Degree Structure: Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work)
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
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Course code
COMM1032
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Human Behaviour (UniSA)
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Course code
PSYC1022
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Citizenship in the 21st Century (UniSA)
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Course code
SOCI1015
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Units
6
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Course name
Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia (UniSA)
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Course code
SOCI1016
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Academic Life
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Course code
SOCI1032
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Units
6
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Complete 36 units comprising:
- 36 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Introduction to Human Behaviour
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Course code
BUSI1037
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Units
6
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Course name
Future Ideas: Information Literacy and the Internet
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Course code
COMM1023
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia
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Course code
COMM1032
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Global Citizenship in the 21st Century
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Course code
HLTH1059
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia
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Course code
HLTH1060
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Introduction to Academic Life
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Course code
SOCI1032
|
Units
6
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Group Work
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Course code
PSYC1009
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Units
6
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Course name
Applied Psychology
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Course code
PSYC1010
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Psychology Concepts
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Course code
PSYC1017
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Service Provision
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Course code
SOCI1009
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Units
6
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Course name
The Social World
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Course code
SOWK1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Child Development
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Course code
SOWK1003
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Units
6
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Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Elective 1
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Course code
AUXX1011
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Units
6
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Course name
Elective 2
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Course code
AUXX1012
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Units
6
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