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2011
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Undergraduate and Postgraduate
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welcome to
western australia
FINLAND
CANADA
tourism.wa.gov.au
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KAZAKHSTAN
PAKESTAN CHINA
PACIFIC OCEAN
INDIA
THAILAND Flight Times From Perth WA Campus Locations
VIETNAM Destination Route Hours
SOMALIA
PHILIPPINES Bangkok direct 6:55 WESTERN PERTH
Beijing via Singapore/HK 10:55 AUSTRALIA METRO AREA
Delhi via Singapore 10:35
SRI LANKA SARAWAK SCARBOROUGH
Dubai direct 11:05
CAMPUS CITY CAMPUS
SINGAPORE Guangzhou via Singapore/HK 9:00 NORTHAM Graduate School
CAMPUS Hong Kong direct 7:45 Muresk
KALGOORLIE
of Business
Institute
Campus
Ho Chi Minh via Singapore 9:10 PERTH
PAPUA NEW GUINEA Jakarta direct 4:15 BENTLEY Campus
INDONESIA BUNBURY COTTESLOE BENTLEY
Johannesburg direct 10:35 ESPERANCE CAMPUS
Kuala Lumpur direct 5:30
INDIAN OCEAN Los Angeles via Sydney 17:35 ALBANY FREMANTLE
London via Singapore 18:45
MAURITIUS
Mauritius direct 8:10
Mumbai via Singapore 10:20
AUSTRALIA Singapore direct 5:05
Taipei via Singapore/HK 9:50 Perth is located in the south-western corner of Western Australia. The Bentley
WESTERN Tokyo direct 9:50 campus is located within 15 minutes of Perth’s CBD and the Swan River.
AUSTRALIA
BENTLEY
CAMPUS,
PERTH SYDNEY
CAMPUS
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in perth international.curtin.edu.au/perth
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erth is a major gateway city try restaurants and cafés from all Explore A few hours drive south of Perth is a Grow
to Asia. Located within the nationalities including Thai, Japanese, There’s a lot to see and do in areas vast area of green bush land, wineries, Over the past decade, Perth has
same time zone as Hong Greek, Italian, Chinese, French and outside of the Perth city centre. Take a amazing beaches and interesting towns. expanded into a city of opportunity with
Kong, Beijing, Singapore and contemporary Australian – everything 20 minute drive and explore Fremantle Margaret River, a coastal town located large growth in the state’s resources
Malaysia, major airlines fly your taste buds desire. – an exciting, creative city, full of cafés three hours drive south of Perth, is well and mining industries. Western
between the cities many and restaurants, seaside activities, known as a great location for holiday Australia’s economy has remained
times a day. Western Australia has In your spare time you can discover markets, and historical landmarks. makers. You can sample local wines stable, despite recent global economic
strong relationships with neighbouring Western Australia’s famous beaches Fremantle is home to the ‘cappuccino and delicious food at a winery before issues. The recent investment in the
countries and there has been recent with clear water and white sand, which strip’ – a long stretch of cafés where you heading to the beach to watch a local Gorgon Joint Venture natural gas
interest from Asian investors in WA’s can be found just 15 minutes from the are guaranteed a great coffee. surfing competition. processing plant by petroleum giants
engineering and mining industries. city centre. You can explore Kings Park Chevron, Exxon Mobil and Shell in the
and be surrounded by Australian flora Catch a ferry over to Rottnest, a small Relax north of Western Australia will bring a
Enjoy and fauna. Discover Kings Park from a island 19 kilometres off the coast of Perth has more hours of sunshine than capital value of AUD$50 million. This
Living in Perth, you will experience a bird’s eye view on the tree-top walk – a Perth. Swim, scuba dive, fish and go for any other Australian capital city. Perth’s is a significant investment for Western
multicultural, cosmopolitan and safe glass walkway raised to the top of the a leisurely bike ride while enjoying the climate means the winters are mild and Australia and will help strengthen the
city, alive with arts, theatre, music, park’s tallest trees. On a sunny day, beautiful scenery. The island is home to the summers are hot. State’s economy.
food and shopping culture. Across the pack a picnic and head to the banks of the quokka, a small marsupial unique
city you will discover great locations the Swan River where you can hire a to the island as well as a large variety of Season Months Avg °C
to meet up with friends and have a kayak or try waterskiing. birds and marine life. Summer Dec – Feb 18-30
good time – all easily accessible from Autumn Mar – May 15-26
Curtin via public transport. You can Winter Jun – Aug 7-16
Spring Sept – Nov 12-22
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xperience more at Curtin 200 institutions in 39 countries, and Choose Develop Take a break from study and head to our
and graduate with a high- conducts offshore degree programs in At Curtin, we want you to get the Curtin’s main Bentley campus has state of the art recreation centre. While
quality education and have countries including Singapore, Malaysia, most out of your education. You can undergone significant growth with equipped with a gymnasium and spaces
the practical skills required China and Hong Kong. choose from an extensive range of the development of new facilities and catering for a range of sporting activities
to further your career. We undergraduate, postgraduate and services. We recognise the importance including basketball, netball, volleyball,
offer a wide range of flexible Connect Higher Degree by Research courses and of providing the best possible facilities and badminton, Curtin Stadium is the
study options that allow you to create a Gain valuable work experience customise them to suit your needs. We for our students and have placed large venue for a broad range of University
program to suit your needs. interacting with local and international also offer alternative entry pathways investment in our infrastructure. Our activities including graduations,
industry professionals while studying that allow you to complete pre- world-class Resources and Chemistry examinations and special events.
Interact at Curtin. Our degrees are closely linked university studies before progressing Precinct joins over 300 scientists,
At Curtin you will experience a unique with corporate business, industry, to a Curtin degree. You can choose engineers and support staff to pursue
international and cross-cultural learning government and the community, from our General and Academic English industry-focused research and education
environment studying with students and have a strong practical focus. courses (ELICOS), and the English programs. In addition, you have access
from more than 105 countries. With Most courses include work experience Language Bridging Course through our to new lecture theatres and laboratories
over 9,700 international students components allowing you to apply your Curtin English Language Centre. More with the latest technologies.
studying on campus, you can establish skills within a real work environment. information on English entry programs
personal and professional networks You will learn from lecture staff with can be found on page 34.
with people from across the globe. real industry experience and gain
The University has developed strong, opportunities to listen to guest speakers
long-term partnerships with over throughout your degree.
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ur research focuses ICT and Emerging Health Sustainable Development
on four main areas of Technologies Curtin is a leader in health education There is strong interest in the
expertise – Resources and As the world becomes more reliant on and research in Australia and the environmental, economic, social and
Energy, ICT and Emerging the use of technology to communicate Asia-Pacific region and follows a geopolitical sustainability in Australia
Technologies, Health, and information, Curtin is expanding its long tradition of discipline-based and globally, and Curtin has invested
Sustainable Development. research in the area of Information course delivery to meet the needs significantly in research into these
Communication Technology (ICT). of existing health professions. We increasingly important ideas. Curtin has
Resources and Energy We are building strong foundations have an international reputation established numerous research centres
Western Australia’s recent growth with initiatives such as the Western in research in population health, including the Australian Sustainable
in the resources and energy sectors Australian Telecommunications vulnerable communities, mental health, Development Institute (ASDI) and
has resulted in the need for high Research Institute (WATRI) and iVEC disabilities and aged care. The Faculty the Curtin University Sustainability
quality research in these fields. Curtin supercomputer facility. We are also has established the Curtin Health Policy (CUSP) Institute. These centres
has invested in a AUD$116 million noted for our strengths in emerging Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) focus on research into areas including
Resources and Chemistry Precinct technologies such as nanotechnology, – a unique and innovative integration sustainable development, climate
on its main Bentley campus and hosting the Western Australian of researchers, educators and health change, sustainable tourism, water
maintains a significant presence with Nanochemistry Research Institute. professionals with special emphasis management and cleaner production.
its Western Australia School of Mines, placed on the chronic health needs of
located in key mining areas. Curtin has vulnerable populations.
also participated heavily in national
initiatives in this arena such as the
Cooperative Research Centre Program,
supported by Western Australian Centres
of Excellence in Science and Innovation.
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Bentley entley is the largest of Curtin’s 1 Building 100 John Curtin Centre
campuses and offers the majority 2 Building 208 CELC
3 Building 201 Architecture
Curtin University of Technology of the University’s courses.
4 Campus Library
International Office Close to public transport and just six
5 Building 400 Health Sciences
GPO Box S1512 kilometres from the centre of Perth, 6 Building 305 Chemistry
Perth 6845 the Bentley campus is 116 hectares 7 Building 407 Business School
Western Australia (287 acres) in size and has on-campus 8 Bus Station
Tel: +61 8 9266 7331
accommodation for 1,175 students. The 9 Student Accommodation
(Student enquiries) 10 Perth CBD
campus offers a wide range of services
Fax: +61 8 9266 2605 11 Building 103 International Office
+61 8 9266 4013 and support including a medical centre,
12 Building 204/205 Engineering
Email: international@curtin.edu.au childcare and banking facilities, a wide 13 Building 314 Maths & Computing
range of food outlets, as well as a state 14 Resources and Chemistry Precinct
For further information of the art recreational centre. 15 Curtin Stadium
Bentley campus – www.curtin.edu.au
Student services – Page 20
Accommodation – Page 24
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KALGOORLIE algoorlie-Boulder is a thriving Computing facilities include a 24-hour NORTHAM – MURESK urtin’s Muresk campus is located The Muresk Student Association
Western Australian School of Mines inland city of more than 30,000 computer laboratory and CurtinLink, a Muresk Institute near Northam in the beautiful Avon operates the Student Guild and
Curtin University of Technology people, situated 600 kilometres campus-wide information management Curtin University of Technology Valley, 96 kilometres east of Perth. organises social events for students,
Locked Bag 22 east of Perth. Located in the Western system connected to the Curtin library Private Mail Bag 1 Northam is the largest regional centre in and the Muresk Social Club operates
Kalgoorlie 6433 Australian goldfields region, Kalgoorlie and Internet. Northam 6401 the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia. a tavern on campus. Recreational
Western Australia is home to some of the country’s Western Australia The campus offers postgraduate courses facilities are available on campus
Tel: +61 8 9088 6106 biggest gold and nickel producers. A Client Services Officer is available Tel: +61 8 9690 1576 in agriculture, from a graduate certificate for Australian Rules football, tennis,
Fax: +61 8 9088 6100 to advise students on general study, +61 8 9690 1555 level through to Masters and PhD. polocrosse, basketball, squash,
Email: wasm@wasm.curtin.edu.au The Kalgoorlie campus offers a range enrolments and accessing learning Fax: +61 8 9690 1514 Students can elect to enrol in coursework badminton and volleyball. There is also
of undergraduate and postgraduate resources. There is a free confidential Email: course_agrienvi@curtin.edu.au or research degrees. a gymnasium and swimming pool.
Centre for Regional Education studies in mining through the Western counselling service on campus to assist
Curtin University of Technology Australian School of Mines (WASM) and with academic, personal and career Services and Support Accommodation
Locked Bag 22 offers undergraduate and postgraduate issues, as well as a disability counsellor. The Northam campus has fully Up to 150 students can be housed at
Kalgoorlie 6433 degrees in other disciplines through equipped lecture theatres with internet Northam within the Halls of Residence,
Western Australia Curtin’s Centre for Regional Education*. For further information access and multimedia capabilities. the Settlement Cottages and the
Tel: +61 8 9088 6742 Curtin Vocational Training and Education WA School of Mines There is a 1,738 hectare (4,295 acres) postgraduate houses.
Fax: +61 8 9088 6768 Centre offers nationally accredited www.wasm.curtin.edu.au working farm and plant, soil and animal The three Halls of Residence have a
Email: cre@wasm.curtin.edu.au vocational training at a variety of Centre for Regional Education research laboratories that provide total of 118 rooms. Each Hall is divided
education levels – from short courses, to www.cre.curtin.edu.au excellent facilities for teaching and into four units; each have bathroom
Curtin Vocational Training and certificate and advanced diplomas. Curtin Vocational Training and research. The campus boasts impressive facilities and a common lounge/dining
Education Centre Education Centre horse facilities for equine management room with a television, refrigerator,
Locked Bag 22 Services and Support www.kalg.curtin.edu.au students including stables, round yard, lounge suite, DVD player and a reverse
Kalgoorlie 6433 In addition to teaching facilities, wash down bay, dressage and jumping cycle air-conditioner. Rooms are fully
Western Australia the Kalgoorlie campus has a Library *Please note that not all Centres for arena, jumps and riding trails. You furnished and have computer network
Tel: +61 8 9088 6867 Resource Centre with an extensive Regional Education offer courses to have access to a 24-hour computer access. The four Settlement Cottages
Email: enquiries@kalg.curtin.edu.au range of text and multimedia resources. onshore international students. laboratory with high-speed internet have a total of 25 fully furnished
access as well as a comprehensive rooms. Each cottage has a bathroom,
library to support your studies. lounge and kitchenette facilities.
ALBANY
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MARGARET RIVER The Centre provides excellence commercial trial work and consultancy, SARAWAK CAMPUS – an exciting opportunity for students Students from Curtin’s Bentley campus
Margaret River Education Campus in education and research to the providing the local industry with a Malaysia in the region as it establishes a direct have the opportunity to study in Miri for
PMB 1, Australian wine industry and has significant resource. The campus also Tel: +6 085 44 3939 link with the extensive resources in the a semester.
Margaret River 6285 strong industry links. It offers a range boasts a purpose-built art centre, Fax: +6 085 44 3838 Curtin network.
Western Australia of undergraduate and postgraduate 24-hour computer access and a Email: enquiries@curtin.edu.my Curtin Sarawak offers an exciting
Tel: +61 8 9780 5830 courses in the areas of viticulture, horticultural facility. Web: www.curtin.edu.my The wide range of engineering, business, and stimulating environment with
Fax: +61 8 9757 9395 oenology, wine science, wine marketing arts and science courses currently excellent teaching methods and state
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Email: m.gibberd@curtin.edu.au and tourism. Accommodation urtin’s Sarawak Campus is the available at the Sarawak campus are of the art facilities. The campus offers
Private accommodation is available in University’s first offshore campus, identical to the courses offered at the internationally recognised degrees in
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he Margaret River Education Services and Support the Margaret River area, including rental established in 1999 in partnership University’s main campus in Perth. a modern, supportive and industry-
campus, incorporating the Centre The Margaret River campus has a properties, share housing and full board. with the Sarawak Government. Located Sarawak students have the opportunity focused learning environment.
for Wine Excellence, is located teaching winery with chemistry, in Miri, Sarawak, the campus is the to spend one or more semesters in Perth Curtin Sarawak offers on campus
in Margaret River, an internationally sensory evaluation and research For further information first foreign university campus in East or to transfer and complete their studies accommodation for students. Contact
renowned wine and art region situated laboratories and a resource centre with Contact Associate Professor Mark Malaysia. Curtin Sarawak provides at the Curtin Bentley campus. us for more information.
283 kilometres southwest of Perth. computer facilities and classrooms. In Gibberd at the Margaret River
addition to undergraduate teaching, Education Campus or visit the School of
Curtin conducts pure and applied Agriculture and Environment website at Estimated Curtin Sarawak Course Fees 2011*
viticultural and oenological research, www.agrienvi.curtin.edu.au Courses Local Students (Malaysian) International Students
RM AUD RM AUD
Pre-University Programs
Foundation – per annum 12 800 4 103 14 700 4 712
Diploma of Business – per annum 8 600 2 756 9 500 3 045
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PERTH CITY CAMPUS – he Curtin Graduate School of Administration (MBA), the acclaimed Diploma of Plant Process Technology – full course fee 31 500 10 096 41 200 13 205
Curtin GRADUATE SCHOOL Business (CGSB) is located in the Master of Business Leadership (MBL),
Intensive English Program (IEP) – per term
English Bridging Course – per semester
1 900
5 050
609
1 619
2 730
5 450
875
1 747
OF BUSINESS heart of Perth’s business district MBA (Oil and Gas), Master of Science School of Business
Curtin Graduate School of Business and has strong collaborative links with (Mineral and Energy Economics), and the Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) – per annum 16 900 5 417 19 300 6 189
(CGSB) the business community. The fully Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Bachelor of Business Administration – per annum 16 500 5 288 18 900 6 058
78 Murray Street refurbished, heritage-listed building forms Bachelor of Commerce – per annum 16 500 5 288 18 900 6 058
Perth 6000 a significant part of the history of Perth, Curtin’s MBA is accredited by the highly Graduate Certificate in Project Management – per unit 2 480 795 2 550 817
Graduate Certificate in Business – per unit 2 480 795 2 550 817
Western Australia while providing a modern purpose-built respected UK-based Association of
Graduate Diploma in Project Management – per unit 2 480 795 2 550 817
Tel: +61 8 9266 3460 teaching and learning facility. Masters in Business Administration
Graduate Diploma in Business – per unit 2 480 795 2 550 817
Fax: +61 8 9266 3368 (AMBA). Master of Accounting – per unit 2 480 795 2 550 817
Email: enquiries@gsb.curtin.edu.au CGSB offers a range of graduate business Master of Business Administration – per unit 2 480 795 2 550 817
courses including the internationally For further information Master of Science (Project Management) – per unit 2 480 795 2 550 817
accredited Master of Business www.gsb.curtin.edu.au Doctor of Philosophy (Business) – per annum 21 700 6 955 27 100 8 686
School of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering – per annum 22 600 7 244 26 000 8 333
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) – per annum 16 900 5 417 19 700 6 314
Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology, Geophysics) – per annum 22 600 7 244 26 000 8 333
Bachelor of Technology – per annum 16 900 5 417 19 700 6 314
Master of Engineering (by research) – per annum 18 700 5 994 21 800 6 987
Master of Science (Energy Economics & Management) – per unit 2 480 795 2 600 833
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) – per annum 21 700 6 955 27 000 8 654
*Fees are valid for 2011 only, and are subject to change. For accurate fees please contact the Sarawak campus.
Exchange rate AUD1=RM3.12 (values are subject to change as per the daily foreign currency exchange fluctuation).
For more comprehensive details visit www.curtin.edu.my
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Singapore Campus Curtin Singapore offers a range of Postgraduate level Sydney Campus: he campus is located in the heart complement Curtin’s longstanding
Tel: +65 6593 8000 undergraduate and postgraduate • Master of Accounting NSW, Australia of the Sydney Central Business national and international reputation
Fax: +65 6593 8001 courses: • Master of Human Resources Tel: +61 2 8399 7888 District, allowing students to for the delivery of quality education.
Email: info@curtin.edu.sg • Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Fax: +61 2 8399 7899 have access to a variety of cultural Students benefit from the commitment
Web: www.curtin.edu.sg Undergraduate level Management. Email: info@sydney.curtin.edu.au experiences unique to Sydney. to excellence that is characteristic of
Bachelor of Commerce Web: www.sydney.curtin.edu.au Curtin University of Technology and
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urtin Singapore gives students Single and double majors in the Further courses from Curtin Business Curtin Sydney is operated by Navitas Navitas Ltd.
access to an excellent education following disciplines: School and other Curtin Faculties are Ltd, whose specialist management skills
in one of the world’s most • Accounting scheduled to begin running from 2010.
cosmopolitan cities. Students at Curtin • Accounting and Finance Please check www.curtin.edu.sg for
CURTIN SYDNEY COURSE FEES 2010 (Based on a March 2010 Commencement)*
Singapore enjoy first-rate facilities, (double major) updated information. Courses Duration Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Total
high calibre staff, innovative teaching • Finance and Marketing (double major) (Sem) (A$) (A$) (A$) (A$) (A$) (A$) Course Fee
(A$)
methods and links with industry • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Commerce – all majors and double majors 6 9 500 9 500 9 500 10 000 10 000 10 000 58 500
practitioners. The campus is located • Management and Human Resource
Bachelor of Business Administration 6 9 500 9 500 9 500 10 000 10 000 10 000 58 500
just outside the central business district Management (double major) Postgraduate Programs
within stimulating surroundings. The • Marketing Graduate Certificate 1 10 700 10 700
courses offered by Curtin Singapore • Management and Marketing (Finance, Information Systems, Marketing,
Professional Accounting)
utilise the same structure and content (double major) Graduate Diploma 2 10 700 10 700 21 400
as at the main Curtin Bentley campus • Marketing and Advertising (Banking and Finance, Information Systems, Marketing)
in Australia. (double major) Master of Accounting 3 10 700 10 700 10 700 32 100
Master of Accounting† 4 8 025 8 025 8 025 8 400 32 475
• Marketing and Public Relations
Master of Professional Accounting 4 10 700 10 700 10 700 11 200 43 300
(double major)
Master of Finance† 4 8 025 8 025 8 025 8 400 32 475
Master of International Business † 4 8 025 8 025 8 025 8 400 32 475
Master of Information Systems Management 3 10 700 10 700 10 700 32 100
Curtin singapore course fees 2010*
Master of Marketing† 4 8 025 8 025 8 025 8 400 32 475
Courses Duration (SG$) (SG$) (SG$) (SG$) (SG$) (SG$) (SG$) Total
Semesters Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Course Fee * Fees are valid for 2010 only, and are subject to annual increases.
Diploma of Commerce 2 7 490 7 490 14 980 † Tuition fee is based on 75 credits per semester.
Bachelor of Commerce all majors and 6 7 490 7 490 7 490 7 490 7 490 7 490 44 940 Fees are indicative and subject to change. For more comprehensive details visit www.sydney.curtin.edu.au
double majors
Master of Accounting 3 9 095 9 095 9 095 27 285
Master of Human Resources 3 9 095 9 095 9 095 27 285
Master of Logistics and Supply Chain 2 ** ** 9 095 9 095 18 190
Management
From July 2009, a SG$53.50 application/administration fee will apply. All fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.
*Inclusive of seven per cent GST. Fees are valid for 2010 only and may be subject to annual increases for 2011. The tuition fees (shown in Singapore Dollars) are
based on a normal full-time workload of 100 credits per semester unless otherwise stated. Students studying more 100 credits per semester will have a higher
annual tuition fee. Course changes will attract fee rates applicable at that time. A student should expect that the indicative semester course fee, as shown on the
letter of offer, might vary from the actual tuition fee according to the units (subjects) undertaken. The indicative fee is a guide as to what the actual tuition fee will
be, because the actual tuition fee is not calculated until enrolment is completed. To calculate the actual course fee, you can refer to the unit (subject) fee that is
listed at www.curtin.edu.sg (refer to the “Fees” section of the menu).
**The prerequisite Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Materials Management is to be completed with SIMM prior to commencing semester three at Curtin Singapore.
See entry requirements in Curtin Singapore Student Guide. For more comprehensive details visit www.curtin.edu.sg
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more
flexibility unilife.curtin.edu.au
more of what
you need about.curtin.edu.au/support-gallery.cfm
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ou can find everything you The diversity in faith and spiritual Curtin Counselling Service – a free with spin room, plus a sports hall and Health Services – Health Services have
need on the main Curtin beliefs within the university is supported and confidential service available to two outdoor volleyball courts. Get your highly skilled medical staff available
Bentley campus, including through a team of visiting chaplains, help you get the most from your time at friends together and register for our fun for consultation. A pharmacy and an
a range of services and who are qualified and recognised leaders Curtin. Professional staff are available and affordable social sports competition optometrist are also available on the
facilities to enhance within their own faith community. to assist with educational issues, or consider joining one of the many Bentley campus.
university life: www.multifaith.curtin.edu.au personal matters, University policy registered and affiliated sports clubs. www.healthservices.curtin.edu.au
and procedures, and to provide crisis www.recreation.curtin.edu.au
Alumni – join a network of Curtin Computing Facilities – access to support. The Counselling Service also International Office – staff will assist
graduates and staff and gain valuable Curtin’s computer laboratories is offers a range of group workshops. Disability Services – disability you in applying to study at Curtin
professional and personal connections. available during and after www.counselling.curtin.edu.au Counsellors provide advice on the and can answer any questions about
www.alumni.curtin.edu.au University hours. University’s policies and procedures for courses and fees.
CUPSA – the Curtin University students with disabilities and medical www.international.curtin.edu.au
Curtin Careers Centre – the centre Curtin Advantage – a unique Postgraduate Students’ Association conditions. This free and confidential
promotes, supports and encourages opportunity to be involved in (CUPSA) is an organisation run for and service is available for prospective and International Student Advisers
students and graduates to develop the internships and industry placements by postgraduate students and represents enrolled students of the University, – advisers are available to help new
necessary skills to effectively identify with the possibility to undertake all postgraduate students at Curtin. including students at regional campuses. international students make a smooth
and implement their career goals. studies for one or more semesters www.guild.curtin.edu.au/go/ www.disability.curtin.edu.au transition into university life. They
www.careers.curtin.edu.au at recognised overseas partner representation/departments/cupsa offer objective advice and transitional
institutions whilst gaining credit Food and Beverage Outlets – choices support information about issues
Chaplaincy and Prayer Facilities towards your Curtin degree. Curtin Stadium – Curtin’s new indoor, at Curtin’s Bentley campus include cafés, including struggles with studies,
– Curtin’s Multi-Faith services provide www.advantage.curtin.edu.au multi-purpose, health, recreation and canteens (including Halal food) and a personal difficulties or anything to do
spiritual support for students and staff. events facility offers a co-ed gym, tavern that regularly stages live music. with adjusting to university life.
ladies studio and group fitness studio www.connect.curtin.edu.au/isa
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International Students’ Committee academic support for your research public transport and timetables for Student Central – offers services Grievances and Appeals The Department of Education Services
(ISC) – the main representative body for degree, there’s a program to help you. buses, trains and ferries is available including accepting payments, issuing Curtin has official procedures to assist of Western Australia has appointed a
international students at Curtin. www.learningcentre.curtin.edu.au from Guild Reception or ID cards, providing copies of academic students in resolving concerns about Conciliator for international students
www.guild.curtin.edu.au www.transperth.wa.gov.au transcripts and handling enquiries on academic and other matters. For studying in Western Australia. The
Library – access the latest in computer many matters related to studying example, the University has formal Conciliator has an independent grievance
John Curtin Gallery – one of Western systems, technology and international- Security – the University places at Curtin. appeal procedures for students who handling/dispute resolution role.
Australia’s major public art galleries and standard resources. The Library great importance on the security of wish to have an assessment grade
one of the largest and best equipped provides an online service where you its students and staff. At night during Student Guild – a dedicated body of reviewed. These procedures are set out For more information
university galleries in the country. can request books and information 24 semester, free shuttle buses operate democratically elected students that in the Curtin Courses Handbook. Anne Duncan
www.johncurtingallery.curtin.edu.au hours a day, 7 days a week. around the Bentley campus, the main protects the rights of every Curtin Tel: +61 8 9441 1953
www.library.curtin.edu.au car parks and on campus student student. Services on campus include food Curtin has a Grievance Resolution Fax: +61 8 9441 1950
The Learning Centre – delivers a wide housing. The campus is patrolled outlets, a Tavern and Bistro, Second- Officer located in Building 100 on Email: Anne.Duncan@des.wa.gov.au.
range of academic support programs Orientation – a two week introductory 24-hours-a-day by Curtin security staff. hand Bookshop, Curtin Concept, Copy & Curtin’s Bentley campus. The Grievance Web: www.des.wa.gov.au/pages/
to help you with your undergraduate program before semester to help you www.security.curtin.edu.au Design Centre and Childcare Centre. Resolution Officer is available to assist international_disputes.php
or postgraduate studies. You can get comfortable to life at university. www.guild.curtin.edu.au all Curtin students and staff with any
undertake the Centre’s free seminar www.orientation.curtin.edu.au Shops – on campus outlets include grievance. Step by step details of the
programs and workshops on campus a travel agency, bookshops, banking grievance procedure are available from
with direct contact with expert lecturers Public Transport – Perth city centre, facilities, computer store, hairdresser, www.complaints.curtin.edu.au
or in an interactive online environment. Fremantle and Perth’s outer suburbs newsagent and pharmacy.
Whether you want to develop your are easily accessible via services from
study, language, or writing skills or need Curtin’s bus terminal. Information on
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more choices
for living housing.curtin.edu.au
On Campus Off Campus Enquire CURTIN ACCOMMODATION: PROPOSED 2010 CHARGES AND FACILITIES
As on campus accommodation You can choose to live in a range of www.housing.curtin.edu.au Residence Room Type Weekly Facility Fee Activities
Rent (per license Fee (per
is always in high demand we accommodation options in the suburbs Visit the Housing Services’s website A$ agreement) semester)
recommend you apply immediately surrounding the Bentley campus. for more information about student A$ A$
Erica Underwood House Standard Room 145 80 55
after receiving your Offer Letter at Rental prices will vary depending housing including photographs and an Tel: +61 8 9266 1320 Fax: +61 8 9266 1321
Curtin. Accommodation generally on the type of accommodation and online application form. Email: euh@curtin.edu.au
Vickery House Standard Room 140 80 55
consists of single study bedrooms with where it is located. Curtin’s Housing Tel: +61 8 9266 4430 Tel: +61 8 9266 1122 Fax: +61 8 9266 1120
shared facilities such as kitchens and Services keeps a register of people Fax: +61 8 9266 7455 Email: vickery@curtin.edu.au
bathrooms and you are responsible in established households who are Email: housing@vc.curtin.edu.au Rotary International House Standard Room 130 80 55
Tel: +61 8 9266 4646 Fax: +61 8 9266 4640 Bedsitter (studio) 185
for your own cooking and cleaning. A looking to share with others. Off Email: kurrajong@curtin.edu.au One-Bedroom Apartment N/A
Rotary International House has mainly single rooms. A limited number of Two-Bedroom Apartment 275
typical unit will accommodate six or campus accommodation allows greater Please note: in order to settle bedsit/studio one and two-bedroom apartments are also available.
eight students. independence and privacy, so it is often housing arrangements and be Japan House Standard Room 150 80 55
For more information about on campus ideal for mature-aged students and ready to commence orientation it is Tel: +61 8 9266 4646 Fax: +61 8 9266 4640
Email: kurrajong@curtin.edu.au
accommodation, visit students with families. recommended that you arrive at least (Japanese language students given priority.)
www.housing.curtin.edu.au two weeks before the start of semester George James House Standard Room 155 80 55
Remote if you are looking for a single room. If
Tel: +61 8 9266 4646 Fax: +61 8 9266 4640
Email: kurrajong@curtin.edu.au
Study Room 170
For information on remote campus you require a full rental property we (Postgraduate students given priority for Study Rooms.)
accommodation, see Campuses recommend you arrive four weeks Don Watts House Standard Room 145 80 55
Tel: +61 8 9266 4646 Fax: +61 8 9266 4640 Studio Apartment 260
information on page 12. before orientation. Email: kurrajong@curtin.edu.au
Guild House Jackson Road - Standard 110 80 55
Tel: +61 8 9313 2015 Fax: +61 8 9313 2015 - Large Single 120
Email: l.bloxham@guild.curtin.edu.au - Double (couple) 180
Kent Street 135
Note: The above fees (shown in Australian dollars) are subject to official confirmation.
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o get the best start from ahead to cover these costs. You should School-age Dependants that the school has been registered and Work for each study period. Failing a unit may
your stay in Australia, budget an extra A$350 per year for Dependants of international students has the capacity to accept them. While completing your studies at also result in the non-completion of your
we recommend you bring items such as photocopying, course- may be enrolled in either government Curtin, you can work part time to gain course within the normal duration, as
at least A$700 and have related incidental costs and protective (public) or non-government (private) For more information and for contacts important industry experience, meet not all units are available each semester.
access to another A$2,000 clothing. Textbooks and reference books schools in Western Australia. Both regarding visa processing, school fees new people and get involved in life in
during your first week. will cost an additional A$150 – $400 public and private schools require the and enrolments, visit www.international. Australia. Your student visa gives you If you fail units and can’t enrol in any
You will need this to pay bond money each semester. The cost of books can payment of full school fees. A visa for curtin.edu.au/dependants and download permission to work in Australia once units in a given semester, you may
(property security) and rent in advance. vary considerably, depending on the dependants must be obtained through the Dependant Schooling Information you have commenced your course. You have to return home and re-apply for
Costs associated with electricity, gas and course and units chosen. For cheaper, the Department of Immigration and Sheet or contact the International are allowed to work a maximum of 20 admission, which may incur additional
telephone services are usually paid later. second-hand books, try the Curtin Citizenship (DIAC) or a representative. Sponsored Student Unit at issu@curtin. hours per week during semester and costs for tuition fees, visa application
Second-hand Bookshop. edu.au or +61 8 9266 3348. unlimited hours during holiday periods. and living expenses.
Your living costs will depend on your There are different public school fees for Please note: If dependants enrolled in a However, work should not distract you
Suggested Weekly Budget
taste, interests and financial position.
Service/Commodity Single Family
dependants of undergraduate students, public school require English as a Second from your studies and you shouldn’t Health
You should plan a budget to suit your (A$) of 4 (A$) postgraduate students and some Language learning difficulty or disability rely on your earnings to pay your Students must purchase Overseas
needs, but make sure it is flexible Rent furnished residence – 180 390 scholarship students. It is important support, you may need to pay A$2,000 tuition fees or other living expenses. Student Health Cover (OSHC) from a
enough to allow for changes. If you want average
to understand these costs BEFORE or more per dependant per year. This will registered health provider, approved by
to buy a car make sure you consider Services – gas water & 20 30
additional expenses such as petrol,
electricity departing for Australia. be an additional charge over and above Visas the Australia Government Department
insurance and license costs.
Food 120 200 Please note: dependants of the relevant school fees. These associated While studying at Curtin there are of Health and Aged Care. You will need to
Public transport 25 40
postgraduate international students costs are paid by the student, not by certain conditions you must follow purchase OSHC to be granted a student
Clothing, toiletries & 120 145
Budget entertainment (only Masters or PhD) may be enrolled Curtin or the Department of Education to ensure you meet your course visa. OSHC must be paid before you
While studying at Curtin, you may need Total 465 805 in selected public schools in Western of Western Australia. It is recommended requirements. You must be enrolled come to Australia in order to cover you
to purchase items such as text books The table above is intended as a guide only. Figures for Australia at local student rates, provided that dependants commence English internally on a full-time basis and when you arrive.
AusAID students will differ.
and stationery, so you should plan language training prior to arrival in Perth. maintain satisfactory course progress
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more COURSES
TO CHOOSE FROM Visit www.courses.curtin.edu.au
Visit www.international.curtin.edu.au
for latest
forcourse
latestinformation.
course information.
study areas
Curtin Business School Health Sciences Humanities Science & Engineering Centre for Aboriginal
Accounting Biomedical Sciences Anthropology and Sociology Actuarial Science Geology Studies
Advertising Coaching Architecture and Interior Architecture Agribusiness (Equine Management and Geographic Information Science
Banking Counselling Asian Studies Agriculture streams available) Horticulture Curtin has the highest number of
Business Administration Dental Hygiene Chinese Agricultural Science Mathematical Science Indigenous students of any university
Diabetes Aquaculture in Australia. The Centre for Aboriginal
Business Information Systems Construction Management and Economics Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering
Dietetics Studies (CAS) is actively engaged in
Business Information Technology Creative Writing Astronomy Medical Imaging Science
Environmental Health educating Indigenous and
Business Law Design Chemical Engineering Metallurgy
Epidemiology and Biostatistics non-Indigenous people about the
Business Leadership Food Science and Technology Education (including TESOL) Chemistry Mining Engineering
Civil and Construction Engineering diverse and rich cultural history of
Economics Health Administration Fashion Nanotechnology
Coastal Zone Management Indigenous Australians, and about the
Entrepreneurship Health Communications Fine Art Networking and Computer Systems
Health Impact Assessment Computer Science and Information Engineering social and political issues that affect
Finance History
Health Improvement Technology Petroleum Engineering
and concern them.
Financial Planning Information and Library Studies
Human Resources Health Policy and Management International Relations Electrical Power Engineering Physics
Health Promotion Electronic and Communication Engineering Science and Maths Education
Courses from the Centre for Aboriginal
Industrial Relations Internet Communications
Health Services Management Environmental Biology Studies enable you to follow your own
International Business Japanese Software Engineering
International Health
Environmental Management interests and create your own unique
Internet Security and Forensics Journalism Surveying
Laboratory Medicine course from a variety of disciplines.
Leadership Literary and Cultural Studies Environmental Science Sustainability Management
Midwifery
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Mass Communication Exploration Geophysics Wine Industry
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology For More Information
Management Nursing Performance Studies Forensics
Centre For Aboriginal Studies
Marketing Nutrition Professional Writing
Tel: +61 8 9266 7091
Mineral and Energy Economics Occupational Health and Safety Project Management
Email: info@karda.curtin.edu.au
Public Relations Occupational Therapy Screen Arts (Film and Television)
Pharmacy Web: www.karda.curtin.edu.au
Strategic Procurement Sustainability Studies
Physiotherapy
Taxation Textiles
Psychology
Tourism and Event Management Urban and Regional Planning
Sexology
Visual Culture (Art History)
Social Work Please note: some areas are exclusive to Undergraduate or Postgraduate study only.
Speech Pathology
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xperience Western Australia’s discipline areas. You will have access to Business District allowing you to ork with Our industry standard facilities and broad themes of Life Sciences, Clinical
largest business school outstanding facilities including state of interact with local businesses and leading health practical teaching methods will prepare Sciences and Population Health
and become industry ready the art lecture theatres, study areas and create strong networks with industry practitioners and you for your future career paths. There Sciences. Our courses cover both
at Curtin. S tudy at Curtin our 24-hour Abacus computer labs. professionals throughout your degree. gain industry are opportunities for you to engage in theoretical and practical elements and
Business School (CBS) and CGSB offers business programs such as experience with leading edge research and to pursue offer the possibility of credit for work
you will graduate with Postgraduate studies at CBS will provide the internationally accredited Master a health science further studies in the field of your experience you have completed. This
a world-class degree and have the you with the opportunity to further your of Business Administration (MBA), degree at Curtin. At the Faculty of choice. The Curtin Health Innovation flexibility means you can complete your
practical experience and industry career. Whether you want to increase the Master of Business Leadership Health Sciences, many of our staff Research Institute is a multi-million degree faster and start working towards
knowledge valued by employers. At your skill base or learn a new area of (MBL), the Master of Science (Mineral work within the field and bring current dollar initiative that will integrate your new career.
CBS we will prepare you for industry business practice, CBS has the facilities Economics) and the Master of Science industry knowledge to the classroom. research, education and practice and
by building your professional skills and and dedicated staff to provide you (Energy Economics and Management). establish itself as a leader in health For More Information
real workplace experiences. Through with the best possible postgraduate Our MBA is unique in Western Australia Study health sciences at Curtin and science education. Tel: +61 8 9266 4583
our third year Capstone program, education. We have the most and is ranked among the world’s best you will be part of leading health Email: futurestudents@health.curtin.edu.au
undergraduate students will work with comprehensive selection of postgraduate by the Economist Intelligence Unit and education and research in Australia and Postgraduate studies can significantly Web: www.healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
CBS students from other business business degrees in Western Australia, is accredited by the respected UK-based South-East Asia. Our internationally improve your position within your
disciplines to run a virtual multi-million and our programs are recognised for Association of Master of Business recognised courses provide a strong industry and can lead to new and
dollar company, gaining invaluable their variety, applied and professional Administration (AMBA). foundation for a career in clinical exciting career developments. Health
practical skills. emphasis, flexible structure and sciences, population health sciences and Sciences offers more than 100
relevance in the corporate arena. You can For More Information life sciences. postgraduate programs under the
As one of the most comprehensive choose to complete specialised research, Curtin Business School
business institutes in Australia, CBS graduate, masters and PhD programs in Tel: +61 8 9266 7713
is internationally recognised for its your field of interest. Email: business@cbs.curtin.edu.au
development of professionals for Web: www.business.curtin.edu.au
the global business community.
Our study programs are flexible and Curtin Graduate School Curtin Graduate School of Business
easily adapt to suit your area of of Business Tel: +61 8 9266 3460
interest. At undergraduate level, you Curtin’s Graduate School of Business Email: enquiries@gsb.curtin.edu.au
have the choice of a wide range of (CGSB) is located in Perth’s Central Web: www.gsb.curtin.edu.au
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evelop your creative At Curtin, we’ve recognised that the Curtin’s Faculty of Humanities is et experience as a leader We offer a flexible study approach management, coastal zone management
ideas through real current global employment trend is focused on working with real world in technological and with common first year studies, and agricultural science, while the
world experience with a for graduates to have up to 15 career problems and undertaking postgraduate scientific developments double degree options and access to Margaret River campus provides
Humanities degree at changes in a lifetime. We’ve developed research with practical, social and with a degree from Curtin. a wide range of learning areas. Our dedicated facilities for students studying
Curtin. We have recently courses that offer flexibility, a broad industry applications. Students and Our Faculty of Science postgraduate and research programs viticulture and wine-making science.
upgraded our Bachelor of knowledge base, the ability to present staff conduct research in areas such as and Engineering is at the allow you to develop specialised You can also undertake internationally
Arts degree and have created a flexible yourself to the world and communicate sustainability, conservation, creative forefront of teaching and learning in knowledge within your chosen field recognised mining education and
and unique course program that allows your ideas effectively, and experience arts, cultural industries, educational the fields of technology application and through involvement in high profile research at Curtin’s Western Australian
you to choose from a wide range of in teamwork and self-learning. You can reform, urban renewal, 3D design, advancements in scientific knowledge. research with industry professionals. School of Mines (WASM), situated in
majors to suit your creative needs. From follow your interests and create your human rights, mass media and Select from the fields of Engineering, the centre of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder
art and design, creative and professional own unique course from a variety of international relations. Science, Computing, Mathematics, Western Australia continues to be mining industry. You will interact with
writing, anthropology and history, to disciplines to suit the career path you Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, a leader within the agriculture and professionals working with gold, iron ore,
urban planning and architecture, you want to take. For More Information Mining and Resources, and start environment and global mining and bauxite and alumina, oil and gas, nickel,
can explore your creativity with one of Tel: +61 8 9266 9200 your career with an internationally resources sectors and by studying at mineral sands and diamonds.
our professional programs. You will have access to professional Email: humanities.int@curtin.edu.au recognised degree. Curtin you will be located in the heart of
facilities and equipment including a Web: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au these developing industries. Curtin has For More Information
With courses focused on practice commercial standard film and television At Curtin you will have access to the campuses located within key regions Tel: +61 8 9266 1190
and industry, you will gain hands studio, which has recently received a latest in technology and resources that offer great opportunities for you Email: scienginfo@curtin.edu.au
on experience engaging with local million dollar upgrade to high definition through our world-class facilities. We to engage with local industry while Web: www.scieng.curtin.edu.au
businesses. You will be able to directly (HD) broadcast quality equipment. have recently invested in a multi-million completing your studies. The School of
apply these experiences to your future These facilities allow you to create a dollar Resources and Chemistry precinct – Agriculture and Environment specialises
career paths on graduation. professional portfolio of work that you a leading research centre and educational in agribusiness (including streams in
can showcase to future employers. facility where you will have direct contact equine management or broad acre
with research staff and will be involved in agriculture), environmental science,
cutting-edge developments. environmental biology, environmental
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urtin now offers an Double Your Options • Journalism and Business Law If you don’t meet Curtin’s academic and English language pathways through For academic entry requirements, you
exciting range of double Curtin now offers an exciting range of • Asian Studies and Finance English language entry requirements, Curtin English Language Centre, which can choose from Curtin International
major combinations from Humanities and Business courses that • International Relations and Economics we offer a range of alternative entry will help you improve your English College courses or a range of bridging
our Bachelor of Arts and allow you to complete a double major – • Textiles and Entrepreneurship options to help you gain entry into the language levels to the standard required courses offered by external institutions.
Bachelor of Commerce two areas of study completed within a • Digital Design and Business University. We have several alternative for undergraduate or postgraduate entry.
programs. We have three year time frame. You can choose to Information Technology
implemented new and enhanced courses cross between the two faculties allowing • Creative Advertising Graphic Design
that provide you with a stronger and you to develop your creative side while and Advertising curtin
more applicable education experience. building solid business knowledge. • International Relations and
Business Law
We offer flexible learning by allowing Potential double major combinations • Sustainable Development and
you to choose study programs to suit include: Economics English Language Bridging course ielts CUTE* Curtin International College (CIC)
your needs and offer a wide range of • Journalism and Public Relations
opportunities for you to gain practical • Asian Studies and Tourism and Event For more information about double
industry experience during your studies. Management majors available, visit:
• 3D Design and Entrepreneurship www.courses.curtin.edu.au ielts CUTE* UG 65% PG 70%
• Internet Communications and and search for your area of interest. Academic English 3 (10 weeks)
Business Information Systems
• Creative Writing and Advertising UG 70% PG 75%
Academic English 2 (10 weeks)
CIC 65%
Curtin English - Focus on intensive language practice English Language Bridging ELB Units Tertiary Study Skills 041 Curtin Stream
Language Centre including vocabulary development Course (ELB) Academic Writing 041 This advanced reading skills unit is a Foundation Course –
and pronunciation. CRICOS Code 003896G This advanced unit develops writing comprehensive reading program that will
(CELC) - Course books and authentic materials The English Language Bridging course skills necessary for successful tertiary prepare students for the various types of
Canning College
Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) are used to develop overall English (ELB) is an advanced academic English education. It starts with the key aspects academic reading they will encounter at You can complete a Curtin Stream
conducts English language programs competency. program that prepares students from of paragraph writing and then develops university as well as developing critical Foundation course at Canning College
at Curtin for students who wish to Academic English non-English speaking backgrounds for to essay writing. thinking and literacy skills. and receive a packaged program into
improve their English for personal or - Offered to students from intermediate undergraduate and postgraduate study a Curtin undergraduate degree. The
career development. These programs will level and above who are preparing at Curtin. The ELB course guarantees English Communication 041 English for Specific Purposes program provides entry to a full range
provide students with English language for formal study in an Australian entry into a Curtin degree program on This unit comprises two modules. In the This unit aims to develop and build of Curtin’s courses and includes English
proficiency for entry into Curtin and educational institution. successful completion of the course and oral skills module, students are taught on the students’ research skills by Language and Australia Cultural Studies
other Australian educational institutions. - Uses a wide range of materials, meeting exit requirements (stated in to prepare academic oral presentations providing opportunities for working in as areas of study.
The English language programs offered including text books, videos, their Letter of Offer). that are well researched and collaborative environments.
by CELC are General English and newspapers, magazines, worksheets appropriately referenced. In the aural Email: iso@canningcollege.wa.edu.au
Academic English (ELICOS) and the and computer software. ELB courses have been conducted on skills module, students are exposed to For more information on these units Web: www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au
English Language Bridging Course (ELB). Electives the Curtin campus since 1989, and a variety of audio-visual material on please visit www.humanities.curtin.edu.
All students studying General English 3 have a demonstrated track record contemporary topics in order to build on au/future_students/celc/elb.cfm
Our Staff and above are offered a choice of of enabling students to gain entry academic listening skills.
Our experienced staff have worked electives. These include: into Curtin’s undergraduate and
in various multicultural settings and - IELTS preparation postgraduate programs. The bridging elb Entry requirements 2011
are sensitive to the needs of students - CUTE preparation course progresses beyond general English Language Test Undergraduate Postgraduate Higher Degrees by
Students Students Research
at all levels of English proficiency. - Vocabulary and reading English and emphasises the language
IELTS (International English 5.0 (min 5 in each band) 5.5 (min 5 in each band) 6.0 (min 6 in each band)
ELICOS develops students’ language - Grammar and writing and study skills needed for university Language Testing System) (5.5 for Nursing and
Education)
skills and enables them to undertake - Listening and speaking studies. Students have access to the
TOEFL (Test of English as a 520 Paper based 525 Paper based 550 Paper based
formal English tests to prove English - Pronunciation and cultural awareness University, while studying in a friendly Foreign Language) 190 Computer based 193 Computer based 213 Computer based
competence for university entrance. - English through the media. and supportive environment. 68 Internet based 69 - 70 Internet based 79-80 Internet based
CUTE (Curtin University Test Grade D with an average Grade D with an average Grade C
of English) of 3.5 of 4.0
ELICOS ELICOS FEES Assessment Methods ELICOS – Academic level 1 75% or above (overall) 80% or above (overall) 85% or above (overall)
ELICOS is accredited by the National 2010 (A$) 2011(A$) The assessment for three of the four (10 weeks) with minimum 70% in with minimum 75% in with minimum 80% in
each skill each skill each skill
English Language Teaching Accreditation Enrolment Fee 120 200 units is a combination of continuous ELICOS – Academic level 2 70% or above (overall) 75% or above (overall) 80% or above (overall)
Scheme (NEAS) and has been conducted Tuition Fee assessment and examinations. Seventy (10 weeks) with minimum 65% in with minimum 70% in with minimum 75% in
each skill each skill each skill
on Curtin’s Bentley campus since 1972. 5 Weeks 1 850 1 850 per cent of the marks are awarded to
10 Weeks 3 700 3 700 ELICOS – Academic level 3 65% or above (overall) 70% or above (overall) 75% or above (overall)
Students have access to the University continuous assessment and 30 per cent (10 weeks) with minimum 60% in with minimum 65% in with minimum 70% in
15 Weeks 5 500 5 550 each skill each skill each skill
while studying in a friendly and to the final examinations, which are
20 Weeks 7 300 7 400
supportive environment. 25 Weeks 9 100 9 250
given at the end of the semester. In order
30 Weeks 10 900 11 100 to successfully complete the course, ELB Calendar 2010/11
ELICOS Courses 35 Weeks 12 700 12 950 students must receive a pass in all units. Intake 2010 Orientation 2011 Orientation
CRICOS Code 051784G 40 Weeks 14 500 14 800 February 1 March 26 February 28 February 25 February
General English 45 Weeks 16 300 16 650 July 2 August 30 July 1 August 29 July
50 Weeks 18 100 18 500 November 1 November 29 October 31 October 28 October
- Offered to students from elementary
Optional Services
to upper intermediate level and above. Students must note that attendance at Orientation is compulsory.
Homestay 210 220 Students cannot be admitted into any course after the first week of teaching.
- Broad-based general English courses Accommodation
that develop speaking, listening, Application (non-
refundable)*
reading and writing skills. Airport Reception* 88 99 ELB Fees
2010 (A$) 2011 (A$)
* Includes GST. These fees are indicative and subject
to change. ELB* 7 600 7 800
Curtin International College (CIC) Curtin degrees with up to one year Communication Skills plus two academic Category 2 Diploma Programs Only (Built Environment, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities and Physical Sciences)
Year Semester Compulsory Course Start Date Break End Date Census Date
is the major pathway provider to advanced standing. units in the first trimester of study. Orientation From
Curtin University, and provides an This allows students to combine the 2010 February 15 February 1 March 2 – 16 April 25 June 26 March
alterative entry point for students Trimester System and Fast development of their English language July 19 July 2 August 30 August – 5 September 4 – 10 October 26 November 27 August
who do not meet Curtin’s minimum Track Option and support skills with a gradual 2011 February 14 February 28 February 28 March – 1 April 25 – 29 April 24 June 31 March
entry requirements. Located on CIC operates on a trimester system introduction to academic subjects. The July 25 July 1 August 29 August – 2 September 26 – 30 September 25 November 31 August
Curtin’s main Bentley campus, CIC for many of its courses with intakes in English Development Program (EDP)
offers university degree transfer February, June and October (excluding is a free English support program also
programs in a range of disciplines. the Diploma of Engineering, Diploma available to students at CIC.
These include Built Environment, of Humanities and Diplomas of Science CIC 2010 COURSE FEES
Commerce, Design, Engineering, Health in Health and Physical Sciences that Further Information Course Duration – Trimesters / CRICOS Code Indicative Course
Semesters Fee ($A)
Sciences, Humanities, Information follow the Curtin academic calendar). Curtin International College (CIC) Tertiary Communication Skills 1 trimester N/A 4,000
Technology/Computer Science, Mass This allows students to choose the GPO Box U1987 Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies - all study areas 2 trimesters 040683C 13,600
Communication, and Physical Sciences. speed in which they want to complete Perth WA 6845 University Preparation Program - all study areas 1 trimester 060588C 6,800
their course, allowing them to enter the Tel: +61 8 9266 4888 Diploma of Built Environment 2 trimesters 050418D 19,800
Progression to Curtin and university faster. Fax: +61 8 9266 4889 Diploma of Commerce 2 trimesters 035373D 17,880
CIC offers courses at a pre university English Language Support Web: www.cic.wa.edu.au
Diploma of Engineering - all streams
Diploma of Information Technology
2 semesters
2 trimesters
038771K
035381D
21,200
17,400
foundation level and one year Diplomas. Students who do not satisfy the English Diploma of Mass Communication 2 trimesters 035374C 17,880
Graduation from the college guarantees language requirement can enrol in a Curtin International College Diploma of Science (Health Sciences*) - all streams 2 semesters 041073K 21,400
students entry into the 2nd year of mixed program consisting of Tertiary CRICOS Provider Code 02042G Diploma of Science (Physical Sciences*) 2 semesters 041076G 21,400
*Registration of courses is currently undergoing rationalisation and certain courses may not be available after July 2010. Prospective students are encouraged to
cic english language requirements consult Curtin International College directly at the time of application for the latest information regarding availability of courses.
English Language Test CERTIFICATE IV in University UPP - Built Environment, DIPLOMA - Built Environment, Fees may be subject to annual increase. Additional charges may apply for consumable materials in some units (see www.cic.wa.edu.au for more details).
Foundation Studies Engineering, Health & Physical Engineering, Health & Physical
Sciences Sciences
DIPLOMA - Commerce, Design &
Information Technology
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper 525, Computer 197, Internet 71 Paper 525, Computer 197, Internet 71 Paper 550, Computer 213, Internet 80
General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 C C C
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HKCEE English Language (post 2007) 3 4 4 he Western Australian Universities Tel: +61 8 9458 9644 Tuart College is a government senior
HKALE Use of English D D C Foundation Program (WAUFP) is +61 8 9351 5661 college which is ideally located 6km
Curtin University Test of English (CUTE) C C C a course of academic study for Fax: +61 8 9356 1119 north of Perth city on well-provided
ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) AC2 with 65% average AC2 with 65% average N/A international students seeking entry Email: iso@canningcollege.wa.edu.au public transport routes. The college
Note 1: These are indicative scores only and students who do not meet the English level may be required to take an intensive English course prior to commencement into a university in Western Australia. Web: www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au offers January, April and June entry into
of formal study or include an English support unit in the first semester of study. The program is administered by the CRICOS Provider code 00463B WAUFP. Students who commence in
Note 2: For visa purposes, the Government’s required score may be higher than the college’s requirements.
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre June complete an accelerated version of
Note 3: Linguistically demanding courses will require a higher level of English proficiency (e.g. Mass Communication).
(TISC) on behalf of the four public Murdoch College is a the program.
universities in Western Australia. non-denominational, co-educational
CIC CALENDAR 2010/11 Successful completion of this program private secondary school Years 7 to Tel: +61 8 9242 6222
Certificate IV and UPP for all CIC Programs, Category 1 Diploma Courses (Commerce, Design, Information Technology, Mass Communication pathways) guarantees students entry into all 12, located on the Murdoch University Fax: +61 8 9444 8538
Year Trimester Certificate IV/UPP Diploma Course Start Date Break End Date Census Date Curtin courses. campus. Murdoch offers January and Email: tuart@tuartcollege.wa.edu.au
Compulsory Compulsory
Orientation Orientation April entry into WAUFP. Web: www.tuartcollege.wa.edu.au
Colleges offering WAUFP CRICOS Provider code 00465M
2010 February 3 March 4 March 8 March 2 – 8 April 11 June 2 April
Canning College is a government Tel: +61 8 9312 0800
June/July 30 June 1 July 5 July None 1 October 30 July
October 20 October 21 October 25 October 27 Dec – 3 Jan 28 January 19 November
senior college which opened in 1982. Fax: +61 8 9360 7801
2011 February 2 March 3 March 7 March 22 – 28 April 10 June 1 April It is located 15 minutes south of the Email: info@murdochgroup.wa.edu.au
June/July 29 June 30 June 4 July None 30 September 29 July Perth CBD, adjacent to Curtin and Web: www.murdochcollege.wa.edu.au
October 19 October 20 October 24 October 24 Dec – 6 Jan 3 February 18 November shares Vickery House with Curtin. CRICOS Provider code 00429D
Duration of course depends on academic progress. Please note there is a two-week break over the Christmas and New Year period (Trimester 3) and a one-week Canning offers January and April
break over Easter (Trimester 1). Certain restrictions apply, and not all courses are available every intake. entry into WAUFP.
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more undergraduate
opportunities courses
scholarships and exchange scholarships.curtin.edu.au undergraduate degrees and entry requirements
S
cholarships are part of Australian Scholarships Further ALA information is available Undergraduate Degrees Admission Any one of the tests in the following
Curtin’s commitment International students from developing from the Australian Diplomatic Mission For admission to Curtin, applicants table will be accepted as satisfying
to rewarding academic countries should check the Australian office in each country or online at Bachelor Degrees must satisfy minimum academic Curtin’s language requirement.
excellence and enabling Government website at www.australianscholarships.gov.au Courses leading to a first qualification, entry as well as English competency However, some courses may require a
students from all www.australianscholarships.gov.au Email contact at Curtin: such as a Bachelor degree award, are requirements. Entry is competitive and higher score for English.
backgrounds to realise for further information on issu@curtin.edu.au referred to as undergraduate courses. levels higher than the minimum may be Please refer to individual course listing
their potential, to graduate with high scholarships available. Bachelor degrees are usually of three or required for admission to some courses. for more information.
practical employability skills and to Exchange four years’ duration. As all courses are taught in English,
achieve their ambitions. Australian Development applicants will need to meet Curtin’s
Scholarship (ADS) Curtin offers three short term study Honours Program English language requirement.
Scholarships The ADS is a bilateral program aimed to options – Student Exchange, Study As a natural extension to a Bachelor
contribute to the long term development Abroad and Service Abroad. degree, Curtin offers Honours programs
Curtin is committed to rewarding needs of Australia’s partner countries in most areas. A year of Honours study MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
academic excecllence and offers a to promote growth and stability. The Student Exchange consists of coursework at an advanced English Language Test Score
wide range of scholarship packages to program provides opportunities for The Student Exchange program is a level and research or project work. In IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
(Academic only)
international students including: people from developing countries to non-award program you can study at some courses the Honours program is - Writing and Speaking 6.0
undertake full time undergraduate or Curtin to gain academic credit towards part of the final year of the - Reading and Listening 6.0
- Overall Band Score 6.0
International Postgraduate postgraduate study in Australia fully your home university degree. Students degree program.
GCE English Language or English Literature O Level Grade C6 or above
Research Scholarship (IPRS) funded by the Australian Government. who are presently studying at one A Level Grade E or better
The IPRS is available to international of Curtin’s official exchange partner Double Degrees 1119 English Grade C6 or above
students who undertake a Masters by Further ADS information is available universities may apply for an exchange Curtin offers a number of double degree Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 paper based
213 computer based
Research or Doctoral degree (by Research) from the Australian Diplomatic Mission to Curtin. The exchange may be for one courses. In such courses, students 80 internet based (20 in each section)
at Curtin in 2011. It covers tuition fees office in each country or online at or two semesters, and is on a tuition study combined programs from two Pearson Test of English 59 (some courses may require higher score)
and Overseas Student Health Cover for www.australianscholarships.gov.au waiver basis. compatible courses and complete the WA Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE) English or 50%
English Literature
the duration of the course. All recipients Email contact at Curtin: requirements for two degrees in less Western Australian Universities Foundation Program 50%
will receive a living allowance from Curtin issu@curtin.edu.au Study Abroad time than it would normally take to (WAUFP) English (ELACS)
of A$20,427 per year tax-free (2009 Study Abroad is similar to our exchange complete the two degrees sequentially. English as a Second Language (ESL) Pass mark varies each year (normally 60% or above)
Curtin University Test of English (CUTE) C*
value). Application forms are available Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) program except you pay tuition for your They require significantly more work
South Australian Certificate of Education in the subject Score 11 or higher
between 1 June and 31 August each year The ALA aims to develop leadership studies to Curtin. Additionally, Study than a single degree, but the rewards of English as a Second Language
from the scholarships website. and build partnerships and linkages Abroad applicants are not required to are seen to be much greater than those Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English / Grade C or better
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
within the Asia-Pacific region. They are be currently attending one of Curtin’s from the completion of either one of the
Successful completion of one semester of full time study of a Bachelor degree course at an Australian university.
Curtin International intended for people who are already partner universities; you can be single degrees. Double degrees are at
Successful completion of any Australia university English Language Proficiency Programs of one semester (six
Postgraduate Research leaders or have the potential to assume attending any recognised educational least four years in length. months) full time in duration or more, that satisfy degree entry requirements at those universities.
Scholarship (CIPRS) leadership roles that influence social and institution overseas. Successful completion of Curtin’s English Language Bridging Course.
The CIPRS is available to international economic policy reform and development Please note: due to visa restrictions Recognition of Prior Learning A comprehensive list of qualifications that meet Curtin’s English Language requirements for undergraduate
study can be obtained from Curtin’s International Office.
students who undertake a Doctoral outcomes, both in their own countries some international students may not be Curtin recognises students’ relevant
*Some courses may not accept CUTE and some may require a higher grade. Each application is assessed on
degree (by Research) at Curtin in and in the Asia-Pacific region. granted a student visa to study abroad. prior studies or work experience, a case-by-case basis. For example, courses that do not accept CUTE include:
2011. This scholarship covers tuition allowing some students to finish their - Department of Education all courses
fees for the duration of the course and Based on leadership qualities and Service Abroad degrees in a shorter period of time. - School of Physiotherapy all courses
- Speech Pathology
provides a living allowance of no less academic excellence, this is a highly The Service Abroad program is similar Recognition of Prior Learning (or
NOTE 1: Students applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a
than A$20,427 per year tax-free (2009 competitive award presented to high to Study Abroad in that you take regular Advanced Standing) allows students to required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
value). Application forms are available achievers from the Asia-Pacific region classes at Curtin and pay tuition, but in take advantage of – and be rewarded for NOTE 2: Results from IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE are valid for two years.
between 1 June and 31 August each each year to undertake postgraduate addition, you have a Community Service – their previous studies. NOTE 3: Some courses require higher IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE scores. These are listed under ‘course
prerequisites’ on pages 44-59.
year from the scholarships website. study (Masters or Doctorate) and a component to your study program.
Leadership Development Program
For further information about in Australia. For further information, visit
scholarships, please visit www.studyabroad.curtin.edu.au
www.scholarships.curtin.edu.au or email
research_scholarships@curtin.edu.au
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undergraduate
(Gao Kao cut-off scores for entry to Curtin will vary according to provinces and courses) and English competence OR one year of a Bachelor’s
degree at a recognised University and English competence.
Germany Completion of the Abitur/Zeugnis der Allegmeinen Hochschulreife or Reifezeugnis (secondary school leaving certificate) at Gymnasium
including English or separate English competence OR successful completion of the Fachgebundene Hochschulreife with separate evidence of
English competency required.
Hong Kong Three passes (min grade C) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) plus two passes (min of 5 points) in the Hong Kong
courses, fees
Advanced Level Examination (HKALE); and with Grade C in HKCEE English (Syllabus B) or separate evidence of English competence.
India All India Senior School Certificates awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education with an average of 65% in four subjects one of which
must be English (with 65% or better) or separate English competence OR Higher School Certificate awarded by one of the State Secondary
Schools Board or Indian School Certificate (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) with an average of 65% in five subjects one
of which must be English (with 65% or better) or separate evidence of English competence. Refer to course fees lists following for cut off scores.
Extractive Metallurgy (BSc) 003883B 3 Years Feb, Bentley 12 475 25 300 81 900 890 5 24 70 70 55 65% 6 Applicable Mathematics plus Chemistry or This degree is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining
Aug Kalgoorlie Physics. and Metallurgy.
#
F Fashion (BA) (see Arts)
Finance (BCom) (see Commerce)
Finance (BCom) (Honours) 051605D 1 Year Feb, Bentley 11 500 23 000 23 000 70
Aug
Financial Planning (BCom) (see
Commerce)
Fine Art (BA) (see Arts)
Food Science and Technology (BSc) 029349K 3 Years Feb, Bentley 12 700 25 400 80 700 500 6 27 74 75 55 65% 7 Chemistry, Physical Sciences and/or Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of
Aug Mathematics are desirable. Prior learning Food Science and Technology (AIFST) although this is not required
in these subjects will be considered on an before a graduate may practice their profession.
individual basis.
G Geographic Information Science (BSc) 010549B 3 Years Feb, Bentley 12 825 25 300 84 500 100 5 24 70 70 55 65% 6 Mathematics (including Calculus). Alternative This degree has received level one accreditation by the Australian
Aug mathematics units are available for applicants Computer Society (ACS). Graduates are immediately eligible for
who have not completed Calculus. associate membership with full membership following four years of
professional practice. Graduates may also obtain membership of
the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI).
Geographic Information Science (BSc) 043270M 1 Year Feb, Bentley 12 900 25 800 141 000 890
(Honours) Aug
Geographic Information Science (BSc) & 038837G 4 Years Feb, Bentley 12 300 24 900 116 100 1 820 6 27 74 70 55 65% 7 Mathematics (including Calculus). Alternative Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute
Applied Geology (BSc) Aug mathematics units are available for applicants of Geoscientists, the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy,
who have not completed Calculus. the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) and the Geological Society of
Australia. This degree has received level one accreditation by the
Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Geology (see Applied Geology)
Geophysics (BSc) 003876A 3 Years Feb, Bentley 12 075 24 900 82 300 940 5 24 70 70 55 65% 6 Mathematics. The Commonwealth Public Service Board accepts this degree as
Aug satisfying its requirements for appointment as a professional
geophysicist. This degree satisfies the academic requirements
for membership of The Australian Society of Exploration
Geophysicists, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy,
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA) and the European
Association of Geoscientists and Engineers.
G Geophysics (BSc) (Honours) 042371K 1 Year Feb, Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 740
Aug
H Health Management (BSc) (see Health
Sciences)
Health Promotion (BSc) 003779B 3 Years Feb, Bentley 12 900 25 800 81 600 260 5 24 70 75 55 65% 6 Applicants should have completed at least one Students and graduates are eligible for membership of the
Aug science subject at school leaving level. Human Australian Health Promotion Association.
Biology and Mathematics are desirable.
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Software Engineering (BEng) 029346B 4 Years Feb, Bentley 13 100 26 000 106 300 180 9 28 75 80 59 65% 10 Mathematics (including Calculus), Physics
Aug and Chemistry. Candidates without one of the
prerequisite subjects may still be accepted.
Software Engineering (BSc) 055614D 3 Years Feb, Bentley 11 488 22 900 73 300 180 6 26 74 80 59 65% 7 Mathematics (including Calculus). Students
Aug without Calculus may still be admitted.
Speech Pathology (BSc) 032949D 4 Years Feb Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 1 030 10 33 86 92 72 85% 12 Applicants are required to have completed at
least one matriculation-level science subject.
Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics,
and Mathematics are desirable. English
requirements: IELTS Writing and Speaking and
Reading and Listening 7.0, Overall 7.0, TOEFL
580 paper-based (237 computer-based) with a
test of written English of 5.
Sports Management (BCom) (see
Commerce)
Surveying (BSurv) 003922M 4 Years Feb, Bentley 12 825 25 300 115 000 280 5 24 70 70 55 65% 6 Mathematics (including Calculus). Alternative
Aug mathematics units are available for applicants
who have not completed Calculus.
Surveying (BSurv)& Property (BCom) 052805K 5 Years Feb, Bentley 12 600 24 700 139 900 100 7 28 75 70 64 70% 8 Mathematics. Graduates of the bachelor degree in Surveying are eligible for
Aug membership of the Spatial Sciences Institute.
Sustainable Development (BA) (see Arts)
T Textiles (BA) (see Arts)
Tourism Management (BCom) (see
Commerce)
U Urban and Regional Planning (BA) 003903C 4 Years Feb, Bentley 11 050 22 000 95 000 0 5 24 70 75 56 65% 6
Aug
V Visual Culture (BA) (see Arts)
Viticulture and Oenology (BSc) 029356M 3 Years Feb, Bentley 12 100 23 800 75 600 100 5 24 70 75 55 65% 6
Aug
Viticulture and Oenology (BSc) 050584A 1 Year Feb, Margaret 11 950 24 100 24 100 180
(Honours) Aug River
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more ways
to excel futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/fs/postgraduates
postgraduate degrees
A
t Curtin, you can of their chosen higher degree to provision may be made for you to structured around trimesters and study Research doctorates may sometimes work is in the form of a thesis written
choose from a range of postgraduate studies. Less academically undertake a bridging course or other can be conducted by coursework or as be undertaken in a mixed mode – with under the guidance of a supervisor.
postgraduate levels of qualified applicants may still apply. preliminary work as a requirement for a research project and examination. one or two semesters completed in Assessment takes place after
study. The progression of Graduate Diplomas are usually entry to a Master degree program. The course can usually be completed Perth, and the remainder in your home independent examiners mark the
study varies depending completed in two semesters. Mature-age students who do not have in three semesters, but may vary country. This arrangement is project finished thesis.
on the entry requirements formal entry qualifications may still with the individual program. The dependent and must be negotiated on a
set by each School. To find out the Postgraduate Diploma qualify for admission to the Master Professional Masters are well recognised case-by-case basis with your supervisor. How to Write a Research Proposal
progression of postgraduate study Emphasis in a Postgraduate Diploma program. You may be given the by employers as adding value to It is recommended that the research
for a particular program, contact is on developing greater knowledge opportunity to commence a preliminary existing skills, keeping employees at the Research & Coursework proposal is no more than two pages
the International Office. Curtin’s and skills through advanced studies program to the Master program, forefront of their professions. Degrees long. It should state your research topic
postgraduate programs include of methods, theories and strategies to provided any relevant work experience Successful completion of a Professional and outline your research plan and
the following: which you have already been exposed at or previous academic achievement is Master Degree may not allow students Research the objectives you wish to meet. You
undergraduate level. You will maintain recognised by the Head of the School, as entry to PhD studies. For a Master degree to be considered a must also be able to show you have
Graduate Certificate a vocational emphasis through strong equivalent to attaining graduate status. research degree, at least two-thirds of sufficient experience and knowledge in
Graduate Certificate courses are links with industry. Completion of either If performance in this preliminary Doctoral Degree the required work towards the degree the selected area. The proposal should
designed to develop skills in a the Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate program meets the required standard, A student with a Master degree, must be pure research. The award of be accompanied by at least 10
specialised area that may or may Diploma usually takes two semesters, you may then qualify for admission to or a Bachelor degree with First or Master by Research indicates that cited references.
not be directly related to that of an and you may be offered Recognition of the Master program. Upper Second Class Honours may be you have contributed substantially to
undergraduate degree. Some Graduate Prior Learning (RPL) should you proceed considered for admission to a Doctoral the knowledge or understanding in a Coursework
Certificates are specifically designed to a Master degree. A Master degree is usually completed degree. In exceptional cases, applicants field, and are capable of carrying out In a Master by Coursework, students
for non-graduates and allow you to in three or four semesters, unless RPL holding Bachelor Pass degrees may independent research. enrol in subjects and attend lectures
progress towards further postgraduate Graduate Entry Master is awarded as a result of other relevant also be considered for admission to and tutorials. There will often be a minor
study. All of the programs are career Graduate Entry Master courses provide studies. Some Master degrees also have either Master or Doctoral degrees, Applications for Masters by Research research component, but assessment is
oriented, and usually take one semester. a fast-track learning experience for a work experience component. provided they can demonstrate superior or Doctor of Philosophy must include a progressive throughout the course.
students with a previous Bachelor academic achievement, significant written two-page synopsis outlining the
Graduate Diploma degree, and are available in Professional Master Degree work experience and the capacity to parameters and purpose of the research
The Graduate Diploma is a specialised, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Professional Masters are intensive, fast- undertake significant research. you wish to undertake. Please visit
vocationally oriented award. Entry is Psychology and Accounting. track programs designed to enhance www.research.curtin.edu.au/forms for
normally based on completion of a the professional excellence of new As in any application for admission more information, and to download the
Bachelor degree or Diploma, although Master Degree graduates or working professionals. into a higher degree, the approval of application form.
this can be in an unrelated field if you A School may accept you into a Each School sets RPL and credit for both the Head of the relevant School
have work experience in the field of Master degree provided that you hold work experience and postgraduate and the Graduate Studies Committee Although there may be a requirement
study. Graduate Diplomas introduce appropriate qualifications as decided by qualifications, as well as specific entry is required. A Doctoral degree usually for some coursework units to be
graduates from disciplines outside the Head of School. Where appropriate, requirements. Professional Masters are requires at least three years of study. completed, the main proportion of the
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postgraduate
courses
postgraduate entry requirements
Standard Postgraduate
Entry Requirements
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
postgraduate
courses, fees and
English Language Test Score
For admission into Curtin, you must
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
provide evidence of completion of a (Academic Only)
degree from a recognised university - Writing and Speaking 6.0
- Reading and Listening 6.0
and provide evidence of English - Overall Band Score 6.5†
intakes 2011
Language proficiency. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (With a minimum 570 paper based or
Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5) 230 computer based or
In addition, you may need to meet 92 internet based (23 in each section)
specific course pre-requisites (visit Pearson Test of English 76 (some courses may require higher score)
www.international.curtin.edu.au to CUTE (Curtin University Test of English) A*
search for specific pre-requisites). Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Grade B
postgraduate courses,
fees and intakes 2011 For the latest in course information visit www.courses.curtin.edu.au
For important notes on all courses and fees turn to page 63
studies by coursework
TRIMESTER STUDIES
Key Course name Cricos Duration Intakes Campuses 2011 Indicative International Onshore Fees ($A) Key Course name Cricos Duration Intakes Campuses 2011 Indicative International Onshore Fees ($A)
code code
Offer letter Indicative Total Indicative Offer letter Indicative Total Indicative
(100 credit) year 1 fee indicative incidental (100 credit) year 1 fee indicative incidental
published course fee fee published course fee fee
fee fee
graduate certificate P C Professional Accounting (GradCertProfAcc) 051616A 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 12 900 12 900 0
C Business (GCB) with majors in Business; Business 066098F; 0.5yrs or Feb, Aug, Perth City 14 700 14 700 14 700 0 H Project Management (GradCertProjMgnt) 029361C 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 025 12 100 12 100 0
Leadership; Procurement; Mineral Economics # 066096G; 1 tri Jan, May,
HS Public Health (GradCertPubHlth) with majors in Health 064455F; 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 12 900 12 900 170
066097G; Aug
Communication; Health Policy and Management; 064453G;
018030B
Health Promotion; Nutrition; Public Health 064454G;
graduate diploma 064456E;
064452J
C Business (GradDipBus) # 006112K 1 year Jan, May, Perth City 11 500 11 500 11 500 0
Aug R H Records Management (GradCertRecMgnt) 041934C 0.5 Feb Bentley 10 900 10 900 10 900 0
master T C Taxation (GradCertTax) 020874F 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 12 100 12 100 0
C Business Administration (MBA) with major in Business 068752J 1.5yrs or Jan, May, Perth City 14 700 33 075 44 100 0 H Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 043323C 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 10 900 10 900 140
Administration (16 months) # 4 tri Aug (TESOL) (GradCertTESOL)
C Business Administration (MBA) with majors in 068754G; 1 yr or Jan, May, Perth City 14 700 33 075 44 100 0 graduate DIPLOMA
Business Administration; Strategic Procurement # 068753G 3 tri Aug
A S Agribusiness (GradDipAgribus) 006098C 1 Feb, Aug Bentley, 12 100 24 200 24 200 100
C Business Leadership (MBL) # 018043G 1.5 yrs Jan, May, Perth City 14 700 33 075 44 100 0 Northam
(3 tri) or Aug
B C Banking and Finance (GradDipBnkFin) 014174G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 300 24 400 24 400 0
4 tri
C Business Law (GradDipBusLaw) 049868K 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 925 25 100 25 100 0
S Engineering Management (MEngMgnt) 058865E 3 tri Jan, May, Bentley 15 400 45 400 45 400 100
Aug C HS Coaching (GradDipCoaching) 065875M 1 Feb Bentley 12 900 26 500 26 500 0
S Engineering Management (MEngMgnt) (16 Months)* 050346D 3 tri Jan, May, Bentley 15 400 30 000 46 200 100 H Communication and Cultural Studies (GradDipCCS) 043293D 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0
Aug S Computing (GradDipComp) 003935F 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 11 600 22 500 22 500 0
C Mineral & Energy Economics (MScMin&EnergyEcon) 070187D 1.5 yrs or Jan, May, Perth City 11 500 26 000 34 500 0 HS Counselling (GradDipCouns) # 062562G 1 Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 0
4 tri Aug
HS Counselling – Human Services (GradDipCounsHumServ) # 043336J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 90
SEMESTER STUDIES E H Education – Secondary Education (GradDipEd) 006101B 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 725 21 700 21 700 140
S Electrical Utility Engineering (GradDipElectUtilEng) 038797M 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
graduate certificate
F H Film and Television (GradDipFTV) 039904E 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 220
A S Agribusiness (GradCertAgribus) 041899A 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley, 12 100 12 100 12 100 100
Northam HS Food Science and Technology (GradDipFoodScTech) 007289K 1 Feb Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 65
B C Business (GCB) (See Trimester List) G S Geographic Information Science (GradDipGIS) 007889G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
C Business Law (GradCertBusLaw) 049865B 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 925 13 000 13 000 0 S Geophysics (GradDipGeophys) 007290F 1 Feb Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 370
C S Chemical Engineering (GradCertChemEng) 038788A 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 13 700 13 700 100 H HS Health Improvement (GradDipFoodScTech) 068624F 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 400 27 200 27 200 0
HS Clinical Physiotherapy (GradCertClinPhysio) 049886G 0.5 Feb Bentley 13 700 13 700 13 700 940 C Human Resources (GradDipHumRes) 051619J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
D H Design (GradCertDes) 037343E 0.5 Feb Bentley 10 900 10 900 10 900 0 I CAS Indigenous Studies (GradDipIndigStds) 032970G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 9 500 19 000 19 000 0
H Development Planning (GradCertDevPlan) 023976J 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 10 900 10 900 0 H Information and Library Studies (GradDipInf&LibStud) 003942G 1 Feb Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0
E S Eco-Efficiency (GCertEco-Effic) 041924E 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 13 700 13 700 0 C Information Systems (GradDipInfoSys) 055641A 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
S Electrical Utility Engineering (GradCertElectUtilEng) 038798K 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 13 700 13 700 100 C International Business (GradDipIntlBus) 051620E 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
C Employment Law (GradCertEmplLaw) 049867M 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 750 13 800 13 800 0 HS International Health (GradDipIntHlth) 038777D 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 000 24 000 0
C Entrepreneurship (GradCertEntreprship) 051614C 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 12 100 12 100 0 H International Relations (GradDipIntlRel) 050589G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0
F C Finance (GradCertFin) 051615B 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 300 12 300 12 300 0 H Internet Studies (GradDipInetStds) 030949J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0
HS Food Science and Technology (GradCertFoodScTech) 014167F 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 12 900 12 900 170 J H Journalism (GradDipJournlsm) 041939J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0
G S Geographic Information Science (GradCertGIS) 032964E 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 13 700 13 700 100 L C Logistics and Supply Chain Management 032973D 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
(GradDipLogst&SupChain)
H HS Health Improvement (GradCertHlthImpcAssmnt) 068625E 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 400 13 400 13 400 0
M C Management (GradDipMgnt) 051621D 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
C Human Resources (GradCertHumRes) 018029F 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 12 100 12 100 0
C Marketing (GradDipMktg) 056849K 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
H Human Rights (GradCertHumRights) 050729M 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 10 900 10 900 0
H Media Management (GradDipMediaMgnt) 047068C 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 150 24 700 24 700 0
I CAS Indigenous Studies (GradCertIndigStds) 032965D 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 9 500 9 500 9 500 0
S Metallurgy (GradDipMetall) 054623M 1 Feb, Aug Kalgoorlie 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
C Information Systems (GradCertInfSys) 049883M 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 12 100 12 100 0
M S Mining (GradDipMine) 003967J 1 Feb, Aug Kalgoorlie 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
HS International Health (GradCertIntlHlth) 046658M 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 12 900 12 900 150
P C Professional Accounting (GradDipProfAcc) 051622C 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 525 26 425 26 425 0
I H International Relations (GradCertIntlRel) 050588G 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 10 900 10 900 0
H Project Management (GradDipProjMgnt) 027213J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 11 000 22 000 22 000 0
H Internet Studies (GradCertInetStds) 030948K 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 10 900 10 900 0
R H Records Management and Archives (GradDipRecMgntArchiv) 016550E 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0
L C Logistics and Supply Chain Management 041930G 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 12 100 12 100 0
(GradCertLogst&SupChain) S S Surveying and Mapping (GradDipRemSensLandInfo) 014128B 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
M C Management (GradCertMgnt) 027203M 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 12 100 12 100 0 S Sustainability Management (GradDipSustainMgnt) 051624A 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 0
C Marketing (GradCertMktg) 044636M 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 12 100 12 100 0 H Sustainability Studies (GradDipSustainStds) 041940E 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0
H Media Management (GradCertMediaMgnt) 050341J 0.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 150 13 200 13 200 0 W S Wine Industry (GradDipWineIndustry) 064463F 1 Feb Margaret 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
River
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postgraduate courses,
fees and intakes 2011 For the latest in course information visit www.courses.curtin.edu.au
For important notes on all courses and fees turn to page 63
studies by coursework
seMESTER STUDIES
Key Course name Cricos Duration Intakes Campuses 2011 Indicative International Onshore Fees ($A) Key Course name Cricos Duration Intakes Campuses 2011 Indicative International Onshore Fees ($A)
code code
Offer letter Indicative Total Indicative Offer letter Indicative Total Indicative
(100 credit) year 1 fee indicative incidental (100 credit) year 1 fee indicative incidental
published course fee fee published course fee fee
fee fee
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA MASTER
A C Accounting (PGradDipAcc) 043409G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 0 A C Accounting (MAcc) 020879A 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 875 25 650 40 150 0
S Applied Geology (PGradDipAppGeol) 007886M 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100 C Accounting (MAcc) (2 Years)* 058471A 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 200 19 400 40 500 0
B HS Biomedical Sciences (PGradDipBiomedSc) 010556C 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 160 C Accounting (MCom) 042166G 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 52 100 0
C S Chemical Engineering (PGradDipChemEng) 038787B 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100 S Actuarial and Financial Science (MActFinSc) 054627G 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 22 800 33 600 0
S Chemistry (PGradDipChem) (see Science) A C Advanced Accounting (MAdvAcc) 049884K 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 39 200 0
C Commercial Law (PGradDipCom) 049869J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 925 25 100 25 100 0 H Applied Linguistics (MA) 023985G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 140
S Computer Science (PGradDipCompSci) S Aquaculture (MSc) 055650M 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 49 600 100
(see Science)
H Architecture (previously Bachelor of Architecture) 058728C 2 Feb Bentley 11 500 23 000 47 200 0
D HS Dietetics (PGradDipDiet) 053468C 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 2 010 (MArch)
E C Economics and Finance (PGradDipCom) 042195C 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0 H Art (MA) 061490E 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 33 300 490
H Education (PGradDipEd) 068616F 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 0 B HS Biomedical Sciences (MBSc)* 058864F 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 19 400 39 800 150
H HS Health Administration (PGradDipHlthAdmin) 007874D 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 170 C Business Law (MCom) 042167G 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 925 25 100 50 500 0
HS Health Promotion (PGradDipHlthProm) 010560G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 14 150 27 100 27 100 170 C S Chemical Engineering (MChemEng) 038786C 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 41 800 100
C Human Resources (PGradDipCom) 051632A 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0 S Chemistry (MSc) (see Science)
I S Industrial Modelling and Optimisation (PGradDipIMO) HS Clinical Pharmacy (MPharm) 004010K 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 500 27 200 42 600 940
(see Science)
HS Clinical Physiotherapy (MClinPhysio) # 049888F 1 Feb, Aug, Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 940
C Information Systems (PGradDipCom) 055653G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0 May
C International Business (PostGradDipCom) 051633M 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0 S Communications Networks (MEngSc)* 058863G 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 20 600 42 200 0
M C Management (PGradDipCom) 051634K 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0 S Computer Science (MSc) (see Science)
C Marketing (PGradDipCom) 042199K 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0 HS Counselling # 062559C 2 Feb Bentley 12 900 25 800 46 200 0
S Mathematical Sciences (PGradDipMathSci) (see D H Design (MDes) 027224F 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 33 300 0
Science)
HS Diabetes (MSc) 064460J 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 39 400 940
HS Midwifery (PGradDipMidwifery)^# 029359G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 940
E C Economics and Finance (MCom) 042168F 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 49 600 0
N HS Nursing (PGradDipNurs) # 007862G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 525 26 500 26 500 940
H Education (MEd) 004005G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 21 800 140
P S Petroleum Engineering 066101E 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 0
S Electrical Engineering (MEngSc) 042175G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
P HS Pharmacy (PGradDipPharm) 007861J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 500 27 200 27 200 940
S Electrical Utility Engineering (MEngSc) 038796A 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
S Physics (PGradDipPhy) (see Science)
C Engineering Management (MEngMgnt)
HS Public Health (PGradDipPubHlth) 018053F 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 170 (see Trimester List)
S S Science (PGradDip) with majors in: Chemistry, 061487M 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 100 F H Film and Television (MFTV) 055645G 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 33 300 60
Computer Science, Industrial Modelling and
C Finance (MFin) 051627J 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 36 900 0
Optimisation, Mathematical Sciences, Physics
C Finance (MFin) (2 Years)* 027235C 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 18 200 37 200 0
HS Sexology (PGradDipSexol) # 068615G 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 25 800 170
C Financial Planning (MFinPlan) 032986K 1.5 Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 36 900 0
T C Taxation (PGradDipBCom) 042202J 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 24 200 0
HS Food Science and Technology (MSc) 064466C 2 Feb Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 700 90
G S Geology (MSc) 003980A 1 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 100
S Geophysics (MSc) 012244C 1 Feb Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 560
S Geospatial Science (MSc) 056083G 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 100
H HS Health Administration (MHA) 006110A 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 170
HS Health Services Management (MHSM) 027229A 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 39 400 170
C Human Resources (MHumRes) 027236B 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 36 900 0
H Human Rights (MHumRights) 061485B 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 900 21 800 33 300 0
HS Human Services Counselling (MHumServCouns) # 044073G 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 39 400 90
I S Industrial Modelling and Optimisation (MSc)
(see Science)
H Information Management (MInfoMgnt) 042187C 1.5 Feb Bentley 10 900 21 800 33 300 0
C Information Systems (MInfoSys) 049881B 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 36 900 0
C Information Systems (MCom) 004009C 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 49 600 0
C International Business (MIntlBus) 058470B 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 37 200 0
C International Business (MIntlBus) 027231G 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 300 18 400 37 400 0
(2 Years)*
HS International Health 020884D 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 900 25 800 39 400 150
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postgraduate courses,
fees and intakes 2011
studies by coursework
SEMESTER STUDIES
postgraduate
Key Course name Cricos Duration Intakes Campuses 2011 Indicative International Onshore Fees ($A)
code
Offer letter Indicative Total Indicative
(100 credit) year 1 fee indicative incidental
published course fee fee
fee
intakes 2011
J H Journalism (MA) 058729B 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 10 100 20 200 30 800 0
L HS Leadership in Health Improvement (MIntlHlth) 068623G 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 13 400 27 200 40 800 0
C Logistics (MLogst) 052821K 1.5 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 100 24 200 36 900 0
L C Logistics and Supply Chain Management 052817F 2 Feb, Aug Bentley 12 925 25 100 50 500 0
(MLogst&SupChain)
postgraduate courses,
fees and intakes 2011 For the latest in course information visit www.courses.curtin.edu.au
For important notes on all courses and fees turn to page 69
higher degrees by research
Key Course Name CRICOS Duration Campuses 2011 Indicative International Email Contact Key Course Name CRICOS Duration Campuses 2011 Indicative International Email Contact
Code (Years) Onshore Fees ($A) Code (Years) Onshore Fees ($A)
Offer Letter Indicative Total Indicative Offer Letter Indicative Total Indicative
(100 Credit) Year 1 Indicative Essential (100 Credit) Year 1 Indicative Essential
Published Fee Course Incidental Published Fee Course Incidental
Fee Fee Fee Fee Fee Fee
DOCTOR DOCTOR of philosophy continued
H Art (DCA) 032997G 4 Bentley 11 900 22 800 108 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au H HS Health Sciences 043958A 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
C Business Administration 023971C 4 Perth City 12 800 26 500 117 700 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au HS Human Communication 043962E 4 Bentley 14 700 29 400 126 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
(DBA) Science
H Humanities 043959M 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
H Communication and 032998F 4 Bentley 11 900 22 800 108 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au I C Information Systems 043991M 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Cultural Studies (DCA)
HS International Health 052806J 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
H Education (EdD) 023972B 4 Bentley 12 900 23 800 109 600 210 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
L H Language and 043992K 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
HS International Health 038778C 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
Intercultural Education
(DIntlHlth)
M C Management 043993J 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
S Mathematics Education 060339J 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
(MathEdD) C Marketing 043994G 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
HS Public Health (DrPH) 018018J 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au S Mathematics and 043955D 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
Statistics
S Science Education 010565B 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
(ScEdD) S Mechanical Engineering 043956C 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
DOCTOR of philosophy H Media and Information 043995G 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
A C Accounting 043967M 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au S Medical Imaging Science 043957B 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Agriculture/ 043963D 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au N HS National Drug Research 043964C 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
Agribusiness Institute
S Applied Chemistry 043968K 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au HS Nursing and Midwifery 043996F 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
S Applied Geology 043949B 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au O HS Occupational Therapy 043997E 4 Bentley 14 700 29 400 126 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
S Applied Physics 043950J 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au P S Petroleum Engineering 006095F 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Architecture and Interior 043932M 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 116 000 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
Architecture HS Pharmacy 043998D 4 Bentley 14 700 29 400 126 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
H Art 043970E 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au HS Physiotherapy 043999C 4 Bentley 14 700 29 400 126 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
B HS Biomedical Science 043971D 4 Bentley 14 700 29 400 126 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au HS Psychology 043965B 4 Bentley 14 700 29 400 126 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
C Business 006093G 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au HS Psychology - Clinical 056848M 4 Bentley 13 800 27 600 122 500 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
C Business Law 043973B 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au HS Psychology - 054620C 4 Bentley 13 800 27 600 122 500 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
Counselling
C S Chemical Engineering 043951G 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
HS Public Health 044001B 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
S Civil Engineering 043952G 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S S Science and 027198C 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Communication and 043974A 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
Mathematics Education
Cultural Studies
H Social Sciences 048085E 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
S Computing 043987G 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
HS Social Work and Social 044003M 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 160 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
H Construction 050585M 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
Policy
Management
S Spatial Sciences 006092J 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Cultural Heritage 043966A 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
U H Urban and Regional 050586K 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
D H Design 043988F 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 116 000 80 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
Planning
E C Economics and Finance 043989E 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au W S Western Australian 044005J 4 Bentley, 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Education 043960G 4 Bentley 12 900 25 800 111 600 210 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au School of Mines Kalgoorlie
S Electrical and Computer 043990A 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au MASTER of philosophy
Engineering A C Accounting 061492C 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
S Engineering 050587J 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Agriculture 061493B 2 Bentley, 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Environmental and 043953F 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au Northam
Aquatic Sciences
S Aquaculture 061494A 2 Bentley, 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Environmental Biology 043953F 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au Northam
S Exploration Geophysics 043954E 4 Bentley 13 700 27 400 118 600 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au H Architecture 061524M 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
G C Graduate Business 043961F 4 Perth City 13 700 27 400 118 600 80 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au H Art 061527G 2 Bentley 12 900 23 800 51 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
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postgraduate courses,
fees and intakes 2011 For the latest in course information visit www.courses.curtin.edu.au
For important notes on all courses and fees turn to page 69
higher degrees by research
Key Course Name CRICOS Duration Campuses 2011 Indicative International Email Contact Key Course Name CRICOS Duration Campuses 2011 Indicative International Email Contact
Code (Years) Onshore Fees ($A) Code (Years) Onshore Fees ($A)
Offer Letter Indicative Total Indicative Offer Letter Indicative Total Indicative
(100 Credit) Year 1 Indicative Essential (100 Credit) Year 1 Indicative Essential
Published Fee Course Incidental Published Fee Course Incidental
Fee Fee Fee Fee Fee Fee
MASTER of philosophy coNtinued MASTER of philosophy continued
B HS Biomedical Sciences 061548C 2 Bentley 14 700 29 400 60 200 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au L S Land and Water 061506B 2 Bentley, 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
Management Northam
H Building Studies 061525K 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
H Languages and 061534J 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
C Business Administration 061540M 2 Perth City 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Intercultural Education
C Business Law 061541K 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
M C Management 061544G 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
C S Chemical Engineering 061495M 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
C Marketing 061545F 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
S Chemistry 061496K 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Mathematics 061508M 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Civil Engineering 061497J 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Mathematics Education 061507A 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Communication and 061526J 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
S Mechanical Engineering 061509K 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
Cultural Studies
H Media and Information 061535G 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
H Creative Art - 061528G 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
Communication and S Medical Imaging Science 061510F 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
Cultural Studies
S Metallurgy 061511E 2 Kalgoorlie 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Computer Science 061498G 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Mineral Economics 061512D 2 Bentley, 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Corporate Sustainability 061499G 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au Kalgoorlie
H Creative Arts - Art 061527G 2 Bentley 12 900 23 800 51 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
S Minerals Engineering 061513C 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Creative Arts - Media 061536G 2 Bentley 12 900 23 800 51 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
and Information S Mining Engineering 061514B 2 Kalgoorlie 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
N S Natural Resources 061515A 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Creative Art - Cultural 061529F 2 Bentley 12 900 23 800 51 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
HS Nursing 061553F 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
Heritage Studies
O HS Occupational Therapy 061554E 2 Bentley 14 700 29 400 60 200 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
H Cultural Heritage 062553J 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
Studies S Oenology 061516M 2 Margaret 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
River
D H Design 061530B 2 Bentley 12 900 25 300 52 500 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
P S Petroleum Engineering 061517K 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 90 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
E H Education 061531A 2 Bentley 12 900 25 300 52 500 210 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
HS Pharmacy 061555D 2 Bentley 14 700 29 400 60 200 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
C Economics and Finance 061542J 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
S Physics 061518J 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
S Electrical and Computer 061500G 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
Engineering HS Physiotherapy 061556C 2 Bentley 14 700 29 400 60 200 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
S Environmental Biology 061501G 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au H Planning 061537F 2 Bentley 12 900 25 100 52 300 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
G S Geographic Information 061502F 1 Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au C Property 061546E 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Science HS Psychology 061557B 2 Bentley 14 700 29 400 60 200 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
S Geology 061503E 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au HS Public Health 062555G 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
S Geophysics 061504D 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 110 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au C Public Relations 061547D 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au
H HS Health Administration 061549B 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au R S Rural Management 061519G 2 Bentley, 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
HS Health Sciences 061550J 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au Northam
S Horticulture 061505C 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au S Rural Technology 061520D 2 Bentley, 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
Northam Northam
HS Human Communication 061551G 2 Bentley 14 700 29 400 60 200 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au S S Science Education 061521C 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
Science H Social Science 061538E 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au
HS Human Services 061532M 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 160 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au S Surveying and Mapping 061522B 1 Bentley 13 700 27 400 27 400 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
I C Information Systems 061543G 2 Bentley 13 700 27 400 56 200 70 researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.au V S Viticulture 061523A 2 Margaret 13 700 27 400 56 200 80 sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au
H Interior Architecture 061533K 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 humanities.postgrad@curtin.edu.au River
HS International Health 061552G 2 Bentley 12 900 25 800 53 000 70 researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
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application
process
for international students - undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework
1 2 3 4 5
APPLY AWAIT Receive Accept apply for
YOUR OFFER your offer your offer your visa
Option 1: Apply Online Certified Documents • Assessment of your application takes Your offer package Steps to accept your offer • You will need to apply for your student
Visit www.international.curtin.edu.au/ • Signatures on certified copies between 3-4 weeks. consists of: STEP 1 visa after receiving your Electronic
apply of transcript(s) and award • If we require more documents to • Letter of Offer Read your Letter of Offer carefully, Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
Note: Students applying to study certificate(s) must be accompanied assess your application, they will be • Acceptance of Offer Form ensuring your Name, Course Title and • Your eCoE will be sent to you via email.
Doctoral and Masters Degrees by by an ink imprint stamp/chop from requested from you. • Payment Options Form Semester are correct. • The duration for your student visa to
Research or Doctoral Degrees by the following accepted authorities: • Assessment of your application • Terms of Offer be issued will vary depending on your
Coursework should refer to i. An authorised Curtin will resume once we receive these • International Student Refund STEP 2 nationality and the country where you
www.research.curtin.edu.au/forms representative documents. Agreement Flyer Meet all conditions on your Letter lodged your application. (Contact the
ii. Curtin International Office staff • Pre-Departure Guide of Offer. Australian Embassy to find out more
Option 2: Post or scan and member Recognition of Prior • Curtin Housing Services Brochure about the visa application process).
email an Application Form iii. A person of authority at the Learning (RPL) • Overseas Student Health Cover STEP 3
(see next page) issuing institution (eg Registrar) • We will not be able to assess RPL Brochure If applicable, obtain Pre-visa
• Acknowledgement email and your iv. Justice of the Peace for previous studies without an Assessment (PVA) from the Australian
student number will be mailed within v. Commissioner for Oaths/ application and certified copies of all Embassy in your country.
a week. Declarations your academic transcripts/statement • Applicable to Level 3 & 4 countries
• Please quote your student number in vi. Any notary public. of marks and award certificates only.
all correspondence. to date. • For more information, visit
English Translation • RPL is granted at the discretion of the www.international.curtin.edu.au/
Documents to be submitted with • Copies of your transcript(s) and School/Faculty. visa
application award certificate(s) in the original • As part of PVA requirement,
• Certified copies of all your previous language (if issued in a language you must achieve the minimum
qualifications (ie: academic other than English) must be provided (International English Language
transcripts, grading system with English language translated Testing Systems) IELTS score.
descriptions and award certificates) copies from the following accepted • PVA must be approved before
• English language entry requirements authorities: accepting your Offer.
such as academic IELTS and TOEFL. i. An official and accredited
• Supplementary information translator STEP 4
documents (if applicable). ii. A person of authority at the Submit your Acceptance of Offer
• Evidence of change of name issuing institution. form, deposit of tuition fees, Overseas
(if applicable). Student Health Cover fee, photocopy
of your passport details page and
PVA (if applicable).
Note: This information is relevant to students applying directly to the university. Students who use the services of a Curtin registered
Agent should lodge their application via the Agent and contact them for any queries throughout the admission process.
76
International Application for Admission
to an Undergraduate Degree or
Postgraduate Coursework Degree
• Please read important information on page 74 to ensure a quick response Agent’s Stamp (in English including address, phone, email)
to your application.
• This application form is for international students applying to study onshore in Australia.
• International students applying to study outside Australia should complete the relevant
Undergraduate or Postgraduate Application for Admission Form available from
www.futurestudents.curtin.edu.au
• Students applying to study Doctoral and Masters Degrees by Research or Doctoral
Counsellor’s name _________________________________
Degrees by Coursework should refer to www.research.curtin.edu.au/forms
Email address _ ___________________________________
Have you applied for Australian permanent residency status? Y N If Yes, date of application _________ /_________ /_________
Note: If you obtain Australian permanent residency at any stage during the application process, you will need to advise the International Office immediately.
Personal Details
___________________ __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Title Given Names Family Name
On all official documentation your name will appear as Given Name/s, Family Name - if this is not how your name appears in your passport
or birth certificate please print your name as it appears on these documents.
notes
Curtin Student ID If your name has changed since you were last enrolled, please print previous name.
(If previously issued another offer or a previous Curtin student)
Email Telephone +
Permanent address (Address in home country) Note: A Post Office Box Number is NOT acceptable
Number and Street
Suburb/Town/City State
Post/Zip code Country
MAILING address (If different from permanent address)
Number and Street
Suburb/Town/City State
Post/Zip code Country
PERSONAL STATISTICAL DETAILS
Have you previously visited Australia? Y N If yes, what year did you arrive?
What is your country of citizenship?
In which country were you born?
What is the main language spoken at your permanent home residence?
COURSE INFORMATION
Preference Course title (eg. Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Major area of study and/or stream Course CRICOS Code
Public Health) if relevant (eg. Accounting) (refer to prospectus eg. 0421437D)
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You are required to supply an original or certified* copy of your academic award/s and transcript/s for all tertiary studies except those undertaken at Curtin/WAIT.
Academic records must contain an explanation of grading system descriptions.
Name of Qualifications Institution/School/University Year enrolled Year completed Date results expected
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(eg. GCE ‘O’/’A’ level, HSC, Degree) (eg. Temasek Junior College) (eg. 1992) (eg. 1995 or not completing) (if applicable) West
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EMPLOYMENT DETAILS (To be completed if applying for a postgraduate course where work experience is an entry requirement).
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Note: Submission of supplementary information to your postgraduate application varies across courses. Applicants are advised to refer to the Application Guidelines Theatres
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and submit relevant supporting documentation. Guidelines and Supplementary Forms are available from www.futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate Dufty
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