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Elective Subjects Guide,Elective Subjects Guide

Modular Learning – Elective Subjects

This page lists possible elective subjects for the following programs at The College: 

7189 Diploma in Health Science
7190 Diploma in Business
7191 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
7192 Diploma in Building Design and Construction
7193 Diploma in Engineering Studies
7194 Diploma in Creative Industries and Communication
7195 Diploma in Arts
7196 Diploma in Science
7197 Diploma in Education Studies
7198 Diploma in Social Sciences

Not all elective options may be available on all campuses or in all teaching sessions. Elective subjects cannot be the same as course-specific subjects. The availability of elective subjects may be subject to change. Some popular subjects may have limited places due to class sizes and core subject requirements.

Subject Code Subject Title Subject Locations
Bankstown City Campbelltown Kingswood Parramatta City
Mental Health in the Community (WSTC)
Natural Science (WSTC)
Construction Site Administration (WSTC)
Programming Fundamentals and Algorithmic Design (WSTC)
Introduction to Criminology and Justice (WSTC)
Visual Media Design (WSTC)
Understanding the Economic Context of Enterprises (WSTC)
Sociology for Educators (WSTC)
The Human Experience: Fundamentals of Arts and Humanities (WSTC)
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (WSTC)
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC)
People, Health and Society (WSTC)

^These subjects have a practical component in addition to the standard 9 hours of classes per week. You may be expected to obtain specific equipment depending on the requirements of the practicals.

Subject Code Subject Title Subject Locations
Bankstown City Campbelltown Kingswood Parramatta City
Fundamentals of Biotechnology (WSTC)
Domestic Construction (WSTC)
Education for Sustainability (WSTC)
Applied Physics for Engineers (WSTC)
Financial Concepts and the Language of Business (WSTC)
Effective Communication in Health (WSTC)
Intersectionality: Identity, Diversity and Difference (WSTC)
Understanding Contemporary Australia (WSTC)
Website Design (WSTC)
Mathematics for the Digital World (WSTC)
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC)

^These subjects have a practical component in addition to the standard 9 hours of classes per week. You may be expected to obtain specific equipment depending on the requirements of the practicals.

Recommended Elective Options

In most Diploma programs, you will select two elective subjects. However, there are some exceptions or requirements based on your preferred Bachelor pathway or preferred testamur major.

7189 Diploma in Health Science

Students transitioning to 4656 Bachelor of Health Science majoring in:

  • Clinical Sciences Testamur Major T109
  • Health Promotion Testamur Major T018
  • Public Health Testamur Major T021
  • Recreational Therapy Testamur Major T110

must take the following two elective subjects to complete their Bachelor degree in minimum time: 

  • NATS1029 – Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC)
  • NATS1030 – Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) 

7190 Diploma in Business

Students wanting to major in Sport Management while undertaking 2786 Bachelor of Business must take these two subjects as electives to complete their Bachelor degree in minimum time:

  • BUSM1047 – The World of Sport Business (WSTC)
  • SPRT1010 – Sport for Social Development (WSTC)

7194 Diploma in Creative Industries and Communication

Students wanting to major in Screen Media while undertaking 1838 Bachelor of Creative Industries must take these two subjects as electives to complete their Bachelor degree in minimum time:

  • ECON1015 – Understanding the Economic Context of Enterprises (WSTC)
  • FINC1004 – Financial Concepts and the Language of Business (WSTC)

7196 Diploma in Science

  • Students transitioning to 3755 Bachelor of Medical Science majoring in:  Anatomy and Physiology Testamur Major T084
  • Biomedical Science Testamur Major T055
  • Human Nutrition Testamur Major T125

must take the following two elective subjects to complete their Bachelor degree in minimum time: 

  • NATS1029 – Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC)
  • NATS1030 – Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC)

7198 Diploma in Social Sciences

Students wanting to complete 1844 Bachelor of Policing must take the following subject as one of their electives to complete their Bachelor degree in minimum time:

  • BEHV2017 – Mental Health in the Community (WSTC)

Further information on the above subjects is available in the .

If you have any questions regarding your elective choices, you can reach out to your Student Success Coach.