Course

Diploma in Arts

Approved Abbreviation: DipArts

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7049.3

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 2017 or later.

Commencement Year Term 3 2016 - 7049.2 Diploma in Arts

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 guaranteed 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. By enrolling in nominated electives, the Diploma in Arts also provides a guaranteed pathway to the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), as well as studies in Psychology with up to 80 credit points equivalent of 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, the Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Primary), the Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Secondary), and the Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) 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)

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 three preparatory level units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700211

Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)

700192

Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)

Students who want to progress to 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) must pass the following eight 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)

700137

Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC)

Students who want to progress to 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), or 1706 Bachelor of Arts must pass the following seven University level units