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2014 courses
overview
Make tomorrow better.
for Australian Awards
Scholarships (AAS)
students in Indonesia
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selamat datang
welcome to curtin.
change something today
and make tomorrow better.
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Welcome to Curtin
University, Western
Australia’s largest and
most multicultural
university.
This interactive brochure provides an outline of courses that meet the
AAS priority fields of study for Indonesia at Curtin in 2014. For more
detailed information about each course, please visit Curtin’s website
at: courses.curtin.edu.au
AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
Formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), Australia
Awards Scholarships (AAS) give students from developing countries the
opportunity to undertake higher education in Australia. AAS are administered
by the Australian Government agency AusAID with the aim of contributing to
the long-term needs of developing countries in line with bilateral and regional
agreements.
CURTIN AND AAS: CHANGE SOMETHING TODAY
AND MAKE TOMORROW BETTER
Through AAS, Curtin works to equip students with the skills and knowledge to
promote development in their home country and build enduring people-to-people
linkages. Upon graduation, many AAS students who have studied at Curtin
return to their home countries to perform important work that drives change
in their communities and contributes to the development outcomes of their
country in the areas of government, health services, agriculture, environment,
research and more.
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You can access further
information from the Curtin
AusAID website at
ausaid.curtin.edu.au
Get the Curtin experience via our
website where you can learn more
about Curtin and Perth, search for
courses and apply online.
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Contents
Curtin supports AAS students.......... 2
Why Curtin?........................................ 3
Perth, Western Australia................... 4
Student experiences.......................... 6
Postgraduate programs.................... 8
Research and higher degrees
by research at Curtin....................... 10
Areas of study.................................. 12
Curtin Business School.................... 14
Health Sciences................................ 20
Humanities....................................... 28
Science and Engineering................. 36
Higher degrees by research............ 44
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Curtin supports
AAS students
Working together to help make tomorrow better, Curtin
provides ongoing support and assistance for AAS students
through Curtin’s International Sponsored Students Unit (ISSU).
International Sponsored Students Unit (ISSU)
Curtin’s ISSU is a part of Curtin International, located in Building 102 on our
main Perth Campus. The ISSU manages all scholarship matters for prospective
and current Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) students. The team comprises
three dedicated staff with specialised roles to ensure you receive quality
support during your time at Curtin, and complete your studies within the time
frame stated in your scholarship placement offer. ISSU staff are also known as
the AusAID student contact officers (SCO) or AusAID liaison officers (ALO).
Some of the services provided by the ISSU include:
• assisting students to choose a course and find a potential supervisor
• arranging your airport pick-up and temporary accommodation
• introducing and welcoming you to Curtin
• liaising with Curtin Housing Services
to secure your permanent
accommodation
• helping you to open your bank account
• coordinating AAS orientation week
• coordinating the AAS Introductory Academic
Program (IAP) in conjunction with The Learning Centre
• providing assistance for students seeking tutorial support
• organising social events, including a farewell event
• managing the Curtin AusAID Facebook page to allow AusAID scholars to develop
a network that will provide channels for communication and interaction.
• providing information and support with regard to childcare, such as finding
placements and organising financial assistance
• providing information and support for your family—the ISSU recommends you
arrive in Australia by yourself and organise for your family to follow at a later
date. You will be provided with family-related information as part of the AAS
orientation briefing, such as how to look for work for your spouse.
• providing dependant schooling support—all school-aged children of AAS
scholarship students are eligible to attend the free public school system in
Western Australia. The ISSU will assist all AAS students with school enrolments
and Confirmation of Enrolments or Confirmation of Placements (CoE or CoP)
that may be needed to issue a dependant visa.
Curtin also has comprehensive services and facilities designed to create a
supportive environment for all students. These include a Musallah, Halal
food outlets, study assistance, orientation programs, personal and financial
counselling, accommodation advice, a course advisory service, social
programs, banking facilities, health services and recreation facilities.
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If you have any questions about
the AAS program at Curtin,
please contact the ISSU:
Tel:
Fax:
+61 8 9266 2437/4691/3348
+61 8 9266 2605/4013
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Why Curtin?
Join more than 50,000 students from around the
world studying at a global university ranked among
the world’s best.
For more information on
research and development
opportunities at Curtin, visit
research.curtin.edu.au
Email:[email protected]
Curtin University Postgraduate
Students’ Association (CUPSA)
CUPSA is run by the Guild’s
Postgraduate Students Committee to
represent the needs of postgraduate
students on campus. CUPSA offers a
range of support services including
digital camera hire, bookshop grants,
scholarships, a computer lending
scheme and student advice.
With the vision to be an international
leader in research and education that
changes minds, lives and the world,
Curtin is Western Australia’s largest
and most multicultural university.
We welcome more than 50,000
students from over 130 countries
worldwide, including Australia’s
third-largest international student
population of 17,200. This gives you
the opportunity to develop personal
and professional networks with people
from all around the world.
Consistently rated among the
world’s top universities, Curtin was
acknowledged by QS in 2012/2013 as
one of the world’s top 300 universities,
as well as one of the world’s top 50
universities aged under 50 and
number one in the state. In 2012/2013,
we were also ranked by the Times as
one of the world’s top 100 universities
aged under 50.
Curtin’s flagship campus is
located six kilometres from the
centre of Perth, and we have several
other campuses around the world
which include Sydney, Singapore and
Sarawak. We also have established
partnership agreements with more
than 90 universities worldwide, which
can lead you to exciting opportunities
for career development, travel and
further study.
Curtin offers a wide range of courses
at undergraduate and postgraduate
level in the study areas of business,
humanities, health sciences and
science and engineering. Our awards
include bachelors, honours, graduate
certificates, graduate diplomas, and
master degrees and PhDs by both
coursework and research. Combining
theory with practical study and
often incorporating relevant industry
placements, our programs are closely
linked with industry, business and
government to take you beyond the
classroom and into the real world.
It’s why Curtin students graduate
with the skills and knowledge to
launch or further their career
anywhere in the world.
Research and development at Curtin
At Curtin, we work closely with industry to create solutions to global problems.
Recognised as a leading research institution within the international market,
Curtin is ranked in the top 30 per cent of Australian universities for research.
We generate a high number of PhD graduates, research income and quality
research publications, focusing on the four key research areas of minerals and
energy, ICT and emerging technologies, health, and sustainable development.
• Curtin is one of only a handful of universities in the world to have had two
recipients of the prestigious Distinguished Contributions to Science Education
through Research Award from the National Association for Research in Science
Teaching (NARST).
• Completed in 2009, our A$116 million Resources and Chemistry Precinct
accommodates one of the largest concentrations of researchers of any facility in
the southern hemisphere.
• The Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) is developing
research programs that respond to the shifting health care patterns of ageing
populations, and of societies that suffer from chronic illnesses such as diabetes,
obesity, cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
• The University has been honoured as one of only five new international academic
partners of the US-based Alcoa Foundation’s Conservation and Sustainability
Program. Curtin was the sole Australian research organisation with the expertise
to fill the program’s aims.
• Curtin’s Australian Sustainable Development Institute (ASDI) engages in research
which integrates environmental, social, economic and governance decisions
contributing to sustainable development. Research opportunities are available
within the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute, Centre of Excellence
in Cleaner Production, Curtin Water Quality Research Centre and many other
specialist research centres.
• The Woodside Research Facility (WRF) was established in 2000 and is one of
the great success stories in Australian oil and gas industry research. WRF has
a strong track record with industry, and has a list of achievements that include
discovery and development of novel technology, exemplary industrial pilot scale
gas-testing infrastructure and close interaction with international oil and gas
companies.
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study in a
growing
city
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Perth, Western Australia
Experience the Australian way of life while you study. Curtin is located in Perth, Western
Australia, a fast-growing city with a stable economy and more hours of sunshine than any other
Australian capital city.
Perth is located in the same time zone as Bali, and is around a four-hour flight
from many Indonesian cities including Denpasar and Jakarta. Consistently
ranked among the world’s top ten most desirable cities in which to live, Perth has
an excellent standard of living and strong employment rates.
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With a large Indonesian community that will help make you feel at home, Perth
also has a thriving international community. Western Australia has the highest
proportion of overseas-born residents of all Australian states and territories,
home to people from more than 200 nationalities, speaking more than 170
languages and practicing over 100 religions.
Western Australia offers a wide range of attractions and activities, ranging from
high-quality restaurants, cafes and shopping venues to beautiful beaches, Kings
Park and Botanic Garden, Rottnest Island, the South West region, and more.
Working in Perth
Your student visa allows you to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during semester
and full-time during holiday periods (for coursework students). Spouses of AAS
master and PhD students are able to work full-time.
Perth city, view from Kings Park
Muslim community in Perth
With a large Muslim community that may support you during your stay, Perth
offers a range of Islamic services including Islamic schools, Halal food outlets,
community groups and mosques.
Weekly cost of living in Perth
campus locations
WA campus locations
Perth is located in the south-western corner
of Western Australia. The Perth Campus is
located within 15 minutes (by car) of Perth’s
CBD and the Swan River.
Kalgoorlie Campus
Curtin Singapore
Curtin Sarawak
PERTH
Single
$180
$20
$120
$25
$120
$8
$473
Family (of 4)
$390
$30
$200
$40
$145
$16
$821
Please note: this table is intended as a guide only. Prices are accurate at time of publication and are
subject to change.
Perth Campus
For more information about living and studying in Perth, visit
international.curtin.edu.au/about-perth.cfm
BUNBURY
Jakarta
Margaret River Campus
Denpasar
Service/commodity
Rent furnished residence (average)
Services—gas, water and electricity
Food
Public transport
Clothing, toiletries and entertainment
Health insurance
Total
ESPERANCE
ALBANY
PERTH METRO AREA
Perth Campus
Kalgoorlie Campus
Perth weather
Summer: December to February
(average temperatures 17 – 30°C)
SCARBOROUGH
Autumn: March to May (average
temperatures 14 – 26°C)
Perth City Campus
Curtin Graduate School of
Business
Margaret
River Campus
Winter: June to August (average
temperatures 8 – 19°C)
Curtin Sydney
Spring: September to November
(average temperatures 12 – 23°C)
COTTESLOE
Perth Campus
FREMANTLE
Cottesloe Beach
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meet students from all
aroundthe world
For more student experiences, visit ausaid.curtin.edu.au/our_students.htm
Student experiences
Bambang Widyo Prastowo, Indonesia
Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
“[Curtin] has an international reputation for industry-driven research, [with] outstanding
opportunities to become an innovator in [my] field.
The highlight of my time studying at Curtin is my doctoral research experience that I hope will
uncover new knowledge.
As an international student in Australia, I’ve encountered a wide range of customs, habits,
perspectives on life and the experience of studying that which is new and different.
The work I have already undertaken in my country includes coordinating research in marine
immunology and discovering some new bioactive compounds that have potency for fish disease
drugs, and giving assistance in the development of health programs for important fish species.
The career plan I expect to undertake after my academic course is to coordinate research in the field
of immunology, especially from crustacean innate immunity.”
“[Curtin] has an international reputation for
industry-driven research, [with] outstanding
opportunities to become an innovator in [my] field.
Moch Abdul Kobir, Indonesia
Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Finance)
“I chose to study at Curtin because it is much more progressive in all aspects and has an excellent
reputation in looking after international students. In that regard, I found it much more pleasant and
enjoyable doing my studies at Curtin. It’s unlike older universities that have a longer tradition and
are unfortunately very traditional in how they do everything. Another reason is because Curtin has
very excellent and modern facilities. Staff are very helpful, too.
Curtin is well recognised throughout the world. At Curtin, I have been prepared to be a potential
leader in the future of Indonesia with my professional and personal qualities, academic competence,
and most importantly, my potential to impact on developmental challenges in Indonesia.
My time studying at Curtin is one of the best experiences of my life. It is advancing my knowledge,
skills and capacity with international quality.
Australia is a multicultural country, and I have some friends from different countries. I’m learning
to build people-to-people linkages at individual, institutional and country levels. My wife, wearing a
hijab, can work full time in an international environment and even my three kids can still study in
Australia. My family and I are happy to live in Perth.
I am currently pursing a career in the Directorate General of Treasury in the Ministry of Finance in the
Republic of Indonesia. I would like to be a key policy maker in the Ministry of Finance in the future.”
Curtin is well recognised throughout the world.
At Curtin, I have been prepared to be a potential
leader in the future of Indonesia with my
professional and personal qualities, academic
competence, and most importantly, my potential
to impact on developmental challenges in
Indonesia.
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an internationally
recognised university
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Postgraduate programs by coursework
At Curtin, you can choose from a range of postgraduate levels of study. The sequence of these
qualifications varies depending on the entry requirements set by each school. To find out about
the progression of postgraduate packaged programs that can lead to a master degree, contact
the ISSU: [email protected]
Graduate certificate
Graduate certificate courses are
designed to develop skills in a
specialised area that may or may not
be directly related to the corresponding
undergraduate degree. Some graduate
certificates are specifically designed for
non-graduates to allow you to progress
towards further postgraduate study. All
of the programs are career-oriented, and
usually take one semester to complete.
Graduate diploma
The graduate diploma is a specialised,
vocationally-oriented award usually
completed in two semesters. Entry is
usually based on the completion of a
bachelor degree or diploma, although
this can be in an unrelated field if you
have work experience in the field of
study. Graduate diplomas introduce
you to postgraduate study in an area
outside your first qualification. Less
academically qualified applicants may
still apply.
Postgraduate diploma
Emphasis in a postgraduate diploma
is on developing greater knowledge
and skills through advanced studies
of methods, theories and strategies to
which you have already been exposed at
undergraduate level.
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You will maintain a vocational emphasis
through strong links with industry.
Completion of either the postgraduate
diploma or graduate diploma usually
takes two semesters, and you may be
offered credit for recognised learning
(CRL) should you proceed to a master
degree.
Graduate entry master
Graduate entry master (GEM) courses
provide you with a fast-track learning
experience if you already hold a bachelor
degree in the same field as your master.
These programs are available in health
information management, nursing
practice, physiotherapy, pharmacy,
occupational therapy, speech pathology,
psychology and accounting.
Master degree
A master degree comprises coursework,
project work and research in varying
combinations. It is designed to enhance
your professional skills or help you
acquire a deeper understanding of
a specific area of knowledge. The
advantage of completing a master by
coursework is the high level of tutorial
advice and study guidance you will
receive.
A school may accept you into a master
degree provided you hold appropriate
qualifications as decided by the head
of school (usually a bachelor degree,
honours degree or graduate diploma).
Where appropriate, provision may be
made for you to undertake a bridging
course or other preliminary work as a
requirement for entry to a master degree
program. Mature-age students who do
not have formal entry qualifications
may still qualify for admission to a
master program (which is acceptable
under the AAS program).
A master degree is usually completed
in three or four semesters, unless credit
for prior learning (CRL) is awarded from
other relevant studies. Some master
degrees also have a work experience
component.
Coursework
In a master by coursework, you enrol
in subjects and attend lectures and
tutorials. There will often be a major
or minor research component, but
assessment is progressive throughout
the course. Some coursework programs
are conducted as mixed coursework and
research studies that are pathways to a
PhD. If you want to ensure your chosen
master course is a pathway degree
leading to a PhD, please email
[email protected]
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Research and higher degrees
by research at Curtin
Curtin is a leading international research institution working to
make tomorrow better by addressing problems of significance
to government, industry and community. Our staff and
students are collectively involved in more than 70 major
research institutes and centres, as well as 13 industry-focused,
cooperative research centres.
RESEARCH
Strong, strategic partnerships and the recruitment of exemplary research leaders
have been important in the establishment and growth of Curtin’s highly relevant
research programs. Our staff and students are involved in more than 70 major
research institutes and centres, as well as 13 industry-focused, cooperative research
centres.
Curtin focuses on four main areas of research: minerals and energy, information
communication technology (ICT) and emerging technologies, health and
sustainable development.
Minerals and energy
Research in the areas of minerals and energy at Curtin University is aimed at
maximising existing resources and developing innovative technological solutions
to address our future needs. Research groups from across the University undertake
both fundamental and applied research in resource exploration, extraction and
processing; development of new materials, energy sources and fuel technologies;
mineral and energy economics and policy; and the impact of mining on remote
communities.
ICT and emerging technologies
Information communication technology (ICT) and emerging technologies is a broad
area concerned with the use of technology to communicate and use information.
Researchers from Curtin are involved in the international Square Kilometre Array
(SKA), the world’s largest radio astronomy project. Radio astronomers, electrical
engineers and computational scientists are all contributing their expertise to this
exciting endeavour. Curtin also continues research initiatives across areas such
as spatial science, wireless telecommunications, digital humanities, e-business,
e-health, and digital ontologies.
Health
Curtin is the largest and most comprehensive provider of health sciences research
in Western Australia. Health sciences students have excellent opportunities to join
programs within the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI), which takes
an innovative approach to addressing the burden of chronic conditions and lifestyle
diseases that impact on the social and economic sustainability of communities
worldwide. Research conducted at CHIRI focuses on five primary themes: ageing,
chronic disease, Indigenous health, mental health, and population health.
Sustainable development
One of the core concerns of governments and communities worldwide is sustainable
development. Curtin offers research opportunities in sustainable development in two
broad areas: built environment and natural environment. The first includes social/
cultural sustainability, urban design construction management and sustainable
cities, while the second is concerned with climate change, biodiversity, sustainable
tourism, food security and sustainable resource processing.
HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCH
A higher degree by research differs
from other postgraduate degrees in
that at least two-thirds of the study
program must involve research.
Although you will need to complete
some coursework units, the main
part of the work will be a thesis
written under the guidance of a
supervisor.
Doctoral degree
A doctoral degree usually requires at
least three years of study. If you have
a master degree or a bachelor degree
with first or upper second-class
honours, you may be considered for
admission.
In exceptional cases, a bachelor pass
degree may be enough for admission
if you can demonstrate superior
academic achievement, significant
work experience, and the capacity to
undertake significant research.
SUPERVISORS
You should identify a potential supervisor before arriving in Australia to discuss
your research.
A list of supervisors who can provide you with support while completing your
research degree is available at
curtin.edu.au/research/futurestudents/register/register.cfm
To find a supervisor at Curtin Business School, email
[email protected]
If you require further assistance to find a supervisor, please contact the ISSU:
[email protected]
HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
It is recommended the research proposal is no more than two pages long. It
should state your research topic and outline your research plan and the objectives
you wish to meet. You must also be able to show you have sufficient experience
and knowledge in the selected area. The proposal should be accompanied by
at least 10 cited references. When you apply to AAS, you must submit your
research proposal to the Indonesian AAS program manager along with your
AusAID application, and attach evidence of email communication with a potential
supervisor.
For guidelines on to write a research proposal, visit curtin.edu.au/research/
futurestudents/hdrguidelines/admission.cfm#proposal
Research degrees (master and
doctor of philosophy)
At least two-thirds of the work
towards a master by research degree
must be pure research. The award
indicates that you have contributed
significantly to your field and are
capable of carrying out independent
research. AAS applications need
attached evidence of email dialogue
with a potential supervisor for master
by research or PhD degrees and must
include a written two-page research
proposal outlining the parameters
and purpose of the research you wish
to undertake.
International Institute of Agri-Food Security
Established in 2011, the International Institute of Agri-Food Security (IIAFS) aims to
develop innovative research and training across the international food landscape.
The institute operates across all faculties—Curtin Business School, Faculty of Health
Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Science and Engineering. IIAFS
adopts a holistic approach to food security and climate variability, and is developing
a FOOD Solutions program for higher degree by research students and emerging
scientists within national and international networks.
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Postgraduate courses are
offered through Curtin’s four
teaching faculties of business,
health sciences, humanities,
and science and engineering.
The following pages include detailed
information about each of the four
faculties and specific information
concerning Curtin’s quality research
programs and projects. The outline of
programs by coursework is followed by a
list of higher degrees by research.
Curtin will provide you with the support
and guidance you need to choose
the right course to suit your AAS
development priority.
Please contact the ISSU on
[email protected]
and we will help you choose a suitable
course or link you with an academic in
the school.
Study areas
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Accounting
Business Administration
Business Information Systems
Business Information
Technology
Business Law
Business Leadership
Economics
Finance
Financial Planning
Human Resources
International Business
Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
Management
Marketing
Mineral and Energy Economics
Oil and Gas
Public Relations
Strategic Procurement
Taxation
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HUMANITIES
Applied Linguistics
Architecture
Art
Corporate Media Production
Creative Practice
Creative Writing
Design
Development Planning
Education (including TESOL)
Human Rights
Information and Library Studies
Information Management
International Relations and National Security
Internet Communications
Journalism
Performance Studies
Professional Communication
Professional Writing
and Publishing
Project Management
Records Management
and Archives
Screen Production
(Film and Television)
Sustainability and
Climate Policy
Urban and
Regional Planning
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Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Classification
Dietetics
Environmental Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Food Science and Technology
Health Administration
Health Information Management
Health Policy and Management
Health Promotion
Health Services Management
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Public Health
Sexology
Speech Pathology
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Health Sciences
Science and engineering
Actuarial and Financial Science
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry (HDR only)
Computer Science
Dryland Agricultural Systems
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Utility Engineering
Electronic and Communication
Embedded Systems
Emerging Power Systems
Engineering Management
Environmental Biology and Management
Geographic Information Science
Geology
Geophysics
Industrial Engineering
Mathematical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Sonography
Metallurgy
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Physics
Science and Mathematics
Education
Surveying and Mapping
Sustainability Management
Sustainable Aquaculture
Telecommunications
Wine Industry
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create networks
with industry and
advance your career
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Curtin Business School
Create strategies. Initiate plans. Develop solutions.
Establish networks across the globe. Gain a competitive
edge. Build your future.
The largest teaching division of Curtin, Curtin Business School (CBS) comprises
seven schools: six discipline-based schools situated on Curtin’s Perth Campus,
and the seventh Curtin Graduate School of Business (CGSB) located in Perth’s
CBD. CBS offers specialised research, graduate, master and PhD programs
in the areas of accounting, economics and finance, information systems,
management and marketing. The faculty is also supported by a number of
research centres and units.
CBS currently has more than 15,000 undergraduate and postgraduate
students from over 90 countries studying on Curtin campuses in Perth, Sydney,
Singapore and Sarawak, and at partner institutions across Asia and Africa. With
over 400 staff from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds,
Curtin Business School offers a dynamic learning environment.
With one of the most comprehensive ranges of postgraduate business
programs in Western Australia, the faculty’s internationally accredited
programs are distinguished by their variety, applied and professional emphasis,
flexible structure and relevance in the corporate arena.
For further information
Curtin Business School
Tel: +61 8 9266 7715
Fax: +61 8 9266 7556
Email: [email protected]
(coursework)
[email protected]
(research)
Web: business.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate
Curtin’s MBA is accredited by the
highly respected UK-based Association
of MBAs (AMBA), one of only three
universities in Australia to hold this
prestigious accreditation and the only
one in Western Australia.
The Curtin Graduate School of Business (CGSB) is located off-campus in the
commercial heart of Perth, offering master degrees that prepare you for more
senior roles in the mining and energy sectors. The school is the only permanent
university campus operating in the Perth central business district, giving you
direct access to industry.
Curtin’s MBA is accredited by the highly respected UK-based Association of
MBAs (AMBA), one of only three universities in Australia to hold this prestigious
accreditation and the only one in Western Australia.
The MBA also holds CEL and EPAS accreditation through the European
Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
There is a range of support services available for postgraduate students, such
as a dedicated Postgraduate Student Services Centre, a Communication Skills
Centre offering individual and group support, and access to 24-hour computer
laboratories. Curtin Business School also hosts a number of networking
opportunities throughout the year.
A list of Curtin Business School higher degrees by research
is located on page 44
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List of higher degrees by research on page 44
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Curtin
Business
School
Courses
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
BUSINESS (GRADCERTBUS)
Duration: 36 weeks
Mid-year intake: yes (trimester intakes)
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074652G
Course description
This course provides you with a foundation
of leadership studies and business
management skills, designed to help you
understand theories and concepts behind
leading organisations and to enhance your
leadership and business skills. The Graduate
Certificate in Business is an ideal course if
you wish to tailor your own study program.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN
RESOURCES (GRADCERTHUMRES)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 018029F
Course description
If you work in the human resource
management field but do not hold a
first degree, or wish to become a human
resource management/industrial relations
professional, this course is designed
for you. Satisfactory performance in
the graduate certificate provides entry
to the graduate diploma course.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(GRADCERTINFSYS)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 049883M
Course description
This graduate certificate program gives
you skills and knowledge in the planning
and development of information systems
in organisations. The course is practical,
which will assist you to consolidate your
learning by applying your knowledge
and skills in the business environment.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS
AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
(GRADCERTLOGST&SUPCHAINMGMT)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 041930G
Course description
This course is designed for professional
logistics specialists who are interested
in significantly advancing their careers
in the area of logistics and supply chain
management. Areas of study include
the principles of logistics management,
global distribution and transportation,
materials management, and logistics
information systems. The course will
meet the needs of those professionals
with technical and supervisory skills in
logistics and supply chain management
with or without a first degree.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
MARKETING (GRADCERTMKTG)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 044636M
Course description
In this course, you will study consumer
theory, considering how consumers
function, what motivates them and
how they can be influenced. You will
also explore competitive marketing
strategies, considering strategic planning
and formal planning methods, and
undertake a marketing research project.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
(GRADCERTPROFACC)
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS (GRADDIPBUS)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 051616A
Course description
This course is suitable for you if you
are working or seeking to work in a field
that requires a general understanding of
accounting-related matters. It is designed
to progress onto the graduate diploma.
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes (trimester intakes)
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 006112K
Course description
This course is designed for you if your
undergraduate degree is in a field
other than business, commerce or
economics or equivalent and you wish
to develop an understanding of the
basic functional areas of business.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
TAXATION (GRADCERTTAX)
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN
RESOURCES (GRADDIPHUMRES)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 020874F
Course description
This course is designed for those with a
business or commerce background who
wish to gain an understanding of taxation
and enhance their career prospects.
Providing you with the opportunity to
study the Income Tax Assessment Act,
associated acts and regulations, and their
application to income tax returns in detail,
you can also choose from a wide range
of specialist taxation topics to support
your current and future career needs.
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BANKING
AND FINANCE (GRADDIPBNKFIN)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 014174G
Course description
This course is designed for you if your
undergraduate degree is in a field other
than banking and finance, and you
wish to develop an understanding of
the basic functional areas of business
management, banking and finance.
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 051619J
Course description
If you wish to forge a career in the human
resource management/industrial relations
field, this course is suitable for you. You are
required to have successfully completed all
requirements of the Graduate Certificate in
Human Resources with a course weighted
average (CWA) of at least 70 per cent.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (GRADDIPINFOSYS)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 055641A
Course description
This course is designed for you if you wish
to increase or acquire basic knowledge
and skills in the planning, operation and
management of information systems in
global business environments. It allows
you to progress to one of three professional
master programs in information systems
management, information technology,
or internet security and forensics.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
(GRADDIPINTLBUS)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 051620E
Course description
Designed to develop global managerial
competencies for business and commerce
in the Asia-Pacific region, this course
features guided independent study, team
projects, and maximum use of information
and communications technology.
A unique feature of the course is its
action learning format and emphasis on
international business competencies.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS
AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
(GRADDIPLOGST&SUPCHAINMGMT)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 032973D
Course description
If you are a professional logistics specialist
interested in significantly advancing your
career in the area of logistics and supply
chain management, this course is for you.
Areas of study include principles of logistics
management, global distribution and
transportation, materials management,
logistics information systems, managing
information systems projects and risks,
operations management, and strategic
logistics management. This course
meets the needs of professionals with
technical and supervisory skills in logistics
and supply chain management.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
MARKETING (GRADDIPMKTG)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 056849K
Course description
The Graduate Diploma in Marketing provides
you with a thorough understanding of the
basic principles of marketing, marketing
research, the motivations of customers and
the application of strategic marketing tools.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
(GRADDIPPROFACC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 051622C
Course description
This course is suitable for you if you
are working or seeking to work in a field
that requires a general understanding of
accounting-related matters and with the
possibility to progress to the master course.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
TAXATION (GRADDIPTAX)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 042202J
Course description
This course builds on the graduate
certificate to provide you with knowledge
in capital gains, trusts, GST, and indirect
taxes. Flexibility is provided to allow
you to tailor the course to suit your
current and future career needs.
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Curtin
Business
School
Courses
MASTERS
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes (trimester intakes)
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074577B
Course description
Providing you with a thorough foundation
in contemporary business theories, this
course emphasises the creation and
critical evaluation of innovative ideas and
strategies within ambiguous and uncertain
business environments. Throughout the
course, you will specialise in either strategic
procurement, oil and gas, or business
administration to complete a broad range
of high-level, general business units.
Through constant exposure to the culture
of excellence at the Curtin Graduate School
of Business, you can be assured your MBA
will prepare you for the challenges of an
ever-changing business environment. This
course is of exceptional quality, having
been internationally accredited by the
Association of MBAs (AMBA). It is aimed
primarily at middle and senior management
looking to improve their standing in
industry, combining current business theory
and local and international perspectives
with hands-on project work. The program
is interwoven with a core set of values
reflecting our commitment to ethical and
sustainable corporate government practices.
Master of Business
Administration (Global)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 00301J
The new Master of Business Administration
(Global) is an internationally-recognised
qualification designed to build on your
undergraduate degree and launch your
global business career. This two-year course
focuses on core business knowledge and
inter-cultural communication, ensuring
your skills can be applied within an
international business context. Students
don’t need a minimum of three years’
industry experience to enrol in MBA (Global).
Our partnerships with prestigious
overseas institutions mean you’ll have the
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opportunity to study part of your degree in
other countries, learning essential business
practices that will help equip you for a career
that could take you anywhere in the world.
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (ADVANCED) (MBA)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes (trimester intakes)
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 071713A
Course description
Delivered through the Curtin Graduate
School of Business, you will combine the
business acumen of the standard MBA with
advanced units in leadership and ethics
in this course. With strengths in strategy,
leadership, energy and resources, the course
is particularly useful for students in senior
and executive roles dealing with complex
organisational and leadership challenges.
The MBA is an award-winning program that
won the prestigious Australian Learning and
Teaching Council award for Postgraduate
Programs that Enhance Learning in
2009. It is also internationally accredited
by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
MASTER OF BUSINESS
LEADERSHIP (MBL)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074578A
Course description
While you study this course, you will
gain an understanding of organisations
and develop your practical skills,
allowing you to lead people effectively
and realise your own potential. You will
apply, test and evaluate your analytical,
leadership and management skills in the
workplace, and further your professional
and personal development through
action learning that is transferable to
real organisations. You will explore the
philosophy and ethics of leadership and
cover a range of topics including working
in a global arena, effective and strategic
management, organisational behaviour,
transformative business development,
human resource strategies, and
organisational change and development.
This course is delivered through the
Curtin Graduate School of Business.
MASTER OF COMMERCE (MCOM)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 078409G
Course description
In this course, you will develop an
international focus in a specialised
field of commerce and advance your
knowledge and research skills applicable
to industry. You should consider this
course if you wish to extend your existing
knowledge of a discipline, or if you have
a qualification in other fields and wish
to enter a new discipline. This course
may lead to a doctoral degree. You’ll
choose to major in one of the following:
Advanced Accounting
Building on top of your bachelor degree
in accounting, this course will equip
you with advanced skills, including the
ability to provide high-level advice to
management and governing bodies, and
the possibility to undertake leadership
positions within the workplace.
Professional Accounting
This course is designed for graduates
with a bachelor degree from fields other
than accounting wishing to pursue a
career in professional accounting or
progress to senior or management roles.
Taxation
Continue your professional development
in the field of taxation by keeping
informed of current developments,
while gaining high-level knowledge
of specialist areas in this field.
Applied Economics
Explore recent developments and emerging
issues in applied economics, international
trade and the investment environment,
while broadening your understanding
of core principles of economics.
Applied Finance
This major will allow you to gain finance
knowledge as part of a challenging and
flexible program, while developing your
global managerial competencies.
Financial Planning
Designed for students with a background
other than financial planning, you will
examine various legal, ethical and technical
aspects of financial planning, with
extensive coverage in areas of taxation,
superannuation, estate planning, and risk
and portfolio management, among others.
Property
If you’re a professional wanting to expand
on your previous academic or professional
background, this major will equip you
with the tools you need to start a career
in the dynamic property industry.
Information Systems and Technology
Get equipped with knowledge and skills
to become an information systems
and technology professional, or
explore the management and strategic
application of information systems and
technology in a competitive, intelligent
global business environment.
Supply Chain and Procurement
Management
Equipping you with skills and knowledge
necessary to become a Logistics, Supply
Chain or Procurement professional, this
major will increase your knowledge in the
management and practice of operations
in a global business environment.
International Business
Gain the knowledge and expertise you need
to advance in the field of international
business and management. This major
consists of both independent study and
team projects across a range of relevant,
internationally focused subjects.
Marketing
This major will provide you with
comprehensive coverage of marketing
management and strategy, including
buyer behaviour and marketing research
principles. You will also be able to address
specialist topics relevant to contemporary
marketing theory and practice.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MINERAL
AND ENERGY ECONOMICS),
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MSC) (MBA)
Duration: 2.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes (trimester intakes)
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 050596G
Course description
In this course, you will combine the financial
and economic resource focus of the Master
of Mineral and Energy Economics with the
Master of Business Administration (MBA),
which is internationally accredited by the
Association of MBAs (AMBA). The course
provides you with a thorough foundation
in resource sector management and
contemporary business theories. You
will critically evaluate innovative ideas
and strategies within ambiguous and
contemporary business environments. The
curriculum has a highly applied practical
focus and is delivered by leading academics
and business practitioners, giving you a
range of analytical and managerial skills
that are suitable for senior management
and decision-making roles in resources,
mining and energy companies.
MASTER OF HUMAN
RESOURCES (MHUMRES)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 027236B
Course description
This course is designed for managers,
human resource professionals and
consultants wanting to develop their
knowledge and professional skills. The
course meets the continuing development
requirements of professionals in the field,
enabling you to advance yourself in the
complex and changing organisational
climates of Australia and worldwide. You
will undertake guided independent study
and team projects, and cover key strategic
and practical topics of relevance in today’s
evolving HR environment. The course is also
appropriate for graduates and professionals
from other fields who want to enhance
their understanding of the management of
human resources and industrial relations.
Depending on the major area of
study chosen, you will be eligible
for membership to the Australian
Human Resources Institute.
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT (MMGNT)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 068618D
Course description
This challenging and flexible program is
designed for those aspiring to middle,
senior and executive level management
careers. Throughout your studies, you
will develop the skills, knowledge and
confidence to seek employment in the
global business environment. You will
learn to make effective decisions in an
increasingly uncertain and volatile business
environment. Through a unique and
practical component of this course, you
will graduate with substantial workplace
exposure. If you enter this course with work
experience, you will complete a consultancy
project for a dynamic company, while those
with no work experience will complete a
professional internship. Depending on the
major area of study chosen, you may be
eligible for membership to the Australian
and New Zealand Institute of Management.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MINERAL
AND ENERGY ECONOMICS)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 072466C
Course description
Building upon foundation business and
mining studies, this course will prepare
you for more senior management roles
within the mining and energy sectors.
You will complete a range of coursework
units focusing on economic, financial
and management issues as they relate
to the resources sector. This course will
provide you with a thorough foundation in
resource sector management and general
business theories. It will equip you with
a range of analytical and managerial
skills suitable for senior management
and decision-making roles in resources,
mining and energy companies.
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solutions to
make tomorrow
better
healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
Health Sciences
Create healthy communities. Care for humanity. Develop
policies for healthy living. Find solutions. Interact with
people from all areas of life.
Work with leading health practitioners and gain industry experience with a
health science degree from Curtin. The Faculty of Health Sciences educates
more health professionals than any other university in Western Australia,
with staff who actively contribute to their field and bring industry knowledge
into the classroom.
Postgraduate studies can significantly improve your position in your field
and lead to new and exciting career developments. The Faculty of Health
Sciences offers more than 80 postgraduate programs in the areas of life
sciences, clinical sciences and population health sciences. Our courses cover
both theoretical and practical elements, and offer the possibility of credit for
your work experience. This flexibility means you may complete your degree
faster and start working towards your new career.
If you choose to study under the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin, you
will become part of one of the leading health education and research schools
in Australia and South-East Asia. Our internationally recognised courses
provide a strong foundation for a career in clinical sciences, population health
sciences and life sciences.
Our industry-standard facilities and practical teaching methods will prepare
you for a successful career. There are opportunities for you to engage in
advanced research and to pursue further studies in your field. The Curtin
Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) integrates research, education
and practice, and keeps Curtin at the forefront of health science education.
For further information
Faculty of Health Sciences
Tel: +61 8 9266 4583
Email: [email protected]
Web: healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
• The Curtin Health Innovation Research
Institute (CHIRI) is developing research
programs that respond to the shifting
health care patterns of ageing
populations, and of societies that suffer
from chronic illnesses such as diabetes,
obesity, cancer and cardiovascular
diseases.
• The School of Public Health is a leader
in public health education and research
in Australia and the wider region,
making a real difference to health in our
community.
The Centre for International Health (CIH) is dedicated to developing your
capacity to address health problems in marginalised communities around
the world. The Centre’s main areas of expertise include maternal and child
health, and the control of infectious diseases (including HIV/AIDS). In 2007,
CIH received the Australian Government Carrick Award for excellence in
postgraduate teaching.
A list of Health Sciences higher degrees by
research is located on page 45
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health
sciences
Courses
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION
(GRADCERTCLINCLASS)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074562J
Course description
This course is designed to provide
specialist training at an introductory
level in clinical classification. In addition
to the introductory coding unit, you
will gain a fundamental understanding
of health data and information, health
information systems and data analysis in
health through ancillary units. The units
include foundations of health information,
introduction to health informatics, clinical
classifications and health data and
information analysis. In addition to the
introductory coding unit, these units ensure
you will gain a grounded understanding of
the relevance and importance of coded data
and aims to improve your employability
after graduation. The course also includes
a number of practical experiences to ensure
you are comfortable with extraction of data
and manipulation of real health records.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
CLINICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
(GRADCERTCLINPHYSIO)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 049886G
Course description
If you have an undergraduate qualification
in physiotherapy, this course has been
developed to provide you with the
opportunity to continue your professional
development in clinical physiotherapy.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FOOD
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(GRADCERTFOODSCTECH)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 014167F
Course description
This course provides specialised advanced
training for graduates with an interest in the
food industry. You’ll study topics as they
relate to food science, including chemistry,
microbiology, and safety and hygiene.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC
HEALTH (GRADCERTPUBHLTH)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: see below
Course description
This multidisciplinary course is
designed to provide you with specialist
training in an area of public health.
You may select a major from:
• Health policy management
(CRICOS code 064453G)
• Nutrition (CRICOS code 064456E)
• Public health (CRICOS code 064452J).
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FOOD
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(GRADDIPFOODSCTECH)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
(PGRADDIPBIOMEDSC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 007289K
Course description
This field offers you the possibility of a
diverse and challenging career. It has been
designed to provide you with professional
training if you are already employed in
the food industry or other science fields
such as agriculture, nutrition, engineering,
environmental health, consumer
science, and other related disciplines.
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no (mid-year
intake for CRL students only)
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 010556C
Course description
This course emphasises recent advances
and current developments in medical
science generally. You will be encouraged to
pursue individual studies in a chosen field.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
DIETETICS (PGRADDIPDIET)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 053468C
Course description
Dietetics involves the study of those
medical aspects of disease that have a
nutritional component in prevention or
treatment. In this course, you will complete
a range of specialist topics in nutrition,
counselling and food service, and take
up two clinical placements. Applicants
must have completed the Bachelor of
Science (Nutrition) with a course weighted
average (CWA) of at least 65 per cent.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(PGRADDIPHLTHADMIN)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 007874D
Course description
This course develops your ability to plan,
manage, monitor and coordinate systems
of health care delivery. It is designed to
equip you with the knowledge and skills
necessary for senior administrative and
planning positions in hospitals and other
health service areas. It is aimed at both
health professionals intending to acquire
management and administrative skills,
and non-health professionals seeking
a career in health administration.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH
PROMOTION (PGRADDIPHLTHPROM)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 010560G
Course description
In this course, you will undertake core
studies into health promotion strategies,
methods, planning and evaluation. You
will also study media use as a health
communication strategy and work
effectively with all aspects of the media,
specifically focusing on print media,
radio, television, video and the internet.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
NURSING (PGRADDIPNURS)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 007862G
Course description
This course is designed to enhance
your professional career development
by preparing you for advanced clinical
practice with individuals, families, groups
and communities. Nursing theory and
research, as well as professional role
development, are an integral part of
the course, which is focused on the
development of the multiple roles of the
clinical expert through studies in specialist
and advanced practice role development.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
PHARMACY (PGRADDIPPHARM)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 007861J
Course description
This course provides advanced knowledge
and skills in hospital pharmacy. Special
emphasis is placed on the effective
use of pharmaceutical literature. Other
units enable the study of topics relevant
to hospital and clinical pharmacy.
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health
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Courses
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC
HEALTH (PGRADDIPPUBHLTH)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 018053F
Course description
This course provides those currently working
in the health field with advanced coursework
in public health that is specifically
designed to broaden individual knowledge,
competence and skills. You will select
from one of two majors—epidemiology
and biostatistics, or public health.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
SEXOLOGY (PGRADDIPSEXOL)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 068615G
Course description
This course provides professionals with
specialist knowledge and skills in the
area of human sexuality. It also provides
a comprehensive study of biological,
psychological and social aspects of human
sexuality, based on recent research.
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MASTERS
MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCE (MBSc)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no (mid-year
intake for CRL students only)
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 058864F
Course description
In this course, you will specialise in
biomedical science, infectious diseases, or
molecular biotechnology. Each of the majors
will provide you with valuable research skills
while you take advanced level coursework
units in specialist areas. You will learn key
laboratory techniques in modern molecular
biology, including DNA isolation, advanced
polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods,
DNA cloning and sequencing, and many
more, before putting your learning into
practice in a laboratory unit in your final
semester. You will be presented with real-life
situations involving experimental design and
problem-solving in the laboratory. You will
graduate with the knowledge and practical
skills required to work at an advanced
level in the biomedical sector and other
biotechnology-related industries. Graduates
are eligible for membership of the Australian
Biotechnology Association and equivalent
industry organisations internationally.
MASTER OF CLINICAL
PHYSIOTHERAPY (MCLINPHYSIO)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 049888F
Course description
In this course, you will major in clinical
physiotherapy, continence and women’s
health, or manipulative therapy. All majors
study the philosophy of evidence-based
practice and develop practical skills in
identifying, acquiring, evaluating and
using evidence. You will further your
clinical decision-making skills through
the use of statistical analysis, including
the examination of various forms of
statistical testing. You will choose from a
range of specialised higher-level units and
be given the opportunity to study clinical
management, examining the theories and
techniques of physiotherapy practice. You
will also study models of service delivery,
current developments in physiotherapy
care, promotion of health, and prevention
of disease and dysfunction in the client
group. Clinical practice is a significant
component of this course, during which you
will detail a variety of case histories and
evaluate each as a reflective practitioner.
MASTER OF HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (MHA)
MASTER OF HEALTH
PROMOTION (MHLTHPROM)
MASTER OF HEALTH INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT (GEM) (MHIM)
MASTER OF HEALTH SERVICES
MANAGEMENT (MHSM)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 006110A
Course description
Building on the postgraduate diploma,
this course allows you to study additional
specialist topics of your choice including
health planning, health management,
leadership, health policy, quality and
safety, and economics. You will also
undertake two individual research projects
under the guidance of an experienced
supervisor. The project component of the
course involves an approved six-month
project and the submission of a report.
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074563G
Course description
This graduate entry master (GEM) course is
designed to provide you with the scientific,
technical and administrative skills and
knowledge to become an entry-level
health information manager. The health
information manager is the bridge between
the clinical, management and systems
aspect of health, and is a fulfilling profession
responsible for the collection, storage,
analysis and distribution of health care
information. Our teaching staff have strong
links with local, national and international
health and information professionals,
ensuring you will receive hands-on
experience and expertise throughout
your studies. This course is accredited
by the Health Information Management
Association of Australia (HIMAA).
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 027228B
Course description
Designed to provide you with the skills and
knowledge to work in the field of health
promotion, this course is also suitable
for graduates wishing to expand on
existing experience and research abilities.
You will plan, implement, and evaluate
health promotion programs in various
settings, develop your research skills,
and examine current issues in optimising
health and prevention of disease.
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 027229A
Course description
In this course, you will develop your
ability to plan, manage, monitor and
coordinate systems of health care
delivery. It is designed to equip you with
the knowledge and skills necessary to
hold senior management, administrative
and planning positions within health
service institutions. It is aimed at both
health professionals wishing to acquire
management and administrative skills, and
non-health professionals intending to seek
a career in health services management.
You will undertake an individual research
project or dissertation with the guidance
of an experienced supervisor.
MASTER OF NURSING (MNURS)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 055648E
Course description
Enhancing your professional career
development, this course prepares you for
advanced clinical practice with individuals,
families, groups and communities. Nursing
theory and research, as well as professional
role development, are integral to this course,
which focuses on the development of the
multiple roles of the clinical expert. You
will complete a specialist stream in child
and adolescent health nursing, domiciliary
nursing or general nursing. All streams focus
on the development of leadership, critical
thinking and clinical decision-making, and
incorporate an individual health project.
MASTER OF NURSING PRACTICE
(GEM) (MNURSPRAC)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes (mid-year only)
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 064467B
Course description
Allowing you to closely integrate evidencebased theory and clinical practice, this
graduate entry master (GEM) course
supports your theoretical learning with
extensive clinical practice under the
guidance of registered nurses. You will
also undertake interprofessional learning,
contemporary blended learning and
advanced clinical skill development. Theory
content is comprehensive and includes
the physical, biological, psychological
and social sciences. This course has
been designed to meet the accreditation
requirements and competencies of the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY (MOT)
Duration: 2.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 077383K
Course description
This graduate entry master (GEM) course
offers you a fast-track option to becoming
an occupational therapist. You will develop
knowledge of four broad areas: medical,
psychiatric, orthopaedic and neurological
conditions affecting the health and
wellbeing of individuals; the theory and
practice of occupational therapy including
the study of occupation and analysis of
the physical, psychological and social
requirements of a variety of skills and
activities; human development covering
normal growth and development within
the life cycle along with problems that
occur such as learning disabilities and
the effects of ageing; and occupational
health and management including
prevention, education and rehabilitation
programs for a variety of workplaces.
Your studies will be complemented with
extensive clinical fieldwork practice.
MASTER OF PHARMACY (CLINICAL
PHARMACY) (MPHARM)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 004010K
Course description
Providing you with advanced knowledge
and skills in hospital pharmacy, this course
focuses on enhanced clinical pharmacy
and clinical research capabilities. Under
the guidance of one of our experienced
staff, you will complete a project in clinical
trials, drug utilisation reviews, drug
usage studies, implementation of clinical
pharmacy services, or another related topic.
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MASTER OF PHARMACY
(GEM) (MPHARM)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 068621J
Course description
This graduate entry master (GEM) course
enables you to become a registered
pharmacist if you have a relevant bachelor
degree or equivalent. It will provide you
with a comprehensive theoretical base,
including chemical, biological, physiological,
pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutics
studies. At the end of your first year, you
will complete a community pharmacy
placement under the supervision of a
practising pharmacist to develop skills
in the clinical setting. In your second
year, you will focus on pharmacotherapy
and develop research skills. You will also
complete a hospital placement to cement
your practical skills. Throughout the course,
you will use high quality laboratories and
facilities designed to enhance teaching
and provide you with essential practical
skills. It is expected that this degree will
be accredited by the Australian Pharmacy
Council. Graduates are required to complete
a preregistration training period and
register as a pharmacist in most areas of
the profession, and are eligible to register
to practise in all states and territories in
Australia and New Zealand. This course
also provides a great stepping stone to
registration in other countries throughout
Asia and the United Kingdom, although
some countries may require the fulfilment
of additional practical training programs.
MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(GEM) (MPHYSIO)
Duration: 2.4 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 038783F
Course description
In this graduate entry master (GEM)
course, a series of coursework units will
provide you with foundation knowledge
in a range of specialist and practical
areas. You will gain the knowledge, skills,
attitudes and behaviours expected of an
entry level physiotherapist, and will have
the opportunity to complete case studies
and clinical practice that will help you
integrate your knowledge into well-informed
clinical decision-making. Your studies will
emphasise evidence-based practice and
encourage you to think critically when
making decisions. This course is accredited
by the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY (MPSYCH)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 006113J
Course description
Through advanced training in either clinical
or counselling psychology, this course offers
a combination of coursework, practical
placements and research. You will choose
from either a clinical psychology stream
or a counselling psychology stream. The
clinical psychology major provides you with
the knowledge, skills and experience needed
to practise as a clinical psychologist, and
focuses on understanding and applying
contemporary evidence-based practice in
the assessment, treatment and prevention
of mental health problems. The counselling
psychology major prepares you in
assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based
psychotherapy for individuals, couples,
families, children and groups. The clinical
psychology and counselling psychology
majors are accredited by separate colleges
of the Australian Psychology Society (APS).
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 064462G
Course description
Initially completing units covering a
broad range of health issues, this course
allows you to choose a major in which
to specialise. Your first year will be
dedicated to an introduction to public
health and its origins and development,
and the foundations of health research,
health promotion planning, epidemiology
and biostatistics, environmental health
management, and public health nutrition.
In your second year, you will specialise
in either applied epidemiology and
biostatistics, environmental health, forensic
sexology, health policy and management,
health promotion, nutrition, occupational
health and safely, or public health. Within
each major, you will undertake advanced
specialist coursework and an independent
research project and dissertation.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (FOOD SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY) (MSC)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 064466C
Course description
The food industry is the largest in the
world. Its growth, particularly into the
export market, requires both a high level
of technology as well as professionally
trained individuals to apply that technology.
In this course, you will gain professional
training in food science, processing and
technology. It is suitable for graduates
of science, applied science, engineering,
nutrition, environmental health, agriculture
and other related disciplines. This
course is professionally recognised by
the Australian Institute of Food Science
and Technology (AIFST) and graduates
are encouraged to become members.
MASTER OF SEXOLOGY (MSEXOL)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074567D
Course description
Designed to provide you with the
specialist knowledge and skills in the
area of sexology, this course allows
you to examine recent research that
deals with the biological, psychological
and social aspects of human sexuality.
You will also study various research
methods. Upon graduation, you should
be able to integrate this specialisation
into your professional discipline, and
be conversant in the key aspects of
sexology as a public health issue. You
will also be eligible for membership of the
Australian Society of Sexuality Educators,
Researchers and Therapists (ASSERT).
MASTER OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY
(GEM) (MSPEECHPATH)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 7.0
Coursework
CRICOS code: 033868G
Course description
This graduate entry master (GEM)
course will develop your understanding
of normal communication development,
developmental and acquired communication
and swallowing disorders, speech pathology,
clinical practice, clinical measurement and
research. Your studies will be supported
by extensive clinical practice. You will be
provided with the skills and knowledge
to practise as a speech pathologist,
which involves diagnosing, treating and
providing management services to people
of all ages with communication disorders,
including speech, language, voice, fluency
and literary difficulties, or people who
have physical problems with eating or
swallowing. The course focuses primarily on
four areas: behavioural science, cognitive
neuroscience, rehabilitation science, and
speech science. Graduates are eligible for
membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
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Humanities
Work with a creative team. Develop new concepts. Pursue
research. Communicate effectively. Colour the world. Express
your views.
The Faculty of Humanities has both a local and global focus, offering programs
that are creative and relevant to contemporary society. We are committed to
producing graduates who are career-ready, and many of our programs are
backed by professional accreditation.
We conduct a wide range of pure and applied research in the areas of arts, social
sciences, built environment and education. We are also actively involved in
creative production in the areas of art, film and television, performance studies
and literature. Much of this work is collaborative research with national and
international university partners, government organisations and industry.
The research and creative production activities of the faculty are expanding
rapidly, with the most notable recent developments being the newly established
Australasian Research Centre for Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Launched in collaboration with Huazhong University of Science and Technology
– recognised as the earliest and largest BIM research organisation in China - the
new BIM Centre will profile and develop research in virtual reality, augmented
reality and building information modelling. Through investigating new
technologies for construction, engineering and infrastructure projects, the aim of
the Centre is to revolutionise the way projects are delivered in these industries.
The recently formed Centre for Culture and Technology (CCAT) profiles and
develops research in the digital arts and humanities. CCAT will eventually develop
a 360-degree cinema facility equipped for production-related activities in 3D,
virtual reality and other emerging technologies. This facility will allow film and
television, journalism and other media students to create new types of narratives
and genres for the media industry of the future.
Other significant research initiatives of the faculty include the Curtin University
Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute. As an internationally recognised research,
teaching and policy advice provider in sustainability, the Institute’s innovative
policy implementations are achieved through partnerships with business,
government and the community.
Built environment
Postgraduate courses in this area will appeal to you if you want to gain
an advanced understanding of urban life, construction, buildings and the
environment to improve living conditions for the growing global population.
The courses offer practical, applied learning with a creative design focus that
draws on the faculty’s 40-year history of offering quality, industry-accredited
degrees. Curtin boasts enthusiastic, award-winning staff and outstanding
facilities. Unique research and coursework programs are available in architecture,
interior design, urban and regional planning, and project management.
Creative industries
The creative industries degrees successfully combine theoretical knowledge with
practical and studio work, allowing you to continually enhance your abilities. You
will have access to industry-standard facilities and technical support, as well as
the opportunity to work directly with industry professionals.
Contact us
Coursework Programs
Humanities Future Students (International)
Tel: +61 8 9266 7331
Fax: +61 8 9266 2605
Email: [email protected]
Web: humanities.curtin.edu.au
Research Programs
Humanities Graduate Studies Office
Tel: +61 8 9266 4797
Fax: +61 8 9266 3818
Email: [email protected]
Web: hgso.curtin.edu.au
Research expertise and excellence is achieved
through Curtin’s research institutes and
centres which include:
STRATEGIC RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Australian Sustainable Development
Institute (ASDI)
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Curtin University Sustainability
Policy Institute (CUSP)
Australia-Asia-Pacific Institute (AAPI)
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTRES
Centre for Culture and Technology (CCAT)
EXTERNAL COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
CENTRES
Centre for Sport & Recreation
Research (CSRR)
MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH CENTRES
Sustainable Built Environment
National Research Centre (SBE-NRC)
FACULTY RESEARCH CENTRES
Centre for Human Rights Education (CHRE)
HUMANITIES RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Collaborative Research in Art, Science and
Humanity (CRASH)
Creative Networks and Commons
Critical Textual Studies
Designing for Healthy Environments
Parklands Pavilion
Specialist Studies in Education
Talking Across Cultures in the Asia Pacific
Growing Cities
International Research Cooperation
Courses on offer include creative writing, professional writing, internet
communications, design, art, journalism and screen production, as well as a
Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) and Doctor of Creative Arts, which provide
you with the opportunity to present your research thesis in non-traditional
formats including film, exhibition, installation and other media.
The Department of Art is a major centre for visual arts education in Australia.
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Humanities (cont.)
You will gain professional experience through exhibiting your work at John Curtin
Gallery, one of the largest university galleries in Australia. The Department of Design
is similarly recognised as an educational leader in the fields of design and interactive
media, with students going on to achieve great success locally and internationally.
Society and sustainability
Curtin offers internationally focused, culturally aware degrees that allow you to
develop transferrable skills. Many degrees are accredited by industry and provide
opportunities for you to move between fields, and work or study overseas.
Research-based higher degrees in social sciences are offered in anthropology,
sustainability, geography, history, politics and sociology. Institutes such as the
Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute provide opportunities to complete
relevant and high quality research. There are also coursework postgraduate
programs available in areas such as international relations and national security,
sustainability and climate policy and human rights.
Education
Curtin offers an extensive education program that is both highly awarded and
regarded by industry. Our staff have received two national Excellence and Innovation
Teaching awards, as well as two Carrick Citations for outstanding contributions to
student learning. More recently, the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject
acknowledged Curtin’s education programs as number 41 in the world.
Curtin’s education courses are innovative and practical, combining hands-on
learning with essential theory. The professional master and doctoral programs are
designed to advance the knowledge and skills of educators through the innovative
use of technology and practical application of research.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN
AND ART (GRADCERTDESART)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 037343E
Course description
Through discussion, reflection and the
production of original and innovative
solutions to studio-based or industrially
related projects, this course encourages
independent research, originality
and creative leadership, and can be
tailored to suit your interests.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
(GRADCERTDEVPLAN)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 023976J
Course description
This course provides an introduction to
the planning principles, practices and
techniques used by urban and regional
planners. A distinguishing characteristic
of the course is the use of interdisciplinary
knowledge and techniques in addressing
environmental, social and design
issues of concern to the community.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN
RIGHTS (GRADCERTHUMRIGHTS)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 050729M
Course description
This course is an entry pathway to
the master courses in human rights
practice and human rights education
for those who do not have a relevant
degree. It involves the study of the
theory and philosophy of human rights
across different cultural, religious,
philosophical and political traditions, and
how these ideas can be translated into
practice in the contemporary world.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND NATIONAL SECURITY
(GRADCERTINTLRELNATSEC)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074661F
Course description
This course provides an understanding
of contemporary international
relations and advanced skills in
research and analytical thinking.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS
(GRADCERTINETCOMM)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 030948K
Course description
This course will give you an overview of
the internet and advanced skills in using,
researching and writing for the web.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
(GRADCERTPROFCOMM)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074657B
Course description
This course develops professional expertise
and competency relevant to media, with
a focus on corporate media production
or professional writing and publishing.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(GRADCERTPROJMGNT)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 029361C
Course description
In this course, you will examine project
management and its processes, including
history, definitions, attributes, body
of knowledge, objectives and success.
Characteristics and activities of the
project life cycle are explored, along with
the functions of planning, organisation
and control. You will consider cost and
value management processes within a
project environment, including methods
and techniques of estimating, budgeting
and controlling. Time management
is also a focus of this course.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE POLICY
(GRADCERTSUSTAINCLIMPOL)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074665B
Course description
This course develops knowledge,
understanding and appreciation of
sustainability and climate policy issues
in social research and analysis. It assists
in career development, preparing you
for new employment opportunities in a
variety of public and private sector contexts
that require social scientific research
and analytical skills in sustainability
and climate policy. It is designed to
complement existing knowledge gained
from an undergraduate qualification in
any recognised area including business,
humanities, sciences and education. It also
offers advanced, individualised learning
opportunities providing a pathway to the
Master of Sustainability and Climate Policy.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE
PRACTICE (GRADDIPCREATPRAC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074658A
Course description
This course has been developed to enable
you to undertake a professional course with
a high level of specialisation in both practical
skills and critical understanding. It is suitable
for you if you have already completed an
undergraduate degree in a discipline other
than screen studies, creative writing or
performance studies and if you intend to
study or pursue a career in one of these fields.
The course is designed to allow you to achieve
the essential practical, critical and creative
skills that enable progression into creative
production industries or a related career.
Streams within the course enable you to focus
your studies into the areas of screen studies,
creative writing, and performance studies.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
EDUCATION (SECONDARY
EDUCATION) (GRADDIPED)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 7.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 006101B
Course description
This course enables those with approved
qualifications to become certified teachers.
The course is accredited nationally and the
qualification is also recognised in other
countries. The course adopts an integrated
approach to educational theory and practice.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
INFORMATION AND LIBRARY
STUDIES (GRADDIPINF&LIBSTUD)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 003942G
Course description
This course is for graduates without
a professional-level qualification in
librarianship who wish to obtain such a
qualification. You will be introduced to
professional principles, attitudes and skills.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND NATIONAL SECURITY
(GRADDIPINTLRELNATSEC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074660G
Course description
This course provides you with the
skills, knowledge and understanding
of contemporary international
relations, as well as advanced skills in
research and analytical thinking.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS
(GRADDIPINETCOMM)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 030949J
Course description
This course provides you with the skills
and knowledge in internet practice and
an understanding of the growth, uses and
future development and application of the
internet. You will also examine aspects of
internet use or development for information
dissemination and design, communication
and community building, policy
development, and advanced research skills.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM
(GRADDIPJOURNLSM)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 041939J
Course description
This course provides an intensive
professional program in journalism. It
combines core units in media ethics and
media law with units in newspaper, radio
and television production. You will publish
or broadcast your work through the Western
Independent and Curtin FM 100.1.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
(GRADDIPPROFCOMM)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074656C
Course description
This course is designed to give you the skills,
understanding and discipline to work in the
media, public affairs and communications
industries. You will choose to focus your
studies on either professional writing and
publishing or corporate media production.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT
MANAGEMENT (GRADDIPPROJMGNT)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 027213J
Course description
This course adopts a generic approach
to project management and is applicable
to any project in industries such as
construction, engineering, education,
health, commerce, information technology,
and research and development. To be
eligible for entry, you must hold a bachelor
degree in any discipline, or a Graduate
Certificate in Project Management.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RECORDS
MANAGEMENT AND ARCHIVES
(GRADDIPRECMGNT)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 016550E
Course description
This course provides a basic training in
records management and archives for
those who have completed a first degree
and who wish to work in this field. You will
develop an understanding of the processes
of information handling and use within
organisations, acquire the basic principles
of records management and archives,
and apply to professional practice.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE
POLICY (GRADDIPSUSTAINCLIMPOL)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074664C
Course description
This course develops knowledge,
understanding and appreciation of
sustainability and climate policy issues
in social research and analysis. It assists
in career development, preparing you for
new employment opportunities in a variety
of public and private sector contexts that
require social research and analytical skills
in sustainability and climate policy. It is
designed to complement your existing
knowledge gained from an undergraduate
qualification in any recognised area
including business, humanities, sciences
and education. It also offers advanced,
individualised learning opportunities
providing a pathway to the Master of
Sustainability and Climate Policy.
MASTERS
MASTER OF APPLIED DESIGN
AND ART (MAPPDESART)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 027224F
Course description
This course develops your creative and
professional skills through studies in
cross- and inter-disciplinary design and
art practice. Flexible and with the potential
to tailor to your own interests and career
objectives, the course is suited to applicants
with knowledge and expertise from other
disciplines, as well as those with formal
qualifications in art or design. It allows
you to develop creative and professional
skills through studies in contemporary
design and art practice, and covers a wide
variety of specialisations including creative
advertising and graphic design, digital
design, fashion design, 3D design (jewellery,
product or furniture design), art and design
studies, or fine art. Through a combination
of coursework and project-based units,
you will acquire the skills and knowledge
to produce contemporary design and art.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MARCH)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 058728C
Course description
Building on the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Architectural Science), this course provides
you with advanced studies in management,
costing, law and professional practice. You
will become involved in advanced design
projects, analysing urban contexts and
considering urban design and place making.
You will resolve architectural projects to
an appropriate level of detail and examine
the design, planning and analysis of
building project of a more complex nature.
Architecture from a cultural perspective
will also be considered, exploring cities and
townscapes in their chronological, historical
and theoretical context. You will learn the
principles and implications of heritage and
building conservation, and develop research
knowledge and skills before completing your
own individual dissertation in architectural
design. This course is recognised by architect
boards in all states and territories of Australia.
MASTER OF ARTS
(APPLIED LINGUISTICS)
(MARTSAPPLINGUISTICS)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework or research
CRICOS code: 023985G
Course description
In this course, you will consider issues
connected with English as a second
language (ESL) and English as a foreign
language (EFL) teaching in Australia, as
well as the teaching of Asian languages
within Australia. You will evaluate current
second language acquisition theory and
consider the roles and status of languages
in multicultural societies, particularly
in Asia. You will consider contrastive
learning and teaching styles with special
reference to teacher-student roles in
Asian and Australian societies. You will
also learn to effectively plan and evaluate
language teaching, schemes of work/
syllabuses and language assessment
procedures. If you undertake the research
stream, you will complete a dissertation
under the guidance of one of our
experienced staff in your final semester.
MASTER OF JOURNALISM
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 058729B
Course description
Forging a strong link between the
theoretical and professional work of
journalism, this course is suitable for you
if you are seeking a career change or hold
an undergraduate journalism qualification
and wish to expand your understanding
of the profession. You will participate
in the production of a number of news
publications culminating in an individual
project designed to extend your theoretical,
practical and professional knowledge.
Graduates are eligible for membership to
the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
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MASTER OF CREATIVE
PRACTICE (MCREATPRAC)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074659M
Course description
Designed to develop your understanding of
creativity in practice, this course enhances
your skills in applying your knowledge to
real-world situations. Focusing on screen
production, creative writing, or performance
studies, you will develop critical and
analytical understandings, as well as
practical and professional skills oriented
towards a career in one of the above areas,
in a combination of these disciplines, or
a related area such as performance art
or education. During the course, you will
develop generic skills that are valuable in
a range of situations, including leadership,
problem-solving and working collaboratively
in a team. You will be encouraged to apply
and test these skills and understandings
through applied practice in the form of a
professionally oriented creative project.
MASTER OF EDUCATION (MED)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Research
CRICOS code: 004005G
Course description
The Master of Education enables you to
extend your studies in education, building
on the knowledge and understanding
you developed in your initial teaching
degree. The course consists of a core
research component involving research
preparation and a dissertation together
with a coursework component. You
are able to pursue areas of individual
interest through the units Independent
Study 691 or Professional Practice 624.
Subject to approval by head of school, you
may substitute two additional optional
coursework units for the core research
component Masters Dissertation 696.
If you aim to undertake doctoral level
study in the future, you are required
to complete the research dissertation.
Graduates of the research stream are
expected to be able to plan and conduct
research, and develop and/or evaluate
projects with a high degree of initiative,
independence and resourcefulness.
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MASTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS
(MHUMRIGHTS)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 061485B
Course description
This course takes a critical dialogical
approach to education as well as human
rights theory. You will study the theory and
philosophy of human rights across different
cultural, religious, philosophical and political
traditions, and focus on bridging the gap
between scholarship and practice. In your
final semester, you will complete either
a research or practice-based project.
MASTER OF INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT (MINFOMGNT)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 042187C
Course description
Giving you the choice to specialise in
either information and library studies or
records management and archives, this
course allows you to develop the basic
skills in your chosen stream in your first
semester. Your second semester will focus
on enhancing and updating these skills,
and your third semester will be devoted to
an individual research project. You may
choose to complete additional specialist
topics in place of your research project. The
Records Management and Archives stream
is accredited by the Australian Society of
Archivists and the Records and Information
Management Professionals Australasia.
The Information and Library Studies
stream is accredited by the Australian
Library and Information Association.
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS AND NATIONAL
SECURITY (MINTRELNATSEC)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074662E
Course description
You will develop an understanding of
contemporary international relations
as well as advanced skills in research
and analytical thinking in this course.
The course is designed to complement
your existing knowledge gained from
an undergraduate education in any
recognised area including business,
humanities, sciences and education.
MASTER OF INTERNET
COMMUNICATIONS (MINETCOMM)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 032988G
Course description
This course provides you with an
opportunity to learn in detail about
the human dimensions of the internet:
how people network, collaborate, and
share information through internet
communications, media and design.
You will develop advanced skills in
creating, maintaining and managing
online communications for personal and
commercial interactions, as well as gaining
knowledge of the social and cultural
contexts within which those interactions
occur. You will also gain advanced research
skills in websites, public communication,
social network management, collaboration
via virtual organisations, and web media
production. At the same time, you will learn
to understand the political, economic and
social changes associated with the internet.
By taking this course, you will add to your
existing qualification the knowledge and
skills needed for you to become an astute,
engaged professional communicator via
the internet. This program is a member
of the Internet Industry Association
and the Internet Society (Australia).
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATION (MPROFCOMM)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074655D
Course description
This degree is designed to give you the skills,
understanding and discipline to work in the
media, public affairs and communications
industries. This course offers two streams:
Professional Writing and Publishing—
employers need people who can research,
write, edit and publish a wide range of
materials. This stream will give you the
skills and knowledge in many genres and
styles of professional writing, and help
you to develop the creativity and ethical
understanding vital for working in the
media and communications industries, and
in public affairs. You may also have the
opportunity to undertake a professional
work placement with an industry employer
in your final semester of study.
Corporate Media Production—this stream
focuses on the creative production stream
of corporate films, including short-form
documentaries and advertising. You
will develop camera, sound and editing
skills alongside script development
and scriptwriting assignments. In
your final semester, you will have the
chance to explore a range of projects
including research linked directly to
your workplace, or in areas where you
would like to work in the future.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (PROJECT
MANAGEMENT) (MSC)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 027245A
Course description
You will develop the understanding,
knowledge and skills necessary for
performing the role of project manager in
this course. The course adopts a generic
approach to project management and is
applicable to any project in industries such
as construction, engineering, education,
health, commerce, information, technology,
and research and development. The course
has achieved the prestigious international
Project Management Institute (PMI)
accreditation and is endorsed by the
Australian Institute of Project Management.
MASTER OF SUSTAINABILITY AND
CLIMATE POLICY (MSUSTAINCLIMPOL)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 074663D
Course description
In this course, you will develop knowledge,
understanding and appreciation of
sustainability and climate policy issues
in social research and analysis. It assists
in career development, preparing you for
new employment opportunities in a variety
of public and private sector contexts that
requires social research and analytical skills
in sustainability and climate policy. It is
designed to complement existing knowledge
gained from an undergraduate qualification
in any recognised area including business,
humanities, sciences and education. It
also combines a general qualification with
more specific educational opportunities,
enabling you to learn in a way that
best suits your needs and priorities.
MASTER OF URBAN AND
REGIONAL PLANNING (MU&RP)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 050344F
Course description
This course is underpinned by principles of
sustainability and is designed to equip you
for planning practice. In your first year, you
will be introduced to planning theory and
practice, covering relevant aspects of law,
theory, local and regional plan preparation,
and urban design. You will develop an
understanding of land development, the
functions and ethics of practice in the public
and private sectors, and the development
of integrated plans that reflect state and
local needs and interests. You will also
develop research skills and critical analytical
capabilities through the completion of a
major piece of original planning research.
This course satisfies the academic
requirements for corporate membership
with the Planning Institute of Australia.
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Science and Engineering
Create solutions to global problems. Work on exceptional
projects. Apply the latest technologies. Build and develop using
sustainable resources.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers a wide range of practical, relevant
and professionally recognised programs and research opportunities across various
science, engineering and technology discipline areas. The high profile research
conducted by the faculty underpins Curtin’s key areas of research focus. This
strategic approach aligns with the University’s ongoing commitment to support
Western Australia in becoming a major centre for education and research in
engineering, science, mathematics and technology.
Curtin has a number of cooperative research centres, centres of excellence and
various other university research institutes and centres. The combination of wellestablished industry links, strategic partnerships and support of funding bodies such
as the Australian Research Council facilitates a wide range of postgraduate study
and research opportunities in high impact research areas.
A key example of this is Curtin’s innovation in astrophysics and radio astronomy
engineering through the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project. As part of the
International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), Curtin is directly
involved in the multibillion-dollar SKA, which is poised to be the world’s most
powerful telescope. The SKA is a network of thousands of antennas that will deliver
new and fundamental information about the genesis and history of the universe.
The exploration and development of next generation information and
communication technologies offers exciting possibilities for the faculty’s research
students, as Curtin continues with initiatives across areas as diverse as radio
astronomy, spatial science, wireless telecommunications and digital networks.
Curtin research students have access to the latest in technology and resources,
evident through recent investments such as the A$116 million Curtin Resources and
Chemistry Precinct, which accommodates the largest concentration of researchers
in the southern hemisphere. Additionally, the A$32.5 million Curtin Engineering
Pavilion Complex inspires and supports a new era of engineering education in
Western Australia.
For more than 100 years, Curtin University’s Western Australian School of Mines
(WASM) has produced high-quality, practically-focused engineers, scientists,
surveyors and geoscientists. WASM offers postgraduate and research degrees in
mining engineering, metallurgical engineering and extractive metallurgy, applied
geology, spatial sciences and exploration geophysics.
Curtin’s science and engineering research programs contribute significantly to
the University’s high level of involvement in the Cooperative Research Centres
(CRC) scheme, an Australian Government-funded initiative to support research.
With research achievements ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in
Research for Australia (ERA) National Report 2012, Curtin is among Australia’s top
universities for earth sciences, geology and analytical chemistry research. In the
2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Curtin is rated among the world’s
top 100 universities in the fields of chemical engineering and earth and marine
sciences, and in the top 200 for civil and structural engineering and computer
science and information systems.
One of the latest research initiatives established at Curtin is the International
Institute of Agri-Food Security (IIAFS), a new program aiming to equip current
and future generations with tools and training needed to tackle challenges in the
increasingly globalised food industry. The institute operates across all faculties,
including Science and Engineering. This innovative model has been established
with a holistic approach in mind, as it seeks to combine food security and climate
variability in a new approach. Currently in development is a FOOD Solutions
program for higher degree by research students and emerging scientists within
national and international networks.
The faculty’s vision and commitment is to be a key provider of career-ready science
and engineering graduates supported by quality education, teaching expertise,
industry recognition and excellence in research.
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Tel: +61 8 9266 1190
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Web: scieng.curtin.edu.au
Science and Engineering Research
Centres and Institutes:
ARC CoE in Antimatter-Matter Studies
(ex Institute for Theoretical Physics)
Australia-Asia-Pacific
Institute (AAPI)
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
Control (CBRCC)
Centre for Culture and Technology
Centre for Marine Science and
Technology (CMST)
Centre for Population Health
Research (CPHR)
Centre for Process Systems
Computations
Centre for Research in Applied
Economics (CRAE)
Centre for Smart Grid and
Sustainable Power Systems
Corrosion Centre for Education,
Research and Technology (CORR-CERT)
Curtin Industrial Modelling and
Optimisation (CIMO)
Curtin Institute for Biodiversity
and Climate (CIBC)
Curtin Institute for
Radio Astronomy (CIRA)
Curtin University
Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP)
Curtin Water Quality
Research Centre (CWQRC)
Fuels and Energy
Technology Institute (FETI)
International Institute for
Agri-Food Security (IIAFS)
John Curtin Institute
for Public Policy (JCIPP)
John de Laeter
Centre for Isotope Research
Nanochemistry Research Institute (NRI)
National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)
The Institute for Geoscience Research
(TIGeR) – incorporates WA Organic and
Isotope Geochemistry Centre and John
De Laeter Centre for Isotope Research
as key programs
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING (GRADCERTCHEMENG)
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
CYBER SECURITY
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 038788A
Course description
This course provides an advanced
professional qualification for graduates in
engineering or applied science disciplines
(not usually for graduate chemical
engineers). You are expected to hold an
existing qualification in an area related to
chemical engineering and intend to work
in the chemical processing industries.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
ELECTRICAL UTILITY ENGINEERING
(GRADCERTELECTUTILENG)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 038798K
Course description
This course addresses your needs as
a professional engineer pursuing a
higher award by recognising both your
experiences and time constraints. You
will attend course topics, intensive block
programs and resource-based learning
through distance education mode.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SCIENCE (GRADCERTGIS)
Duration: 0.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 032964E
Course description
This course is designed for professionals
and practitioners from a diverse range of
areas to acquire and build their knowledge
and skills within geographic information
science. The course introduces geographic
information systems and spatial data
analysis, and helps to develop your skills in
the management and use of spatial data.
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Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 077327G
Course description
If you have an interest in encryption,
intrusion detection or management of
cyber risks, this graduate diploma offers
solid skills and knowledge. Depending
on your choice of units, you may study
evidence collection, counter-intelligence,
internet crime, business continuity,
network security policies, network firewalls,
authentication and web server security.
This course is aimed at graduates with
a computing background and provides
a detailed coverage of the key concepts
and challenges in data and resource
protection and computer software security.
Graduates may find employment as
computer security experts in broad working
areas, including banking, information
retrieval and government organisations
involved in national security.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SCIENCE (GRADDIPGIS)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 007889G
Course description
This course is designed for you if you
are a graduate of biology, agriculture,
mathematics, planning, business,
geography, computing, environmental
science, geology and related fields and
seek intensive training in geographic
and land information systems principles
and applications. It provides a thorough
understanding of the theoretical and
practical aspects of the structure,
development, application, implementation
and management of geographic
and land information systems.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
METALLURGY (GRADDIPMETALL)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 054623M
Course description
This course provides you with the
knowledge and understanding of core
areas of mineral processing and extractive
metallurgy. It is designed for nonmetallurgy scientists or engineers who
wish to pursue a career in the minerals
industry as an extractive metallurgist.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
MINING (GRADDIPMINE)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 003967J
Course description
This course is designed for those outside
the discipline of mining engineering who
wish to become knowledgeable in the
specialist skills of the mining industry
and, in particular, become familiar
with mining engineering methods. The
course prepares you for managerial
responsibilities in the mining industry,
and operational management at both
quarry and underground manager levels.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN WINE
INDUSTRY (GRADDIPWINEINDUSTRY)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 064463F
Course description
This course provides a highly flexible study
program that enables you to develop a
study plan to suit your needs around the
structure of three majors: viticulture, wine
science or wine marketing and tourism. This
course enables you to obtain a solid scientific
and practical understanding of your major
of choice while also being able to select
related units from other majors. The course
is suitable if you are currently employed
in the wine industry and wish to advance
your career options, or if you are seeking to
enter the industry. If you are entering the
industry with a limited science background,
you are also able to select foundation
units to assist with your transition.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
(PGRADDIPPETENG)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 066101E
Course description
This course is comprehensive in nature,
providing you with multidisciplinary
education and hands-on training in
petroleum engineering. It is intended
as a prerequisite course of one year’s
duration, which qualifies candidates
who achieve marks higher than 65 per
cent course weighted average (CWA)
in all units to undertake the Master of
Petroleum Engineering. The teaching
staff in the department are professionals
with many years of working experience
in the oil and gas industry.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED
GEOLOGY (PGRADDIPAPPGEOL)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 007886M
Course description
This course is structured to provide
advanced training in various aspects of
applied geology. It is designed to cater
to you if you are a recent graduates
or already employed and wishing to
study part-time. The program is divided
into four streams: Basin Analysis and
Petroleum Geology, Environmental
Geoscience and Hydrogeology, Mineral
Exploration and Mining Geology.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(PGRADDIPCHEMENG)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 038787B
Course description
If you are a graduate of engineering or
applied science disciplines (not usually for
graduate chemical engineers), this course
is for you. You must be a graduate with
qualifications in areas related to chemical
engineering and intend to work in the
chemical processing industries to be eligible.
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MASTERS
MASTER OF SCIENCE (ACTUARIAL
AND FINANCIAL SCIENCE) (MSC)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 054627G
Course description
Preparing you for employment as a
financial adviser to a wide range of
commercial and government organisations,
this course covers advanced studies in
applied statistics, actuarial finance and
investment science. Your learning will be
reinforced through the completion of a
research project in your final semester. On
completion of the course, your skills can be
applied in insurance, pensions, health care,
banking, business management and risk
assessment. Upon graduation, you will be
eligible for membership of the Australian
Mathematical Society. This course is
accredited by the Actuaries Institute.
MASTER OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING (MCHEMENG)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework/research
CRICOS code: 038786C
Course description
This course provides an advanced
professional qualification for graduates in
engineering or applied science disciplines
(not usually for graduate chemical
engineers). You will complete an individual
design project and an industry-based
research project. You will also choose
from a variety of subjects to develop
specialised knowledge and skills in the
chemical engineering field. Chemical
engineering graduates, especially those
with honours, should consider enrolling
in the Master of Engineering (Chemical
Engineering) by research instead.
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING
SCIENCE (ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING) (MENGSC)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 078135G
Course description
This course is designed to meet the needs
of electrical, electrical power and electronic
and telecommunication engineers looking
to open up their career prospects. You will
specialise in one of three majors: Emerging
Power Systems, Telecommunication and
Networking or Embedded Systems.
Emerging Power Systems
Global demands on resources have placed
an urgent emphasis on supplying a growing
population with affordable, environmentally
responsible power. This major addresses
challenges in the generation, transmission
and distribution of electricity.
Telecommunications and Networking
The electronics and communications
fields represent two growing technology
areas in the world. You will explore
relevant topics in telecommunications
and networking, such as mobile radio
communications and data network security.
Embedded Systems
This major will give you an opportunity
to study intermediate and advanced
topics in embedded systems, such
as embedded systems in fieldprogrammable gate arrays (FPGAs)
and embedded software engineering.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
SCIENCE (ELECTRICAL UTILITY
ENGINEERING) (MENGSC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 038796A
Course description
Addressing your needs as a professional
engineer pursuing a higher degree, this course
recognises both your experience and time
constraints. The research component of a
traditional master degree has been replaced
by industry-based project work you can tie in
with your work commitments. You will study
specialised electrical utility topics including
power flow calculations, fault calculation,
power quality, power system stability,
grids, demand forecasting, computer-aided
engineering of digital software and renewable
energy. You will also attend course topics,
intensive block programs, and resourcebased learning through distance education.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT (MENGMGNT)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes (trimester intake)
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 058865E
Course description
Jointly taught by staff from the Department
of Civil Engineering and Curtin Business
School, this course is delivered in a format
that integrates the functions and skills
needed by engineers in management.
You will gain a balanced and thorough
understanding of engineering and business
skills. Successful completion of this course
qualifies you for high-level leadership.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
(GEOLOGY) (MSC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 003980A
Course description
From the field to the lab, the knowledge
you will gain in this course will help
drive advancements in areas such as
petroleum exploration, water-supply
maintenance and minerals development.
This course provides advanced
technical and professional training for
professionals intending to upgrade
their geology qualifications, or enter
a new branch of geoscience.
You will specialise in one of three
majors: Basin Analysis and Petroleum
Geology, Environmental Geoscience
and Hydrogeology or Mineral
Exploration and Mining Geology.
Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology
This major will equip you with an
understanding of the processes governing
the transport of materials and transfer of
energy within the earth. This major will
be of special interest if you are involved in
new ventures or exploration and require
the skills to evaluate petroleum systems
and their hydrocarbon potential.
Environmental Geoscience
and Hydrogeology
Learn about latest methods in the
management of water resources, including
how to protect existing water supplies.
All students undertake a supervised
project on a topic relevant to these
fields, often in collaboration with
industry or government partners.
Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology
Offering detailed knowledge of mining
techniques, sampling and analysis, this
major will provide you with the latest
theory in mining operations. You will learn,
among other topics, about the principal
types of ore deposits and the fundamentals
of mineral exploration, with all students
undertaking a supervised project on a
minerals-related topic, often in collaboration
with industry or government partners.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
(GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE) (MSC)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 056083G
Course description
Designed for professionals and practitioners
from diverse backgrounds, this course
allows you to develop your geographic
information science knowledge and skills.
You will explore geographical information
science problems of continuing or emerging
significance in government and industry.
You will undertake a range of coursework
units in geographical information science
and spatial sciences, complementing
core studies with your choice of specialist
geographical information science subjects.
In your second year, you will learn to
effectively conduct and manage research
before completing your own significant
research project. Graduates are eligible for
membership of the Surveying & Spatial
Sciences Institute (SSSI) and the Royal
Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
MASTER OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE AND
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION) (MSC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 070837G
Course description
This course will provide you with a strong
background in learning theory, curriculum
development and supervision. You will
undertake further studies in science,
mathematics and technology, and explore
other aspects of education. You will also
learn powerful conceptual tools for exploring
ways in which curriculum is understood, in
both the relevant literature and your own
professional experience. Curtin’s Science
and Mathematics Education Centre has an
international reputation for excellence in
research and development and will give you
access to a spectrum of perspectives and
experiences that will inform your study and
your professional work, enabling you to
undertake a leadership role in education.
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engineering
Courses
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
SCIENCE (MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING) (MENGSC)
Duration: 1 year
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 042176F
Course description
In this course, you will select six specialist
units for advanced study chosen from Noise,
Vibration, Dynamic Modelling and Control,
Heat Transfer, Finite Element Modelling,
Advanced Materials, Fluid Mechanics,
Design and Manufacture, Mechanical
Measurements, and Energy Sustainability.
You will also complete a supervised research
project, including a detailed report, which
will closely study a specified topic of
interest and further develop your research
skills. This may include an experimental
investigation and/or prototype design.
The specialist units are sufficiently broadbased to form a sound foundation for
application to your specific industry.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(METALLURGY) (MENGSCMETALL)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 078760D
Course description
In this course, you will undertake
advanced training in the core disciplines
of mineral processing, hydrometallurgy,
pyrometallurgy, process control, process
mineralogy, modelling, simulation and
optimisation of mineral processing
plants, as well as optional specialist
units required to further your career in
the minerals industry. These include
testing of metals, fatigue, creep,
failure, corrosion, thermodynamics
and the chemistry and engineering
aspects of mining processes overall.
As you learn to design and supervise
the processes that separate metals
from their ores, you will also consider
the effects that the process has on the
environment, the conservation of energy
and the proper disposal of the waste rock.
This course includes field and lab work,
specialised project work and report writing.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
SCIENCE (MINING) (MENGSC)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 078759G
Course description
This course is designed to produce
engineers capable of designing, operating
and managing a mining operation.
Mining engineers require knowledge
of mining processes, from exploration
and production to management and
environmental issues. The course structure
allows you to undertake specialised topics
and project work in mining engineering.
Individualised project topics are developed
with a nominated supervisor.
Career paths for mining professionals
include in-house specialists in mining
companies or employment as consultants,
academics and researchers. Graduates may
obtain employment within these sectors
or further their current career in mining
engineering in the minerals industry.
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MASTER OF PETROLEUM
ENGINEERING (MPETENG)
Duration: 1.5 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 034333J
Course description
This comprehensive course will provide
you with a multidisciplinary education and
hands-on training in petroleum engineering.
You will cover a wide variety of subjects core
to the petroleum engineering field, including
applied geology and geophysics, drilling
and reservoir engineering, hydrocarbon
phase behaviour, formation evaluation,
petroleum economics, and project
management. Upon obtaining your master
degree, you will be prepared to work as a
fully qualified petroleum engineer requiring
minimal supervision in the upstream oil
and gas industry. Units such as formation
evaluation, field development planning
and petroleum economics will prepare
you to assume responsibility in technical
and managerial areas in particular. You
may apply for student membership
of the Society of Petroleum Engineers
(US). Upon graduation, you may apply
for active membership of the society.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
SCIENCE (PETROLEUM
ENGINEERING) (MENGSC)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: no
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 064461G
Course description
This comprehensive course will provide
you with a multidisciplinary education
and hands-on training in petroleum
engineering. You will cover a wide variety
of subjects central to the petroleum
engineering field, including applied geology
and geophysics, drilling and reservoir
engineering, hydrocarbon phase behaviour,
formation evaluation, petroleum economics
and project management. In your final
semester, you will complete an individual
research project and develop a thesis.
This thesis component allows you to
work with industry on your project, as
well as providing the additional time
to consider applying for permanent
residency status. You may apply for
student membership of the Society of
Petroleum Engineers (US) while studying.
Upon graduation, you may be eligible
for active membership of the society.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE) (MSC)
Duration: 2 years
Mid-year intake: yes
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Coursework
CRICOS code: 061489J
Course description
This course is designed for students with an
undergraduate pass degree in science who
wish to broaden and enhance their skills
and knowledge in science and technology.
The degree recognises the multidisciplinary
nature of many current areas of science and
technology, and the importance of having a
broad skill set to apply to major problems,
such as the impact of climate change,
provision of clean energy and water, and the
management of dwindling resources facing
society at present. Through the research
project units within the course, you will
develop high levels of communication and
research skills, as well as creativity and
flexibility in the applications of knowledge
and skills to new situations. You will
choose a major from one of the following:
Computer Science
Apply computer science to problems of
technical, industrial and applied nature.
Mathematical Sciences
Extend your mathematical knowledge
and develop your ability to find
efficient numerical and analytical
solutions to problems.
Industrial Engineering
Learn how to engage with the
multidisciplinary nature of many
current areas of science and technology
in solving real world problems.
Geophysics
Embark on an exciting career change
in geophysics by studying this major,
designed to meet the needs of geology,
physics, mathematics, engineering and
surveying graduates seeking a new career.
Dryland Agricultural Systems
Gain a comprehensive understanding of
dryland (rain-fed) agricultural systems
by examining farming systems in
Southern and south-western Australia
Sustainable Aquaculture
Grow your knowledge and develop new
skills as part of an internationally accepted
program based on environmentally
sustainable aquaculture technologies.
Sustainability Management
Work on ensuring we continue to
receive benefits from our production
and consumption systems, as we
transition towards greater sustainability
and eco-system awareness.
Environmental Biology and Management
Refine your knowledge in the field of
environmental sciences, and deepen
your understanding of the ecological
principles that lead to sustainability
and preserving biodiversity.
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Course
CRICOS
code
Duration
(years)
Mid-year
intakes
Minimum
IELTS score
Email contact
Master of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences)
061548C
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Health Sciences)
061550J
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Human Communication Science)
061551G
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Human Services)
061532M
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (International Health)
061552G
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Nursing)
061553F
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Occupational Therapy)
061554E
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
061555D
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Physiotherapy)
061556C
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Psychology)
061557B
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Public Health)
062555G
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
CURTIN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Science)
043971D
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Course
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
056848M
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Counselling Psychology)
054620C
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)
043958A
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
CRICOS
code
Duration
(years)
Mid-year
intakes
Minimum
IELTS score
Email contact
Master of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy (Economics & Finance)
061542J
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Human Communication Science)
043962E
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Business Administration)
061540M
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (International Health)
052806J
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (National Drug Research Institute)
043964C
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
043996F
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Information Systems)
061543G
2
Yes
7.0
Master of Philosophy (Management)
061544G
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing and Midwifery)
Master of Philosophy (Marketing)
061545F
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Occupational Therapy)
043997E
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Public Relations)
061547D
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
043998D
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Public Policy)
065873B
2
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Physiotherapy)
043999C
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Rural Management)
061519G
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
043965B
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health)
044001B
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
044003M
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting)
043967M
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work & Social Policy)
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Law)
043973B
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy (Economics & Finance)
043989E
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy
077743B
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Graduate Business)
043961F
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of International Health
038778C
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems)
043991M
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Public Health
018018J
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Management)
043993J
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Marketing)
043994G
4
Yes
7.0
[email protected]
023971C
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctoral
Doctor of Business Administration
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HUMANITIES
Course
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
CRICOS
code
Duration
(years)
Mid-year
intakes
Minimum
IELTS score
Email contact
Master of Philosophy
Course
CRICOS
code
Duration
(years)
Mid-year
intakes
Minimum
IELTS score
Email contact
Master of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy (Architecture)
061524M
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)
061495M
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Building Studies)
061525K
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Chemistry)
061496K
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)—Art
061527G
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
061497J
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)—Cultural Heritage Studies
061529F
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Computer Science)
061498G
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Education)
061531A
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Corporate Sustainability)
061499G
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Media, Culture and Creative Arts)
061535G
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
061500G
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Environment and Agriculture)
072468A
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
043932M
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Geographic Information Science)
074579M
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Interior Architecture)
Doctor of Philosophy (Art)
043970E
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Geology)
061503E
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Construction Management)
050585M
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Geophysics)
061504D
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Cultural Heritage)
043966A
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Mathematics)
061508M
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Design)
043988F
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)
061509K
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
043960G
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Mining Engineering)
061514B
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities)
043959M
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Petroleum Engineering)
061517K
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Language and Intercultural Education)
043992K
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Media, Culture and Creative Arts)
043995G
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Sciences)
048085E
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Urban and Regional Planning)
050586K
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Creative Arts (Art)
032997G
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Education
023972B
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctoral
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Master of Philosophy (Physics)
061518J
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Science and Mathematics Education)
077803F
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Master of Philosophy (Surveying and Mapping)
061522B
2
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)
043968K
4
Yes
6.5
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Geology)
043949B
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Physics)
043950J
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)
043951G
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
043952G
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Computing)
043987G
4
Yes
6.5
Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
043990A
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
050587J
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Environment and Agriculture)
072469M
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Exploration Geophysics)
043954E
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics and Statistics)
043955D
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)
043956C
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Imaging Science)
043957B
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Petroleum Engineering)
006095F
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Mathematics Education)
027198C
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Spatial Sciences)
006092J
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
Doctor of Philosophy (Western Australian School of Mines)
044005J
4
Yes
6.5
[email protected]
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