

Acceptance into a study program at Curtin College requires meeting the academic and English language requirements.
Entry to the Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program requires the successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent.
Specific academic entry requirements by country are listed below. Students with qualifications that are not listed should forward their application and academic results to Curtin College for assessment.
In order to gain entry into Curtin College courses students must meet certain academic and English entry requirements. Refer to the Academic Entry Requirements table to ascertain the academic requirements you will need to produce for acceptance into the relevant course and study area.
| Country | Requirements |
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Australia |
Year 11 with minimum average 60% |
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Brunei & Singapore** |
GCE O-Level or Sec 4 Express with minimum 4 passes or Sec 5 with minimum 4 passes (Singapore) |
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Canada |
Year 11 with minimum average 60% |
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China |
Senior Middle 2 with minimum average 60% or Completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) |
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France & Reunion Island |
Completion of Premiere with minimum average 60% |
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Hong Kong** |
GCE O-Level, HKCEE or Sec 4 Express with minimum of 4 passes |
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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Completion of 10+1 with a Second Division Pass |
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Indonesia |
SMU II with average of 7.0 or completion of SMU III |
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International Baccalaureate |
Year 1 of International Baccalaureate |
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Iran |
Satisfactory completion of High School Diploma |
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Japan |
Kotogakko Year 2 with minimum average 60% or Satisfactory Completion of Kotogakko Year 3 |
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Kenya** |
Year 11 with minimum average 60% or GCE O-Level with minimum 4 passes |
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Macau** |
Senior Middle 2 or Form 5 with minimum average 60% or Completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) |
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Malaysia** |
SPM, Form 5 or UEC with minimum 4 passes |
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Mauritius** |
GCE O-Level with minimum 4 passes |
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Middle East** |
Satisfactory Completion of Arabic System Year 12 or American System High School Diploma |
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Myanmar |
Matriculation Examination Pass Certificate |
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South Africa |
Year 11 with minimum average 60% or Completion of Senior Certificate |
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South Korea |
Senior High School Year 2 with minimum C average |
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South America |
Year 11 with minimum GPA 2.8 or 70% average |
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Sri Lanka** |
GCE O-level with minimum 4 passes |
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Thailand |
Matayom 5 with minimum average 60% or Completion of Matayom 6 |
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Vietnam |
Year 11 with minimum average 60% |
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Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania** |
Year 11 with minimum average 60% or GCE O-Level with minimum 4 passes |
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All other countries |
Enquire at Curtin College |
| Country | Requirements |
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Australia |
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 , subject to individual subject performance |
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Brunei & Singapore** |
Completion GCE AS-Level with a minimum of 2 points over 2 subjects |
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Canada |
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma, subject to individual subject performance |
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China |
Satisfactory completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San), subject to individual subject performance |
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France & Reunion Island |
Completion of Certificat de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (CFES) |
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Hong Kong** |
Completion of HK AS-Level with a minimum of 2 points over 2 subjects |
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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Satisfactory completion of 10+2, subject to individual subject performance |
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Indonesia |
Minimum completion of SMU III, subject to individual subject performance |
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International Baccalaureate |
Satisfactory completion of Year 2 of IB, subject to individual subject performance |
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Iran |
Satisfactory completion of Pre-University Programme, subject to individual subject performance |
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Japan |
Satisfactory completion of Kotogakko Certificate, subject to individual subject performance |
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Kenya** |
Completion of KCSE or GCE AS-Level with a minimum of 2 points over 2 subjects |
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Macau** |
Minimum completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San), subject to individual unit performance |
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Malaysia** |
Minimum completion of STPM or GCE AS-Level with a minimum of 2 points over 2 subjects |
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Mauritius** |
Completion of GCE A-Level subject to individual subject performance, or AS-Level with a minimum of 2 points over 2 subjects |
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Middle East** |
Completion of Arabic System Year 12 or American System High School Diploma with minimum average 60% |
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Myanmar |
Assessed individually |
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South Africa |
Satisfactory completion of Senior Certificate or Matriculation, subject to individual subject performance |
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South Korea |
Satisfactory completion of Senior High School Diploma, subject to individual subject performance |
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South America |
Satisfactory completion of High School Certificate (Bachillerato / Bachiller), subject to individual subject performance |
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Sri Lanka** |
Completion of GCE AS-Level with a minimum of 2 points over 2 subjects |
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Thailand |
Successful completion of Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary Education), subject to individual subject performance |
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Vietnam |
Successful completion of Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong), subject to individual subject performance |
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Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania** |
Completion of GCE AS-Level with a minimum of 2 points over 2 subjects |
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All other countries |
Enquire at Curtin College |
| Country | Requirements |
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Australia |
From TER/UAI 55 or equivalent Foundation Year grades |
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Brunei & Singapore** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units |
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Canada |
Year 12 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma with minimum 55% average |
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China |
Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) 70% average |
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France & Reunion Island |
Completion of Certificat de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (CFES) |
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Hong Kong** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 HKALE or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level subjects |
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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal |
10+2 50% average |
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Indonesia |
SMU III with average of 7.0 |
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International Baccalaureate |
Minimum of 21 points over 6 IB units (average 3.5 on 1-7 scale) |
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Iran |
Completion of Pre-University Programme with a minimum GPA of 6.0 |
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Japan |
Kotogakko Certificate with B grade average (GPA>3) |
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Kenya** |
KCSE with C plain average or 2 points from 2 GCE A-Level subjects |
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Macau** |
Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) 70% average |
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Malaysia** |
STPM - Minimum CGPA / NGMP of 4.67 from 2 relevant subjects with no grade less than C (NGMP 2.00) or 3 points from 2 GCE A-Level subjects or UEC (2 Bs, 2 Cs) |
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Mauritius** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level subjects |
|
Middle East** |
Completion of Arabic System Year 12 or American System High School Diploma with minimum average 80% |
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Myanmar |
Assessed individually |
|
South Africa |
Aggregate D in Senior Certificate or Matriculation with minimum 4 subjects at 'higher level' |
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South Korea |
Senior High School Diploma with grade C (Mi) average |
|
South America |
High School Certificate (Bachillerato / Bachiller) with minimum GPA 2.8 or 70% average |
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Sri Lanka** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units or 2 Sri Lanka A-Level with minimum D grade |
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Thailand |
Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary Education) with GPA 2.5 or better |
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Vietnam |
Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong) with grade 6.0 average |
|
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania** |
Minimum 2 points from GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units |
|
All other countries |
Enquire at Curtin College |
| Country | Requirements |
|
Australia |
From TER/UAI 55 or equivalent Foundation Year grades |
|
Brunei & Singapore** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units |
|
Canada |
Year 12 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma 55% average |
|
China |
Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) 70% average |
|
France & Reunion Island |
Completion of Certificat de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (CFES) |
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Hong Kong** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 HKALE or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level subjects |
|
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal |
10+2 50% average |
|
Indonesia |
SMU III with average of 7.0 |
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International Baccalaureate |
Minimum of 21 points over 6 IB units (average 3.5 on 1-7 scale) |
|
Iran |
Completion of Pre-University Programme with a minimum GPA of 6.0 |
|
Japan |
Kotogakko Certificate with B grade average (GPA>3) |
|
Kenya** |
KCSE with C plain average or 2 points from 2 GCE A-level units |
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Macau** |
Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) 70% average |
|
Malaysia** |
STPM - Minimum CGPA / NGMP of 4.67 from 2 relevant subjects with no grade less than C (NGMP 2.00) or 3 points from 2 GCE A-Level subjects or UEC (2 Bs, 2 Cs) |
|
Mauritius** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level subjects |
|
Middle East** |
Completion of Arabic System Year 12 or American System High School Diploma with minimum average 80% |
|
Myanmar |
Assessed individually |
|
South Africa |
Aggregate D in Senior Certificate or Matriculation with minimum 3 subjects at 'higher level' |
|
South Korea |
Senior High School Diploma with grade C (Mi) average |
|
South America |
High School Certificate (Bachillerato / Bachiller) with minimum GPA 2.8 or 70% average |
|
Sri Lanka** |
Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units or 2 Sri Lanka A-Level with minimum D grade |
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Thailand |
Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary Education) with GPA 2.5 or better |
|
Vietnam |
Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong) with grade 6.0 average |
|
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania** |
Minimum 2 points from GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units |
|
All other countries |
Enquire at Curtin College |
| Country | Requirements |
|
Australia |
From TER/UAI 65 or equivalent Foundation Year grades |
|
Brunei & Singapore** |
Minimum 4 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units |
|
Canada |
Year 12 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma 65% average from 6 units |
|
China |
Gao Kao cut-off scores for entry will vary according to provinces and courses. Enquire at CIC for further details. |
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France & Reunion Island |
Baccalaureate or Diplome de Bachelier de l'enseignement due with minimum of 10 |
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Hong Kong** |
Minimum 4 points from 2 HKALE or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level subjects |
|
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal |
10+2 60% average First Division |
|
Indonesia |
SMU III with average of 7.5 (assessed individually) |
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International Baccalaureate |
Minimum of 23 points over 6 IB units (average 3.85 on 1-7 scale) |
|
Iran |
Completed first year at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution |
|
Japan |
Assessed individually |
|
Kenya** |
KCSE with B- plain average or 4 points from 2 GCE A-Level units |
|
Macau** |
Gao Kao cut-off scores for entry will vary according to provinces and courses. Enquire at CIC for further details |
|
Malaysia** |
STPM - Minimum CGPA/NGMP of 5.67 from 2 relevant units with no grade less than C (NGMP 2.00) or 5 points from 2 GCE A-Level subjects or UEC (4 Bs) |
|
Mauritius** |
Minimum 4 points from 2 GCE A-level or 1 A-level and 2 AS-level units |
|
Middle East** |
Completed first year at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution |
|
Myanmar |
Assessed individually |
|
South Africa |
Aggregate C in Senior Certificate or Matriculation with minimum 3 subjects at 'higher level' |
|
South Korea |
Senior High School Diploma with grade B (>80%) average in academic subjects |
|
South America |
Completed first year at a recognised tertiary institution |
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Sri Lanka** |
Minimum 4 points from 2 GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units or 2 Sri Lanka A-Level with minimum C grade |
|
Thailand |
Completed first year at a recognised tertiary institution |
|
Vietnam |
Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong) with grade 7.0 average |
|
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania** |
Minimum 4 points from GCE A-Level or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level units |
|
All other countries |
Enquire at Curtin College |
* Entry into some courses may also require successful completion of pre-requisite subjects.
**GCE A-level scores are calculated from 2 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Advanced Supplementary (AS) level results may be included in the aggregate and contribute the equivalent at GCE A-level A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0
Students also need to meet the English Language entry requirements
|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
Paper 525, Computer 197, Internet 71 |
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General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 |
C |
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HKCEE English Language (post 2007) |
3 |
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HKALE Use of English |
D |
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Curtin University Test of English (CUTE) |
C |
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Pearson Test of English (PTE) |
46 (No Score less than 43) |
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ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) |
AC2 with 65% average, Writing 65% (Modules A & B) |
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Note: International English Language Testing (IELTS), Pearsons Test of English (PTE) and Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) are officially recognized by the Australian Immigration office. |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
5.5 (no band below 5.5) |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
Paper 525, Computer 197, Internet 71 |
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General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 |
C |
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HKCEE English Language (post 2007) |
4 |
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HKALE Use of English |
D |
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Curtin University Test of English (CUTE) |
C |
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Pearson Test of English (PTE) |
49 (No score less than 49) |
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ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) |
AC2 with 65% average, Writing 65% (Modules A & B) |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
5.5 (no band below 5.5) |
|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
Paper 525, Computer 197, Internet 71 |
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General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 |
C |
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HKCEE English Language (post 2007) |
4 |
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HKALE Use of English |
D |
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Curtin University Test of English (CUTE) |
C |
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Pearson Test of English (PTE) |
49 (No score less than 49) |
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ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) |
AC2 with 65% average, Writing 65% (Modules A & B) |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
6.0 (no band below 6.0) |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
Paper 550, Computer 213, Internet 80 |
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General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 |
C |
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HKCEE English Language (post 2007) |
4 |
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HKALE Use of English |
C |
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Curtin University Test of English (CUTE) |
C |
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Pearson Test of English (PTE) |
57 (No score less than 57) |
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ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) |
N/A |
Note: For visa purposes, IELTS is the only English proficiency test accepted by the Australian Government for students from countries with Country Assessment Level 3 and 4. Please note that the Government’s required score may be higher than the College’s requirements.
*Higher English requirements for Arts & Creative Industries for Media, Culture & Communication Streams only.
The above list is not exhaustive. Other English Language requirements may be considered.
| IELTS Requirement (Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program) | IELTS Requirement (Tertiary Access Program) | IELTS Requirement (Diploma) | |
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Nursing |
5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
N/A |
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Early Childhood, Primary & Secondary Education |
6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
7.0 (no band below 6.5) |
Students who require English tuition prior to commencing at Curtin College will automatically receive a packaged offer which will include a period of English tuition at the Curtin English Language Centre (CELC). CELC conducts English language programs on the main Bentley campus of Curtin University.
For further information and to download a brochure, please visit www.celc.curtin.edu.au
Curtin College now accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) academic scores to fulfil English entry requirements into Curtin College courses. Click here to view the English language proficiency students need to demonstrate if using the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
Entry into some programs requires successful completion of pre-requisite subjects at high school level. Information on course-specific entry requirements is available in the Courses Search Engine.
| Course | Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program | Tertiary Access Program (TAP) | Diploma |
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Commerce |
None |
Maths desirable |
Maths desirable |
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Information Technology |
Maths, physics and/or chemistry |
Maths (incl. calculus), physics and/or chemistry |
Maths (incl. calculus), physics and/or chemistry. |
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Built Environment |
None |
None |
None |
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Arts & Creative Industries |
None |
None |
None (No folio required) |
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Engineering |
Maths, physics and chemistry |
Maths (incl. calculus), physics and chemistry |
Maths (incl. calculus), physics and chemistry |
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Food Science & Technology |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Chemistry and maths desirable |
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Health Promotion |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
At least one science subject. Human biology and maths desirable |
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Health, Safety & Environment |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
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Health Sciences |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
One science and one maths subject |
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Human Biology Preclinical |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Chemistry, maths and human biology or biology desirable |
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Laboratory Medicine |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Chemistry, maths and human biology or biology desriable |
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Molecular Biotechnology |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Chemistry, maths and human biology or biology desirable |
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Nursing |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Human biology and physical science desirable |
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Nutrition |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Chemistry, maths desirable |
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Psychology |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths desirable |
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Early Childhood Education |
None |
None |
None |
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Primary Education |
None |
None |
None |
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Secondary Education |
None |
None |
None |
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Social Sciences |
None |
None |
None |
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Actuarial Science |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths (Calculus desirable) |
Maths (Calculus desirable) |
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Mathematical Sciences & Finance |
Maths & science subjects desirable |
Maths (Calculus desirable) |
Maths (Calculus desirable) |
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