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Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This course provides a coverage of aspects modern computing and computer networks. It covers fundamental programming and security knowledge as well as specializing in network programming and other aspects of distributed computing. The course teaching Python as a tool for learning programming Linux skills are taught throughout the course and emphasis is placed on learning the basics before moving onto advanced topics. Graduates from the course will have sound knowledge of computer systems and processes involved in software development and maintenance. The aim of this major is to prepare the students for the areas of ICT stated to be most in demand and for positions that are most difficult to fill. On completion of the three year degree, students who have performed well will be eligible to complete an extra year of study to obtain an honours qualification, BH-SCNCE Bachelor of Science (Honours). The research focus of an Honours degree provides a pathway for career advancement at a higher level than the base degree. Students who perform well in the this course can apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Computing course, although acceptance is not automatic. Course Accreditation Status This course will be sent to the ACS for provisional accreditation once it is approved. Career Opportunities Graduates qualify for a career in programming, network design or network programming roles, among many others. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to further Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination, self-management and well-being. Students undertake a common first year before selecting a major in Indigenous Community Management and Development, Indigenous Community Health or Indigenous Mental Health. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This course allows undergraduate students to combine studies in public health with a range of optional units. Professional Recognition The degree is recognised throughout Australia and overseas, with graduates working across Australia and in the UK, US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. You may also choose to undertake postgraduate studies in areas such as health administration, accounting, information technology or public health for even greater job diversity. Career Opportunities Graduates from the Health Sciences major may be employed in public health, health promotion, health administration or staff development positions in a variety of healthcare settings depending on units selected in their degree. Graduates have successfully entered postgraduate programs in medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, occupational health and safety and public health, as well as developing research careers. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This course provides students with broad based knowledge and practical skills in field of health, safety and environment. Students undertake professional practice training in workplaces ranging from government agencies through to industrial settings. Course Accreditation The course is fully accredited at a national level by the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board(Safety Institute of Australia) and at an international level by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (United Kingdom). Curtin graduates are eligible to apply for professional membership of both accrediting bodies. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists. Graduates who require accreditation by Environmental Health Australia for employment as Environmental Health Officers will need to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health. Professional Recognition The course is fully accredited at a national level by the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board (Safety Institute of Australia) and at an international level by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (United Kingdom). Curtin graduates are eligible to apply for professional membership of both accrediting bodies. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists. Graduates who require accreditation by Environmental Health Australia for employment as Environmental Health Officers will need to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health. Career Opportunities Career opportunities exist in a wide range of private companies and government organisations as health and safety advisors, researchers and risk managers. Many graduates also find work interstate or overseas. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This course combines the scientific understanding of the human body with the knowledge and skills for addressing health issues and promoting health in individuals and the community, ensuring graduates obtain the skills to be competent professionals in the field of health promotion. The course content lends itself to innovative teaching methods and fieldwork is incorporated in the second and third years. The School of Public Health is affiliated with the Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health. Through the major grants it attracts, it offers staff and students the opportunity to participate in ground breaking health promotion research. Course Accreditation This course is accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education. Professional Recognition This course is an International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) Accredited Health Promotion Course, and graduates are eligible for accreditation as IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioners. Students and graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association. Career Opportunities Health promotion graduates possess practical and theoretical skills which are highly sought after by employers. The degree prepares students for careers as health promotion practitioners working in community, school, workplace, media and international settings with both government and non-government organisations. Employers can include the National Heart Foundation, Asthma Foundation, WA AIDS Council, Cancer Council, the Department of Health and many more. Some graduates go on to work overseas in developing countries and you can structure your studies to reflect this interest. The program attracts students from countries and regions including South-East Asia, the Pacific Islands, Japan, Europe and the United States, who then return to work in their countries of origin. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. Geology is the study of the Earth and its resources. This course combines a comprehensive background in geological principles with a practical emphasis on mineral, petroleum and groundwater resources and their environmental management. It is designed to produce career-ready professionals trained to discover new resources, and develop and manage these resources in an environmentally responsible manner. Students who excel are also well placed to further their knowledge through our honours and research programs. This course may be combined in double degree programs with Environmental Biology, Finance, and Geophysics, which have separate entries in the handbook. Professional Recognition The course is recognized by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Geological Society of Australia, the International Association of Hydrogeologists and the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia. Career Opportunities Geology graduates pursue exciting and rewarding careers in Australia and overseas that combine practical skills with the latest technological developments. Many geologists are employed in the search for minerals, petroleum and groundwater, or the extraction of these vital resources. Some are concerned with environmental management of these and other activities. Others advise on the location of tunnels, bridges and dams or investigate natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Geologists also work on issues such as the storage of radioactive waste, and investigate fundamental scientific questions such as the origin of the Earth the causes of climate change and the evolution of life. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may be required to pay for additional expenses whilst on fieldwork/clinical placements.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This degree prepares graduates to undertake a range of roles that are integral to maintaining a healthy and active community. Exercise and sports science graduates will undertake roles related to sport, exercise and health programs for all ages. Course Accreditation This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (National) for the period end of 2017 and 2021 (inclusive). Career Opportunities This course may help you become an exercise or sports scientist working with organisations, community groups, teams and individuals in exercise and sports settings as a: coach, personal trainer, gym instructor, exercise scientist evaluating training and performance. The degree can also prepare inquisitive, high achieving individuals for further specialised study. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. In addition to the usual course expenses, students undertaking this course will be required to purchase a laboratory coat and a uniform shirt. Course Overview Note This is a highly practical course and active participation in practical classes is essential for learning. Some practical classes will involve disrobing, as well as palpation of muscles and bony landmarks for the purpose of learning anatomy and skills such as anthropometry.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. The Bachelor of Educational Studies is designed for students who want to undertake studies in education but are not intending to seek registration as a qualified school teacher. This course provides exploration of core learning areas of the curriculum along with considerations for diverse needs within an education context. Mentoring, leadership and research with an educational environment will be examined. Students will also have an opportunity to select an educational specialist area of study. Professional Recognition This course will not provide graduates with the ability to register as a qualified teacher in a school or educational facility. Career Opportunities Graduates may seek employment in education related fields such as tutoring, training and developing education programs for a variety of organisations. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This course is designed for people seeking to attain an Initial Teacher Education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and any other countries that recognise an Australian teaching qualification. Specifically, this course provides a qualification for those intending to teach at the secondary level of education from Years 7 to 12. This course requires students to study a major secondary teaching area, selected from those that are offered at Curtin. Students will develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education and in meeting the needs of 21st century learners. Students will have four opportunities to engage in professional experience in schools, culminating in a final professional placement of 10 continuous weeks. Course Accreditation This course is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) As such, it is also recognised as an accredited initial teacher education program by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Professional Recognition This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education courses in Australia are accredited by the relevant authority in the state or territory in which the institution providing the qualification is based. Accordingly, the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) course provided by Curtin University is fully accredited by the Teachers’ Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) and graduates of the course are able to register as practising teachers with the registration body in their home state or territory, based on the course accreditation provided by the TRBWA. Career Opportunities Graduates of this course will have the skills, knowledge and experience to teach in secondary schools and are qualified to seek employment in the Government, Catholic and Independent systems of education. Graduates may also seek employment in alternative settings and related industries. Students may be expected to purchase a number of text books and other essential study materials. Students will also be required to meet costs associated with required assessments such as the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). Additional expenses include fees associated with working with children checks and clearances.

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) has been designed for people seeking to attain an Initial Teacher Education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and any other countries that recognise an Australian teaching qualification. Specifically, this course provides a qualification for those intending to teach children at the primary level of education. Students will develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education and in meeting the needs of children. Students will have four opportunities to engage in professional experience in schools, culminating in a final professional placement of 10 continuous weeks. Professional Recognition This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education courses in Australia are accredited by the relevant authority in the state or territory in which the institution providing the qualification is based. Accordingly, the Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) course provided by Curtin University is fully accredited by the Teachers’ Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) and graduates of the course are able to register as practising teachers with the registration body in their home state or territory, based on the course accreditation provided by the TRBWA. Course Accreditation Status This course is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). As such, it is also recognised as an accredited initial teacher education program by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Career Oppotunities Graduates of this degree will have the skills, knowledge and experience required to teach in primary schools. This degree provides a qualification for those who wish to teach children aged five to twelve years in the government, Catholic and independent school sectors. Additional careers include education administrator or policy development officer. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of text books and other essential study materials. Students will also be required to meet costs associated with working with children checks and clearances and required assessments such as the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).