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Can my Curtin Access Plan (CAP) 'alternate examtest arrangements' be applied to school-based exams and tests?
Some alternative test/exam conditions are unable to be applied to tests/exams that are run by your school. These include things like morning or afternoon exam requests, which are only possible for Centrally Scheduled exams. ...
I require a scribe to be available during in-person school-based testsexams as per my Curtin Access Plan (CAP). What should I do?
Contact AccessAbility Services at Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au as soon as school-based test/exam details are known advising of your requirements and details.Please do this as early as possible...
How do I use rest breaks in my Curtin Access Plan (CAP) 'alternate testexam arrangements' in my exams?
In‑person exams:Raise your hand and tell the invigilator you are taking a rest break. The invigilator will record the start and end times on your exam cover sheet so your exam finish time can be adjusted correctly.Online exams:State to the camera t...
To study at Curtin, do I need to take an English test in addition to completing UniReady?
No, you do not need to take an English test in addition to completing UniReady to study at Curtin. Completing the two designated units within UniReady will fulfil Curtin's English competency requirements. Completing all four UniReady units is equival...
How long is the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) result valid for?
At Curtin, if you sit the full STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test), your score is valid indefinitely. However, if you only sit the written English component to meet English competency or you only sit the multiple choice test, the score is onl...
Do I need to prepare for the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)?
If you enrol and pay to sit the STAT, you will receive a candidate information booklet containing examples of the types of questions used in the test. Reading the booklet will help you to familiarise yourself with the STAT. You may also prefer to rec...
When are Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) held?
Metropolitan Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (stat) sessions are held at Canning College from May to February each year. Country sessions are offered twice a year in May and November in major regional centres. There are no set venues for STAT c...
How do I register for the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)?
You register for the STAT by completing the STAT Booking Form online, or by calling the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) on (08) 9318 8000. TISC office hours are 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Note: If you've completed an ATAR E...
As an international student applicant, what English test scores do I need to meet the English language requirements to study at Curtin?
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. There are specific English requirements for every course outlined in the IELTS (International English Language Test System) table on each course page via the Entry requirements tab...
I need to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) for my Curtin application. Will I be considered for the Excellence Scholarship if I receive an offer in the second round?
Yes. If you are required to sit the , you will need to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria, maintain Curtin as your first preference in TISC and receive an offer of a place into an eligible first preference course in second round offers to rece...
What is the difference between the 'Additional Days to Submit Assessments' on my CAP and Assessment Extensions?
The 'Additional Days to Submit Assessments' on your CAP are different to Assessment Extensions.Additional Days to Submit Assessments on CAP:An ongoing reasonable adjustment to accommodate for a disability/medical condition that is known in advance an...
What happens if my WACE English ATAR does not meet Curtin's English requirement?
To be eligible to apply for a course at Curtin, you must satisfy the English competency requirement. If you have not achieved a sufficient scaled mark in English ATAR, Literature ATAR or EALD ATAR, you may get a second opportunity to demonstrate you...
Am I required to sit the UCAT ANZ if I want to apply for Curtin's Medical degree?
All applicants* to Curtin's Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course must sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) ANZ and the Casper Test. These must be completed the same year as application. Curtin does not use the GAMSAT (G...
If I get a Curtin Access Plan (CAP) in the middle of the study period, does it apply for the remainder of the study period?
Yes, however Unit Coordinators and Teaching Support Officers require some time to apply alternative arrangements to school-based tests/exams. Please let your Unit Coordinator and AccessAbility Advisor know if you have any tests or assignments schedul...
How do I get religious equity support for an assignment, exam or placement?
Curtin has equity support if you have a religious festival, fast or holy day that falls on the day or time of your exam or that significantly impacts your ability to complete an assignment of placement. The event must be obligatory for all participan...
I have Irlen SyndromeScotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. Am I eligible for a Curtin Access Plan (CAP)?
Students with Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome/Irlen Syndrome can access a CAP by having an appropriately qualified health professional complete the Curtin University Health Professional Report. Adjustments such as coloured paper, the ability to wear c...
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...
How do I meet English requirements for entry in to postgraduate study?
English requirements can be satisfied through accepted Australian qualification such as undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree. If you do not have an Australian qualification (for example, if you are applying from outside Australia) you will nee...