Degree Structure: Diploma in Social Sciences (Law)
Program code: ZDSSC
Complete 48 units for either of the following:
- Both of the following:
- 36 units for all Core courses, and
- 12 units from Open electives, or
- 48 units for one Major from Majors
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 48 units for either of the following:
- Both of the following:
- 36 units for all Core courses, and
- 12 units from Open electives, or
- 48 units for one Major from Majors
Complete 36 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Future Ideas: Information Literacy and the Internet
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Course code
COMM1023
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia
|
Course code
COMM1032
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Human Behaviour (UniSA)
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Course code
PSYC1022
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Global Citizenship in the 21st Century (UniSA)
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Course code
SOCI1015
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia (UniSA)
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Course code
SOCI1016
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Academic Life
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Course code
SOCI1032
|
Units
6
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Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Introduction to Academic Life
|
Course code
SOCI1032
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia
|
Course code
COMM1032
|
Units
6
|
Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Elective 1
|
Course code
AUXX1011
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Elective 2
|
Course code
AUXX1012
|
Units
6
|
Complete exactly 6 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Global Citizenship in the 21st Century (UniSA)
|
Course code
SOCI1015
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Communication for Professional Practice
|
Course code
BUSI1016
|
Units
6
|
Complete exactly 18 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia (UniSA)
|
Course code
SOCI1016
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Future Ideas: Information Literacy and the Internet
|
Course code
COMM1023
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Human Behaviour (UniSA)
|
Course code
PSYC1022
|
Units
6
|
Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Elective 1
|
Course code
AUXX1011
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Elective 2
|
Course code
AUXX1012
|
Units
6
|