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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Diploma in Social Science Extended - Social Science

  • Diploma

Help shape the world we live in and expand your knowledge through social theory and research. Gain real-world experience and develop a deeper understanding of our complex and dynamic world.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
097001G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Oct

About this course

Help shape the world we live in and expand your knowledge through social theory and research. Gain real-world experience and develop a deeper understanding of our complex and dynamic world.

Study locations

Bankstown

Nirimba

Career pathways

This program may open the door to a career as a:

  • Criminal Justice Agent

  • Fraud Manager

  • Policy Developer

  • Welfare Community Professional

Policy Developer

Policy Developers plan, organise, direct, control, and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within organisations.

Intelligence Officer

Intelligence Officers collect and analyse information and data to produce intelligence and to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

Social Professional

Social Professionals research and study human behaviour, society, and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and verbally render spoken statements, and transcribe text and recorded spoken material from one language into another.

Welfare Support Worker

Welfare Support Workers provide support, information, and advice to clients on social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies to support them.

Welfare, Recreation, and Community Arts Worker

Welfare, Recreation, and Community Arts Workers design and implement strategies and programs to meet community and individual needs and assist individuals, families and groups in working towards change in their social environment.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
86%
Skill scale
73.1%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time
$54.8k
Average salary