Diploma in Arts Extended - Arts
- Effective from: 2018
- Approved Abbreviation: DipArts
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7161
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 097002G
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 2 2018 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For commencement Year Term 1, 2018, please refer to 7161.1 - Diploma in Arts Extended
This program 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 subjects included in the Arts degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory subjects 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 Arts 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)
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
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.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 150 credit points which includes the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0046 | Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0006 | Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0009 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0011 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 1032 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1059 | When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1055 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| World Politics and International Relations (WSTC) | ||
| Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.
HUMN 1018 Everyday Life (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1067 Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC)
POLI 1003 Introduction to International Relations (WSTC), replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.
HUMN 1003 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC), replaced by LANG 1031 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
HUMN 1006 - Australia and the World (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1055 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC)
HUMN 1011 - Contemporary Society (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1056 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
HUMN 1023 - Global History (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1059 When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
LANG 1027 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC), replaced by LANG 1032 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC)
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level units. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0046 | Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0006 | Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0009 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0011 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 1032 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1059 | When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1055 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | ||
| World Politics and International Relations (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.
HUMN 1018 Everyday Life (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1067 Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC)
POLI 1003 Introduction to International Relations (WSTC), replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.
HUMN 1003 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC), replaced by LANG 1031 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
HUMN 1006 - Australia and the World (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1055 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC)
HUMN 1011 - Contemporary Society (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1056 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
HUMN 1023 - Global History (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1059 When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
LANG 1027 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC), replaced by LANG 1032 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC)