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Diploma of Social Science

Diploma of Social Science

Studying a Diploma of Social Science will give you a strong grounding in key social science concepts, including social structures, human behaviour, cultural diversity, and social change, while developing practical skills in social analysis, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. Graduating with a Diploma of Social Science will allow you to transition to second-year studies at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus, or pursue entry-level roles in human services, criminology, psychology, or related fields.

Key Information

Duration

Eight or 12 months

Intake

March, July, October

Location

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney

CRICOS Code:

115334M

Australian Course Fees

A$25,000 (2026)

International Course Fees

A$31,700 (2026)

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Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe fundamental social science concepts and their application
  2. Apply social science concepts in finding solutions to contemporary social issues
  3. Communicate data-supported recommendations to a range of audiences and stakeholders
  4. Collaborate with others in diverse settings
  5. Demonstrate skills of independence and personal responsibility for learning

Course Structure

The Diploma of Social Science can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. Students will study eight units in total from the list below, which includes six core units and two elective units. The elective unit is dependent on articulation.

Core units

  • SCUL101 Society and Culture
  • SHSB101 Human Social Behaviour
  • SDIV103 Exploring Social Diversity
  • SGEO102 Human Geography: Where Do We Belong?
  • SIND102 Australian Indigenous Studies: Closing the Gap
  • SINV101 Professional Investigation and Communication

Choose two elective units

  • SUHS202 Understanding Human Services (Pathways: Social Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice and Human Welfare and Services)
  • SPHS203 Practice in Human Services (Pathways: Social Science, Human Welfare and Services, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Education, Humanitarian and Development Studies, Child and Community and Social Work)
  • SCRM203 Crime & Criminality (Pathways: Social Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice)
  • HPSY203 The Psychology of Health (Pathways: Social Science, Psychology, Public Health)

See Admission requirements for pre-course information.

Your Future Outcomes

Second year at Western Sydney University

Articulation arrangements to be confirmed with WSU for the following pathways:

Bachelor of Social Science, including the following majors:

  • Anthropology
  • Child and Community
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Disability Studies
  • Geography and Urban Studies
  • Heritage and Tourism
  • Peace and Development Studies
  • Sociology
Employment and career paths

Using the Diploma as a stand-alone qualification will allow you to progress to entry level positions in a broad range of fields including Public Service, Support Workers (Disability, Aged Care, Out of Home Care), Youth Worker, Community Development Worker, Welfare Support Worker.

Average starting salaries

Average national graduate starting salaries are: $75,000

(Latest data from Talent.com)

TEQSA Accreditation

Provider Registration Number: PRV12046

Course ID: CRS1401583

This program is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework.

This program is available to domestic students and to international students studying in Australia on an Australian student visa provided the applicant meets the published entry requirements.

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