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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
45
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DipArts&SS
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Course code
2125300
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour 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 |
GA2: Creativity Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of education, arts, social science, or digital media |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined contexts for one of the following areas of education, arts, social sciences, or digital media |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline 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 |
GA5: Lifelong learning 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 |
GA6: Communication and social skills 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 |
GA7: Cultural competence 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.
Students complete core units and choose a specialisation in one of the following areas:
- Arts
- Digital Media
- Education
- Social Science.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Applicants for admission to candidature to the Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores) with:
- a minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest (or comparable test scores), except for writing with a minimum score of 5.5.
Education Specialisation
A pathway into the Bachelor of Education degree is available for students with an English language score comparable to Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score of 7.0, with no band less than 6.5. Graduates of the course in the Education Specialisation who have an Academic IELTS 7.5, with no band less than 7.0, qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Education degree at Southern Cross University. Up to 8 units of advanced standing is included in this pathway.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 5.5 |
| Reading | 5.0 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.0 |
| Speaking | 5.0 |
Course requirements
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).
Course structure
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.
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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 |
Term1,3,5
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Term1,3,5
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| SCIN1006 | Science and Technology: All Things Matter |
Term2,4
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| EDUC1006 | Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line |
Summer Term
Term1,3
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| CLST1002 | HSIE: The Universe Next Door |
Summer Term
Term4
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| CRTV1001 | Creativity and the Arts |
Summer Term
Term4
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| HLTH1002 | PDHPE: Mind, Body and Soul |
Term3,5
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| EDUC1003 | Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought |
Term1,3,5
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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 |
Term1,3,5
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| WRIT1003 | Written Communication |
Term1,3
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| CRTV1002 | Create: Innovate: Change |
Term2,4
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| CLST2002 | Australia, Asia and the World |
Term2
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| HIST1001 | Making History |
Term1,3
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| POLT1002 | World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges |
Term3
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| CLST1004 | Critical Thinking for Digital Times |
Term4
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| CLST2004 | Gender, Sexuality and Culture |
Term5
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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 |
Term1,3,5
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| WRIT1003 | Written Communication |
Term1,3
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| CRTV1002 | Create: Innovate: Change |
Term2,4
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| CLST2002 | Australia, Asia and the World |
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
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| CLST2002 | Australia, Asia and the World |
Term2
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| MDIA2006 | Film Studies |
Term3
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| MDIA1004 | Journalism in the Digital Age |
Term3
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| MDIA1003 | Digital Media Practices |
Term4
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| ARTD1004 | Photography and Digital Imaging |
Term4
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