Course summary
Looking for a career in the humanities and a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in arts, media or education?
The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences gives you the opportunity to develop academic skills while focusing on either education, arts, social science or digital media through the choice of a specialisation.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Digital Media, Bachelor of Education, or the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
The Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist with academic and study skills.
Looking for a career in the humanities and a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in arts, media or education?
The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences gives you the opportunity to develop academic skills while focusing on either education, arts, social science or digital media through the choice of a specialisation.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Digital Media, Bachelor of Education, or the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
The Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist with academic and study skills.
Students complete core units and choose a specialisation in one of the following areas:
- Arts
- Digital Media
- Education
- Social Science.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined settings for one of the following areas of education, arts, social sciences, or digital media Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of education, arts, social science, or digital media |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of education, arts, social science, or digital media |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined contexts for one of the following areas of education, arts, social sciences, or digital media |
Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined settings for one of the following areas of education, arts, social sciences, or digital media Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of education, arts, social science, or digital media |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work within defined settings for one of the following areas of education, arts, social sciences, or digital media |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined settings for one of the following areas of education, arts, social sciences, or digital media |
Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined contexts for one of the following areas of education, arts, social sciences, or digital media |
If you are considering this course as a pathway into the Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, please be aware these courses include professional placement with associated pre-requisites. Please check the course you are interested in for details.
Course overview
Course code
2125300
Course abbreviation
DipArts&SS
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Lismore | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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Gold Coast | Term 1 | $29,360 ($3,670 per unit) | 102590B |
Lismore | Term 1 | $29,360 ($3,670 per unit) | 102590B |
Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 1 specialisation in Education or Arts or Social Science or Digital Media (96 credit points).
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
Title | Note | ||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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Students must enrol in the core SCU College units in their first term of study: EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline AND MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics | |||
EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics | |||
SCIN1006 - Science and Technology: All Things Matter | |||
EDUC1006 - Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line | |||
CLST1002 - HSIE: The Universe Next Door | |||
CRTV1001 - Creativity and the Arts | |||
HLTH1002 - PDHPE: Mind, Body and Soul | |||
EDUC1003 - Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought |
Title | Note | ||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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Students must enrol in the core College unit in their first term of study: EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
WRIT1003 - Written Communication | |||
CRTV1002 - Create: Innovate: Change | |||
CLST2002 - Australia, Asia and the World | |||
HIST1001 - Making History | |||
POLT1002 - World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges | |||
CLST1004 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | |||
CLST2004 - Gender, Sexuality and Culture |
Title | Note | ||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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Students must enrol in the core College unit in their first term of study: EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
WRIT1003 - Written Communication | |||
CRTV1002 - Create: Innovate: Change | |||
CLST2002 - Australia, Asia and the World | |||
Option Units | |||
Option Units | |||
Option Units | |||
Option Units |
Title | Note | ||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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Students must enrol in the core SCU College unit in their first term of study: EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
WRIT1003 - Written Communication | |||
CRTV1002 - Create: Innovate: Change | |||
CLST2002 - Australia, Asia and the World | |||
MDIA2006 - Film Studies | |||
MDIA1004 - Journalism in the Digital Age | |||
MDIA1003 - Digital Media Practices | |||
ARTD1004 - Photography and Digital Imaging |
Unit groups
Option Units
Title | Note | ||
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CLST2002 - Australia, Asia and the World | |||
SOCI1002 - Understanding Community | |||
SOCI1001 - Introduction to Sociology | |||
POLT1001 - Australian Politics | |||
INDG1001 - Indigenous World-Views | |||
CLST1004 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | |||
CLST2004 - Gender, Sexuality and Culture | |||
COMM1004 - A Culture of Enquiry |