Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary (7144)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipArts
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7144
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 096992E
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 2, 2018 or later.
This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program offers a pathway into Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Primary), a degree which provides students a focussed study in a Major content discipline of your choice as well as opportunity to study an Education Studies Major as a Primary Teaching Specialisation in either English, Mathematics or Science.
In the Extended Diploma students complete the first year subjects of the Arts degree, with additional preparatory subjects delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments to assist in the transition to University study.
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the Arts (Pathways to Teaching Primary) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
For more information on The College, please refer to The College 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 City Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Admission Requirements
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 include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
| 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 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 | ||
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1059 | When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| TEAC 1025 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1055 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |
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 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 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| 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 | ||
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1059 | When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| TEAC 1025 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1055 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
HUMN 1018 Everyday Life (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1067 Introduction to Culture and Society (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)
HUMN 1006 - Australia and the World (WSTC)
HUMN 1011 - Contemporary Society (WSTC)
HUMN 1023 - Global History (WSTC)
LANG 1027 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC)