{"id":172206,"date":"2024-12-06T15:38:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T07:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?page_id=172206"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T06:58:58","slug":"atar-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/atar-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"ATAR Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is ATAR the right pathway for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your ATAR to get into university is the traditional entry pathway for high school students or recent graduates. You\u2019re eligible for the ATAR pathway if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have, or will have, an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are currently in high school or have completed secondary education in the past two years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have not undertaken any tertiary study since completing high school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a Permanent Resident of Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t meet the criteria? We also offer several non-ATAR entry pathways to university. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/\">Explore all entry pathways.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get into Curtin using your ATAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you completed ATAR studies in high school, you can use your ATAR to apply to Curtin, no matter where you\u2019re applying from in Australia. First you\u2019ll need to check that your ATAR score meets the course requirements. You\u2019ll also need to have met our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/english-language-requirements\/\">English language requirements<\/a> and any course-specific requirements, such as prerequisite subjects or inherent requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How am I assessed based on my ATAR?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll use your ATAR and any adjustment factors to determine your selection rank, which we\u2019ll use to assess you for entry to your chosen course. If don\u2019t receive any adjustment factors, your ATAR is your selection rank.<\/p>\n\n\n    <mimas-block \n        block-name=\"articles\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"articles content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-bg=\"gray\">\n\n        \n\n                    <div class=\"article\">\n                                                                \n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-150x150.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"Girl sitting in a hammock\"\n                     srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-1080x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article1_1080x1080-1080x760.jpg 1080w\"\n                     sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n                <article class=\"article__content\">\n                    \n                                            <h2 class=\"h3\">Am I eligible for ATAR adjustment?<\/h2>\n                    \n                                            <p><p>If your ATAR studies have been influenced by socioeconomic factors, you may be eligible for our StepUp program, which adds adjustment points to your ATAR. You may also be eligible for special consideration due to illness, disability or caring for a family member.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                            \n                                                    <ul class=\"article__links\">\n                                                                    \n                                    <li>\n                                        <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/stepup-to-curtin\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"StepUp program\">StepUp program<\/a>                                    <\/li>\n                                                                    \n                                    <li>\n                                        <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/special-consideration\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Special consideration\">Special consideration<\/a>                                    <\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What ATAR do I need to get into my course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need a selection rank or ATAR score of 70 or above to study at Curtin. Some courses have higher ATAR requirements or competitive entry. To find out the guaranteed or minimum ATAR requirement for a course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/\">search for your course<\/a> and head to the course essentials section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth having a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/undergraduate\/atar-profile\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/undergraduate\/atar-profile\/\">lowest selection rank<\/a> that was accepted for the most recent intake for your course \u2013 especially if the course is competitive (i.e. has a minimum ATAR). This rank will give you an idea of what you\u2019ll need to be offered a place in the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"your-questions-answered\">Your questions, answered<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-didn\u2019t-pass-ATAR-English.-Can-I-still-get-into-uni?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-didn\u2019t-pass-ATAR-English.-Can-I-still-get-into-uni?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-didn\u2019t-pass-ATAR-English.-Can-I-still-get-into-uni?\">I didn\u2019t pass ATAR English. Can I still get into uni?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-didn\u2019t-pass-ATAR-English.-Can-I-still-get-into-uni?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If you don\u2019t have a scaled score of 50 or more in an English ATAR subject, you can meet Curtin\u2019s English requirements by taking the Written English (WE) component of the STAT.<\/p>\n<p>STAT WE is a one-hour test that involves writing two short essays. If you achieve a score of 140 or higher, you\u2019ll have met the required level of English for entry to Curtin.<\/p>\n<p>If you have studied ATAR and applied for a course through TISC, you will be automatically invited to sit the STAT over the summer if you didn\u2019t achieve a minimum scaled score of 50 in an English ATAR subject.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the TISC website to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tisc.edu.au\/static\/guide\/stat.tisc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn more about STAT<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Does-my-ATAR-expire?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Does-my-ATAR-expire?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Does-my-ATAR-expire?\">Does my ATAR expire?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Does-my-ATAR-expire?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>No, your ATAR does not expire and can be used for admission to Curtin from any year.<\/p>\n<p>The ATAR was formerly known as the Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), which is also recognised by Curtin.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a current Curtin student and wish to switch into a different course, some courses will be assessed based on your Higher Education studies, rather than your ATAR\/high school results.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-does-lowest-selection-rank-mean?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-does-lowest-selection-rank-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-does-lowest-selection-rank-mean?\">What does lowest selection rank mean?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-does-lowest-selection-rank-mean?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The lowest selection rank is also known as minimum ATAR. It is the minimum ATAR rank you need to be considered for a course, but places may be competitive. For competitive courses, achieving the minimum ATAR may not guarantee you entry.\u2028Knowing the lowest selection rank of a course helps to give you an idea of whether you\u2019re likely to receive an offer for that course.<\/p>\n<p>Ranks are taken from the most recent student intake. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/undergraduate\/atar-profile\/\">latest lowest selection ranks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-is-competitive-entry?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-is-competitive-entry?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-is-competitive-entry?\">What is competitive entry?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-is-competitive-entry?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Competitive entry at Curtin is a process for selecting applicants for a limited number of places in certain courses. During each round, the school or faculty assesses and ranks all applications based on academic performance. If you\u2019re unsuccessful in a given round, you will remain in the applicant pool until all offer rounds are complete and you receive an outcome.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Can-I-still-get-into-uni-with-a-low-ATAR?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Can-I-still-get-into-uni-with-a-low-ATAR?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Can-I-still-get-into-uni-with-a-low-ATAR?\">Can I still get into uni with a low ATAR?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Can-I-still-get-into-uni-with-a-low-ATAR?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You need a minimum ATAR of 70 for entry to Curtin. However, if you don\u2019t have this ATAR, don\u2019t worry \u2013 there are plenty of pathways to Curtin. If you have an ATAR between 60 and 70, for example, you may be eligible for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/stepup-to-curtin\/\">StepUp<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/uniready-enabling-program\/\">UniReady<\/a> pathways, both of which can help you to meet Curtin\u2019s minimum ATAR.<\/p>\n<p>If your ATAR is above 70 but falls below the requirement for your preferred course, you could consider changing your preference to a Curtin course with a lower ATAR threshold and then switch courses later.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Can-I-get-into-uni-without-an-ATAR?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Can-I-get-into-uni-without-an-ATAR?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Can-I-get-into-uni-without-an-ATAR?\">Can I get into uni without an ATAR?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Can-I-get-into-uni-without-an-ATAR?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The short answer is yes! There are many pathways to university, depending on your life and work experience. Whether you\u2019re finishing high school, coming from TAFE or considering a career change, at Curtin there is an entry pathway for you.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your preferred course, you could apply for one of our enabling or bridging courses, submit a portfolio or qualify for admission based on your VET qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/\">entry pathways<\/a> to see the pathways and bridging courses we offer.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n    <mimas-block \n        block-name=\"articles\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"articles content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-bg=\"gray\">\n\n        \n\n                    <div class=\"article\">\n                                                                \n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-150x150.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"Young female student with curly hair with a laptop\"\n                     srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1080x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/article_1080x1080-1080x760.jpg 1080w\"\n                     sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n                <article class=\"article__content\">\n                    \n                                            <h2 class=\"h3\">All about ATAR<\/h2>\n                    \n                                            <p><p>Wondering how a selection rank is different to an ATAR? Confused about the terms \u2018minimum\u2019 and \u2018guaranteed\u2019? Check out this quick guide, where we answer some of the most popular questions we\u2019re asked about ATAR.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                            \n                                                    <ul class=\"article__links\">\n                                                                    \n                                    <li>\n                                        <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/your-quick-guide-to-atar\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Quick guide to ATAR\">Quick guide to ATAR<\/a>                                    <\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block block-name=\"tabs-extended\" id=\"atar\" full-width=\"gray\"\n             role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabinated content block\"\n             data-segment=\"all\" class=\"tabs-extended mimas-grid\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-apply-via-our-atar-pathway\">How to apply via our ATAR pathway<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <section class=\"tabs-extended__container\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs--horizontal \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul role=\"tablist\" class=\"tab-group\">\n                                                        <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-school-leaver\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"1\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-school-leaver\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-school-leaver\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        School leaver\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-non-school-leaver\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-non-school-leaver\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-non-school-leaver\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        Non-school leaver\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-school-leaver\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-school-leaver\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                \n\n<div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">1. Review course-specific criteria<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Find out what you need for entry to a particular Curtin course under the admission criteria section on the relevant course page. Course admission is based on meeting the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>minimum or guaranteed ATAR<\/li>\n<li>any prerequisite subjects<\/li>\n<li>English requirements<\/li>\n<li>any other course specific criteria e.g. inherent requirements or fieldwork requirements, such as a Working with Children check.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2.-Apply-online\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2.-Apply-online\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2.-Apply-online\">2. Apply online<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2.-Apply-online\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>I want to begin studying in semester 1<\/strong><br \/>\nApply for your Curtin course through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tisc.edu.au\/static\/home.tisc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TISC<\/a>. You\u2019ll be able to select up to six courses when you apply, so be sure to enter your choices in order of preference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I want to begin studying in semester 2<\/strong><br \/>\nApply directly to Curtin. Click on \u2018Apply\u2019 on the specific course page to begin your application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I want to study Medicine<\/strong><br \/>\nAll applications must be submitted through TISC. Read the admissions guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery--b-mbbs\/\">Medicine course page<\/a> before applying.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-3.-Respond-to-your-offer\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"3.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-3.-Respond-to-your-offer\">3. Respond to your offer<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"3.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If your application is successful, you will be sent a letter of offer via email. Follow the steps outlined in this letter to accept or defer your offer.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>Application deadlines and important dates<\/h3>\n<p>TISC applications for semester 1 2026 are now open and close for most courses on Wednesday 14 January.<br \/>\nThe final date to apply for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is Tuesday 30 September 2025.<br \/>\nFor all important TISC dates, including deadlines to change your course preferences, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tisc.edu.au\/static\/guide\/tisc-calendar-current.tisc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TISC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        \n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/apply\/\"\n    class=\"button button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Apply now\">Apply now<\/a>\n                                                \n                <\/div>\n                                            <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-non-school-leaver\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-non-school-leaver\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                \n\n<div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">1. Review course-specific criteria<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Find out what you need for entry to a particular Curtin course under the \u2018Admission criteria\u2019 tab on each course page. Course admission is based on meeting the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>minimum or guaranteed ATAR<\/li>\n<li>any prerequisite subjects<\/li>\n<li>English requirements<\/li>\n<li>any other course specific criteria e.g. the submission of a body of work for creative courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2.-Apply-direct-to-Curtin\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2.-Apply-direct-to-Curtin\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2.-Apply-direct-to-Curtin\">2. Apply direct to Curtin<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2.-Apply-direct-to-Curtin\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Apply directly to Curtin. Click on \u2018Apply\u2019 on the specific course page to begin your online application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I want to study Medicine<\/strong><br \/>\nAll applications must be submitted through TISC. Read the admissions guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery--b-mbbs\/\">Medicine course page<\/a> before applying.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-3.-Respond-to-your-offer\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"3.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-3.-Respond-to-your-offer\">3. Respond to your offer<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"3.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If your application is successful, you will be sent a letter of offer via email. You can either accept or defer your offer through our <a href=\"https:\/\/id.curtin.edu.au\/am\/XUI\/?realm=\/alpha&amp;authIndexType=service&amp;authIndexValue=CU_Applicant_Login&amp;goto=https%3A%2F%2Fid.curtin.edu.au%3A443%2Fam%2Foauth2%2Fauthorize%3Fclient_id%3DCU_App_Portal%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fcurtin.t1cloud.com%2FT1Default%2FCiAnywhere%2FWeb%2FCURTIN%2FLogOn%26response_type%3Dcode%26state%3Dc0a85962-a917-4ca9-86b0-0d9fe9c7f778%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520uid%26acr%3Dlogin_aa%26acr_sig%3D3K7ddoCKZC9W39jJFDALzF82fpHeHhYApUdMyCktycI#\/\">Applicant Portal<\/a>. If you are new to the portal, you will need to register an account.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>Application deadlines<\/h3>\n<p>You can find application opening and closing dates on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/application-deadlines\/\">applications deadlines<\/a> page. Some courses have earlier deadlines \u2014 check the course-specific deadlines section for details.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        \n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/apply\/\"\n    class=\"button button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Apply now\">Apply now<\/a>\n                                                \n                <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards-image\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"transparent\">\n                    <div  id=\"didnt-get-the-atar-you-wanted\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"didnt-get-the-atar-you-wanted\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"young male students with headsets\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card1_480x240.jpg 480w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Didn\u2019t get the ATAR you wanted?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>If you didn\u2019t achieve the ATAR you need to get into your preferred course, there are a bunch of things you can do to still get in to Curtin.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/didnt-get-the-atar-you-wanted\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Explore your options\">Explore your options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"four-reasons-not-to-stress-about-your-final-result\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"four-reasons-not-to-stress-about-your-final-result\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Students relaxing in hammocks\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card2_480x240.jpg 480w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Four reasons not to stress about your final result<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Learn why your final year 12 results aren\u2019t as big a deal as they were in previous years.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/four-reasons-not-to-stress-about-your-final-results\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Why you shouldn\u2019t stress\">Why you shouldn\u2019t stress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"top-tips-to-manage-exam-anxiety\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"top-tips-to-manage-exam-anxiety\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Two female students with laptops\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/card3_480x240.jpg 480w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Top tips to manage exam anxiety<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Don\u2019t let anxiety get in the way of passing your exams! We\u2019ve got tips to help.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/top-tips-to-manage-exam-anxiety\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Manage your exam anxiety\">Manage your exam anxiety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"link-list\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Helpful links link list\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"helpful-links\">Helpful links<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    \n            <ul class=\"link-list\">\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"\/news\/advice\/common-university-terms-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Link to Common uni terms\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Common uni terms<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tisc.edu.au\/static\/guide\/uni-info-curtin.tisc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Link to TISC  (Tertiary Admissions Service Centre) \">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">TISC  (Tertiary Admissions Service Centre) <\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/application-deadlines\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Application deadlines\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Application deadlines<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"\/study\/undergraduate\/high-school-resources\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Resources for high school students\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Resources for high school students<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"\/study\/fees-financial-assistance\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Fees and scholarships\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Fees and scholarships<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"\/study\/undergraduate\/guidance-parents-carers\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Guidance for parents and carers\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Guidance for parents and carers<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"gray\"\n             block-name=\"help-support\" \n             role=\"complementary\" class=\"hs\"\n             aria-label=\"Help and Support\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n                    <div class=\"hs__head\">\n            <h2 id=\"got-a-question-were-here-to-help\">Got a question? 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