Diploma in Social Science Studies (exit only) (1919)
- 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 or Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work. 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
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 |
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Admission
This program is an exit point only from program 1667 Bachelor of Science or 1713 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social Work or 1666 Bachelor of Social Work.
Program Structure
Students may exit the Bachelor of Social Science or Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work. 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 of any other social science subjects from one or more of the approved social science majors and/or elective minors.
Majors
Liverpool, Parramatta and Penrith campus students
Sydney City campus students
Western Sydney University Online students