Course overview
From culture and communications to international relations and geography, the humanities are evolving as technology reshapes the way stories are told.
If you're ready to develop your communication and critical thinking skills for a changing world, this online pathway helps you meet Curtin's admission criteria to a range of degree courses and gives four units of credit towards the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Creative Arts.
Delivered fully online through our Bentley campus and Open Universities Australia (OUA), this recognised qualification can help you build a career path that's uniquely yours. You'll study the four units one at a time in an extended 20-week study period alongside your secondary school subjects or post-high school as a standalone course.
This pathway is ideal if you enjoy active, values-centred learning, live in a regional area, are home-schooled, or prefer flexible and diverse study options.
Wraparound support
This pathway provides a gradual and supported transition into university study, developing your skills in creative problem-solving, critical thinking, cultural and sustainability literacy, and academic communication. You'll be introduced to university expectations and learning environments step by step, with content available in multiple formats, flexible engagement options, and access to mentoring and study support.
Where this qualification can take you
Once completed, this undergraduate certificate qualifies you for entry into Curtin's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Creative Arts. The four unis you have completed will be credited towards your degree. These degrees offer a diverse range of majors – from creative writing and languages to history and fine art – with 14 available fully online so you can continue your study journey from wherever you are.
At Curtin, you'll learn how to turn your imagination into impact and prepare for careers across journalism, advertising, design and culture, including roles in content creation and the broader arts and cultural sectors.
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You may be finishing high school, coming from TAFE, or just thinking of a career change; but whatever your background, there’s an entry pathway to Curtin for you.
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Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$6,800*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- 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 other fees and charges for more information.
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