Admission criteria
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Entry requirements for Australian and New Zealand students
Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course. Generally, this may be a master degree or bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours. See the Section 3.2.1 of the HDR admission policy for detailed information.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6.5
- Speaking: 6.5
- Reading: 6.5
- Listening: 6.5
- Overall band score: 6.5