Course overview
If design is your passion, this flexible degree offers exciting majors that will develop your practical skills in a global context, so you can take your career anywhere in the world.
Throughout the three-year program you will learn through project-based activities and have the opportunity to work together with students from other disciplines, mirroring a real industry environment.
You’ll use industry-standard equipment and software, and graduate with a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates your skills to future employers.
You can major in an area that inspires you, including Advertising and Design, Design Innovation and Fabrication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Photography.
If you're interested in digital design such as game design, animation and visual effects, you might like our Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Fashion designer
- Creative director
- Illustrator
- Photojournalist
- Photographer
- Design educator
- Entrepreneur
- Production manager
Professional accreditation and recognition
Professional membership may be available with the Design Institute of Australia. Graduates may convert student memberships of professional design organisations, such as Australian Graphic Design Association, Design Institute of Australia and Perth Advertising and Design Club, into full professional memberships following qualification and professional experience.
Why study at Curtin?
Transferable skills
Humanities courses teach transferable skills for international careers.
Get the Curtin edge
Access to leadership programs, specialist facilities and industry placements gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
Broad career options
Tailor your degree to suit your career aspirations.
Your student experience
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Discover why international students love Western Australia
Choosing where to study for your degree is a major decision. You want to enjoy your university years in a place that is welcoming, offers unique experiences, and will give you a globally recognised degree.
Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll learn to design through project-based activities using industry-standard equipment, technologies and media platforms.
In your final year, you will complete a capstone unit. You will explore interdisciplinary themes through the creation of design-focused projects, and benefit from strong links with industry across the design majors.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Customise your degree
At Curtin you can customise your degree by studying various disciplines of your choice, giving you a tailored degree that supports your career interests and passions.
Customise your course by choosing your Design major (step 1) and then complement it with a Design specialisation (step 2). Complete your degree structure by choosing one of three options (step 3).
Step 1: Choose your major
Select an area that inspires you:
Step 2: Choose your specialisation
- Creative Advertising Design
- Digital Design
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
Note that you must choose a different specialisation to your major.
Step 3: Complete your degree structure
Option 1: Choose a second Design specialisation
Choose a second Design specialisation from the list in Step 2.
Option 2: Choose a non-Design specialisation
Choose a specialisation in another area to gain expertise in a second field.
Specialisations are subject to availability. See the full list of specialisations.
Option 3: Choose four electives
Choose four elective units in your area of interest in which you meet the unit prerequisites.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60%
India (HSC) %
65%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
Qualification not listed?
Find your qualification by searching for your home country to find the score you’ll require to demonstrate ATAR equivalence.
Select country:
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Australia
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Bangladesh
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Brazil
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Brunei
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Canada
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China
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Germany
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Hong Kong
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India
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Indonesia
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Iran
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Japan
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Kenya
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Korea
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Malaysia
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Mauritius
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Myanmar
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Nepal
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Norway
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Oman
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Pakistan
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Philippines
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Russia
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Saudi Arabia
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Singapore
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South Africa
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Spain
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Sri Lanka
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Taiwan
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Tanzania
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Thailand
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US
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United Arab Emirates
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United Kingdom
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Vietnam
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe
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Other
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$34,230*
Total indicative course fee
$102,690*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$37,652*
Total indicative course fee
$112,956*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a Curtin University degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
Apply through an agent
A registered Curtin agent will lodge your application to Curtin on your behalf. They can also answer any questions you may have about applying, courses, student visas and scholarships.
Apply directly to Curtin
Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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