Diploma in Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development StudiesApproved Abbreviation: DipSocSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 7156.1
AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 097000J
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
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 2018 or later.
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program is designed to provide students with the first year units included in the Social Science -Humanitarian and Development Studies degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments.
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the Social Science – Humanitarian and Development Studies degree with up to one year (80 CPs) equivalent of advanced standing.
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Western Sydney University, The College
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Admission
Recent School Leavers
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be determined year by year.
Non-credentialed Students
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 140 credit points which include the units listed in the pathways below.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed course structure.
Local Recent School Leavers
| A7182 | WSTC Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development - Local Recent School Leavers |
Non-Credentialed Applicants
| A7183 | WSTC Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development - Non-Credentialed Applicants |
International Students
| A7184 | WSTC Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development - International Students |