Course

Diploma in Arts

Approved Abbreviation: DipArts

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7049.2

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 078256J

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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 Term 3, 2016 or later.

Commencement Year 2015 to Term 2 2016 - 7049.1 Diploma in Arts

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 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, this course offers a preparatory 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 or the Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Primary) courses at Western Sydney University with up to 80 credit points equivalent of advanced standing.

For more information on The College, please refer to The College 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 and is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, 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 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.

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 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.

Course Structure

Students must pass the following seven University level units

700132

Contemporary Society (WSTC)

700130

Australia and the World (WSTC)

700131

Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)

700133

Texts and Traditions (WSTC)

700134

Global History (WSTC)

700135

Everyday Life (WSTC)

700136

Approaches to Text (WSTC)

Students must also pass one of the following two Univeristy level units

700137

Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC)

700268

Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)

Note: Students must pass 700137 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) for entry into 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)

Students must pass the following three 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)

700192

Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)

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

700165

Tertiary Study Skills in Arts (WSTC Prep)