Course

Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Extended

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc(Pol)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7168.2

AQF Level: 5

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 2022 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

For Commencement Year 2020 and 2021 - Please refer to 7168.1 - Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Extended

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 (Policing) 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 (Policing) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) 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 and a half years full-time (four terms).

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.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 130 credit points which include the units listed in the pathways below.

Students are categorised into two Pathways. See individual links below for detailed course structure

Local Recent School Leavers

A7326

WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Local Recent School Leavers

Non-Credentialed Applicants

A7327

WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants