contemporary Society (WSTC)
700130Australia and the World (WSTC)
700131Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
700133Texts and Traditions (WSTC)
700134Global History (WSTC)
700135Everyday Life (WSTC)
700136Approaches to Text (WSTC)

Students must also pass one of the following units

700137Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC)
700138Psychology: Human Behaviour (WSTC)
700157Introduction to Law (WSTC)

Must obtain at least a Credit Pass in 700157 - Introduction to Law (WSTC) in order to articulate into Western Sydney University Law programs.

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

700056Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700192Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
700246Key Ideas in Arts and Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)

Or

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

Please note: Unit 700191 – History of Western Thoughts (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.

700165Tertiary Study Skills in Arts (WSTC Prep)


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