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Curtin Korea Day 2026 — Thursday 8 October, 1–5pm | Free Korean food, games, hanbok, crafts and more!
There are several ways to study Korean at Curtin. Find the option that suits you below.
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Applications, fees, unit availability and teaching periods can change. Before applying, check the current Curtin Handbook and application key dates. Choose the pathway below that matches your situation.
01 · CURRENT CURTIN STUDENT
Best for: students already enrolled in a Curtin degree.
HOW TO ENROL
1 Check whether Korean Studies can fit your course as a major, specialisation or elective.
2 Review the unit prerequisites, study mode and availability in the Curtin Handbook.
3 Add the approved option through your Curtin study plan and enrolment process.
4 If you are unsure, ask your course coordinator before changing your study plan.
PREPARE Your course plan and preferred Korean unit code.
EXPLORE THE KOREAN STUDIES MAJOR
VIEW THE KOREAN STUDIES SPECIALISATION
02 · NOT CURRENTLY STUDYING A DEGREE
Best for: community members, graduates or anyone who wants to take individual Korean units without joining a full degree.
HOW TO APPLY
1 Choose the Korean unit or units you want to study and check prerequisites and study mode.
2 Read Curtin’s official not-for-degree requirements, including eligibility, fees and approval conditions.
3 Submit an online application through Curtin Apply.
4 If you receive an offer, follow Curtin’s instructions to accept it and enrol.
PREPARE Identification, contact details, preferred unit codes and any relevant prior-study information.
NOT-FOR-DEGREE INFORMATION
APPLY THROUGH CURTIN
03 · STUDENT AT ANOTHER AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY
Best for: students who want an approved Curtin Korean unit to count toward a degree at their home university.
HOW TO APPLY
1 Ask your home university whether the Curtin unit can count toward your course and obtain written approval.
2 Open the Curtin application portal, choose “My applications”, then “+ add a new application”.
3 Search XU-XINSTU for undergraduate study or XP-XINSTP for postgraduate study.
4 After both universities approve the enrolment and Curtin admits you, enrol in the approved unit.
PREPARE Home-university approval, the Curtin unit code and the current application cut-off date.
CROSS-INSTITUTIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
OPEN CURTIN APPLY
04 · ONLINE STUDY THROUGH OUA
Best for: students who need a flexible online option or want to study from outside Perth.
HOW TO ENROL
1 Decide whether you want the full Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies) or an available individual subject.
2 Check Open Universities Australia for current start dates, study periods and subject availability.
3 Apply and enrol directly through OUA.
PREPARE Your preferred start date, study load and the subjects you want to explore.
FULL STUDY PATHWAY
Choose the Korean Studies major if you want Korean language, society, culture and media to form a substantial part of your Curtin degree.
EXPLORE THE KOREAN STUDIES MAJOR
FLEXIBLE COURSE OPTION
The Korean Studies specialisation is a smaller option that can sit alongside another area of study. Check how it fits your course and available electives.
VIEW THE KOREAN STUDIES SPECIALISATION
TAKE INDIVIDUAL UNITS
Not enrolled in a degree? You may still be able to take individual Korean language or Korean Studies units at Curtin. Check the requirements, fees and current unit availability before applying.
SEE HOW NOT-FOR-DEGREE STUDY WORKS
STUDY AT CURTIN WHILE ENROLLED ELSEWHERE
If you study at another Australian university, you may be able to take an approved Curtin Korean unit and count it towards your degree. Ask your university for approval before applying.
FOLLOW THE CROSS-INSTITUTIONAL STEPS
STUDY ONLINE
If you cannot attend the Perth campus, you can explore Korean Studies online through Open Universities Australia. Check current start dates and available subjects on the OUA website.
EXPLORE ONLINE STUDY THROUGH OUA
WHAT CAN I STUDY?
Examples of Korean Studies units include:
KORE1000 Korean Beginners 1
KORE2002 Korean Society and Politics
KORE3002 Korean Popular Culture
Unit availability, delivery mode and prerequisites can change. Please check the current Curtin Handbook before applying.
NOT SURE WHICH OPTION APPLIES TO YOU?
Email krcwa@curtin.edu.au and tell us:
whether you are a Curtin student, studying elsewhere or not currently enrolled at university
which Korean unit or study option interests you
whether you prefer on-campus or online study
We’ll point you to the right application page.
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