Bachelor of Arts
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A three-year arts degree at Curtin Perth (Bentley). TISC lists each major separately: the ranks shown are for the history major, and most majors sit at Curtin's 70.00 minimum (English and Cultural Studies was 72.50 in 2026). No prerequisites beyond English competence.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Curtin Bachelor of Arts for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Applicants choose a major when they apply, including anthropology and sociology, Chinese, creative writing, digital and social media, English and cultural studies, geography, history, international relations, Japanese, journalism, Korean, professional writing and publishing, and security and strategic studies. Arts can be combined with Commerce, Innovation or Laws, and an Honours year is available.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in writing, editing and publishing roles across media, government and the not-for-profit sector.
- Many alumni pursue policy and research positions in the public service or NGO sector.
- Common further-study pathways include teaching, law (graduate JD) and a research Honours year.
Typical first jobs
- Policy or project officer in WA or Commonwealth public service
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications or media officer
- Editorial assistant or content writer
- Electorate or political staffer
- Community-sector program coordinator
- Marketing or social-media coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in communication, media, policy and community roles, or continue to Honours, teaching or other postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers who enjoy long-form non-fiction and academic writing
- Students who like building arguments and defending them in writing
- People drawn to politics, history, language or culture
- Independent learners comfortable with light timetables
- Writers who want to develop a research and analysis portfolio
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear job title at graduation
- Those who dislike heavy reading and frequent essay writing
- Students who prefer maths-heavy or lab-based study
- People who need tight structure and high contact hours
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Curtin University website and on TISC before applying.