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Curtin University of Technology
| Introduction Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia’s largest and culturally diverse University, has a strong commitment and an ongoing responsibility to prepare its graduates to live and work in a global environment. Curtin graduates are job-ready and our courses have applied, practical subjects with a strong emphasis on industry links, which means our students get to work closely with companies in their chosen field throughout their degree. Our main campus is located in Bentley and is a thriving mini-metropolis within the expanse of Perth. With on-campus music, cultural events, sports facilities and special interest clubs, there are many opportunities to meet other students beyond classes. A range of support services is available to students, including learning support, health, counselling and disability services. A non-denominational University Chaplain is available to all students, providing wide-ranging support, assisted by occasional visiting chaplains. The Student Guild plays a vital role in representing the interests of all students in all aspects of University life. Curtin also has the only full-time campus-based Centrelink office, as well as a branch of BankWest, a child care centre, a pharmacy, a travel agent, a variety of cafés, a tavern and a hairdresser. Students can visit the Careers Resource Centre to find out information or can attend workshops on interview techniques, resume writing and job searching skills. Careers@ Curtin also provides detailed information on graduate recruitment programs, vacation work and work experience opportunities. Curtin offers a range of programs that enable students to get more out of university life. All Curtin students have the opportunity to broaden their experience by interacting with the community through several projects run by Curtin Volunteers! Projects are organised and coordinated throughout the year, culminating on the John Curtin Weekend when their activities spread throughout the state and to Curtin Sarawak – see www.cv.curtin.edu.au. Curtin provides innovative programs to ensure its graduates enter the marketplace with an edge. CBSplus, is a professional development program developing leadership, team awareness and communication skills to help you enter the workforce easily. With more than 60 major research centres and institutes, students are provided with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research, which often leads to exciting and dynamic career paths. Scholarships Curtin offers a number of undergraduate scholarships over a wide range of disciplines that range in award value from one-off cash payments to scholarships that provide an annual cash payment and the student contribution to tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded for Academic Merit to reward those students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement over the course of their studies. Scholarships are also available to students who have overcome significant barriers (including educational disadvantage, financial disadvantage, disability, rural and remote isolation) in order to pursue their education at a tertiary level. Additionally, Curtin offers specialised scholarships within particular fields of study and one-off awards to students who are nominated by their Principal or receive the Top TER in their school. The range of Curtin scholarships are complemented by a large number of Commonwealth Scholarships that are also available to Curtin enrolled students. All eligibility and award information regarding available Curtin Scholarships is available at www.scholarships.curtin.edu.au. Campuses and Centres Bentley Campus Centre for Regional Education Kalgoorlie Campus Muresk Institute Courses offered at the Northam Campus teach the marketing and management skills needed to succeed in modern farming, agribusiness and other rural-based industries. The campus accommodates 145 students in modern halls of residence. Courses at the Northam Muresk campus commence in early February, usually 3 weeks before other parts of Curtin, to allow students to gain experience on farms during the mid year vacation. At the Margaret River Education Campus, Curtin is the lead partner in the Centre for Wine Excellence, which comprises a teaching winery, chemistry laboratories, sensory evaluation and research laboratories, classrooms and research centre. This pivotal location allows Curtin’s viticulture and oenology students to access leading vineyards and wineries to complement their theoretical studies. A course in Art is also available. Curtin Sydney Sarawak Campus, Malaysia Future Students Centre The Prospective Students’ team hosts information sessions and tours of the Bentley Campus throughout the year. Students of any age, parents or advisors are welcome to attend. Check the dates for the sessions that particularly match your needs on the Future Students’ website. Prospective Student advisors are also available for individual appointments. The Future Students Centre is located in the Student Central Building 101. Operating hours are 9am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday.
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The University has determined that only candidates who meet admission requirements are eligible for selection to Curtin courses.
There are a number of ways of meeting admission requirements, however the principal means is by attaining a prescribed level of performance in the Tertiary Entrance Examination or its interstate or overseas equivalents. In 2008, the minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for the University was 70.00 for all courses. Other qualifications may also be acceptable but the University reserves the right to determine the appropriate equivalence. Although an applicant may be eligible for admission to the University, this does not guarantee a place, particularly in courses for which there is competition for the number of places available.
Applicants should note that admission to Curtin University of Technology requires applicants to satisfy the University’s English competency requirement. Applicants can demonstrate English competence through one of the following:
By achieving a scaled mark of at least 50 in a course from the English Learning Area: English, English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) (for eligible students) or TEE English Literature, or from competence met in the previously offered subjects: TEE English or TEE English as a Second Language (ESL). You can meet the competence in English requirement with Year 12 results obtained in any year.
CUTE (Curtin University Test of English) -
Band C required
STAT (Special Tertiary Admission Test) -
145/200 (Written English)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System):
5.5 – Listening and Reading
6.0 – Writing and Speaking
6.0 – Overall
TOEFL
Minimum score of 550 (paper based test) or 213 (computer based test)
From 2005 onward - Internet Based (TOEFL IBT) with minimum scores of:
Reading: 20
Listening: 20
Speaking: 20
Writing: 20
Total Score: 80
Applicants should note that some courses require a higher level of attainment in these tests, as outlined in individual course listings.
Summary of Undergraduate Admission Requirements for School Leavers provides detailed information on requirements for university admission.
Applicants who have completed their secondary education interstate or in New Zealand should have met the requirements for entry to a university in their own State or territory, and obtained a score/aggregate that converts to the appropriate Tertiary Entrance Rank for admission to the course of their choice at Curtin.
Applicants who have completed their secondary education overseas should contact the University Admission Centre to have their eligibility assessed.
Students residing outside Western Australia should pay particular attention to interview and other special requirements for a number of courses.
The University provides a number of avenues by which Non-school Leaver applicants may satisfy the admission requirements and thus become eligible for selection.
Please refer to the Summary of Undergraduate Admission Requirements for Mature Age Students.
Non-school Leaver applicants under the age of 20 should refer to the School Leaver section. If secondary education was not completed there may be other alternative pathways for entry, such as a completed Certificate IV, Diploma or an Advanced Diploma at either TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation.
Applicants with Certificate IV level qualifications must separately show that they have attained a separate satisfactory level of competency in English, however, a number of TAFE communication units are acceptable for this purpose. A list of other qualifications which may be used to meet the English requirement is available from the University Admission Centre.
Applicants should note that selection for a particular course may require completion of studies not covered in their TAFE course. In particular, students intending to apply for engineering, science or computing courses should consult with the Faculty Student Services Centre, Engineering, Science and Computing.
Applicants with technical and post-secondary qualifications, or applicants who are unsure of their eligibility, must contact the University Admission Centre for further information.
It should be emphasised that, for a number of courses there may be additional, more rigorous, academic requirements than for standard entry to the University.
The University provides a number of avenues by which applicants with qualifications gained overseas may satisfy the admission requirements. In addition to qualifications that meet the University's admission standard, all applicants must satisfy the University's English competency requirement. Applicants with qualifications gained overseas, or applicants who are unsure of their eligibility, must contact the University Admission Centre for further information.
Students residing outside Australia should pay particular attention to the interview and other special requirements for a number of courses in Course Search.
Curtin offers bridging programs to selected students who do not satisfy normal admission requirements for selected courses. Applicants are advised to check their eligibility for these courses, and ensure that the course will enable them to proceed into the undergraduate degree of their choice. Application for these courses is made direct to the University and not through TISC.
Agribusiness Enabling Course
The Agribusiness Enabling Course offers an alternative entry pathway into the Bachelor of Agribusiness and is designed for applicants who did not complete their TEE or did not achieve the minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank to gain direct entry to Muresk Agribusiness courses. Successful completion of this course enables students’ direct entry into the Bachelor of Agribusiness. The Agribusiness Enabling Course involves two periods of six weeks of full-time contact at the Northam Campus.
Further information is available from the Course Coordinator on 1800 246 622.
Aboriginal Bridging Course
Offered by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, this two-semester course is designed for applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Students of the course will be immersed in the university environment and prepared for mainstream studies. In addition to providing the necessary skills to assist in making the transition into university undergraduate degree programs, the course also enables students to meet the entry requirements for Bachelor Degree courses. For further information contact the Centre for Aboriginal Studies Student Services on (08) 9266 7091 or Toll Free Number 1300 486 232.
Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course
Also offered by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, this course, formerly known as the Indigenous Tertiary Access Course, is an enabling course designed to bridge Indigenous students into mainstream undergraduate degree programs. The broad aims of the course are to develop the knowledge and competencies required by Indigenous people to access and complete mainstream undergraduate degree programs. The course covers Indigenous studies, numeracy, communications and a choice of either humanities, science or art-based units.
For further information contact the Centre for Aboriginal Studies Student Services on (08) 9266 7091 or Toll Free Number 1300 486 232.
English Language Bridging Course
Offered by the Department of Languages and Intercultural Education (DOLIE), Curtin's English Language Bridging program offers an advanced academic English program that prepares students from non-English speaking backgrounds for undergraduate and postgraduate study at Curtin. This course is offered part time to Australian migrant residents and can be studied online and through distance education. For further information contact the Department of Languages and Intercultural Education on (08) 9266 2388 or via email: bridging@curtin.edu.au.
Bridging for Nurses
Great Southern TAFE in Albany and Central West College of TAFE in Geraldton offer a bridging course for those who wish to enter the nursing course. For further details, telephone the Faculty of Health Sciences on (08) 9266 4583.
Bridging Mathematics Units
Many students seek entry to a variety of courses that require a sound background in geometry, trigonometry and calculus. This 4-week summer bridging course is specifically for students who need to improve their skills in these areas. The course covers algebra, functions, trigonometry and calculus. Students who studied calculus some years ago can revitalise their maths skills with this course. For further information on the right pathway for you, contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics on (08) 9266 7672.
Whilst student selection is based upon merit, government, economic and social priorities are reflected in the selection guidelines prepared by the University each year. The individual selection of eligible students for Curtin courses is made within the above guidelines by the relevant Curtin teaching school and will normally take into account the following factors:
From these criteria, all applications are evaluated and ranked in order of considered merit for each Curtin course nominated as a preference. If an applicant’s ranking is sufficiently high, an offer of a place will be made in the course listed as a first preference. If not, the applicant will be considered for the course listed as second preference and so on.
Courses for which an interview or aptitude test is required are detailed in the Course Search function. Applicants may be advised by mail, or phone, of the dates on which they may be required to attend for an interview.
Special Consideration for Entry
Curtin realises that, at times, an applicant’s preparation for entering University may have been compromised or disadvantaged by circumstances outside their control. As such, applications based on a one-off occurrence (such as a medical condition, accidental injury, family bereavement) or based on equity issues, as defined by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) are considered. .
To apply for Special Consideration Entry, applicants should submit a standard application through TISC for their desired course preferences, and submit separately a personal statement and supporting documentation to Curtin University of Technology, University Admission Centre for assessment.
For further information contact the University Admission Centre on (08) 9266 7805, and refer to the guidelines for special consideration from www.futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Applicants in receipt of a main or second round offer may defer commencement of their studies, in the course originally offered, for a period of up to twenty-four months. In some cases, there may be an opportunity to commence study after one semester's deferral of your place. For further information refer to the Can I defer? section.
Applicants who have deferred an offer from a previous year with Curtin will be contacted during the year to advise on the procedure to take up their offer of a place.
Applicants whose address is outside the wider metropolitan area of Perth are classified as 'Distant Students'. A Letter of Offer to a successful Distant Student takes into consideration the difficulties associated with enrolling on campus prior to the commencement of semester. For the main and second round of offers, Distant Students are invited to accept their offer via a specified method and to complete their enrolment by a given date shortly before the commencement of the academic year.
When you receive an offer, further information about accepting and enrolling will be contained in your offer pack.
Courses available on an external basis are indicated in the Method of Study column in the Course details. For further information regarding availability of external courses, please telephone (08) 9266 2100, or refer to the Curtin 2009 Undergraduate Guide.
All offers for undergraduate courses at Curtin will be made as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) until all places are taken. Please see Paying for University Study for more information.
Students in courses that include supervised practice (including research) in a clinical setting are required to undergo screening for, and vaccination against a range of infectious diseases before beginning the placement. For specific details relating to these requirements, see http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/students/Immunisation/index.cfm.
Criminal record screening is also necessary and, where relevant Working with Children Checks.
Recognition of Prior Learning (Also known as Advanced Standing or Exemptions and Credit)
See Advanced Standing/Credit Transfer.
The Curtin Career Service promotes, supports and encourages the career development and employment needs of Curtin students by delivering a trusted, valued service that is focused and forward thinking, offering programs and projects to equip you with personal and professional skills, giving you a competitive advantage in life beyond University. Visit our Careers website at careers.curtin.edu.au. Should you have any queries, contact us on (08) 9266 7802 or alternatively email: careers@curtin.edu.au.
Information about the Curtin Student Guild will be available at the time of enrolment. Students are encouraged to become financial members of the Guild which provides a range of very useful support services to students and is involved in organising many social, sporting and club-based activities at our campuses. For further information contact the Student Guild on (08) 9266 2900, country callers: 1800 063 865, email: reception@guild.curtin.edu.au, web: www.guild.curtin.edu.au.
Student Portal and Electronic Services
OASIS (Online Access to Student Information Services) is Curtin University of Technology's student portal, providing a "one-stop-shop" for delivering eServices to Curtin students. On average, students log into OASIS more than 100,000 times each week.
Through OASIS, students have access to their student record (eStudent), the Official Communications Channel (OCC), the student email account and Ask Curtin, an FAQ database for Current Students. A range of other online services available to students within OASIS includes the Careers channel, access to library databases and a number of student news feeds, and, depending on enrolment, book lists for enrolled units and unit outlines. OASIS also provides access to University learning support systems.
OCC
A key feature of OASIS is the Official Communications Channel. This enables the University to communicate with students in a way that is quicker, more secure, more reliable and more responsive than regular mail. Many reminders regarding deadlines and other things you need to know about as a student are sent via the OCC. It is a condition of enrolment at Curtin that all students access OASIS at least weekly to read OCC communications (unless specifically exempted) and preferably two or three times a week.eStudent
This is the means for a student to access their student record online. Students can use eStudent to enrol in units, withdraw from units, register into classes, view examination results and fee balance, and review and change personal information. Students can also access their study plan and enrolment details, and print off an Academic eRecord or Enrolment Advice.
OASIS is available any time, from anywhere in the world. That means you can keep in touch with the Curtin community whilst you travel and when you are working off-campus.
Courses at Regional Campuses and Centres
At the time of publication, Curtin courses were available at the following regional centres:
Albany Centre
Armadale Centre
Esperance Centre
Geraldton Centre
Kalgoorlie Campus
Karratha Centre
Margaret River Campus
Midland Centre
Northam Campus
Note: Courses at Northam commence early February, three weeks prior to those courses at Bentley Campus.
Port Hedland Centre
More courses may have become available after publication of this Guide. Please contact the Centre for Regional Education on telephone 1300 730 897 or website: www.cre.curtin.edu.au. Delivery of some of the courses above is subject to sufficient enrolments and not all courses are offered in full at all campuses.
For further information on all these courses, please refer to the individual listings in Course Search.
Further
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding admission to Curtin should be addressed to:
The University Admission Centre
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
PERTH WA 6845
Tel: (08) 9266 7805
Fax: (08) 9266 4108
Email: admissions@curtin.edu.au
Website: www.curtin.edu.auCRICOS Provider Code: 00301J (WA) 02637B (NSW)