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Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Extended

Western Sydney University
Bankstown , Australia
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1.5 years
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Degree
Diploma
Major
Law Enforcement | Policing Studies | Criminal Justice
Area of study
Social Sciences | Security Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Extended

Overview

The Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Extended is a program designed to provide students with the first year subjects included in the Social Science (Policing) degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory subjects is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level.


Admission

This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.


Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 130 credit points as per the recommended sequences below.


Recommended Sequence

Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.


  • WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Local Recent School Leavers
    • Term 1 of Study:
      • JUST 0002: Introduction to Australian Law Enforcement (WSTC Prep)
      • BEHV 0001: Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC Prep)
      • LANG 0054: Professional Communication Skills for Policing and Justice (WSTC Prep)
      • HUMN 0020: Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)
    • Term 2 of Study:
      • LANG 0052: Academic Communication for Policing and Justice (WSTC Prep)
      • CULT 1025: Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC)
      • BEHV 1023: The Individual in Society (WSTC)
    • Term 3 of Study:
      • HUMN 1062: Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC)
      • BEHV 2015: Mental Health in the Community (WSTC)
      • CULT 1019: Understanding Society (WSTC)
    • Term 4 of Study:
      • CULT 1006: Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)
      • HUMN 1042: People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
      • JUST 1004: Policing Practices (WSTC)
  • WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants
    • Same sequence as above.

Equivalent Core Subjects

The core subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.


  • CULT 1021 Working with Communities (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1062 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC)
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