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Diploma in Social Science (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc(exit)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7050.4

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 069055D

The Diploma in Social Science is available as an exit point only from 6023 - Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science, 6027 - Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies or 6030 - Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Tourism Management

Students commencing in 2022 should use the link to the new handbook for details.

Diploma in Social Science (exit 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 Term 2, 2021.

Commencement Year Term 2 2021 - 7050.4 Diploma in Social Science (exit only)

Commencement Year 2018 to Term 1 2021 - 7050.3 Diploma in Social Science

Commencement Year 2017 - 7050.2 Diploma in Social Science

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)

Admission

This course is an exit award 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 Or
  • Passed The College English test with 70% or higher 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 with 70% or higher 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

This course is an exit award only

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

Students must pass the following six University level units

700320Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC)
700158Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC)
700159People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
700051The Individual in Society (WSTC)
700049Understanding Society (WSTC)
700140Working 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 three University level units

700156Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)
700268Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)
700267Issues 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

700268Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)
700267Issues 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

700056Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700323Key Concepts and Skills in the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)

Equivalent Core Unit

The core unit listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2021 or earlier.

700139 - Working with Communities (WSTC)



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