{"id":172222,"date":"2024-12-06T16:25:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T08:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?page_id=172222"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:54:31","slug":"portfolio-entry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/portfolio-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Portfolio entry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is portfolio entry the right pathway for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio entry is a great way to get into Curtin\u2019s courses if you\u2019re taking General subjects at high school or studying a combination of ATAR and General subjects and\/or VET qualifications. It is also suitable if you finished school without an ATAR and have work experience instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve completed any study at TAFE or university since graduating high school, you could also be eligible to apply via the <a href=\"\/study\/applying\/pathways\/tafe-vet\/\">TAFE\/VET pathway<\/a> or<a href=\"\/study\/applying\/pathways\/switch-curtin-courses\/\"> university switcher pathway<\/a> \u2013 even if you haven\u2019t completed your qualification. Don\u2019t meet the criteria? We offer several<a href=\"\/study\/applying\/pathways\/uniready-enabling-program\/\"> bridging and enabling pathways<\/a> to uni as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-am-a-school-leaver\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-am-a-school-leaver\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-am-a-school-leaver\">I am a school leaver<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-am-a-school-leaver\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You\u2019re a school leaver if you are a current high school student or if you\u2019ve graduated secondary study in the past two years.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible for portfolio entry, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have completed a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent<\/li>\n<li>achieved a C average or equivalent across your best four subjects in year 12<\/li>\n<li>show that you meet our <a href=\"\/study\/applying\/english-language-requirements\/\">English language requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li>have successfully completed:\n<ul>\n<li>at least four year 12 WACE subjects, or equivalent. These can be ATAR subjects, General subjects, or a combination of both, OR<\/li>\n<li>three year 12 WACE subjects (can be ATAR and\/or General subjects) plus one subject equivalent, such as VET study, industry training or accreditation and workplace training, endorsed programs, university studies, UniReady in Schools units or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/enabling-programs\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92385564 BCX0\">equivalent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92385564 BCX0\">\u00a0school-based<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92385564 BCX0\">\u00a0enabling program in WA<\/span><\/a>, micro-credentials, or Big Picture studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your course may also have inherent requirements or specific admission criteria that you\u2019ll also need to meet. You can find this information under admission criteria and application requirements on the course page.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-am-a-non-school-leaver\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-am-a-non-school-leaver\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-am-a-non-school-leaver\">I am a non-school leaver<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-am-a-non-school-leaver\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You\u2019re a non-school leaver if you are didn\u2019t graduate high school or if you completed your secondary study more than two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible for portfolio entry, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have studied or developed knowledge and work skills in the course you\u2019re applying for<\/li>\n<li>show that you meet our <a href=\"\/study\/applying\/english-language-requirements\/\">English language requirements.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent is preferred but not essential for this pathway.<\/p>\n<p>Your course may also have inherent requirements or specific admission criteria that you\u2019ll also need to meet. You can find this information under admission criteria and application requirements on the course page.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n    <mimas-block \n        block-name=\"articles\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"articles content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-bg=\"gray\">\n\n        \n\n                    <div class=\"article\">\n                                                                \n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-150x150.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"Curtin Open Day 2026: Students reading a brochure, depicted in a golden bubble against a black background.\"\n                     srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-500x370.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w\"\n                     sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n                <article class=\"article__content\">\n                                            <mimas-eyebrow>Sunday 24 May, 10am to 3pm<\/mimas-eyebrow>\n                    \n                                            <h2 class=\"h3\">Curtin Open Day 2026<\/h2>\n                    \n                                            <p><div>Discover your Curtin Universe at Open Day. Explore courses, tour campus, get course advice, enjoy freebies, live music and activities across campus.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                            \n                                                    <ul class=\"article__links\">\n                                                                    \n                                    <li>\n                                        <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/open-day\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Save the date\">Save the date<\/a>                                    <\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does portfolio entry work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio entry enables you to apply for your preferred course with a portfolio of documents that showcase your academic achievements, qualifications, work experience, extra-curricular activities and suitability for university study. This allows you to demonstrate your enthusiasm and creativity and show us why you\u2019re the perfect fit for studying at Curtin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio entry gives you access to a wide range of degrees in business, humanities, health and science. It could also be your pathway to more competitive degrees in health, law, science and engineering, through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/switch-curtin-courses\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/switch-curtin-courses\/\">university pathway course<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n    <mimas-block \n        block-name=\"articles\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"articles content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-bg=\"gray\">\n\n        \n\n                    <div class=\"article\">\n                                                                \n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1-150x150.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"Female student in an hanging egg chair\"\n                     srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1-550x370.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1-550x500.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1.jpg 550w\"\n                     sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n                <article class=\"article__content\">\n                    \n                                            <h2 class=\"h3\">Portfolio entry toolkit<\/h2>\n                    \n                                            <p><p>This step-by-step guide takes you through the process of assembling your portfolio, including the documents you need to demonstrate your unique strengths and qualifications. It also shows examples of documents that can help you showcase any visual portfolio requirements, such as art or design work and videos.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                            \n                                                    <ul class=\"article__links\">\n                                                                    \n                                    <li>\n                                        <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/publications.curtin.edu.au\/portfolio-toolkit-guide\/page\/1\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read the portfolio entry toolkit\">Read the portfolio entry toolkit<\/a>                                    <\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses that accept portfolio entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for any Curtin course that accepts portfolio entry as a pathway. Some courses may require you to have studied at least one ATAR subject, or Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent, while others may ask you to include a visual portfolio or essay with your application. Make sure you check all the application criteria for your course before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Agriculture,-environment-and-sustainability--\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Agriculture,-environment-and-sustainability--\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Agriculture,-environment-and-sustainability--\">Agriculture, environment and sustainability  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Agriculture,-environment-and-sustainability--\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-agribusiness--b-agrbu\/\">Bachelor of Agribusiness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Architecture-and-construction\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Architecture-and-construction\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Architecture-and-construction\">Architecture and construction<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Architecture-and-construction\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-interior-architecture--bh-inarch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-architectural-science--b-arch\/\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-construction-management--b-conm\/\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-urban-and-regional-planning--b-urplan2\">Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Arts,-culture-and-creative-industries--\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Arts,-culture-and-creative-industries--\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Arts,-culture-and-creative-industries--\">Arts, culture and creative industries  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Arts,-culture-and-creative-industries--\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-arts--b-arts\">Bachelor of Arts<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Anthropology and Sociology<\/li>\n<li>Chinese<\/li>\n<li>Creative Writing<\/li>\n<li>Digital and Social Media<\/li>\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n<li>English and Cultural Studies<\/li>\n<li>History<\/li>\n<li>International Relations<\/li>\n<li>Japanese<\/li>\n<li>Journalism<\/li>\n<li>Korean Studies<\/li>\n<li>Professional Writing and Publishing<\/li>\n<li>Security and Strategic Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-communications--b-mascoms\/\">Bachelor of Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-creative-arts--b-crarts\">Bachelor of Creative Arts<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Fine Art<\/li>\n<li>Screen Arts<\/li>\n<li>Theatre Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-design--b-design\/\">Bachelor of Design<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Advertising and Design<\/li>\n<li>Animation and Game Design<\/li>\n<li>Design Innovation and Fabrication<\/li>\n<li>Digital Experience and Interaction Design<\/li>\n<li>Fashion Design<\/li>\n<li>Graphic Design<\/li>\n<li>Photography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-digital-creative-industries--b-digci\/\">Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Animation, Visual Effects and Virtual Production<\/li>\n<li>Game Design and Art<\/li>\n<li>Immersive User Experience Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Business,-management-and-law\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Business,-management-and-law\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Business,-management-and-law\">Business, management and law<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Business,-management-and-law\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-commerce--b-comrce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Commerce<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Audit Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Business Information Systems<\/li>\n<li>Business Law<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Finance<\/li>\n<li>Financial Planning<\/li>\n<li>Human Resource Management<\/li>\n<li>International Business<\/li>\n<li>Logistics and Supply Chain Management<\/li>\n<li>Management<\/li>\n<li>Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Property Development and Valuation<\/li>\n<li>Property Investment and Development<\/li>\n<li>Taxation<\/li>\n<li>Tourism and Hospitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-business-administration--b-busadm\/\">Bachelor of Business Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-innovation--b-innov\/\">Bachelor of Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Successfully completing your first year at Curtin with a course weighted average of 70% provides eligibility into the Bachelor of Laws.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Education\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Education\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Education\">Education<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Education\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-education-primary-education--b-edpr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-educational-studies--b-educ\/\">Bachelor of Educational Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-education-early-childhood-education--b-edec\">Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Health\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Health\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Health\">Health<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Health\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-psychology--b-psych\/\">Bachelor of Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-science-health-promotion--b-hlprom\/\">Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-science-health-safety-and-environment--b-hlsfenv\/\">Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-science-health-sciences--b-hlthsc\/\">Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences)<\/a>*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Our Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences) can be used as a pathway to other health courses at Curtin.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Information-technology\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Information-technology\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Information-technology\">Information technology<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Information-technology\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-information-technology--b-inftec\/\">Bachelor of Information Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Physical-sciences,-geoscience-and-mathematics-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Physical-sciences,-geoscience-and-mathematics-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Physical-sciences,-geoscience-and-mathematics-\">Physical sciences, geoscience and mathematics <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Physical-sciences,-geoscience-and-mathematics-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-geology--b-apgeol\/\">Bachelor of Applied Geology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-multidisciplinary-science--b-mtdsc\/\">Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Science<\/a>**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**Successfully completing eligible units in our Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Sciences course can help you meet the admission criteria for a wider range of science courses, and engineering courses.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"video-panel\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Video panel\"\n        data-variant=\"content\"\n        data-type=\"short\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-make-your-university-portfolio\">How to make your university portfolio<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>To apply using our portfolio entry pathway, you need to create a portfolio that shows off your strengths. Include documents about your school results, qualifications, work experience and activities you do outside of school. A strong portfolio will help us see why you\u2019re ready to study at Curtin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    \n<a class=\"video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=43B5PGfbhYw?mute=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-fancybox data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-options='{\"smallBtn\" : \"true\"}'>\n                \n        <div class=\"video__button\" data-variant=\"large\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1.jpg\"\n                alt=\"Maddi Stirling - play video\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-1000x1000.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/portolio-entry-instructions-2000x1000-1-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n                sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n            <div class=\"video-panel__content\">\n            \n                            <p>Our future students expert Madi Stirling guides you through the essential steps to prepare a standout portfolio [1:37].<\/p>\n\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I need to include?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your portfolio will need to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>introductory letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>letter(s) of support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>academic records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>other records (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>course-specific requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our portfolio entry toolkit for detailed instructions and examples.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        \n        data-align=\"left\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/publications.curtin.edu.au\/portfolio-toolkit-guide\/page\/1\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow link deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Portfolio entry toolkit\">Portfolio entry toolkit<\/a>    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><h3>Course-specific requirements<\/h3>\n<p>The courses listed here require additional elements to include in your portfolio, such as a visual component or a questionnaire.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that some courses may also require you to have studied at least one ATAR subject, or Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent. Make sure you check all the application criteria for your course before applying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Architectural-Science)\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Architectural-Science)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Architectural-Science)\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Architectural-Science)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Please provide a visual portfolio of 5\u201310 images, each with a brief explanation (50 words or less) demonstrating your interest or understanding in architecture. This may include \u2013 but is not limited to \u2013 freehand sketches, photography, design work, or examples of architecture that interest you.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Interior-Architecture)\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Interior-Architecture)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Interior-Architecture)\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bachelor-of-Applied-Science-(Interior-Architecture)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Please provide a visual portfolio of 5\u201310 images, each with a brief explanation (50 words or less) demonstrating your interest or understanding in interior architecture. This may include \u2013 but is not limited to \u2013 freehand sketches, photography, design work, or examples of interiors that interest you.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Creative-Arts\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bachelor-of-Creative-Arts\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Creative-Arts\">Bachelor of Creative Arts<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bachelor-of-Creative-Arts\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>Fine Arts major<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please provide a visual portfolio of 5-10 images relevant to your major, each with a brief explanation (50 words or less). This may include full-colour examples of your finished artwork, examples of your work in progress, examples of your visual research (a critical review of precedents, case studies), or excerpts from your visual diary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Screen Arts major<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please provide one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5-10 pages of relevant work that demonstrates an interest in screen arts and related disciplines. This should include a short video work of no more than 10 minutes that you have either made or been involved with in a key creative role (cinematographer, editor, sound).<\/li>\n<li>a short draft screenplay, a short documentary script, a portfolio of photographs, short stories, poems, graphic novels, drawings, or visualisations of song lyrics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your portfolio must also include a brief explanation (50 words or less) that explains the context of the work and the authorship or role you have undertaken.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theatre Arts major<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please provide one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a short video (2-3 minutes) of a monologue or scene in which you are featured<\/li>\n<li>5\u201310 images (photos or sketches) of a theatre design (set, costume or lighting) that you\u2019ve done or would like to do for a play of your choice. Images should be accompanied by a brief explanation (50 words or less) that links to your ideas about the play<\/li>\n<li>an extract from a prompt script (one page) of a play you stage-managed<\/li>\n<li>a synopsis and short extract (2-3 pages) from a play that you have written.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Design\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bachelor-of-Design\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Design\">Bachelor of Design<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bachelor-of-Design\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Please include a visual portfolio of 5\u201310 images relevant to your preferred major, each with a brief explanation (50 words or less). This may include full-colour examples of work in progress and finished work that demonstrates aptitude, knowledge and understanding of design principles and processes. Formats can include a digital presentation, display boards or prototypes.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Digital-Creative-Industries\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bachelor-of-Digital-Creative-Industries\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Digital-Creative-Industries\">Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bachelor-of-Digital-Creative-Industries\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Please include a visual portfolio of 5\u201310 images relevant to your preferred major, each with a brief explanation (50 words or less). This may include full-colour examples of work in progress and finished work that demonstrates aptitude, knowledge and understanding of design principles and processes. Formats can include a digital presentation, display boards or prototypes.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Education-(Early-Education)\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bachelor-of-Education-(Early-Education)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Education-(Early-Education)\">Bachelor of Education (Early Education)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bachelor-of-Education-(Early-Education)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Please complete an online Qualtrics questionnaire as part of the non-academic entry requirements for education. Once completed, you&#8217;ll receive a confirmation email. Please include this within your portfolio of documents.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/humanities\/education\/education-non-academic-entry-requirement\/\">non-academic entry requirements for our Education courses.<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Education-(Primary-Education)\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bachelor-of-Education-(Primary-Education)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bachelor-of-Education-(Primary-Education)\">Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bachelor-of-Education-(Primary-Education)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Please complete an online Qualtrics questionnaire as part of the non-academic entry requirements for education. Once completed, you&#8217;ll receive a confirmation email. Please include this within your portfolio of documents.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/humanities\/education\/education-non-academic-entry-requirement\/\">non-academic entry requirements for education.<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if I forget to include something?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re applying to Curtin directly and you forget to include something in your portfolio, we will send you a request to upload the required documents.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>If you\u2019re applying through TISC, please ensure you follow the portfolio entry toolkit to ensure you have everything you need before submitting.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block block-name=\"tabs-extended\" id=\"portfolio\" full-width=\"gray\"\n             role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabinated content block\"\n             data-segment=\"all\" class=\"tabs-extended mimas-grid\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-apply-via-portfolio-entry\">How to apply via portfolio entry<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <section class=\"tabs-extended__container\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs--horizontal \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul role=\"tablist\" class=\"tab-group\">\n                                                        <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-school-leavers\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"1\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-school-leavers\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-school-leavers\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        School leavers\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        Non-school leavers\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-school-leavers\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-school-leavers\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>I am applying as a school leaver<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re a school leaver if you are a current high school student or if you\u2019ve graduated high school in the past two years.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        \n\n<div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\">1. Check the admission criteria<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>General and course-specific admission criteria<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the admissions criteria of your chosen course to confirm that portfolio entry is an accepted pathway. Your course may also have additional criteria that you\u2019ll need to meet, such as a visual portfolio or completed study in a certain subject. You can find this information by checking the admissions criteria on the course page.<\/p>\n\n        \n                                    <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Search for your course\">Search for your course<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    \n                            <p><strong>English language requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nAdditionally, you\u2019ll need to meet our English language requirements. There are several ways to demonstrate your English competency, so be sure to check which option is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"\/study\/applying\/english-language-requirements\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"English language requirements\">English language requirements<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2.-Create-your-portfolio\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2.-Create-your-portfolio\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2.-Create-your-portfolio\">2. Create your portfolio<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2.-Create-your-portfolio\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Gather your documents and any necessary additional criteria. Remember to read our portfolio entry toolkit to make sure you have everything you need to create your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n        \n                                    <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/publications.curtin.edu.au\/portfolio-toolkit-guide\/page\/1\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Portfolio entry toolkit\">Portfolio entry toolkit<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-3.-Apply-online\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"3.-Apply-online\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-3.-Apply-online\">3. Apply online<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"3.-Apply-online\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>I want to begin studying in semester 1<\/strong><br \/>\nApply for portfolio entry through TISC if you want to begin your study in semester 1. Indicate you are interested in \u2018experienced-based entry\u2019 when you select your course and you will be prompted to upload your portfolio documents.<\/p>\n\n        \n                                    <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"http:\/\/tisc.edu.au\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Apply through TISC\">Apply through TISC<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    \n                            <p><strong>I want to begin studying in semester 2<\/strong><br \/>\nApply directly to Curtin if you want to begin your study in semester 2. Click on \u2018Apply\u2019 to begin your application.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"\/study\/apply\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Apply direct to Curtin\">Apply direct to Curtin<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-4.-Respond-to-your-offer\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"4.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-4.-Respond-to-your-offer\">4. Respond to your offer<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"4.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If your application is successful, details on how to accept your offer will be sent in your offer email.<\/p>\n\n        \n                                    <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"\/study\/applying\/accept-your-offer\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"How to accept your offer\">How to accept your offer<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"\/study\/applying\/defer-your-offer\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"How to defer your offer\">How to defer your offer<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>Application dates<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Semester 2, 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opened on<\/strong>: Monday 2 March 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close<\/strong>: 4:30pm, Monday 22 June 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Semester 1, 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong>: Friday 1 May 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close<\/strong>: 4:30pm, Monday 18 January 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For other important dates visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/application-deadlines\/\">applications deadlines<\/a> page or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tisc.edu.au\/static\/guide\/tisc-calendar-current.tisc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TISC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                            \n                <\/div>\n                                            <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-non-school-leavers\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>I am applying as a non-school leaver<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re a non-school leaver if you didn\u2019t graduate high school or if you completed high school more than two years ago.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        \n\n<div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\">1. Check the admission criteria<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"1.-Check-the-admission-criteria\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>General and course-specific admission criteria<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the admissions criteria of your chosen course to confirm that portfolio entry is an accepted pathway. Your course may also have additional criteria that you\u2019ll need to meet, such as a visual portfolio or completed study in a certain subject. You can find this information by checking the admissions criteria on the course page.<\/p>\n\n        \n                                    <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Search for your course\">Search for your course<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    \n                            <p><strong>English language requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nAdditionally, you\u2019ll need to meet our English language requirements. There are several ways to demonstrate your English competency, so be sure to check which option is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"\/study\/applying\/english-language-requirements\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"English language requirements\">English language requirements<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2.-Create-your-portfolio\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2.-Create-your-portfolio\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2.-Create-your-portfolio\">2. Create your portfolio<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2.-Create-your-portfolio\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Gather your documents and any necessary additional criteria. Remember to read our portfolio entry toolkit to make sure you have everything you need to create your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n        \n                                    <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/publications.curtin.edu.au\/portfolio-toolkit-guide\/page\/1\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Portfolio entry toolkit\">Portfolio entry toolkit<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-3.-Apply-online\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"3.-Apply-online\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-3.-Apply-online\">3. 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