Diploma in Social Science Studies (exit only) (1919)

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  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1919
  • AQF Level: 5

CRICOS code: 109245G

This program applies to students who commenced in 2023 or later.

The Diploma in Social Science Studies degree is an early exit point from the Bachelor of Social Science. Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points of Social Science subjects as detailed in the structure tab.

Study Mode

One year full-time 

Program Advice

Dr Amie Matthews

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
Liverpool Full-time Internal See above
Liverpool Part-time Internal See above
Parramatta - Victoria Road Full-time Internal See above
Parramatta - Victoria Road Part-time Internal See above
Penrith Full-time Internal See above
Penrith Part-time Internal See above
Sydney City Full-time Internal Andrey Zheluk
Sydney City Part-time Internal Andrey Zheluk
WSU Online Full-time Online WSU Online Advice
WSU Online Part-time Online WSU Online Advice

Admission

This program is an exit point only from program 1667 Bachelor of Science

Program Structure

Students may exit the Bachelor of Social Science with the Diploma in Social Science Studies on completion of 80 credit points of Social Science subjects.  These subjects should comprise:

  • 40 credit points from the Level 1 Social Science core 
  • 40 credit points of subjects from one or more of the approved social science majors and/or elective minors which are listed below.

Majors

Liverpool, Parramatta and Penrith campus students 

Sydney City campus students 

Western Sydney University Online students 

Elective Minors