Curtin University Courses

The Arts (Drama) Education Major equips students with the knowledge and skills to teach Drama in Years 7 to 12, including a second teaching area specialisation. It emphasizes pedagogical expertise, reflective practices, and professional collaboration.

Advances in digital technology have dramatically increased the demand for specialists in digital and social information engagement. This course equips students with advanced skills in creating and managing digital communications, focusing on areas like social media, content management, and policy. Students will also explore the societal impacts of the internet and learn to apply tools like AI and analytics.

This double degree major equips students with linguistic skills and cultural competence for careers in China-related areas. It provides knowledge and skills for international careers, including high literacy in Chinese and understanding of Chinese culture and society.

The Optimisation Specialisation equips students with mathematical skills to address business and industry challenges, focusing on areas like transportation, project planning, and network modelling. It includes industry-based units for practical applications.

Animation, visual effects and virtual production are transforming storytelling and communication across industries. This major offers hands-on training in industry-standard tools and techniques, covering cinematic storytelling, motion design, compositing, visual effects, and immersive virtual production. Students gain access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for internships and collaborations.

This course examines the societal impacts of digital and social media, teaching skills in online communication, digital innovation, and strategy. Graduates will be prepared for careers in various digital media roles.

An intelligent robot is an intelligent machine with the ability to take actions and make choices. This specialisation offers students a thorough grounding in automation and how this applies to robotics.

The Food Science Minor explores the chemical composition of foods and ingredient interactions under various processing conditions to develop new food products. It includes opportunities for hands-on experience through work placements.

This specialisation provides knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, focusing on identifying issues and implementing controls to protect assets in an applied learning environment.

The Pre-Masters of Sexology Specialisation prepares students in their third year of the Bachelor of Science (Health Science) for an Accelerated Bachelor Masters program in the Master of Sexology (Professional). It develops advanced knowledge and skills for professional work and further learning at AQF level 8 qualifications.

This specialisation enables students to incorporate some knowledge of agricultural science with their chosen major, providing them with additional skills for careers in natural resource management and related areas.

The Biomechanics Minor equips students with skills in biomechanical systems, focusing on health, sports medicine, and related sciences. It emphasizes human movement, biology, and mechanics, preparing graduates for roles in assistive technology, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy.