Course

Diploma in Social Science (Policing)

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc(Pol)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7051.2

AQF Level: 5

This course is an exit award only.

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 2015 to 2016 - 7051.1 Diploma in Social Science (Policing)

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

The Diploma in Social Science (Policing) provides the first year units of study for the Bachelor of Policing which itself equips graduates with an introduction to policing as a distinct area of academic study, and provides the foundation for students wishing to join the NSW Police Force, or other policing or related organisation. The Diploma offers both social science and criminology units which form the basis for further study in the degree program. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level.

For additional information about majors and sub-majors please refer to the handbook entry for the Bachelor of Policing.

1844 - Bachelor of Policing

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

This course is an exit award only.

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Policing. 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 Policing), 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

This course is an exit award only.

Students must successfully pass the following University level units

700156

Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)

700127

Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice (WSTC)

700159

People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)

700238

Policing, Justice and Society (WSTC)

700237

Policing Practices (WSTC)

700051

The Individual in Society (WSTC)

700049

Understanding Society (WSTC)

700139

Working with Communities (WSTC)

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

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700216

Introduction to the Australian Legal System (WSTC Prep)

Students must also pass the non-award unit 700175 Tertiary Study Skills in Social Science (Policing) (UWSC). This unit does not count for credit towards the Diploma.

700175

Tertiary Study Skills in Social Science (Policing) (WSTC Prep)