Diploma in Social Science Extended - Social Science (7157)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7157
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 097001G
This program has been suspended from July 2023.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
Commencement Year 2018 to Term 1 2021 - 7157.1 Diploma in Social Science Extended - Social Science
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 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 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 |
| Bankstown City Campus (from 2023) | 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 140 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Social Science Extended - Social Science to complete this pathway. Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following preparatory subjects prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC).
Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
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) | 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 |
| Choose 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 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| 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 |
| Choose 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 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
POLI 1003 Introduction to International Relations (WSTC), replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)
LANG 0034 Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep), replaced by LANG 0055 Essential Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep)
LANG 0003 Academic English (WSTC Prep), replaced by LANG 0056 Advanced Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep)
The subject listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2020 or earlier.
CULT 1021 Working with Communities (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1062 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC) .