How to apply for an undergraduate course
You don’t need to be a high school graduate to start an undergraduate degree. Find out how to apply to Curtin depending on your study or work background.
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Apply via TISC
Applications for Curtin can be submitted via TISC from Monday 4 April 2022.
TISC is opening earlier this year! If you’re a Year 12 student, you can begin your application to study at Curtin in semester one 2023 from Monday 4 April.
Early offers for 2023
Are you in year 12 and keen to lock in your place at Curtin early? Let us take the pressure off.
Early offers are available for most Curtin courses, so you can secure a place in your chosen course before you even receive your ATAR.
Apply direct to Curtin
If you recently attended high school, you can apply direct to Curtin to start mid-year.
Note: Applications for semester two 2022 are now closed.
Follow these steps to submit your application to Curtin.
- Choose a course.
- Check the admission criteria and application deadlines.
- Have your supporting documentation to hand, and ensure it meets our guidelines.
- Click “Apply now” on the course page and follow the prompts.
If you’d like some help with applying or information on pathways and courses, please contact Curtin Admissions and our friendly staff will be able to assist you.
Admission criteria
You must have achieved the following admission criteria prior to submitting your application.
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Graduated from secondary school
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent interstate qualification.
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Attained the ATAR score for your chosen course
Minimum or guaranteed ATAR score or equivalent.
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Achieved a scaled score of at least 50 in your ATAR subjects
English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR, and the prerequisite ATAR subjects specific to your chosen course.
Note: You can apply to Curtin before sitting your final school exams.
Course-specific requirements
Ensure you also meet any specific requirements for your chosen course such as a portfolio submission.
Find out if you’re eligible for credit
If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning which exempts you from studying those units.
Apply direct to Curtin
If you have work and life experience, you can apply direct to Curtin.
Follow these steps to submit your application to Curtin.
- Choose a course.
- Check the admission criteria and application deadlines.
- Have your supporting documentation to hand, and ensure it meets our guidelines.
- Click “Apply now” on the course page and follow the prompts.
If you’d like some help with applying or information on pathways and courses, please contact Curtin Admissions and our friendly staff will be able to assist you.
Admission criteria
You must have achieved the following admission criteria prior to submitting your application.
Admission is based on either your results from year 12, an alternative entry pathway or your previous studies at TAFE or another VET provider.
You will also need to meet our English language requirements.
High school results
If you are applying on the basis of your high school results, you must have achieved the following:
- Graduated from secondary school: Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent interstate qualification.
- Attained the ATAR score for your chosen course: Minimum or guaranteed ATAR score or equivalent. Year 12 WACE results are valid indefinitely and scores from 1992 onwards can be converted using the TISC ATAR calculator.
- Achieved a scaled score of at least 50 your subjects: English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR, and the prerequisite ATAR subjects specific to your chosen course.
Admission to some Curtin courses is competitive and attaining the minimum ATAR may not guarantee admission.
Alternative entry pathways
If you are applying via a pathway, you must have achieved one or more of the following:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Portfolio entry
- An enabling program
- Division 1 General or Mental Health Nursing
- Registration with a State Nursing Board in Australia
- A Curtin College course
- Secondary education overseas
- An English language bridging program.
TAFE or other VET provider
If you are applying using a TAFE or VET qualification, you must have achieved one of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma
- Diploma
- Certificate IV
Read more about applying with your TAFE qualifications.
Course-specific requirements
Ensure you also meet any specific requirements for your chosen course such as a portfolio submission.
Find out if you’re eligible for credit
If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning which exempts you from studying those units.
Apply direct to Curtin
If you have studied at TAFE, you can apply direct to Curtin.
Follow these steps to submit your application to Curtin.
- Choose a course.
- Check the admission criteria and application deadlines.
- Have your supporting documentation to hand, and ensure it meets our guidelines.
- Click “Apply now” on the course page and follow the prompts.
If you’d like some help with applying or information on pathways and courses, please contact Curtin Admissions and our friendly staff will be able to assist you.
Admission criteria
You must have achieved the following admission criteria prior to submitting your application.
You must have achieved one of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma
- Diploma
- Certificate IV
Read more about applying with your TAFE qualifications.
You will also need to meet our English language requirements.
Course-specific requirements
Ensure you also meet any specific requirements for your chosen course such as a portfolio submission.
Find out if you’re eligible for credit
If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.
Apply direct to Curtin
If you’ve completed previous study at Curtin University, Curtin College or another higher education institution, you can apply direct to Curtin.
Follow these steps to submit your application to Curtin.
- Choose a course.
- Check the admission criteria and application deadlines.
- Have your supporting documentation to hand, and ensure it meets our guidelines.
- Click “Apply now” on the course page and follow the prompts.
If you’d like some help with applying or information on pathways and courses, please contact Curtin Admissions and our friendly staff will be able to assist you.
Admission criteria
You must have achieved the following admission criteria prior to submitting your application.
Admission is based on either your results from your previous studies at university, year 12 or previous studies at TAFE or another VET provider.
Previous studies at university
You must have successfully completed one of the following:
- A Curtin enabling or bridging course.
- The first year of a bachelor degree course at another Australian university.
- Four degree-level units via Open Universities Australia and met Curtin’s English language proficiency requirements.
- Four degree-level units at an Australian university and met Curtin’s English language proficiency requirements.
You must also meet any specific requirements for your chosen course.
High school results
You must have achieved the following:
- Graduated from secondary school: Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent interstate qualification.
- Attained the ATAR score for your chosen course: Minimum or guaranteed ATAR score or equivalent. Year 12 WACE results are valid indefinitely and scores from 1992 onwards can be converted using the TISC ATAR calculator.
- Achieved a scaled score of at least 50 your subjects: English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR, and the prerequisite ATAR subjects specific to your chosen course.
Admission to some Curtin courses is competitive and attaining the minimum ATAR may not guarantee admission.
Previous studies at TAFE or another VET provider
You must have achieved one of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma
- Diploma
- Certificate IV
Read more about applying with your TAFE qualifications.
You must also satisfy our English language proficiency requirements, through options such as completing certain TAFE communication units or the STAT test.
Course-specific requirements
Ensure you also meet any specific requirements for your chosen course such as a portfolio submission.
Find out if you’re eligible for credit
If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.
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