Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Innovation

Overview

Combining arts and innovation means you can reimagine industries, create impactful solutions and influence social and technological change. You can develop your creative expression and critical thinking skills, while learning to solve problems and lead entrepreneurial ventures.

Course Structure

In this double degree you'll study the Bachelor of Innovation core units and transformative experiences, in addition to studying your choice of Arts major.

Available Arts Majors

• Anthropology and Sociology
• Chinese
• Creative Writing
• English and Cultural Studies
• Digital and Social Media
• Fine Art
• Geography
• History
• Indigenous Australian Culture
• International Relations
• Japanese
• Professional Writing and Publishing
• Screen Arts
• Security and Strategic Studies
• Theatre Arts

What Jobs Can the Arts and Innovation Course Lead to?

Careers

• Game writer
• Tourism experience designer
• Digital content strategist
• Innovation analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Business analyst
• Web developer

Industries

• Gaming
• Media and creative arts
• Start ups
• eCommerce and marketing
• Higher education
• Tourism and event management

What You'll Learn

• Utilize broad discipline knowledge from the arts in conjunction with multidisciplinary perspectives from innovation studies to identify and solve complex social, political, artistic, and business problems through research-based and practical solutions
• Cultivate an ability to think critically and creatively, employing both artistic insight and innovative approaches to propose original solutions to societal challenges at local, regional, and global levels
• Effectively access, evaluate, and integrate information from diverse sources to inform decisions and create impactful, responsible outcomes in professional practices
• Communicate strategically and effectively in varied professional and public contexts, addressing local, regional, and global audiences, leveraging appropriate technologies and methodologies
• Demonstrate ethical professionalism and inclusive leadership by understanding and applying principles of human rights, cultural diversity, Indigenous rights, and adherence to global ethical standards such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Showcase a responsible and future-oriented mindset by applying technologies appropriately and demonstrating an understanding of global, cultural, and societal issues and their impacts
• Commit to lifelong learning and professional development through continuous self-improvement, critical reflection, and proactive team collaboration, while working independently when necessary
• Prepare for transitioning from academic to professional settings with industry readiness, emphasizing a global, responsible, innovative, and technology-focused (GRIT) mindset, prepared to tackle future challenges

Admission Criteria

Current or Previous University Experience

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

• Writing: 6
• Speaking: 6
• Reading: 6
• Listening: 6
• Overall band score: 6.5

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• 2025 Fee year: $16,000*

*Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

• Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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Other Requirements and Notes for This Course

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia.

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science:

1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
2. Advertising Design Specialisation
3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
5. Asian Studies Specialisation
6. Chinese Language Specialisation
7. Construction Management Specialisation
8. Creative Writing Specialisation
9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
11. Digital Design Specialisation
12. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
13. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
14. Environmental Planning Specialisation
15. Fashion Design Specialisation
16. Fashion Marketing Specialisation
17. Fine Art Specialisation
18. Geography Specialisation
19. Graphic Design Specialisation
20. Graphics Specialisation
21. History Specialisation
22. Illustration Specialisation
23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
25. International Development Specialisation
26. Journalism Specialisation
27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
28. Photography Specialisation
29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
30. Professional Writing Specialisation
31. Screen Production Specialisation
32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
33. Social Justice Specialisation
34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
37. Web Media Specialisation
38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science:

1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
2. Advertising Design Specialisation
3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
5. Asian Studies Specialisation
6. Chinese Language Specialisation
7. Construction Management Specialisation
8. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
9. Creative Writing Specialisation
10. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
11. Designing Fashion Specialisation
12. Digital Design Specialisation
13. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
14. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
15. Environmental Planning Specialisation
16. Fashion Design Specialisation
17. Fine Art Specialisation
18. Geography Specialisation
19. Graphic Design Specialisation
20. Graphics Specialisation
21. History Specialisation
22. Illustration Specialisation
23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
25. International Development Specialisation
26. Journalism Specialisation
27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
28. Photography Specialisation
29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
30. Professional Writing Specialisation
31. Screen Production Specialisation
32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
33. Social Justice Specialisation
34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
37. Web Media Specialisation
38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities, Science and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:

1. Advertising Design Specialisation
2. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
3. Asian Studies Specialisation
4. Biological Diversity Minor
5. Climate Change Science Minor
6. Construction Management Specialisation
7. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
8. Creative Writing Specialisation
9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
11. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
12. Environmental Management Minor
13. Environmental Planning Specialisation
14. Fashion Design Specialisation
15. Fine Art Specialisation
16. Food Science Minor
17. Forensic Studies Minor
18. Geophysics Minor
19. Geospatial Technology Minor
20. Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
21. Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
22. Graphic Design Specialisation
23. Graphics Specialisation
24. Illustration Specialisation
25. Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
26. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
27. Interior Architecture Specialisation
28. International Development Specialisation
29. Landscape Restoration Minor
30. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
31. Mapping and Land Planning Minor
32. Metallurgy Minor
33. Mining Minor
34. Optimisation Minor
35. Photography Specialisation
36. Principles of Planning Specialisation
37. Screen Production Specialisation
38. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
39. Social Justice Specialisation
40. Strategic Studies Specialisation
41. Theatre Arts Specialisation
42. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
43. Web Media Specialisation
44. Web Presence Specialisation