Understand the world, shape the future
Do you want to influence culture, shape the environment and improve dialogue? Are you driven to bridge social divides, understand our globalising world and tackle rapid social, political, cultural, and economic change?
In an era of automation, human-centric skills such as empathy, relationship-building and creative problem-solving are more valuable than ever. These skills, central to humanities studies, are highly sought after by employers because they are transferable across roles and industries.
Choose Curtin for a degree tailored to your unique interests, and get ready to make your mark on the world.
Tailor your degree
Our flexible course structure lets you mix and match majors and specialisations to suit your unique interests.
Connect to industry
Benefit from strong industry links and real-world learning and build your professional network before you graduate.
Learn from experts
Learn from teachers with industry experience and graduate with the skills and techniques you need for a successful career.
Study a double degree
Double your expertise with a double degree, expanding your career options and giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Choose your course
Tailor your degree to your unique interests with our Bachelor of Arts, with more than 14 different majors and 100 specialisations to choose from. If you’re passionate about media and communication, our Bachelor of Communications provides focused skills in this area and the chance to specialise in one or more fields.
Bachelor degrees
Arts
Ideal for imaginative individuals, our Arts degree offers 14 majors and will develop your creativity and critical thinking.
Communications
Gain training and professional skills for traditional and emerging media and communication careers. You can specialise in Corporate Screen Communication, Journalism or Web Media, and then complement your choice with a specialisation in another field.
Major
Tailor your Bachelor of Arts by choosing one of the below majors. You can then choose to complement your major with study in an additional field. Visit the Bachelor of Communications page for a list of available specialisations (this bachelor degree does not have majors).
Double degrees
Arts and Commerce
Learn to apply core business skills to your creative ventures, and infuse creativity and critical thinking into business contexts.
Arts and Innovation
This unique double degree gives you the skills you need for a career that demands both creative and inventive thinking.
Law and Arts
Prepare for legal practice and gain specialised knowledge in international relations or journalism.
Science and Arts
Broaden your career opportunities with a double degree that complements your arts expertise with a strong understanding of science.
A Universe of opportunity
Where can a degree in HASS take you?
Whether you dream about creating positive change, turning your hobby into a business or establishing a creative career overseas, a humanities degree could be your launching pad.
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Explore your Universe
At Curtin, we offer a diverse range of courses, flexible study options and multiple entry pathways. Are you ready to explore your Curtin Universe?
A rewarding career
AI creating new careers
Expect new careers in areas such as AI ethics and digital policy-making, as UNESCO leads an international effort to address ethical concerns in AI.
unesco.org ‘Ethics of Artificial Intelligence’ (2024)
Plan for a bright future
Policy and Planning Managers earn a median weekly salary of $2,584, which is almost double the national median salary for all workers ($1,300).
jobsandskills.gov.au ‘Occupations’ (2024)
Jobs are on the rise
Jobs for media professionals are expected to grow by 19% by 2033, above the national average growth for all occupations (13.7%).
jobsandskills.gov.au ‘Employment projections’ (2023)
Hear from our graduates
I rolled out Workplace by Meta to all Australian frontline employees who don’t have access to emails or intranet. Now about 70% of our mine site workforce have their own digital communities to share everything from rosters to pictures of pets.
MJ Rowan
I have discovered how valuable my skill set is to the public sector. The ability to communicate effectively, critically analyse, write professionally and work with social issues is integral to working productively in government.
Claire Dodos
Download your course guide
Curtin offers courses aligned with industry trends and future demands. Download the Curtin undergraduate course guide to see where your future might lead.
This is the start of something big
The teaching cohort have always been great academic mentors and have consistently shown genuine care.
Max Rocci
#1 for graduate employment
Of WA’s public universities, Curtin has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment.
I loved the opportunities that were available to us throughout the course, such as my communications internship at Regional Arts WA.
Matylda Bejger
A world of possibility
Scholarships
Scholarships offer financial and academic support, connecting you with opportunities to help you thrive at university.
Entry pathways
Find out which pathway to studying at Curtin suits you: ATAR, portfolio, enabling programs and more.
Portfolio entry
Gain entry by submitting a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability, achievements and relevant qualifications.
Ready for the next step?
Discover how to apply, or explore the diverse range of courses Curtin has to offer.