| Campus | Type of place | UAC code | Course duration | 2009 ATAR cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirimba | CSP | 709070 | 1F | N/A |
Assumed knowledge: None.
Recommended studies: Any two units of English.
Additional selection criteria: Entry to this course requires the completion of a questionnaire. Questionnaires are available from www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/applying_to_study. Submission of the questionnaire is mandatory.
Major studies: On completion of the Diploma at Nirimba students may continue their degree studies in one of the major studies at either Bankstown or the Penrith campus. Refer to 706875 B Social Science.
Career opportunities: Refer to 706875 B Social Science.
Additional information: The Diploma in Social Science is a broadly based, interdisciplinary program leading to the second year of the B 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 foundation units in Academic English and other relevant units that provide 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 refer to 706875 B Social Science.
The Diploma articulates into the second year of the 706875 B Social Science at UWS.
| CSP | Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP). |
| N/A | Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants. |
| A+C | Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used. |
| nc | New course offered through UAC, no cut-offs available. |
| n/o | No offers made in 2009, no cut-off available. |