Whether you’re ready to apply for your dream course or are looking for a program to prepare you for your studies, we have several pathways to help you begin studying at Curtin in 2023.
If you’re unsure what pathway is right for you, try our pathway finder tool to help determine your entry options.
Whether you’re finishing high school, looking to transition from TAFE, or thinking of a career change; there’s a variety of entry pathways to suit every background. First, start by selecting what kind of pathway you’re looking for below.
If you’re unsure which pathway is right for you, try our pathway finder tool or get in touch with one of our Curtin Connect advisors.
Unlock your academic potential with the right entry pathway. Whether it’s using your ATAR for university admission, earning university credits during high school, or exploring alternative options, find the solution that suits you best.
If you’re a year 12 student or you’ve already graduated with a WACE certificate, you can submit your course preferences with Curtin. If you haven’t received your final ATAR just yet, you can still apply with your predicted ATAR.
Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications, work experiences and ability.
Outside of ATAR and portfolio entry, Curtin offers a number of programs and initiatives to help you gain entry into your dream course.
We understand that life doesn’t always go to plan. If you’ve been affected by circumstances that have impacted your ability to study or sit exams, you may be eligible for special consideration.
If you are granted special consideration, you will receive between one and five additional points to your ATAR.
If you’re the first in your family to go to university, are from a regional or remote area, are of Australian First Nations descent or have a disability, you may be eligible for additional support or an equity scholarship to help you begin your studies.
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.
StepUp is an ATAR adjustment that’s applied automatically to your ATAR if you meet certain criteria.
If you’re currently a year 12 student planning to commence studying in semester 1, 2024, now is the time to apply through TISC! You may even be eligible for an early offer.
If you’re not a year 12 student, you can apply directly to Curtin to start your course in 2024.
Curtin offers additional pathways and enabling programs that can help you to gain entry to your course. At Curtin, there isn’t one size fits all, with many students from different walks of life.
If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry.
Based at Curtin Perth, Curtin College is an integrated pathway provider to Curtin University. Completing a Curtin College diploma prepares you for entry into the second year of a Curtin bachelor degree.
Course switching can be used as an entry pathway to transition into a course with a more competitive admission criteria, or allow you to change to a course more suited to your career aspirations.
If you’re unsure of which pathway is best suited to you, try completing our pathway finder quiz below or contact Curtin Connect to discuss your options with one of our advisors.
You can qualify for admission to Curtin and in some instances gain credit towards your qualification if you have completed a Certificate IV or graduated from TAFE or another Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) provider.
If you’re unsure of which pathway is best suited to you, try completing our pathway finder quiz below or contact Curtin Connect to discuss your options with one of our advisors.
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don’t meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.
If you are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident but English is not your first language, you may benefit from our Curtin English Language Programs. You may be eligible for a free Commonwealth-funded place.
Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications, work experiences and ability.
Completion of a foundation, enabling or bridging program at another uni may qualify you for entry to Curtin. As a general rule, if the program meets the admission requirements for that university, and there are no special requirements or prerequisites for your preferred Curtin course, it can be used to gain admission.
If you’re unsure of which pathway is best suited to you, try completing our pathway finder quiz below or contact Curtin Connect to discuss your options with one of our advisors.
The pathway finder can help you determine your entry pathway options, based on your current or predicted high school results, work experience or existing qualifications.
To get started, check the admission criteria of the course you’d like to study and begin answering the questions below.
Curtin have a range of pathway options. Find out what you can do if you don’t meet the prerequisites to your chosen course.
Based on Curtin University’s main campus, Curtin College provides undergraduate and postgraduate pathway to over 50 degrees at Curtin University. A Curtin College diploma guarantees a place in the second year of the related bachelor degree, subject to meeting progression rules and admission criteria.
Since 1972, Curtin English has been proudly supporting students from all around the world, to improve their language skills. Our accredited language school is a direct pathway for students to enter Curtin College or Curtin University as well as a centre for learning English for academic purposes.
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