Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Extended (7168)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc(Pol)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7168
- AQF Level: 5
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
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 Social Science (Policing) 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 Social Science (Policing) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
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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.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 130 credit points as per the recommended sequences below.
Students are categorised into two Pathways. See individual links below for detailed course structure and sequence
Recommended Sequence
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 (WSTC).
WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Local Recent School Leavers
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| JUST 0002 | Introduction to Australian Law Enforcement (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BEHV 0001 | Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0054 | Professional Communication Skills for Policing and Justice (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0020 | Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0052 | Academic Communication for Policing and Justice (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| CULT 1025 | Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) | 10 |
| BEHV 1023 | The Individual in Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1062 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC) | 10 |
| BEHV 2015 | Mental Health in the Community (WSTC) | 10 |
| CULT 1019 | Understanding Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| CULT 1006 | Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1042 | People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) | 10 |
| JUST 1004 | Policing Practices (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |
WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| JUST 0002 | Introduction to Australian Law Enforcement (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BEHV 0001 | Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0054 | Professional Communication Skills for Policing and Justice (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0020 | Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0052 | Academic Communication for Policing and Justice (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| CULT 1025 | Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) | 10 |
| BEHV 1023 | The Individual in Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1062 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC) | 10 |
| BEHV 2015 | Mental Health in the Community (WSTC) | 10 |
| CULT 1019 | Understanding Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| CULT 1006 | Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1042 | People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) | 10 |
| JUST 1004 | Policing Practices (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |
Equivalent Core Subjects
The core subject listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
CULT 1021 Working with Communities (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1062 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC)