Diploma in Social Science Extended - Tourism and Event Management (7186)
CRICOS Code: 112622E
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2023 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 Tourism and Event Management 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 – Tourism and Event Management 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
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.
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 140 credit points which include the units listed in the pathways below.
Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Social Science Extended - Tourism and Event Management. Students are categorised into two Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
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 subjects prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC) listed below.
Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0055 | Essential Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep) (Term 1 of Study) | 10 |
| HUMN 0020 | Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0021 | Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BEHV 0001 | Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0056 | Advanced Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| CULT 0006 | Key Concepts and Skills in the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BEHV 1023 | The Individual in Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1042 | People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) | 10 |
| CULT 1019 | Understanding Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1062 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| CULT 1023 | Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1029 | Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC) | 10 |
| Select two of the following: | 20 | |
| Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) | ||
| World Politics and International Relations (WSTC) | ||
| Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0055 | Essential Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0020 | Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0021 | Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BEHV 0001 | Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0056 | Advanced Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| CULT 0006 | Key Concepts and Skills in the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BEHV 1023 | The Individual in Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1042 | People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) | 10 |
| CULT 1019 | Understanding Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1062 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| CULT 1023 | Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1029 | Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC) | 10 |
| Select two of the following: | 20 | |
| CULT 1006 | Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| POLI 1008 | World Politics and International Relations (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 2033 | Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |