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BB-ARTINN

Arts and Innovation

Bachelor double degree

This unique double degree gives you the skills you need for a career that demands both creative and inventive thinking.

Course outline
  • ATAR

    ATAR

    Minimum ATAR 70
  • Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Innovation
  • Duration

    Duration

    4 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    800
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    117066K
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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2025

Semester 1

On campus

Semester 2

On campus

2026

Semester 1

On campus

Semester 2

On campus

Course outline

What can I do with a degree in Arts and Innovation

A stepping stone to something greater

This double degree is an excellent stepping stone to further study or specialised roles, whether you’re interested in a master degree or starting your own venture.

International opportunities

Many industries associated with arts and innovation, like media, design and technology are global, opening doors to travel and international collaboration.

Graduates are in demand

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2023 report found that analytical thinking, creative thinking and AI and big data will be the top in-demand skills by 2027.

Outline

Outline

Combining arts and innovation means you can reimagine industries, create impactful solutions and influence social and technological change. You can develop your creative expression and critical thinking skills, while learning to solve problems and lead entrepreneurial ventures.

Through your Arts degree, you’ll gain insight into society, culture and communications, selecting from majors such as Creative Writing, Digital and Social Media and International Relations. You’ll sharpen your ability to analyse, critique and express ideas that could reshape cultural landscapes.

In your Innovation degree, you’ll focus on entrepreneurial thinking, product development and strategy. You’ll learn how to transform your ideas into real-world solutions – whether by launching your own start-up or by driving innovation within existing industries.

Combining the two can make you stand out in a competitive job market and be prepared for a wide range of careers that require a blend of creative and technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

The course involves a set of transformational experiences, including the development of a sustainable business innovation project, an interactive study tour or an international experience. You can practise your new skills in real situations, whether you’re aspiring to craft stories, create cutting-edge online platforms, or lead strategic international projects.

Available arts majors

Available Business majors

What jobs can the Arts and Innovation course lead to?

Careers

  • Game writer
  • Tourism experience designer
  • Digital content strategist
  • Innovation analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Business analyst
  • Web developer

Industries

  • Gaming
  • Media and creative arts
  • Start ups
  • eCommerce and marketing
  • Higher education
  • Tourism and event management

What you'll learn

  • Utilize broad discipline knowledge from the arts in conjunction with multidisciplinary perspectives from innovation studies to identify and solve complex social, political, artistic, and business problems through research-based and practical solutions
  • Cultivate an ability to think critically and creatively, employing both artistic insight and innovative approaches to propose original solutions to societal challenges at local, regional, and global levels
  • Effectively access, evaluate, and integrate information from diverse sources to inform decisions and create impactful, responsible outcomes in professional practices
  • Communicate strategically and effectively in varied professional and public contexts, addressing local, regional, and global audiences, leveraging appropriate technologies and methodologies
  • Demonstrate ethical professionalism and inclusive leadership by understanding and applying principles of human rights, cultural diversity, Indigenous rights, and adherence to global ethical standards such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Showcase a responsible and future-oriented mindset by applying technologies appropriately and demonstrating an understanding of global, cultural, and societal issues and their impacts
  • Commit to lifelong learning and professional development through continuous self-improvement, critical reflection, and proactive team collaboration, while working independently when necessary
  • Prepare for transitioning from academic to professional settings with industry readiness, emphasizing a global, responsible, innovative, and technology-focused (GRIT) mindset, prepared to tackle future challenges

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants 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.

Curtin course switcher criteria

Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to Curtin course switchers. For information on how to meet Curtin's minimum entry requirements, please see our admission criteria web page.

Higher education course switcher criteria

Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to other higher education course switchers. For information on how to meet Curtin's minimum entry requirements, please see our admission criteria web page.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR 70

    This course has a minimum ATAR of 70

  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

    Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

    There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

    Desirable WACE subjects

    There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

English requirements

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.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6

Speaking

6

Reading

6

Listening

6

Overall band score

6.5

Find your pathway to Curtin

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.

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Other requirements and notes for this course

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

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Find your pathway to Curtin

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 tool

Other requirements and notes for this course

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

Fees 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:

  • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
  • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

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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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: BB-ARTINN
  • CRICOS code: 117066K
  • Last updated on: 21 November 2024

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