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<p>Looking for a career in the humanities and a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in arts, media or education?&nbsp;</p>
<p>The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences gives you the opportunity to develop academic skills while focusing on either education, arts, social science or digital media through the choice of a specialisation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor of Arts,&nbsp;Bachelor of Digital Media, Bachelor of Education, or the&nbsp;Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.</p>
<p>The Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist with academic and study skills.</p>
<p>This course includes professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings or schools. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements website, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning days must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.</p>
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<p>See the University&rsquo;s<span>&nbsp;</span><em>Rules Relating to Awards</em>, in conjunction with the<span>&nbsp;</span><em>Specific Award Rules</em><span>&nbsp;</span>listed below.</p>
<p>Applicants for admission to candidature to the Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores) with:</p>
<ul>
<li>a minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest (or comparable test scores), except for writing with a minimum score of 5.5.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Education Specialisation&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>A pathway into the Bachelors of Arts/Bachelor of Education degrees is available for students with an English language score comparable to Academic&nbsp;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score of 7.0, with no band less than 6.5. Graduates of the course in the Education Specialisation who have an Academic IELTS 7.5, with no band less than 7.0, qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education degree at Southern Cross University.&nbsp;Up to 8 units of advanced standing is included in this pathway.</p>
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<h3>Language requirements</h3>
<p>English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows</p>
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<td>Overall Score</td>
<td>5.5</td>
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<td>Reading</td>
<td>5.0</td>
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<td>Writing</td>
<td>5.5</td>
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<td>Listening</td>
<td>5.0</td>
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<td>Speaking</td>
<td>5.0</td>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;7</li>
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The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences gives you the opportunity to develop academic skills while focusing on either education, arts, social science or digital media through the choice of a specialisation.

Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences

<p>Southern Cross University is&nbsp;a multi-campus university&nbsp;on Australia's east coast. We are proud of our reputation as a progressive institution, engaging with the communities we serve to create change that has an impact around the world.</p>
<p>Our campuses are located in southeast Queensland adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport, in New South Wales at Lismore and in Coffs Harbour, where the University&rsquo;s National Marine Science Centre is also located. Branch campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth operate in collaboration with EduCo and the University operates The Hotel School Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in partnership with Mulpha Australia.&nbsp;We also deliver degrees with collaborators in China&nbsp;and Papua New Guinea.</p>
<p>The regions we call home all have unique characteristics as study locations &ndash; from cosmopolitan cities, thriving industries and coastal lifestyles to living laboratories of great natural beauty and ecological diversity, right next to the campus.</p>
<p>Our locations have a profound influence on our teaching and academic programs, from business degrees that examine ecological tourism to marine science that is helping to regenerate the reef and engineering&nbsp;to make our urban environments smarter and more sustainable. We celebrate our cultural diversity with a festival every year because it is the diversity that makes us bold, and pushes us to challenge the status quo.</p>
<p>Southern Cross delivers degrees on campus and online, with a rich&nbsp;<a title="Use alt + click to follow the link" href="https://www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/">academic portfolio</a><span>&nbsp;</span>covering a wide range of disciplines. Professional placements are a feature of most degrees.</p>
<p>The University is home to<span>&nbsp;</span><a title="Use alt + click to follow the link" href="https://www.scu.edu.au/research-centres/">nine research centres</a>, all with deep connections to the communities they serve and a commitment to research output that has global relevance, be it marine ecology, organic agriculture, plant and geoscience, adolescent development or flood mitigation.</p>
<p>In the latest&nbsp;<a title="Use alt + click to follow the link" href="http://www.scu.edu.au/era">Excellence in Research for Australia</a><span>&nbsp;</span>report,&nbsp;Southern Cross achieved outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in&nbsp;23 research fields. In 14 research fields, the University was evaluated at the highest possible classification of 'well above world standard'. This was achieved in the fields of Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Oceanography, Environmental Science and Management, Ecology, Zoology, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Crop and Pasture Production, Fisheries Sciences, Forestry Sciences, Civil Engineering, Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy, Nursing, Complementary and Alternative Medicine.</p>
<p>Southern Cross has been ranked in the world's top 200 universities under the age of 50 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It&rsquo;s an accolade we don&rsquo;t take lightly &ndash; we are constantly reviewing our degrees and pathway programs to make sure you are equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to forge your twenty-first-century career.</p>

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<p>Sydney is the capital of New South Wales (NSW). The city of Sydney is located on the eastern coast of NSW.</p>
<h3 id="population" tabindex="0">Population</h3>
<p>NSW has the highest population of any state in Australia, with 7.95 million residents as of March 2018.</p>
<p>Roughly 64.5% of the state's population live in Greater Sydney.</p>
<p>NSW has the fastest growing population in Australia growing by roughly 106,100 people annually. Greater Sydney and Newcastle have the highest population densities in the state, with 391 and 423 people per square kilometre.</p>
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<p>More than 275 different languages are spoken and 144 religions are practised in NSW. Almost a third of NSW residents were born overseas, while 37% had both parents born overseas. NSW's top five fastest-growing migrant groups are from Asia.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Aboriginal people in NSW</h3>
<p>New South Wales has Australia&rsquo;s largest population of Aboriginal Australians.</p>
<p><a data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9a65002e-2803-4de3-a782-8a9ecbaa9e70" href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/aboriginal-culture-and-heritage" title="Aboriginal culture and heritage">Find out more about Aboriginal culture and heritage</a></p>
<h3 id="geography-of-nsw" tabindex="0">Geography of NSW</h3>
<p>The state of NSW is divided by natural features into four distinct geographical sections.</p>
<h4>The Coast</h4>
<p>A thin coastal strip stretching along 1460 km from the subtropical Northern Rivers region near Queensland, through the mid-north Coast, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra and Shoalhaven down to the cooler far south coast.</p>
<h4>The Mountains</h4>
<p>The Great Dividing Range, which includes the Snowy Mountains, the Northern, Central and Southern Tablelands, the Southern Highlands, and the South West Slopes. Although these mountains aren't steep, many peaks rise above 1000 metres high, and they are one of the oldest mountain chains on earth.</p>
<h4>The Central Plains</h4>
<p>The cultivated central plains spread 500 km from east to west and are the agricultural powerhouse of the NSW economy due to the rich, fertile soil and adequate water supply.</p>
<h4>The Western Plains</h4>
<p>The arid Western Plains cover more than two thirds of the state, though they are sparsely populated compared to the coastal regions. The land is fertile but has low levels of rainfall and inadequate river systems.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about visiting and exploring NSW regions</a></p>
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<p>There are many local government councils within NSW. Each local council&nbsp;provides a range of services to you every day, such as roads and footpaths, rubbish collection services, libraries and community centres, water and sewer, community services and events, planning and infrastructure, and recreation facilities.</p>
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<p>At more than half-a-trillion dollars, NSW is Australia&rsquo;s largest state economy. The state has a diversified, service driven economy.</p>
<p>The industries that are the largest contributors to the economy are:</p>
<p>a. business services (which includes financial services, real estate services and information media and telecommunications)<br />b. construction<br />c. manufacturing<br />d. health<br />e. education.</p>
<p>The largest areas of employment are:</p>
<p><br />a. health<br />b. retail trade and professional services<br />c.scientific and technical services.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about the NSW economy</a></p>
<h4>Credit rating</h4>
<p>NSW has been assessed to have the highest possible credit rating, AAA, by both Moody&rsquo;s and Standard &amp; Poor&rsquo;s. NSW is one of only two states with a triple-A credit rating. This rating was given because of the state&rsquo;s strong, stable economy and financial management.</p>
<p>NSW has a strong institutional framework and a diverse economy, and is focused on investing in areas where it is most needed in order to strengthen our economy further.</p>
<p>Visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy/triple-credit-rating" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NSW Treasury</a><span>&nbsp;</span>to find out more about the Triple-A credit rating and what it means for the state's economy.</p>

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<p>Looking for a pathway to a Bachelor degree in business, information technology or tourism?</p>
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<p>The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop academic and business skills in areas that could include business, finance, management, economics, marketing, tourism and information technology. In addition to core units, you may choose a specialisation in either business and enterprise, information technology, tourism or business.</p>
<p>Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor degree in business and enterprise or information technology.</p>
<p>The Diploma of Business award is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.</p>
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<p>See the University&rsquo;s<span>&nbsp;</span><em>Rules Relating to Awards</em>, in conjunction with the<span>&nbsp;</span><em>Specific Award Rules</em><span>&nbsp;</span>listed below.</p>
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<div><span>Academic scores by country</span><i></i></div>
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<td>Austria AMC</td>
<td>4.1</td>
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<td>Bangladesh HSC</td>
<td>2.3</td>
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<td>Brazil SSLC</td>
<td>6.7</td>
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<td>Canada High School OSSD</td>
<td>44</td>
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<td>Chile PSU</td>
<td>5.3, overall 500-599</td>
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<td>China Senior Middle 3</td>
<td>73% overall graded</td>
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<td>Colombia CB (NAT)</td>
<td>64, overall 250-299</td>
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<td>Denmark USSLE</td>
<td>4.4</td>
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<td>France FB</td>
<td>&lt;10</td>
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<td>German Abitur</td>
<td>4.2</td>
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<td>Hong Kong HKDSE</td>
<td>8</td>
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<td>India CBSE (best 4)</td>
<td>5.5 external exam</td>
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<td>India CISCE</td>
<td>58</td>
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<td>India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4)</td>
<td>70</td>
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<td>Indonesia SMA</td>
<td>6.9</td>
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<td>International Baccalaureate</td>
<td>24</td>
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<td>Japan USSLC</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>Korea, Republic of, CSAT</td>
<td>269</td>
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<td>Malaysia ICSSUEC</td>
<td>47</td>
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<td>Malaysia STPM</td>
<td>1 in 2 A levels</td>
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<td>Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate</td>
<td>60</td>
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<td>Nepal Proficiency Certificate</td>
<td>73</td>
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<td>Norway GPA</td>
<td>1.15</td>
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<td>Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams</td>
<td>54</td>
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<td>Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams</td>
<td>26</td>
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<td>Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5)</td>
<td>2.0 pass Eng &amp; Math</td>
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<td>Peru OCSE</td>
<td>13.9</td>
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<td>Phillipines NSAT</td>
<td>78</td>
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<td>Russia FCCSE</td>
<td>3.6</td>
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<td>Saudi Arabia MESSLC</td>
<td>68</td>
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<td>Singapore SCGCE</td>
<td>10</td>
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<td>Spain SSSD</td>
<td>6.3</td>
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<td>Spain STBPU</td>
<td>6.3</td>
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<td>Sri Lanka GCE</td>
<td>3.0</td>
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<td>Sweden SSLC</td>
<td>10.7</td>
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<td>Taiwan GSAT</td>
<td>37</td>
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<td>Taiwan Senior High School Certificate</td>
<td>73</td>
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<td>Thailand CSE</td>
<td>(Matayom 6) 1.6</td>
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<td>Turkey HSD</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>UK Board GCE A Levels</td>
<td>7 (2 subjects)</td>
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<td>USA SAT &amp; ACT</td>
<td>SAT 1160, ACT 13</td>
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<td>Vietnam (in 4 subjects)</td>
<td>6.6</td>
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<h3>Language requirements</h3>
<p>English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows</p>
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<td>Overall Score</td>
<td>5.5</td>
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<td>Reading</td>
<td>5.0</td>
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<td>Writing</td>
<td>5.5</td>
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<td>Listening</td>
<td>5.0</td>
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<td>Speaking</td>
<td>5.0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;5.5</li>
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The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop academic and business skills in areas that could include business, finance, management, economics, marketing, tourism and information technology.

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<p>Nursing, naturopathy, sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, biomedical science, osteopathic studies &hellip;there are so many career paths in health.</p>
<p>If you're uncertain about which one is right for you, our Diploma of Health can provide the clarity you need for your future as a health professional.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Graduates can seek professional outcomes in several areas, including as allied health assistants, personal care assistants, lab assistants, and case workers. This Diploma is also an ideal pathway towards further study at Southern Cross University and provides guaranteed entry to a range of Bachelor degrees.</p>
<p>This course is offered through&nbsp;SCU College. Additional support through workshops to develop academic and study skills is available to all SCU College students.</p>
<p>Students select a specialisation of study to prepare them for further study in one of the following disciplines: sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychological science, biomedical science, osteopathic studies, naturopathy or nursing.</p>
<p>If you are interested in studying online, please note the following:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>For all specialisations, except for Psychological Science,<span>&nbsp;</span>some units will need to be completed on-campus as they are not available online. Some units also require mandatory on-campus attendance.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Additional points to note:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Biomedical Science and Osteopathic Studies specialisations are not currently offered at Coffs Harbour.</li>
<li>All specialisations are available at the Gold Coast, except for naturopathic studies which is offered in Lismore.</li>
<li>Check the individual specialisation you are interested in for more details about where the units are offered and mandatory on-campus attendance.</li>
<li>Please note duration of the Diploma of Health may vary depending on unit availabilities. Full-time and part-time duration is indicative only. This also applies if you intend to pursue Bachelor studies. It may for example, take longer than 3 years to complete both the Diploma and a linked 3-year full-time Bachelor degree depending on unit availabilities.</li>
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<p>See the University&rsquo;s<span>&nbsp;</span><em>Rules Relating to Awards</em>, in conjunction with the<span>&nbsp;</span><em>Specific Award Rules</em><span>&nbsp;</span>listed below.</p>
<div>
<div>Applicants for admission to candidature to the Diploma of Health must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or equivalent) with:</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
</div>
<div><strong>Nursing Specialisation:</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>A minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each subtest.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology,&nbsp;Osteopathic Studies and&nbsp;Occupational Therapy&nbsp;Specialisation:</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>A minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each subtest (or equivalent).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Naturopathic Studies Specialisation:</strong></p>
</div>
<ul>
<li>A minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each subtest (or equivalent).</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>Psychological Science and&nbsp;Biomedical Science Specialisation:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>A minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest, except for writing with a minimum score of 5.5 (or equivalent).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Community Welfare Specialisation:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>A minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each subtest (or equivalent).</li>
</ul>
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<div>
<h3>Language requirements</h3>
<p>English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows</p>
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<th><strong>Category</strong></th>
<th><strong>Score</strong></th>
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<tbody>
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<td>Overall Score</td>
<td>5.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reading</td>
<td>5.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Writing</td>
<td>5.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Listening</td>
<td>5.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Speaking</td>
<td>5.0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
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</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;5.5</li>
</ul>
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If you're uncertain about which one is right for you, our Diploma of Health can provide the clarity you need for your future as a health professional.

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