Diploma in Social Science (Humanitarian and Development Studies) (exit only)

Western Sydney University

CRICOS 111858D · Duration: 1 Year

Duration

52 weeks

Course Overview

About This Course

The Diploma in Social Science (Humanitarian and Development Studies) (exit only) award is an early exit point from 1735 Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies. Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points, including a minimum of 60 credit points of core subjects from the Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies. Offered as a Diploma qualification of 80 credit points, it is normally completed in 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time. Students do not apply for this award directly: admission is to the parent program, and the qualification is conferred on those who leave that program early having completed the required credit points. It is administered within Western Sydney University's Social Sciences academic area. Subjects include Applied Social Research, Ethics in the Social Sciences, Human Rights, Peace and Development, Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies and Curiosity Didn't Kill the Cat: Researching towards Social Change. Graduates are expected to be able to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and ways of knowing, along with an appreciation of the interface between indigenous and non-indigenous cultures in Australia.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Other Qualifications: This is an exit point only from program 1735 Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units40 units

CULT3001

Applied Social Research

Core — 10 credit points

CULT2005

Ethics in the Social Sciences

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN1028

Human Rights, Peace and Development

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN1060

Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN2078

Curiosity Didn't Kill the Cat: Researching towards Social Change

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN1041

People, Place and Social Difference

Core — 10 credit points

BEHV1021

The Individual in Society

Core — 10 credit points

CULT1017

Understanding Society

Core — 10 credit points

ACCT1001

Accounting Information for Managers

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

AGRI2006

Agriculture, Food and Health

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN3009

Alternatives to Violence

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN1008

Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN2014

Civil Society in Contemporary China

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN3023

Climate Change and Culture

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN2015

Community and Social Action

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

WELF2002

Community Work & Development

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

CULT3007

Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

WELF1002

Context of Human Services

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

PUBH2005

Culture, Diversity and Health

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

TEAC2018

Education for Sustainability

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

ENVL3003

Environmental Risk Management

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN3043

Globalisation and Sustainability

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN3049

Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in Australia

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

WELF2008

Human Rights, Human Services and the Law

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

WELF1003

Human Services Intervention Strategies

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

LAWS3029

Immigration Law

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

CULT3016

Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

LAWS3034

International Criminal Law

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN2073

Issues in Contemporary Heritage

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

WELF3007

Leadership, Alliances, Sustainability (Block Mode)

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

BUSM1044

Leadership in Complexity

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

WELF2011

Management and Community Organisations (Block Mode)

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

BUSM1049

Building Human Resource Capabilities

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

TOUR2003

Managing Sustainable Places

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN2037

Peace-Making and Peace-Building

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

ENVL3005

Planning the City: Development, Community and Systems

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

BIOS1030

Resource Sustainability

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN2048

Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day Mode)

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

HUMN2053

The Economics of Cities and Regions

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

CULT1022

Working with Cultural Differences

Alternate Subjects - Group 1 — 10 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Diploma in Social Science (Humanitarian and Development Studies) available as a direct entry course?

No, the Diploma in Social Science (Humanitarian and Development Studies) at Western Sydney University is an exit-only qualification, meaning it is not available for direct entry and is only awarded when a student exits a related degree program prior to completion.

What is an exit-only diploma at Western Sydney University?

An exit-only diploma is an award that students may be eligible to receive if they leave their enrolled degree program before completing all requirements, provided they have met the criteria for the diploma. It is not a course students can apply to directly.

How can I find out more about this course or contact Western Sydney University?

You can contact Western Sydney University by calling 1300 668 370 or writing to Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751. Additional information may also be available through the university's website or by visiting one of its campuses in Greater Western Sydney.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $74,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $74,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

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Key Skills

Critical thinking and analytical reasoningPersuasive written and oral communicationResearch design and qualitative/quantitative research methodsIntercultural awareness and cross-cultural communicationEthical reasoning and moral philosophy

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