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Built Environment
- Architecture and Interior Architecture
Architecture
, Interior Architecture
, Interior Design
The Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture provides a professionally relevant, environmentally sensitive and socially aware architectural education that integrates philosophical and pragmatic knowledge through an emphasis on creativity, research and technology.
- Construction Management
Construction Management
, Project Management
, Surveying
, Building
The Department of Construction Management offers industry relevant courses taught by staff with an extensive range of professional experiences such as project management, quantity surveying, construction management, building surveying and facilities management.
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management and Economics)
- Construction Management and Economics Fourth Year Stream
- Graduate Certificate in Facilities Management
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
- Graduate Diploma in Project Management
- Honours Stream Construction Management and Economics
- Master of Philosophy (Building Studies)
- Master of Science (Project Management)
- Urban and Regional Planning
Urban Planning
, Town Planning
, Urban Design
, Heritage
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning offers the only Planning Institute of Australia accredited courses in Western Australia. The courses use interdisciplinary knowledge and techniques in addressing environmental, social and design issues concerning the community.
- Heritage
Cultural Heritage
, Museology
Design and Art
- Art
Visual Art
, Fine Arts
, Electronic Arts
, Jewellery Design
, Textiles
The Department of Art is a major centre for visual arts education in Australia and internationally. The studio based programs in arts practice nurture student autonomy and self-determination while simultaneously providing the skills to channel those understandings into a productive liaison with the larger community.
- Associate Degree in Art
- Bachelor of Arts (Art)
- Bachelor of Arts (Art) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery Design)
- Doctor of Creative Arts (Art)
- Electronic Arts Major (Master of Arts - Art)
- Jewellery Production Major (Master of Arts - Art)
- Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) - Art
- Textiles Major (Master of Arts - Art)
- Visual Arts Major (Master of Arts - Art)
- Art Double Degree Major
- Design
Graphic
, Product
, Furniture
, Advertising
, Photography
, Illustration
, Multimedia
, Fashion
The Curtin Department of Design offers creative students a comprehensive range of challenging, contemporary and career-relevant programs. These Programs encourage creativity, versatility, depth of knowledge and research, supported by strong presentation and visual communication skills.
- Bachelor of Arts (Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Design) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fashion and Textile Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Design)
- Creative Advertising Design Major (Bachelor of Arts (Design))
- Design Photography Major (Bachelor of Arts (Design))
- Graphic Design Major (Bachelor of Arts (Design))
- Illustration Major (Bachelor of Arts (Design))
- Master of Philosophy (Design)
- Product and Furniture Design Major (Bachelor of Arts (Design))
Education
- Education
Teaching
, Early Childhood
, Primary
, Secondary
, Tertiary
, TESOL
, Special Education
The Department of Education offers degrees and courses in all aspects of education, training and development. The degrees have a strong practical focus and encourage innovation, reflection and creativity.
- Secondary Education Double Degree Major
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)
- Bachelor of Education Conversion Course
- Doctor of Education
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)
- Honours Early Childhood Education Stream
- Honours Primary Education Stream
- Honours Secondary Education Stream
- Master of Education
- Master of Philosophy (Education)
- TESOL
Languages
Media and Communication
- Communication and Cultural Studies
Writing
, Publishing
, Performance
, English
, Theatre
, Dance
The Department of Communication and Cultural Studies offers degrees that allow students to hone their critical and analytical skills while becoming strong writers and researchers.
- Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information)
- Doctor of Creative Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies)
- Double Degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Commerce
- Double Degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Secondary Education
- Double Degree in Communications and Cultural Studies and Social Science
- Graduate Diploma in Communication and Cultural Studies
- Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) - Communication and Cultural Studies
- Information Studies
Librarianship
, Records
, Corporate Information Management
, Archives
The Department of Media and Information offers degrees in information management that give students both a theoretical and practical grounding in the field. For more information on which course may be suitable for you, see our Information Studies FAQ page.
- Librarianship and Corporate Information Management Double Degree Major
- Graduate Certificate in Records Management
- Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives
- Information Studies Minor
- Information and Library Studies Stream
- Librarianship and Corporate Information Management Major
- Master of Information Management
- Records Management and Archives Stream
- Media
Film and TV
, Mass Communication
, Journalism
, Internet
, Media Studies
The Department of Media and Information offers both generalist and specialist degrees in all areas of media and communication.
- Film and Television Double Degree Major
- Internet Studies Double Degree Major
- Journalism Double Degree Major
- Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information)
- Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) - Media and Information
- Master of Philosophy (Media and Information)
- Bachelor of Arts (Media, Society and Culture) (Honours)
- Journalism
Broadcast
, Print
, Radio
, Television News
, Photo Journalism
- Film and TV
Production
, TV
, Drama
, Documentary
, Feature Film
, Screenwriting
- Film and Television Broadcast Production Stream
- Film and Television Corporate Production Stream
- Film and Television Corporate Production Stream (Double Degree with Communication and Cultural Studies)
- Film and Television Independent Production Stream
- Film and Television Independent and Broadcast Production Stream (Double Degree with Communication and Cultural Studies)
- Film and Television Major
- Film and Television Minor
- Film and Television Screen Studies Stream
- Film and Television Screenwriting Stream
- Mass Communication
Film and Television
, Journalism
, Internet Design
, Marketing
, Public Relations
, Creative Advertising
, Multimedia
, Photography
- Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)
- Creative Advertising Design Stream (Mass Communication)
- Film and Television - Corporate Production Stream (Mass Communication)
- Internet Design Stream (Mass Communication)
- Internet Policy and Culture Stream (Mass Communication)
- Journalism Stream (Mass Communication)
- Marketing Stream (Mass Communication)
- Multimedia Stream (Mass Communication)
- Photography Stream (Mass Communication)
- Public Relations Stream (Mass Communication)
- Internet Studies
Online Communication
, Website design
, Cyberanalytics
Sustainability, Society and Languages
- Social Sciences
Anthropology
, Geography
, History
, Politics and International Relations
, Sociology
, Sustainability
The Department of Social Sciences offers degrees that help students develop their abilities to think critically, to analyse, to understand and research in a wide variety of areas, and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Anthropology Double Degree Major
- Geography Double Degree Major
- History Double Degree Major
- Sociology Double Degree Major
- Undergraduate Anthropology Units Available in the Department of Social Sciences
- Undergraduate Geography Units Available in the Department of Social Sciences
- Undergraduate History Units Available in the Department of Social Sciences
- Undergraduate Politics and International Relations Units Available in the Department of Social Sciences
- Undergraduate Sociology Units Available in the Department of Social Sciences
- Economics Double Degree Major
- Finance Double Degree Major
- International Business Double Degree Major
- Property Double Degree Major
- Tourism Management Double Degree Major (with DOLIE and Social Sciences)
- Accounting Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Banking Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)
- Double Degree in Social Science and Commerce
- Double Degree in Social Science and Media and Information
- Double Degree in Social Science and Secondary Education
- Graduate Certificate in International Relations
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies
- Graduate Diploma in International Relations
- Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies
- Marketing Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)
- Master of International Relations
- Master of Philosophy (Social Science)
- Master of Sustainability Studies
- Politics and International Relations Major
- Public Relations Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)
- Sports Administration Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)
- Social Policy Major (within Master of Arts Social Policy)
- Human Rights
Political philosophy
, Activism
, Development
, International legal
The Centre for Human Rights Education was established as a regional centre of excellence in human rights education, scholarship and research. It offers the only Master of Human Rights in Australia that is located in a multidisciplinary Humanities Faculty.
- Asian Language Studies
Asian Studies
, Chinese
, Indonesian
, Japanese
, Korean
, TESOL
The Department of Languages and Intercultural Communication offers degrees and courses in language studies ranging from bridging courses to degrees in Asian languages.
- Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Asian Cultures)
- Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information), Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Asian Culture)
- Double Degree in Asian Studies and Commerce
- Double Degree in Asian Studies and Secondary Education
- Master of Philosophy (Languages and Intercultural Education)