Industry aligned
Our goal is to ensure a Curtin education remains relevant and valued both by students and employers. By aligning our teaching with the needs of industry, we contribute to the knowledge economy of our nation and future industry leaders.
Our research
Curtin is recognised internationally as a leader for the quality of its research higher degree programs.
Ranked among the world’s best
We’re ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for the subjects of Architecture and Built Environment and Education, and in the top 200 for Geography, Art and Design and Communication and Media Studies. What’s more, we’re currently the highest ranked university in Western Australia for Architecture and Education.
Our Schools
The Faculty of Humanities comprises of three schools, each with multiple disciplines which specialise in a wide array of degrees so you can follow your passion and put it to work at Curtin. Our schools teach practical and transferable skills that can be applied to a range of workplaces.

School of Design and the Built Environment
Are you a creative person who is fascinated with design, urban life, buildings and the environment, or do you have a desire to improve living conditions for all people?

School of Education
Are you driven to help others? The School of Education prepares professionals for practice in a wide range of education-related fields. We are known nationally and internationally for the quality of our programs.

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Search for Nyungar children’s artwork goes global
A search is underway in the United Kingdom for hundreds of missing artworks created by children of the Stolen Generations in the south-west of Western Australia.

New public artworks at Curtin’s Exchange precinct reflect WA’s history
Three public artworks installed at Curtin University’s new Exchange precinct capture WA’s unique history, from ancient Noongar songlines to the State’s diverse geology.

Curtin students and industry team up to solve key sustainability challenges
Curtin University students have joined forces with industry to help solve sustainability challenges on fast fashion, renewable energy, water management and the circular economy, as part of the Curtin

Curtin FM’s annual Radiothon a rousing success
Listeners of community radio station, Curtin FM, have once again rallied together to raise more than $145,000 during the station’s annual Radiothon.

Curtin Kalgoorlie Career Open Day
Are you in high school and looking at going to university or a pathway to university? Or maybe you’re looking for a career change? Join us at the Curtin Kalgoorlie Career Open Day and find out more.

Postgraduate Expo
The Curtin Postgraduate Expo is an ideal introduction to our postgraduate coursework and research, admission criteria, flexible study options and industry links.

The Future Of: The English Language | OED Consultant A.Prof Lisa Lim
English has cemented its place as the world’s lingua franca, with 2 billion speakers. Will it remain a global language in the future?

The Future Of: Freedom of Movement
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The Future Of: Stolen Artefacts
Hundreds of thousands of stolen, Colonial Era artefacts are on display in Western museums. Will they ever be returned home?

The Future Of: LIVE! Land Restoration Through an Aboriginal Lens
48% of the Australian continent has been razed for mining and agriculture. The key to its restoration lies in 65,000 years of Aboriginal knowledge.