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How can we help?

Throughout your time at high school, and as you get closer to graduating, we know you’ll have lots of questions about what to study, the differences between school and uni, and just generally need some advice. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about how to successfully transition from high school to university.

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What are you thinking?

“I’m not sure what I want to study”

Use the resources below to help you explore your interests and find out which courses complement your abilities and future goals.

“I’m ready to apply”

You know exactly what you want to study and Curtin’s where you want to do it. If you’re ready to study with us, follow these steps to apply.

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Discover a course you’re passionate about

What fascinates you? What makes you tick? Understanding yourself and what you enjoy is the first step towards choosing a uni course that’s right for you.

Explore the many possibilities that could suit your personality with our 5-minute quiz, Find U.

Explore tailored entry pathway options

The pathway finder tool can help you determine entry pathway options for your chosen course based on your current or predicted qualifications.

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Day in the life of Curtin business student, Angela! - play video

Check out a day in the life of Curtin student and Vice President of the Curtin Women in Business club, Angela Pua, including business meetings and a paint and sip event!

See how others got in

Students gain admission to Curtin via a range of different pathways, not just on the basis of their high school results. You may be able to get in on the basis of your study at another university or vocational institute, completing a bridging course or submitting a portfolio of your work.

For a rough indication of where you stand when it comes to gaining admission, check out these reports that show how our students got in:

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Stay up to date with SCSA

Visit the SCSA website to review past exams, syllabus and support materials, and any WACE changes.

Visit the SCSA website
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Exam tips and tools

Study tips

Building a consistent study routine that works for you is one of the biggest keys to success in both high school and university.

Exam tools

Tips and tools to help you ace your exams.

Subject support

Subject specific resources to help you better grasp concepts and produce stronger assignments.

Outreach events

Attend a number of outreach events and camps for high school students to get a sample of different industries and courses.

Get university credits while in high school

Our Rising Scholar Program (RSP) offers a select number of high-ability students in Year 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to engage in tertiary learning while also providing them with a genuine Curtin student experience.

Learn more about the Rising Scholar Program (RSP)

Scholarships and finance

We offer a range of scholarships to help students achieve their best at uni. Some scholarships are offered for academic achievement, while others are designed to make university possible for students who face financial hardship.

We also offer advice on how to manage your finances and stay on top of university costs.

Scholarship information Fees and finance

Patrick – Curtin Excellence Scholarship recipient

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A Curtin Excellence Scholarship is reward for your academic achievement, providing a boost for your bank balance and your CV.

Have questions? We’ve got answers

Read some of the most common questions high school students ask about university.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, try our FAQs, uni words glossary or contact our Future Students team.
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Portfolio toolkit

Packed with examples, tips, and templates, the Portfolio entry toolkit is your go-to resource for compiling a compelling portfolio. This simple step-by-step guide takes you through the process of assembling your documents, helping you best demonstrate your unique strengths and qualifications.

Before you start uni

Curtin Life

When you study at Curtin, you become part of a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates new ideas, diversity and progress.

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Live on campus

Explore a diverse range of student accommodation options at our Curtin Perth campus, all located within a five-to-ten-minute walk from the centre of campus.

Learn more about living on campus
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Useful links
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Step one: Check for prerequisites

To be eligible for admission into some Curtin courses, you need to have completed specific ATAR subjects, called prerequisites. Search for your course to see if it has prerequisites – they are listed under the admission criteria on each course page and on the TISC website.

Find your course

Step two: Find your pathway

Did you know there’s more than one way to get into Curtin courses? We offer a number of pathways to help you meet our admission criteria. So if you haven’t met the requirements for your course, don’t worry – we have a pathway for you.

Use our pathway finder

Step three: Apply via TISC

Once you’ve checked that you meet the admission criteria for your course, it’s time to apply! To study at Curtin in semester 1, 2022, you apply through TISC. You’ll need to register with TISC and then follow the prompts. When it’s time to enter your preferences as part of your application, list the Curtin course you want to study first.

Go to TISC

Scholarships and finance

We offer a range of scholarships to help students achieve their best at uni. Some scholarships are offered for academic achievement, while others are designed to make university possible for students who face financial hardship.

We also offer advice on how to manage your finances and stay on top of university costs.

Scholarship information

Fees and finance

Explore our courses

Try our course finder tool to see what courses might interest you, or access our undergraduate guide to view our courses as a digital brochure.

Choosing subjects for year 11 and 12

If you’re in year 10 and considering your subject selection, download our year 10 guide. It lists all of our undergraduate courses and their prerequisites for 2022.

Year 10 guide

Attend a STEM outreach event

Interested in a career in STEM? Why not come along to one of our outreach events to get a taste of the potential industries you could work in after graduation.

You could attend a mining camp in Kalgoorlie, compete in a robotics competition or attend any of the other events and workshops we have on offer.

View all of the current STEM outreach events

English and literature resources

Composing: Persuasive and interpretive writing
Context and Comparison
Australian Literature: Representation and identity
Reading film as a multimodal text

Rising Scholar Program (RSP)

Our Rising Scholar Program (RSP) offers a select number of high-ability students in Year 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to engage in tertiary learning while also providing them with a genuine Curtin student experience.

RSP students receive full fee sponsorship and study one first-year unit per semester on a not-for-degree basis, to a maximum of four units across the program. A range of units are available from all four faculties: Business and Law, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science & Engineering.

Subject to satisfactory completion, students are eligible to gain Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) upon enrolling into a relevant Curtin degree after high school. During their time in the RSP, they’ll also familiarise themselves with the ways of tertiary education and engage in all relevant Curtin activities like other regular full degree students.

For more information about the RSP, contact Rising.Scholar@curtin.edu.au

Step one: Check for prerequisites

To be eligible for admission into some Curtin courses, you need to have completed specific ATAR subjects, called prerequisites. Search for your course to see if it has prerequisites – they are listed under the admission criteria on each course page and on the TISC website.

Find your course

Step two: Find your pathway

Did you know there’s more than one way to get into Curtin courses? We offer a number of pathways to help you meet our admission criteria. So if you haven’t met the requirements for your course, don’t worry – we have a pathway for you.

Use our pathway finder

Step three: Apply via TISC

Once you’ve checked that you meet the admission criteria for your course, it’s time to apply! To study at Curtin in semester 1, 2022, you apply through TISC. You’ll need to register with TISC and then follow the prompts. When it’s time to enter your preferences as part of your application, list the Curtin course you want to study first.

Go to TISC

Scholarships and finance

We offer a range of scholarships to help students achieve their best at uni. Some scholarships are offered for academic achievement, while others are designed to make university possible for students who face financial hardship.

We also offer advice on how to manage your finances and stay on top of university costs.

Scholarship information

Fees and finance

Explore our courses

Try our course finder tool to see what courses might interest you, or access our undergraduate guide to view our courses as a digital brochure.

Choosing subjects for year 11 and 12

If you’re in year 10 and considering your subject selection, download our year 10 guide. It lists all of our undergraduate courses and their prerequisites for 2022.

Year 10 guide

Attend a STEM outreach event

Interested in a career in STEM? Why not come along to one of our outreach events to get a taste of the potential industries you could work in after graduation.

You could attend a mining camp in Kalgoorlie, compete in a robotics competition or attend any of the other events and workshops we have on offer.

View all of the current STEM outreach events

English and literature resources

Composing: Persuasive and interpretive writing
Context and Comparison
Australian Literature: Representation and identity
Reading film as a multimodal text

Rising Scholar Program (RSP)

Our Rising Scholar Program (RSP) offers a select number of high-ability students in Year 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to engage in tertiary learning while also providing them with a genuine Curtin student experience.

RSP students receive full fee sponsorship and study one first-year unit per semester on a not-for-degree basis, to a maximum of four units across the program. A range of units are available from all four faculties: Business and Law, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science & Engineering.

Subject to satisfactory completion, students are eligible to gain Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) upon enrolling into a relevant Curtin degree after high school. During their time in the RSP, they’ll also familiarise themselves with the ways of tertiary education and engage in all relevant Curtin activities like other regular full degree students.

For more information about the RSP, contact Rising.Scholar@curtin.edu.au
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