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How do I change from studying full-time to part-time and vice versa?

Changing from part-time to full time and vice versa, involves in or from units to reach your preferred study load. If you are not bound by student visa conditions or conditions on your course, you can amend your own enrolment to suit your prefer...

Can I study part-time?

You may be able to study part-time, undertaking as few as 25 or 50 credit points (one or two units) per semester. This reduces your weekly workload considerably but extends the duration of your course. You may also be able to change each semester, st...

Can I study part-time and maintain my scholarship?

Most need-based scholarships allow part-time study, however most merit based scholarships are only offered for students who are studying full-time (75 or 100 credits per semester). Part-time study may be permitted under extenuating circumstances for ...

What are my study load options?

Depending on your course, you can choose to: Study full-time Full-time study involves enrolling in units totalling 100 credit points (usually 4 units each semester/trimester), which means around 30 hours overall work time per week. For most students...

Should I study, work or travel before commencing my studies at Curtin?

It’s entirely up to you! Some people take time off before starting university to travel, pursue a hobby, gain skills and life experience, or to earn money. There are benefits to this as students with life experience often do very well at univer...

How long will it take to complete an undergraduate degree?

An undergraduate degree typically requires between three and five years of full-time or equivalent part-time study to complete. A full-time study load typically consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approxima...

How much time will I have to allocate to studying?

Students can expect that for every 1 hour of class time, they will put in 1 hour of additional study. If you choose to study in a full-time capacity, you will likely take four units per semester. A typical unit may account for 3 or more hours of co...

What events are held for mature age students during Orientation Week (O-Week)?

We run optional sessions for mature age and part-time students during Orientation Week (O-Week).These sessions can be found in your Personalised Orientation Planner, available in OASIS prior to O-Week. If you're unable to attend a session, replays of...

Does Curtin offer any postgraduate short courses?

Curtin's graduate certificate courses are comprised of four units and can be completed in one semester full-time or the equivalent part-time. Graduate certificate courses are designed for individuals wanting to develop skills in a specialised area. ...