Year 9–12 Information Evening for parents
Learn about the transition from high school to university, so you can help your child every step of the way.
Ideal for imaginative individuals, our Arts courses will develop your creativity and your critical thinking.
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Learn about the transition from high school to university, so you can help your child every step of the way.
The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree where you can tailor your studies to your creative passions and career goals.
All of our majors combine theoretical study and practical, industry-relevant content, so you graduate confident and ready to launch your career.
At Curtin, you can study disciplines of your choice and gain an Arts degree that is customised to your career interests and your passions. Customise your degree by first choosing your Arts major (step 1) and then complementing it with one of four options (step 2).
Select an area that inspires you:
This step usually happens after you accept Curtin’s offer for your chosen major. Each of the options outlined below are subject to availability.
Option 1: add a second major
With this option you benefit from studying two disciplines in equal depth and graduating with a double major. You can choose a second Arts major (listed in step 1) or one of the Creative Arts, Commerce or Science majors below.
Bachelor of Creative Arts:
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Option 2: choose two specialisations
Choose two specialisations in any study area to complement your major – Chinese, Marketing, Human Rights, Journalism and Web Media, for example.
See the full list of specialisations.
Option 3: choose a second specialisation plus four electives
Choose a second specialisation to gain expertise in another field. Then, choose four elective units in which you meet the unit prerequisites.
See the full list of specialisations.
Option 4: choose eight electives
Choose eight elective units in which you meet the unit prerequisites.
See our handbook for more course information.
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These courses are flexible, so you can follow your interests and create a unique, tailored program.
Some majors are professionally recognised by associated industry bodies.
It’s amazing how the communications industry is constantly changing and evolving – it keeps life exciting! I’d like to work for a major fashion magazine, or coordinate events like the VMAs or do publicity for celebs – as long as I’m living in different cities around the world and getting paid to write and create, I know I’ll be living the dream.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.
If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
Written English and either verbal or quantitative
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolView the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required; or AQF Diploma; or AQF Advanced Diploma.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses at Curtin.
Please check our general admission criteria.
Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider.
Please check our general admission criteria.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolWe’re here to help you navigate the complexities of university admission. Choose the support you need from the options below.
You might find your answer in our frequently asked questions.
Submit your question via our online form and we’ll get back to you.
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Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolFees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.
*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.
This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website
To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:
For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.
If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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You might find your answer in our frequently asked questions.
Submit your question via our online form and we’ll get back to you.
1300 222 888
8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (Tuesday from 9:30am)
You’ll find Curtin Connect in building 102 on the Perth campus.
8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (Tuesday from 9:30am)
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