Course

Diploma in Social Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7050.2

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 Term 1, 2017 or later.

Commencement Year 2015 to 2016 - 7050.1 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 preparatory 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 or the Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western Sydney University with up to 80 credit points 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

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

Students must pass the following six 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)

Progression to Bachelor of Social Science

Students who wish to progress with 80 credit points to the Bachelor of Social Science must pass two of the following four University level units

700156

Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)

700055

Cultural and Social Geographies (WSTC)

700268

Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)

700267

Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World (WSTC)

Progression to Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Students who wish to progress with 80 credit points to the Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies must pass the following two University level units

700268

Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)

700267

Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World (WSTC)

Students must pass the following two preparatory level units

No advanced standing will be granted for these preparatory units in the Western Sydney University degree program

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700246

Key Ideas in Arts and Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)

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)