Course

Diploma in Social Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7050.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 069055D

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 or later.

Commencement Year Term 2, 2014 - 7020.5 Diploma in Social Science

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

This program is a broadly based, interdisciplinary program. It offers foundation units in Academic English and other relevant units that provide additional skills for tertiary level study and is delivered via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Social Science may articulate into the Bachelor of Social Science degree at Western Sydney University 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 terms) or two years part-time (six terms)

Admission

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

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 Social Science) 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

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of the units listed below

Students must pass the following University level units

700139

Working with Communities (WSTC)

700049

Understanding Society (WSTC)

700159

People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)

700051

The Individual in Society (WSTC)

700158

Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC)

700140

Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)

700156

Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)

Students must also pass one of the following University level units. (Students wishing to enter B Social Science (Psychology) should take 700138 - Psychology: Human Behaviour

700055

Cultural and Social Geographies (WSTC)

700138

Psychology: Human Behaviour (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 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.

700174

Tertiary Study Skills in Social Science (WSTC Prep)