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Mature age applicants

It may come as a surprise that almost half of our students are considered mature age, that is, they were 20 years of age or older when they enrolled.


We aim to produce career-ready graduates with a passion for life-long learning and a commitment to serving the needs of the broader community. Our courses have applied, practical subjects with a strong emphasis on industry links which means you get to work closely with companies in your chosen field, often securing employment before graduation.


What our students say

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Undergrad or postgrad?

Undergraduate study is a good choice if you've never been to university before or would like to change career direction and have little experience or knowledge of the area you wish to study.
Find out if you qualify.

Postgraduate study is a good choice if you already have a degree or significant work experience and you want to upgrade your skills and knowledge or change career direction.
Learn more about postgraduate study at Curtin.

Do you qualify?

Unlike school leavers, your eligibility for admission isn't necessarily reliant on school exam results. Previous education and life experience are also considered.

Cut-off scores and prerequisites

TER scores, course-specific prerequisites and the English competency requirement.

Ways you can study

Work and family commitments taking up most of your time? Find out how to fit study around your busy lifestyle.

Getting back into study mode

Information to make returning to study easier.

How to apply

How to apply to study at Curtin for semester one or two.

Credit for previous study or work experience

You may be able to complete your degree in a shorter amount of time with credit based on relevant previous study or work experience.