Curtin University
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Combine creative and business expertise in this 4-year double degree. Perfect for students who want to apply business acumen to creative ventures or bring innovative thinking to business contexts.
You must achieve an ATAR of 70 or equivalent. English language requirements include a scaled score of at least 50 in WACE ATAR English, English Literature, or EALD, or an IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components). Mathematics Applications is desirable for Accounting, Economics, and Finance majors. Alternative entry pathways are available for those with university study, work/life experience, vocational education qualifications, or through Indigenous enabling courses if eligible.
Arts majors develop critical, creative and communication skills through subjects such as Anthropology and Sociology, Chinese, Creative Writing, Digital and Social Media, English and Cultural Studies, Fine Art, Geography, History, International Relations, Japanese, Journalism, Professional Writing and Publishing, Screen Arts, and Theatre Arts. Commerce majors align with career goals in business and industry, covering Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, and Tourism and Hospitality. Students gain access to Curtin's business, media and performance facilities and develop both technical discipline-specific knowledge and transferable skills including problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking.
Curtin University offers flexible study options including full-time and part-time pathways, with some units available via external study. The university provides work-integrated learning opportunities to develop real-world experience before graduation, industry placements, and volunteering opportunities. Curtin's diverse entry pathways accommodate students from various backgrounds, and the institution offers comprehensive support services including career guidance, counselling, and accessibility support.
Career opportunities for arts and commerce graduates vary greatly depending on majors completed. Graduates can pursue roles in business management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, tourism and hospitality, creative industries, media, journalism, cultural organizations, and government sectors. The combination of arts and commerce skills positions graduates for leadership roles that require both creative problem-solving and business acumen, such as creative directors, business strategists, marketing managers, and cultural entrepreneurs.
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