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About the program
A four-year liberal arts degree with a choice of majors across the humanities and social sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Arts Specialist
- Arts Associate
Curriculum
- Four years
- Minimum 120 credit hours (40 courses). Core requirements cover critical reading and writing
- One language
- Quantitative reasoning and breadth across six humanities or social science areas
- Then a major (36-45 credits) and a minor of at least 24 credits. Majors include anthropology
- Economics
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Political science and sociology
- Co-op in some.
Entry requirements
Academic
- New-to-discipline applicants must possess an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 8 qualification
- Which includes an honours degree or any form of postgraduate qualification.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent (some courses need a cognate degree, work experience or a prerequisite background; MBA courses need 3 years of relevant work experience)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 81
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Arts admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,518 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,100 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Curtin Perth (Bentley) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Studies |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Arts. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
28 Jan 2027
75 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 28 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $44,518 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.

