Diploma in Culture, Society and Justice (7188)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7188
- AQF Level: 5
This program applies to students who commenced in Spring Block 1 or later.
The Diploma in Culture, Society and Justice is an engaging and flexible interdisciplinary program providing students with essential knowledge and analytical skills transferrable to a wide range of career options and future academic study. Through the program, students will investigate various social, cultural, legal, political, environmental, and economic challenges facing contemporary society and gain critical insight into key debates and perspectives that shape our understanding and professional practice across a range of fields. The Diploma program offers various avenues by which students can personalise learning, enhance their future employability and build their critical capacities to impact wider social change positively and ethically.
Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown City Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown City Campus | Part 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 110 credit points including the subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| First Block of Study | ||
| GEDU 0016 | Employability and Graduate Success (WSTC Prep) (Studied over 17 weeks) | 15 |
| GEDU 1001 | Introduction to University Life (WSTC) | 10 |
| Second Block of Study | ||
| GEDU 1002 | Core Foundations and Key Ideas (WSTC) | 10 |
| Third Block of Study | ||
| CULT 1028 | Introduction to Criminology and Justice (WSTC) | 10 |
| Forth Block of Study | ||
| HUMN 1068 | Intersectionality: Identity, Diversity and Difference (WSTC) | 10 |
| Fifth Block of Study | ||
| GEDU 0017 | Transition Success (WSTC Prep) (Studied over 17 weeks) | 15 |
| HUMN 1070 | Indigenous Australia: People, Places and Philosophies (WSTC) | 10 |
| Sixth Block of Study | ||
| HUMN 1069 | Human Rights and Community Action (WSTC) | 10 |
| Seventh Block of Study | ||
| Choose one elective subject | 10 | |
| Eighth Block of Study | ||
| Choose one elective subject | 10 | |
| Total credit points | 110 | |