Even if you haven't met the admission requirements for the course you want to study, you may still be able to study at Curtin through alternative entry options.
School leavers
Tafe courses
Specified TAFE courses such as a TAFE Diploma, Associate Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Certificate IV or an approved Advanced Certificate.
Bridging Courses
If you narrowly fail to meet the entry requirements, Curtin offers short courses that will qualify you for entry.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF)
If you have completed an accredited AQF Diploma, Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma at an institution that is a registered training provider of that course, you are granted matriculation status and assigned a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Extension Studies
Extension units are available for study at Curtin. They don't lead to a qualification but can qualify you for entry. Contact CBS Student Services for more information.
OUA Study
Completion of two degree level units through Open Universities Australia may qualify you for university entry.
Special Consideration Entry
If events outside your control have prevented you from meeting the admission requirements, you may be eligible for Special Consideration Entry.
Mature Age
AQF qualifications
Qualifications from an accredited Australian Qualifications Framework provider.
Bridging courses
If you narrowly fail to meet the entry requirements, Curtin offers short courses that will qualify you for entry.
Extension studies
Completion of two degree level units through Extension Studies may qualify you for university entry.
International qualifications
If you hold any secondary or post secondary qualifications from another country, you may qualify for university entry.
Mature Age TEE
Gain university entry by sitting two or more TEE subjects in the same year.
OUA Study
Completion of two degree level units through Open Universities Australia may qualify you for university entry.
Special cases
If you have experienced exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible for Special Consideration Entry.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)- an alternative method of entry for mature age applicants who have not completed year 12 or who don't hold other qualifications that are acceptable for entry.
TAFE
Some TAFE qualifications can lead to university entry.
Mature Age TEE
Gain university entry by sitting two or more TEE subjects in the same year.