Entry Requirements
In addition to the standard entry requirements displayed below (and on the course pages), you will also need to meet any pre-requisites that are applicable for your chosen course.
If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course.
Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements listed below.
Australian Entry Requirements International Entry Requirements Course Pre-requisites English Requirements Postgraduate CoursesAlternative Entry Options Provisional Entry for Diploma of Commerce and Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries.
Students with an IELTS of 6.0 overall and one band of 5.5 or 5.0 (depending on the course) plus the required academic score, may be able to begin the diploma on a provisional entry program.
In the first study period, students will be offered Tertiary Communication Skills (TCS) along with their diploma units. TCS will improve the use of English across the four main skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening; as well as developing the students’ use of grammar and vocabulary. Students will learn to communicate more effectively and accurately in an academic context. Students will be able to complete the diploma program and TCS over 3 study periods.
Portfolio Entry
Students who believe broader assessment of their school results, work experience, community engagement and other training/education achievements would be relevant to their application, may submit a supplementary portfolio to support their application.
Applicants in the following categories should submit a supplementary portfolio:
- School leavers who have fallen short of the required entry requirements,
- School leavers who do not have an Australian Tertiary Entrance Rank (ATAR) or
equivalent, - Students who have not have completed Year 12.
Please note: Course specific English language requirements and pre-requisites must still be met.
What should you include in your Supplementary Portfolio?
1. Personal Statement
This should be attached to your application and be 250-400 words in length. Your statement should answer the following questions:
- Why do you wish to pursue the course you have selected? Describe how this course aligns with your interests and career goals. Which ‘major’ do you wish to complete at Curtin University?
- How will you balance study, work and leisure activities whilst remaining fully committed to your studies?
- What independent learning skills do you have that will assist you in completing a higher education award. How have you demonstrated those skills in your life and/or career to date?
- What information technology skills do you have? How familiar are you with word processing, spread sheets , presentations, databases, web browsers and email applications?
2. Resume
This should include all your work experience to date. It should include details of any paid, unpaid, voluntary, school based, full or part-time work. Which skills did you utilise whilst gaining this work experience.
3. References (optional)
You may wish to submit names and contact details of one or two professional or personal referees to support your application.
Please contact the college to find out more.
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) CRL is usually based on successful completion of equivalent modules or units of study at another institution.
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) enables students to complete specified Diploma courses in a shorter time than normal.
Applications for credits should include unit outlines (syllabus) and certified copies of any academic transcripts. Curtin College also recognises the skills and knowledge students may have gained from life experiences, work experience and any training provided through previous employment.
Requests for CRL should be made at the time of application and prior to arrival in Australia to ensure that correct visas are issued.
Approval of CRL after the student visa has been granted may require the College to report the change of course duration under Section 19 of the ESOS act. Students applying for CRL must study at least 50% of the course at the College.
Australian Academic Entry Requirements
In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must also meet any course pre-requisites and English language requirements applicable to your chosen course.
After completion of an Australian Year 11 and/or Year 12
| Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries, and IT | Engineering and Health Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 1) | Year 11 with 50% (4 subjects) | Year 11 with 50% (4 subjects) |
| Diploma (Stage 2) | Minimum ATAR of 50 | Minimum ATAR of 60 |
After completion of an Australian TAFE Qualification
| All Study Areas | |
|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 1) | TAFE Certificate III* |
| Diploma (Stage 2) | TAFE Certificate IV* or TAFE Diploma* |
*TAFE qualifications do not meet course pre-requisites
After completion of an Australian (University) Foundation Course
| Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries, and IT | Engineering and Health Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 2) | WAUFP with CPS of 40 | WAUFP with CPS of 45 |
| Australian Foundation University Course with CWA 45% or GPA 4.5 out of 10 | Australian Foundation University Course with CWA 45% or GPA 4.5 out of 10 |
International Academic Entry Requirements by Country
In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must also meet any course pre-requisites and English language requirements applicable to your chosen course.
Diploma (Stage 1)
| Country | All Stage 1 Diplomas |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 10 + 1 with 70% |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (Class XI) with 70% |
| Brunei | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Canada | Year 11 with 50% |
| China | Senior Middle 2 with 70% OR Hui Kao with 60% |
| France, Reunion Island | Premiere with 60% |
| Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone | WASSC with D7 average (5 subjects) |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 with 50% |
| India | 10 + 1 with 50% |
| Indonesia | SMA II with average of 7.0 |
| Iran | High School Diploma with 55% |
| Japan | Kotogakko Year 2 with 60% |
| Kenya | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Macau | Senior Middle 2 with 70% OR Hui Kao with 60% |
| Malaysia | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better), or SPM, Form 5 or UEC with 4 passes |
| Mauritius | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Middle East | General Secondary Education Certificate with 60% |
| Myanmar | Matriculation with 55% |
| Nepal | 10 + 1 with 60% |
| Pakistan | 10 + 1 with 50% |
| Philippines | Year 11 (Academic Track) with overall average of 75%, OR Year 11 (Arts & Design/Sports Track) with overall average of 80%, OR Year 12 Senior High School Diploma (Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track) with overall average of 80% |
| Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan | Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
| Singapore | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) \ NiTec |
| South Africa | Year 11 with 60% |
| South Korea | High School Year 2 with Rank 5 |
| Sri Lanka | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Thailand | Matayom 5 with a GPA of 2.5 |
| Vietnam | Year 11 with 6.0 |
| Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
Diploma (Stage 2)
| Country | Diplomas of Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries and Information Technology | Diplomas of Engineering and Health Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh 10+2 with 60% | Bangladesh 10+2 with 70% |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (Class XII) with 55% | Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (Class XII) with 65% |
| Brunei | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| Canada | Year 12 OR Ontario Secondary School Diploma 55% average from 6 academic units | Year 12 OR Ontario Secondary School Diploma 65% average from 6 academic units |
| China | Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 70% average in 4 academic subjects | Engineering: Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) at 75% in 4 academic subjects. Health Science (non-quota): Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 75% in 4 academic subjects |
| France, Reunion Island | Completion of Certificat de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (CFES) | Baccalaureate or Diplome de Bachelier de l’enseignement with minimum of 10 |
| Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leona | WASSC with C5 average (5 subjects) | WASSC with B3 average (5 subjects) |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE with 10 points from the best 4 subjects (category A subjects) | HKDSE with 12 points from the best 4 subjects (category A subjects) |
| India | 10+2 with 55% | 10+2 with 55% from 4 academic subjects |
| Indonesia | SMA III (school exam) with average of 60% and completion of SKHUN (national exam) | SMA III (school exam) with average of 65% and completion of SKHUN (national exam) |
| Iran | Pre-University with GPA 13 | Pre-University with GPA 15 |
| Japan | Kotogakko Certificate with a GPA > 3 | Kotogakko Certificate with a GPA > 4 |
| Kenya | KCSE with C plain average OR a minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | KCSE with B ‐ average OR a minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| Macau | Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 70% average in 4 academic subjects | Engineering: Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 75% in 4 academic subjects. Health Science (non-quota): Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 75% in 4 academic subjects |
| Malaysia | STPM ‐ Minimum CGPA / NGMP of 2 from 2 relevant subjects with no grade less than C (NGMP 2.00) OR minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject)OR Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 2 Bs and 2 Cs | STPM ‐ Minimum CGPA/NGMP of 2.33 from 2 relevant subjects with no grade less than C (NGMP 2.00) OR a minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) OR Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 4 Bs |
| Mauritius | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| Middle East | Pre-University with GPA 13 | Pre-University with GPA 15 |
| Myanmar | Certificate IV from YIUS or EduLink. All other qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis | Certificate IV in the Engineering Stream from YIUS or EduLink. All other qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis |
| Nepal | 10+2 with 60% | 10+2 with 70% |
| Pakistan | 10+2 with 55% | 10+2 with 60% |
| Philippines | Year 12 (Academic Track) with overall average of 80% | Year 12 (Academic Track) with overall average of 85% - must complete Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand |
| Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan | Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with GPA of 3.5 | Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with GPA of 3.8 |
| Singapore | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) OR Higher NiTec with a passing Grade of C | Minimum of 4 points from 3 GCE A-Level OR 2 points from 1 GCE A‐Level and 2 points from AS‐Level OR Higher NiTec on a case-by-case basis |
| South Africa | Aggregate D in National Senior Certificate or Matriculation with minimum 3 subjects at ‘higher level’ | Aggregate C in National Senior Certificate or Matriculation with minimum 3 subjects at ‘higher level’ |
| South Korea | High School Year 3 with a Rank 6 | High School Year 3 with a Rank 5 |
| Sri Lanka | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) OR 2 points from 2 Sri Lanka A‐Level | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) OR 4 points from 3 Sri Lanka A‐Level |
| Thailand | Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary Education) with a minimum GPA 2.0 | Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary Education) with minimum GPA 2.5 |
| Vietnam | Year 12 (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with an average grade of 6.0 | Year 12 (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with an average grade of 7.0 |
| Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
Is Your Country Missing?
If your country is not on this list, please contact the Curtin College admissions team and they will provide you with up-to-date information about entry requirements for your country.
Ask About Your CountryEntry Requirements | Course Pre-requisites
The pre-requisites listed here are required in addition to the general entry requirements for your course.
| Diploma Course | Stage 1 Pre-requisites | Stage 2 Pre-requisites | Stage 2 Pre-Requisites ATAR subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Creative Industries | None | None (No folio required) | None (No folio required) |
| Built Environment | None | None | None |
| Built Environment (Construction Management) | None | Maths | Mathematics: Application ATAR |
| Commerce | None | Maths (desirable) | Maths (desirable) |
| Engineering | Maths | Maths and 1 science subject | Mathematics: Methods ATAR and 1 science ATAR subject - at least one of the following: Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR |
| Health Sciences (Health Sciences) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Science (desirable) | Science (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Human Biology Preclinical) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Laboratory Medicine) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Nursing) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Human biology and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Nutrition and Food Science) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry (required), Maths (desirable) | Chemistry ATAR (required), Mathematics Applications ATAR or Mathematics Methods ATAR (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | One Science subject (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biological Science, Integrated Science or Physics) (required) | At least one of the following: Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Physics ATAR, or Psychology ATAR |
| Health Sciences (Pharmacy) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Maths and Chemistry (required), Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry ATAR and Mathematics Applications ATAR (required), Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | One Science Subject (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biological Science, Integrated Science, Physics or Psychology) (required) | At least one of the following: Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Physics ATAR, or Psychology ATAR |
| Psychology | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Maths (desirable) | Maths (desirable) |
| Information Technology | Maths | Maths | Mathematics Applications ATAR |
English Language Requirements
Note: The requirements listed below are not exhaustive. Other evidence of English proficiency may be considered.
Australian Qualifications | English Language Requirements
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 1) | Year 11 English with 50% or better |
| Diploma (Stage 2) | Year 12 English with a C grade or 50% |
| English ATAR with a scaled mark of 50 | |
| English Literature ATAR with a scaled mark of 50 | |
| English as an Additional Language\Dialect ATAR with a scaled mark of 50 |
International Qualifications and Tests | English Language Requirements for Diploma (Stage 1)
| Stage 1 Diploma (All Diplomas) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 54 (R7, L6, S15, W17) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| (GCE) AS-Level English | C grade or better |
| (GCE) A-Level English | E grade or better |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 2 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 42 (no score below 36) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 50 (no score below 46) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | Gateway with B grade (no skill below C) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2 (no band below B1+) |
International Qualifications and Tests | English Language Requirements for Diploma (Stage 2)
| Diplomas of Commerce, Engineering and Information Technology | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 5.5 (no band below 5.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 54 (R12, L11, S17, W20) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O Level /SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 2 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 42 (no score below 42) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 50 (no score below 50) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre | Gateway with B grade (no skill below B) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band below B2) |
| Diplomas of Built Environment and Health Sciences* | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 (no band below 6.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 70 (R13, L12, S18, W21) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 3 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 50 (no score below 50) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 56 (no score below 56) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | Gateway with B+ grade (No skill below B+) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band below B2+) |
*Excluding those Health Sciences streams shown in the table below.
| Diploma of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Nursing) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 79 (R13, L12, S18, W21) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 4 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 58 (no score less than 42) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Text | N/A |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | N/A |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries (All majors excluding Mass Communications) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 5.5 (no band below 5.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 70 (R12, L11, S17, W20) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O Level /SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 2 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 42 (no score less than 42) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 50 (no score less than 50) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre | Gateway with B grade (No skill below B) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries (Mass Communications) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 (no band below 6.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 70 (R13, L12, S18, W21) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 3 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 50 (no score less than 50) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Text | 56 (no score less than 56) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | Gateway with B+ grade (No skill below B+) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band below B2+) |
Postgraduate Courses | Academic & English Entry Requirements
The Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP) and Graduate Certificate are only available to international students.
Academic Entry Requirements
| Course | Academic Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP) | 3 year post-secondary qualification comparable to an Australian Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma* |
| Graduate Certificate in Business Administration | A Bachelor Degree* or completed PPP |
*All international academic qualifications are compared to the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) and assessed in line with the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) Country Education Profiles (CEPs).
English Language Requirements
| Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP) | Graduate Certificate in Business Administration | |
|---|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) | 6.5 (no band below 6.0 except 1 band at 5.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | 70 (R12, L11, S17, W20) | 79 (R13, L12, S18, W21) except one band (R12, L11, S17, or W20) |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 50 (NS<42) | TBC |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre | Gateway B+ (no skill < B) | ELB (B-) |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band lower than B2) | Grade of COM (65%) |