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Stage2 - Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Communication, Design and Arts, Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and Publishing Navitas Group - Curtin College - Bentley Campus Navitas Group - Curtin College - Bentley Campus, Australia

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AUD 34900

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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52

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students who have already completed Year 12 (or equivalent) may start with the Stage 2 Diploma, which has the same course content and structure as year one of the corresponding Curtin University undergraduate degree. Upon completion of your Diploma, you will progress directly into the second year of your Curtin University Bachelor's degree program.


Stage2 - Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Communication, Design and Arts
The Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries leads into the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communications, Bachelor of Creative Arts or Bachelor of Design. You will learn transferable skills in communication, creativity, critical thinking, digital knowledge, presentation, problem solving, research and teamwork that can be applied to a range of workplaces in the creative industry.


Leading to: Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree where you can tailor your studies to your creative passions and career goals. Our majors combine theoretical study and practical, industry-relevant content, so you graduate confident and ready to launch your career.


Major: Professional Writing and Publishing
Employers across all sectors need people who can research, write, edit and publish a range of material.

In this major you will develop your skills and knowledge in many genres and styles of writing and publishing practices, while exploring your creativity.

You’ll learn to produce and edit feature articles, speeches, reports, discussion papers, website content, creative nonfiction, media releases and other forms of content for the workplace. You’ll also learn about copyright, censorship, plagiarism and the ethics of writing in the public domain.

In your final semester, you may have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement with an industry employer.


What you'll learn

  • Identify, explain and apply the key disciplinary concepts and principles in professional writing and publishing
  • Integrate theory and creative practice in the production and analysis of professional writing texts; conceive, develop and evaluate innovative modes of professional communication
  • Access and evaluate the sources, authority and relevance of information, and synthesise key facts, themes and ideas in professional writing and publishing
  • Effectively communicate ideas to a range of audiences, across a variety of media, genres, and purpose
  • Use and evaluate a range of appropriate technologies to access resources, communicate effectively, and develop writing and research skills
  • Use and reflect on disciplinary skills and knowledge to develop autonomous learning, and apply these insights to writing in a range of different professional contexts
  • Acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national and global perspectives and the impact of this on professional writing and publishing
  • Recognise and value the diversity of cultural knowledge and practices, taking care to represent these, where appropriate, in an ethical and professional manner
  • Work independently and/or collaboratively to produce innovative, creative and ethical professional writing that is appropriate to a variety of professional and cultural contexts.
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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

Closed

Jun 2025, Oct 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    52 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    34900

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    High Achiever Scholarship

    Covers 15% of any study period when achieved a 70% CWA.

    This scholarship is only for international students. It will not extend to your first year at Curtin University.

     

    Terms and Conditions:

    • This Scholarship is for full fee-paying, non-sponsored international students.
    • This Scholarship is only for international students at Curtin College. It excludes students enrolled in the Masters Qualifying Program (MQP).
    • This Scholarship is available to students who are packaged with Curtin University.
    • The Scholarship amount cannot be withdrawn by the student.
    • This Scholarship covers a maximum of 15% off the tuition fee for the subsequent Curtin College study period when you have achieved a minimum study period weighted average of 70% in your current study period and enrolled in a full-time study load for the current study period according to your study plan.
    • You are required to pay the full tuition fee amount stated on your Letter of Offer and student invoice, the amount of the scholarship will be credited as a refund in your student account if you have deemed eligible by the Curtin College Scholarship Committee.
    • You will not be eligible for the Scholarship if you are in receipt of any other scholarship/bursary/ sponsorship from Curtin College, Curtin University or any other third party. The scholarship can be revoked at the discretion of the College if you already have a scholarship or sponsorship.
    • This Scholarship is not transferable or refundable.
    • The Scholarship must be taken up in the calendar year for which they are offered.
    • This Scholarship can be revoked if you do not accept your Letter of Offer or enrol into your Curtin College and Curtin University course by the dates specified in your Letter of Offer.
    • The Scholarship will not be extended beyond its prescribed duration or amount unless notified otherwise by the College.
    • Curtin College reserves the right to vary or add to any of these terms and conditions at its discretion with adequate notice.


    To retain the scholarship:

    • If you apply for Deferral, you will not be eligible for the scholarship upon your return.
    • If you withdraw, defer or are terminated from your course, you will not be eligible for the continuation of the scholarship.
    • To retain eligibility for the Scholarship (unless there are exceptional circumstances), you must remain enrolled in your initial course at Curtin College and Curtin University (with the exception of your major) according to your study plan and maintain a study period weight average of 65% and pass all units attempted.
    • You must remain enrolled as an international student for the duration of the Scholarship. If your citizenship changes during the Scholarship period, the Scholarship will only be applied to the units you completed as an international student.
    • You must enrol in all units each period according to your approved study plan. which constitutes a maximum of four (4) units of study or a minimum of three (3) units of study.
    • You must not breach the scholarship terms and conditions outlined in this document.
    • You must comply with all other College rules and regulations.

     



    Progression Scholarship :

    CU will give 20% for the entire duratin of the course if achieved 70% CWA. (Undergraduate or Master by coursework).

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