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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science

  • Diploma

Help shape the world we live in. 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
3 years full-time
Course Code
096978C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

Help shape the world we live in. 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:

  • Welfare community professional
  • Criminal justice agent
  • Fraud manager
  • Policy developer
Community Development Worker

Community Development Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.

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