Course

Diploma in Social Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7020.2

CRICOS Code: 069055D

This course replaces 7011 Diploma in Social Science from 2011.

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2012 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2010 - 7011.1 Diploma in Social Science

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of the University of Western Sydney.

The Diploma in Social Science is a broadly based, inter-disciplinary program leading to the Bachelor of Social Science which itself offers flexibility and choice within a range of offerings in the social sciences. The Diploma seeks to equip all students with introductory interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge which form the basis for further study in the degree program. Furthermore it offers a foundation unit in Academic English that provides an additional skill basis for tertiary level study. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments. In addition the Diploma provides an introduction to many of the majors and sub-majors available in the degree program. For additional information about these majors and sub-majors please refer to the handbook entry for the Bachelor of Social Science.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time (three semesters) or two years part-time (six semesters)

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in the Social Sciences. The Diploma is accredited by Western Sydney University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

1. English Entry Requirements. International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band

Completion of the EAP III course, offered by Western Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass

Pass in Foundation Studies Academic English at B grade level.

Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent.

2. Academic Entry Requirements

Vary according to country of origin. However, in general, completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement OR to have passed the Foundation Certificate offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Local students entering this Diploma are required to have:

1. Completed an English course in the NSW Higher School Certificate, or to have competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) or have completed the Western Sydney University, The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent or to have passed the Western Sydney University, The College Foundation English Course at B grade level.

2. Met other entry requirements such as an ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Social Science), or to have completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a GPA of 5.5 or better.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of the units listed below

700048

Organisations, Communities and Communication (UWSC)

700049

Understanding Society (WSTC)

700050

The Geographies of Social Difference(UWSC)

700051

The Individual in Society (WSTC)

700052

Inequalities and Difference (WSTC)