Curtin University
2 years part-time
An innovative arts and humanities pathway for senior secondary students to experience university study while building critical thinking skills. Complete four units over two years with flexible online learning and receive credit toward a Bachelor of Arts or Creative Arts degree.
This undergraduate certificate has no formal entry requirements and is open to everyone. The course is designed for senior secondary students (Year 11 and above) seeking an alternative university entry option, though it is available to any students who find the structure suits their needs and interests. You will need to provide proof of identity, tax file number, and a Unique Student Identifier (USI) during the application process. No prior higher education experience is required.
The course comprises four core units completed sequentially over two years: Creating and Presenting Media Stories (developing presentation skills and media communication), Art and Creativity (expressing ideas in artistic and media forms), Sustainability Communication and Action (applying critical thinking to contemporary issues), and Cultures to Cultures (analyzing relationships between contemporary art, popular culture, and community). Each unit is a 25 credit-point tertiary-level subject completed over an extended 20-week study period. Students engage with creative, critical, and cultural inquiry through active and experiential learning centered on real-world contexts in the arts and humanities.
Curtin University is a globally recognized institution ranked in the top one percent of universities worldwide (QS World University Ranking 2026: 12th in Australia, Times Higher Education 2026: 18th in Australia). Through Open Universities Australia, Curtin offers an interactive and collaborative online learning experience that delivers the same degree as on-campus study. The university has extensive industry connections and a vibrant culture of innovation. This pathway provides seamless transition to university with dedicated student support, flexible study options, and automatic credit recognition toward Bachelor of Arts and Creative Arts degrees.
Upon completion, students receive ATAR70 level university entry at Curtin University with English competency recognition. The certificate provides 100 credit points toward Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts degrees, giving students a head start on their university journey. Graduates can pursue careers in creative industries, cultural organizations, media production, education, communications, and arts administration. The skills developed—critical thinking, creative expression, cultural analysis, and academic communication—prepare students for diverse professional pathways in arts, humanities, media, education, and community-focused sectors.
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