Program Overview

Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices)

Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices) provides students with the opportunity to learn in a culturally appropriate environment about Indigenous mental health and community development. This course aims to empower students to become role models for positive change in Indigenous health and communities. Students will learn how to achieve this through the application of Indigenous knowledge, mental healthcare, community development concepts and practice, and project development, implementation, and evaluation.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Minimum ATAR: Not applicable
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
• Desirable WACE subjects: There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Alternative Pathways

• Indigenous applicant: If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
• STAT entry: Not accepted

English Requirements

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System):
  • 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*
• Commonwealth supported: A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”).

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.
• Apply now: The offering information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.

Other Requirements and Notes for This Course

• Available by block release only. You are required to attend four two-week study blocks on campus a year.
• Available only to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Students who are interested in joining this course need to come along to an admissions and information workshop. At this workshop you will sit an admissions test, have an interview with staff and find out more information about the course.
• For more information about how to apply, please visit the Centre for Aboriginal Studies website.
• Credit for recognised learning (CRL): Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience. Submit an enquiry CRL search.