Diploma in Arts Extended - Arts (7161)

  • Approved Abbreviation: DipArts
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 7161
  • AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 097002G

This program applies to students who commenced in Term 2 2018 or later. 

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

For commencement Year Term 1, 2018, please refer to 7161.1 - Diploma in Arts Extended

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 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 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

College Program Enquiries 

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
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 150 credit points which includes the subjects listed in the pathways below.

Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.

Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants

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.
Term 1 of Study
LANG 0046Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0034Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0009Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0006Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)10
Term 2 of Study
LANG 0003Academic English (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0009Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0011Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 1032Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC)10
Term 3 of Study
LANG 1031Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)10
HUMN 1056Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)10
HUMN 1059When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)10
Term 4 of Study
HUMN 1067Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC)10
LANG 1016Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)10
HUMN 1055Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC)10
Select one of the following:10
World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)
Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC)
Total Credit Points150

Equivalent Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.

HUMN 1018 Everyday Life (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1067 Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC)

POLI 1003 Introduction to International Relations (WSTC), replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)

POLI 1002 Introduction to International Relations, replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.

HUMN 1003 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC), replaced by  LANG 1031 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
HUMN 1006 - Australia and the World (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1055 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC)
HUMN 1011 - Contemporary Society (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1056 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
HUMN 1023 - Global History (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1059 When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
LANG 1027 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC), replaced by LANG 1032 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC)

International Students

Subject Title Credit Points
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 units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level units.
Term 1 of Study
LANG 0046Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0034Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0009Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0006Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0026English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep)0
Term 2 of Study
LANG 0003Academic English (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0009Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0011Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 1032Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC)10
Term 3 of Study
LANG 1031Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)10
HUMN 1056Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)10
HUMN 1059When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)10
Term 4 of Study
HUMN 1067Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC)10
LANG 1016Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)10
HUMN 1055Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC)10
Select one of the following:10
Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC)
World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)
Total Credit Points150

 Equivalent Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.

HUMN 1018 Everyday Life (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1067 Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC)

POLI 1003 Introduction to International Relations (WSTC), replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)

POLI 1002 Introduction to International Relations, replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.

HUMN 1003 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC), replaced by LANG 1031 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
HUMN 1006 - Australia and the World (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1055 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC)
HUMN 1011 - Contemporary Society (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1056 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
HUMN 1023 - Global History (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1059 When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
LANG 1027 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC), replaced by LANG 1032 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC)