Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary (7187)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7187
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 112621F
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2023 or later.
This program is designed to provide students with the first year subjects included in the Arts 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 Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
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 City Campus | Full time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta City - George Street Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full time | Internal | See above |
Admission
Extended program:
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 150 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
School Leavers/Non-Credentialed Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (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 (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC) listed below. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0046 | Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0006 | Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0009 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0011 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 1032 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| TEAC 2010 | Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| TEAC 1025 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | 10 |
| TEAC 1033 | The Developing Child (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (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 (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC) listed below. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0046 | Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0006 | Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0009 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0011 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 1032 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| TEAC 2010 | Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| TEAC 1025 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | 10 |
| TEAC 1033 | The Developing Child (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |