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Offshore Students Guide

This Guide is for Offshore Students only.

Welcome to the Offshore Student Guide

Curtin's offshore programs make it possible for you to study a Curtin degree closer to home. Courses are available at Curtin's external campuses as well as at a large range of partner institutions across the globe.

Curtin is an Australian leader in the delivery of offshore international education. Together with our partners in many different countries, Curtin offers high quality educational programs that were designed to service the needs of students and industry. Regardless of where you study, you will receive the high standard of education and the international recognition associated with Curtin degrees.

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Offshore Programs

Our partners and faculty work together to provide services that will support your studies. Although the Curtin website contain information that you will find interesting, you should bear in mind that specific services have been created to assist students studying in offshore programs. The offshore programs page was designed to provide fast access to partner, course and faculty pages.

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Curtin Campuses

Curtin has campuses located in Malaysia and Sydney, with a new campus currently being developed in Singapore. Please visit the campus websites for more information.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have previously undertaken studies at diploma or university level may apply for recognition of prior learning.

If you have further queries on RPL or exemptions, contact Curtin's partner institution in your country.

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Essential offshore student policies & guidelines

As a Curtin student you will need to familiarise yourself with the following university policies and guidelines

For more information on Curtin policies, view the Curtin Policies A-Z list

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Examination and Assessment

Assessment includes assignments and final end-of-term examinations. In some units, there is also a mid-term examination. For more information, visit Curtin's grading system.

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Continuous assessment

Assignments are set by your lecturer at regular intervals. You must submit the assignments by the deadlines or get approval from the lecturer for late submissions. Extensions for assignments will only be granted in special circumstances such as illness.

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Examinations

End-of-term examinations are conducted during the University's official examination period. The examination period is confirmed one year in advance and can be found in the Curtin Handbook and Academic Calendar. Examination timetables (with details on venues and time), are distributed to students five weeks before the start of examinations. Examinations are held during the day or the evening. It is the students' responsibility to be available for all examination sessions during the examination period.

Students will not be permitted to sit their examinations at alternative times for any reason, including travelling overseas and other commitments. If a student has two examinations scheduled at the same time or has more than two papers scheduled on the same day, the student will be allowed to sit one of the papers earlier than the scheduled time.

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Deferred examinations/assessments

Deferment of an examination is not automatic. Students may be permitted by the relevant Board of Examiners to defer (postpone) an examination or other assessment where there are circumstances outside of their control.

Please contact Curtin's partner institution regarding submission of application for deferred examination/assessment.

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Supplementary assessment

If a student fails a unit, a supplementary examination or other forms of further assessment may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. No written application for supplementary examinations will be considered.

Our guidelines for a supplementary examination are:

A student who does not sit for a scheduled supplementary examination in a unit has no claim to a further examination.

Your results for the unit will be replaced with the grade PX with your original mark if you pass the unit or F with your original mark if you fail the supplementary assessment.

* Supplementary examinations are not awarded in some postgraduate courses. Please check with your partner institution or your course materials for further information.

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Graduation

Course completion occurs when a Board of Examiners determines a student has completed all course requirements. This date appears on the letter of course completion and the statement of academic record as the date "completed". Students are sent a free copy of the Letter of Course Completion as soon as the Board of Examiners confirms completion of all course requirements.

Graduation is the date on which Curtin Council presents you with your award. This date appears on a award certificate (testamur) as the date "conferred".

On completing all course requirements, you are required to complete an Intention to Graduate form. Graduation packages will be sent to you once approval has been granted by the Schools.

Once conferred, graduates have the choice of being presented with their testamur by the Chancellor at a ceremony immediately following the date of conferral or receiving it by mail. For the latest graduation ceremony dates visit the Curtin Graduations website.

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CBS offshore calendars

Student participating in Curtin Business School offshore programs should be aware of important dates.

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CBS offshore unit information

Student participating in Curtin Business School offshore programs can search for offshore unit information.

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Re-enrolment instructions

Students are responsible for their own enrolment. Check all forms and advice notices carefully and observe all deadlines.

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Student number

All students will be given a student number. Keep it confidential. Quote this number in all correspondence with Curtin. You will also be asked to write your student number on all assignments and exam papers.

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Student identification cards

All students will receive a student identification card upon entry to the course. Keep it safe - there is a AUD15.00 replacement fee if you lose it. The card is valid for your entire course of study. Students are required to verify their identity by showing the student identification card to invigilators during examinations.

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Enrolment session

Before the start of each term, an enrolment session will be held for both new and re-enrolling students. You are required to bring along the following items to the enrolment session:

You will be given a 'Enrolment advice and receipt' document which details the units you will be studying in the semester/trimester and the total amount of fees to be paid within two (2) weeks of submission of enrolment. Course materials are distributed to students during the enrolment session.

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Enrolment amendments/changes

Adding and withdrawing units.

Units withdrawn within two weeks of course commencement will not be recorded on the Statement of Academic Record.

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Fees

To obtain offshore program tuition fees contact Curtin's partner institution.

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Further Information

For further information on studying offshore, please visit the relevant websites below:

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Curtin Faculty International Offices:

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