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What?

Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program: 8 pre-university level units studied over a period of 2 to 3 trimesters.

Tertiary Access Program: 4 pre-university level units studied over a period of 1 trimester.

Diploma: 8 to 12 university level units studied over a period of 2 to 3 trimesters. The Diploma has the same course content and structure as Year 1 of the respective Curtin undergraduate degree.

Why?

Much smaller classes than in the equivalent 1st year Bachelor degree. (30-40 students)
2 intakes per year (Feb, Jun)
Opportunity to complete in 8 or 12 months depending on start dates
Extra contact time with your tutors
Situated on the main Curtin campus. Western Australia's largest university and only 8 kilometres from Perth CBD

How?

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Courses lead to…

Students who have successfully completed the Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program OR the Tertiary Access Program progress on to the Diploma, which is equivalent to the 1st year of the Curtin Bachelor degree.

Prospective students who have already completed the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 standard and meet the academic and English entry requirements are eligible for entry into the Diploma program. Successful completion of the Diploma program leads on to Year 2 of the Curtin Bachelor degree.

Note: Some courses have Higher English Language Requirements and compulsory course prerequisites. Refer to the Course Guide for full details.
Effective June 2011, the Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program has been renamed as Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program. Changes will be reflected on the website and the 2012 Course Guide in due course.

About the Programs

Design and Art Stream

Communications I (COM 201)
Communications II (COM 202)
Design Processes I (DEP 100)
Design Skills I (DES 100)
Design Skills II (DES 101)
Information Design (COM 100)
Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)

Progression rule to Diploma: 50%

Media, Culture and Creative Arts Stream

Communications I (COM 201)
Communications II (COM 202)
Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)
Information Design (COM 100)
Mass Communication I (COM 104)
Mass Communication II (COM 105)
Plus 2 electives

Progression rule to Diploma: 50%

Social Sciences Stream

Communications I (COM 201)
Communications II (COM 202)
Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)
Information Design (COM 100)
Mass Communication I (COM 104)
Mass Communication II (COM 105)
Plus 2 electives

Progression rule to Diploma: 50%

For more information download a pdf

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Design and Art Stream

Communications II (COM 202)
Design Skills I (DES 100)
Design Processes I (DEP 100)
Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)

Progression rule to Diploma: 50%

Media Culture and Creative Arts Stream

Communications II (COM 202)
Design Skills I (DES 100)
Design Processes I (DEP 100)
Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)

Progression rule to Diploma: 50%

Social Sciences Stream

Communications II (COM 202)
Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)
Mass Communication I (COM 104)
Mass Communication II (COM 105)

Progression rule to Diploma: 50%

For more information download a pdf

Design and Art Stream

Culture to Cultures 102
Making Meanings 103
Marketing 100
Screen Practice 111
Design Elements 191
Design Principles and Process 171
Design Studio 172
Art and Creativity 100

Media Culture and Creative Arts Stream

MCCA 102 Culture to Cultures
MCCA 103 Making Meanings
MCCA 104 Engaging Media
Journalism 111
Design Practice 172
Screen Practice 111
Marketing 100
Web Communications 101

Social Sciences Stream

Culture to Cultures 102
Making Meanings 103
Marketing 100
Screen Practice 111
Design Elements 191
Design Principles and Process 171
Design Studio 172
Art and Creativity 100

Entry into Curtin Year 2

Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)

CRICOS Code 068750M

With majors in Design including:

Art and Design Studies
Creative Advertising and Graphic Design
3D Design which includes
Product Design
Jewellery Design
Furniture design
Digital Design
Fashion Design
Fine Art
Photography and Illustration Design

Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years

Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)

CRICOS Code 018629D

The first stream can be chosen from one of the following:

Corporate Screen Production
Web Media
Journalism

The second stream can be chosen from one of the above options or the following:

Marketing
Public Relations
Photography
Digital Design
Visual Communication Design

Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years

Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)

CRICOS Code 068750M

With majors in:

Anthropology and Sociology
History
Sustainable Development
International Relations
Further majors available upon enquiry

Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years

Popular careers

Note: some of the careers are relevant depending on majors chosen within the Degree

Design and Art

Artist
Craftsperson
Professional Artist
Freelance Artist
Arts Administrator
Gallery Curator
Illustrator
Museum Designer
Art Historian
Fashion Designer
Costume Designer
Merchandiser
Accessories Designer
Fashion and Textile Producer
Interior Designer
Jeweller
In-house Creative Consultant
Freelance Designer

Entrepreneur
Gallery Director
In-house Creative Consultant

Media Culture and Creative Arts

Journalist
Advertising Account Executive
Public Relations Manager
Marketing Manager
Creative Advertising Consultant
In-House Creative Advisor
Freelance Designer
Copywriter
Print Journalist
Radio Journalist
Television Journalist
Photo Journalist

Filmmaker
Director
Producer
Executive Producer
Production Designer
Cinematographer
Web Developer
Internet Project Manager
Online Writer
Internet Analyst
Web Communications Consultant
Website Manager
Online Marketer
Digital Content Creator

Social Sciences

Historian
Anthropologist
Sociologist
Political Scientist

2011 Tuition Fees (International Students)

Student	Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program	Tertiary Access Program	Higher Education Diploma
International Students	A$15,000 (A$1,875 per unit)	A$7,500 (A$1,875 per unit)	A$19,800 (A$2,475 per unit)

Fees for Local Students »