University News

Non-ATAR Pathways

There is a new focus on universities providing support to students from equity backgrounds. Universities are keen to qualify for this funding. 

If you think you might fit an equity criterion, or even if you don’t think you fit, it’s worth asking for bonus points. 

Apply for consideration for bonus ATAR points even if you don’t go to a school classified as disadvantaged. All the unis recognise that the classifications are broad and that many students may qualify due to their personal circumstances. 

Also check out First in Family to see what else you might be eligible for.

Curtin 2026 Course Guides

Curtin’s 2026 course guides have been published. The Undergraduate Course Guide provides a good overview of all the faculties. 

• Undergraduate Courses
• Humanities
• Business, Innovation and Law
• Science
• Engineering
• Health Sciences

Portfolio – Experience-Based Entry

Students must start preparing for Experience-Based Entry now. Students frequently get their applications wrong. Curtin will come to school to show students how to apply. The application is digital. It must be sent to TISC. 

What students struggle with most in first year

This is from the Curtin event delivered to school-based career advisors.

• Checking for emails (I heard of a student who didn’t check her emails and missed her scholarship interview.) 
• Learning to be autonomous.
• The daily commute.
• Making friends
• Navigating uni timetables/expectations
• Knowing where to get help – and overcoming reluctance to ask for help. 
• Balancing uni life and fun
• Knowing how to reference 

Tips 

From UWA career advisors’ day

• Say Yes to opportunities.
• Don’t regret NOT taking part in uni opportunities 
• Talk to other students 
• Look for support
• Get organised – sort out your timetable and diary
• Find lecture theatres
• Check out your guild for opportunities

Curtin resources for high school students

• Visit the  high school resources page to find helpful info for students.
• Explore Curtin's future students events page and keep an eye out for upcoming events that may be relevant to your students.

New UWA course | Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)

Introducing UWA's new Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours), the only course of its kind in WA. This course prepares students to shape the future of our natural and built environments by developing skills in landscape design, ecology, community planning, and creative problem‑solving. It’s an ideal option for students interested in sustainability, urban spaces, environmental planning or design. 

Find out more HERE.

UWA Contemporary Popular Music Major

Nick Allbrook (POND, Tame Impala) has joined UWA this year - offering students and the wider community the opportunity to engage with and learn from one of WA’s leading contemporary artists. Nick brings extensive experience in international touring, recording and songwriting to the UWA Contemporary Popular Music course. 

Find out more about this course

New Parents’ Guide to University Study released

Each year ECU published the Parents’ Guide to University Study. It is easy to read and useful for families who have young people going to any university. 

Check it out HERE.  

UWA Career Services Open Now

The UWA Future Students team is available from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. To get in touch submit an enquiry through askUWA, call us on 131 UWA (131 892) or book a virtual appointment