Diploma in Social Science Extended - Tourism and Event Management (7186)

CRICOS Code: 112622E

NOTE: This program is currently not taking any new enrolments.

This program has been suspended from 2023.

This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2023 or later. 

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

Commencement Year Term 2 2021 to Term 3 2022 - 7159.2 Diploma in Social Science Extended - Tourism Management

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 Tourism and Event Management 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 – Tourism and Event Management 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
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Full Time Internal See above

Admission

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 140 credit points which include the units listed in the pathways below.

Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Social Science Extended - Tourism and Event Management. Students are categorised into two Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.

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 subjects prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC) listed below.

Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
Subject Title Credit Points
Term 1 of Study
LANG 0055Essential Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep) (Term 1 of Study)10
HUMN 0020Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0021Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)10
BEHV 0001Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC Prep)10
Term 2 of Study
LANG 0056Advanced Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep)10
CULT 0006Key Concepts and Skills in the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)10
BEHV 1023The Individual in Society (WSTC)10
Term 3 of Study
HUMN 1042People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)10
CULT 1019Understanding Society (WSTC)10
HUMN 1062Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC)10
Term 4 of Study
CULT 1023Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)10
HUMN 1029Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC)10
Select 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 Points140
International Students
Subject Title Credit Points
Term 1 of Study
LANG 0055Essential Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0020Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0021Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)10
BEHV 0001Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0026English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep)0
Term 2 of Study
LANG 0056Advanced Communication for Social Science (WSTC Prep)10
CULT 0006Key Concepts and Skills in the Social Sciences (WSTC Prep)10
BEHV 1023The Individual in Society (WSTC)10
Term 3 of Study
HUMN 1042People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)10
CULT 1019Understanding Society (WSTC)10
HUMN 1062Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC)10
Term 4 of Study
CULT 1023Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)10
HUMN 1029Human Rights, Peace and Development (WSTC)10
Select two of the following:20
CULT 1006Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)10
POLI 1008World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)10
HUMN 2033Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World (WSTC)10
Total Credit Points140