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Established in 1991, Edith Cowan University took the opportunity to reshape how higher education is delivered in a distinctive and inspiring campus environment.
ECU courses are developed in consultation with industry, and teaching staff have extensive industry experience and networks. ECU’s world-class research strives to make a difference in the community in Western Australia and beyond. ECU focuses on working with communities, businesses, and government organisations to solve real-world problems.
This approach has been rewarded with five-star ratings for undergraduate teaching quality over the past 16 years and consistently high ratings for overall education experience, skills development, student support, and learning resources, as reported in the Good Universities Guide.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
February (07/02/2025)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements: Academic Admission requirements (Band 10) The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below. All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study. Academic admission requirements (Band 10) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Masters Degree (Research); Masters Degree (Coursework) in a related discipline area; Masters Degree (Coursework) with 2/3 research component; or Bachelor Honours Degree. English Requirements: IELTS Academic (including IELTS Academic UKVI and IELTS One Skill Retake) - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0). IELTS Academic online test is not accepted. TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. Results are valid for two years. Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic (includes PTE Academic UKVI) - 58 with no scores less than 50. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE) - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) - Meets upon completion. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Successful completion of level 5 of the Academic English program at ECC with a minimum attendance of 80%. Navitas Academic English Level 4 (AE4) - Overall pass mark of 60 with no band less than 55%. Occupational English Test (OET) - A minimum score of B or 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent). Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at a postgraduate level in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ, Canada or South Africa where the medium of instruction is English. Universal English College - Academic English (AE5) with a High Distinction. Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years professional experience. Bachelor degree from an approved country.
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Master of Engineering
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
February (07/02/2025)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements: Academic Admission requirements (Band 8) The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below. All applicants are required to have completed a Bachelor degree in engineering or engineering technology, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can have completed the Bachelor of Engineering Science, with equivalents considered, successful applicants with an Engineers Australia accredited 4 year AQF level 8 Bachelor of Engineering Honours (or equivalent) may be eligible for a reduced course duration through the award of credit and recognition of prior learning. Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience. English Requirements: IELTS Academic (including IELTS Academic UKVI and IELTS One Skill Retake) - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0). IELTS Academic online test is not accepted. TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. Results are valid for two years. Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic (includes PTE Academic UKVI) - 58 with no scores less than 50. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE) - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) - Meets upon completion. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Successful completion of level 5 of the Academic English program at ECC with a minimum attendance of 80%. Navitas Academic English Level 4 (AE4) - Overall pass mark of 60 with no band less than 55%. Occupational English Test (OET) - A minimum score of B or 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent). Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at a postgraduate level in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ, Canada or South Africa where the medium of instruction is English. Universal English College - Academic English (AE5) with a High Distinction. Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years professional experience. Bachelor degree from an approved country.
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Master of Business Administration
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
February (07/02/2025)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements: Academic Admission requirements (Band 6) The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below. All applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of relevant supervisory/management experience; or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience of which at least three of these years must be at a supervisory/management level. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business/Commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning. One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information. Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Bachelor degree; or Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience. English Requirements: IELTS Academic (including IELTS Academic UKVI and IELTS One Skill Retake) - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0). IELTS Academic online test is not accepted. TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. Results are valid for two years. Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic (includes PTE Academic UKVI) - 58 with no scores less than 50. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE) - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) - Meets upon completion. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Successful completion of level 5 of the Academic English program at ECC with a minimum attendance of 80%. Navitas Academic English Level 4 (AE4) - Overall pass mark of 60 with no band less than 55%. Occupational English Test (OET) - A minimum score of B or 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent). Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at a postgraduate level in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ, Canada or South Africa where the medium of instruction is English. Universal English College - Academic English (AE5) with a High Distinction. Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years professional experience. Bachelor degree from an approved country.
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Master of Education (Advanced)
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
February (07/02/2025)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements: Academic Admission requirements (Band 6) The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below. All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification. One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information. Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Bachelor degree; or Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience. English Requirements: IELTS Academic (including IELTS Academic UKVI and IELTS One Skill Retake) - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0). IELTS Academic online test is not accepted. TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. Results are valid for two years. Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic (includes PTE Academic UKVI) - 58 with no scores less than 50. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE) - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency - An overall minimum score of 176 with no individual band less than 169. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) - Meets upon completion. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Successful completion of level 5 of the Academic English program at ECC with a minimum attendance of 80%. Navitas Academic English Level 4 (AE4) - Overall pass mark of 60 with no band less than 55%. Occupational English Test (OET) - A minimum score of B or 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent). Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at a postgraduate level in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ, Canada or South Africa where the medium of instruction is English. Universal English College - Academic English (AE5) with a High Distinction. Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years professional experience. Bachelor degree from an approved country.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
February (07/02/2025)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements: Academic Admission requirements (Band 3) ATAR - 70 The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below. It is desirable that all applicants have completed study in a science related subject at WACE - general or ATAR level. All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: AQF Cert IV; Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or Undergraduate Certificate; or Special Tertiary Admissions Test; or University Preparation Course; or Indigenous University Orientation Course; or Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or Experience Based Entry Scheme. For international students, requirements include your secondary school results. English Requirements: IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components, including IELTS One Skill Retake. Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components. Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills. TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking. Completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA (including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12) with a supporting written declaration to confirm that your primary language is English. Completion of at least 5 years full-time equivalent continuous combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA, with a supporting written declaration to confirm whether your primary language is English. Note: The 5 years does not include the proposed ECU study.
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Bachelor of Commerce
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
February (07/02/2025)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements: Academic Admission requirements (Band 3) ATAR - 70 All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: AQF Cert IV; Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or Undergraduate Certificate; or Special Tertiary Admissions Test; or University Preparation Course; or Indigenous University Orientation Course; or Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or Experience Based Entry Scheme. For international students, requirements include your secondary school results. English Requirements: IELTS Academic (including IELTS Academic UKVI and IELTS Academic One Skill Retake) - Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0). IELTS Academic online test is not accepted. TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better. Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic (including PTE Academic UKVI) - 52 with no scores less than 50. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE) - An overall minimum score of 169 with no individual band less than 169. Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency - An overall minimum score of 169 with no individual band less than 169. Australian Centre for Languages (ACL) - Diploma in English for Academic Purposes. Cambridge International (GCE) A Level - Grade E in English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature. Cambridge International GCSE (CIE IGCSE) - English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510) at a grade B or above with a grade 2 in Speaking (oral) and Listening (Aural); or English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500) at a grade C or above; or English as a First Language (Syllabus 0522) at a grade C or above; or English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0511) at a grade B or above; or IGCSE/GCE O Level English Language (Syllabus 1123) at a grade C or above. Edexcel (Pearson) International GCSE (IGCSE) - English Language A, English Language B or English Literature at a grade 4 (C) or above, or English as a Second Language (ESL) at a grade 6 (B) or above. Edith Cowan College (ECC) Foundation Program with a pass in FEA200 and FAC210. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) - Meets upon completion. Edith Cowan College (ECC) - Successful completion of level 4 of the Academic English program at ECC with a minimum attendance of 80%. English for IELTS and Academic Purposes (EIAP) Preparation - Upper Intermediate Level with a grade A in all five core components. International Baccalaureate Certificate/Diploma (2012 onwards) - A Higher Level (HL) grade of 3 or Standard Level (SL) grade of 4 in one of the following IB subjects is required English A: Literature; English A: Language and Literature; Literature and Performance; English A1; English A2; English B; or English B Pilot. Note: IB Certificate does not satisfy ECU's minimum academic entry requirements for undergraduate entry. Navitas Academic English Level 3 (AE3) - Overall pass mark of 60%. Occupational English Test (OET) - A minimum score of B or 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Pearson Edexcel International A Level - Grade E in English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature. Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent). Successfully completed AQF Associate Degree. Successfully completed AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma. Successfully completed Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study (10730NAT).
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Bachelor of Social Work
Upcoming intake
February (24/02/2025)
Deadline
February (07/02/2025)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements: Academic Admission requirements (Band 3) ATAR - 70 All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: AQF Cert IV; Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or Undergraduate Certificate; or Special Tertiary Admissions Test; or University Preparation Course; or Indigenous University Orientation Course; or Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or Experience Based Entry Scheme. For international students, requirements include your secondary school results. English Requirements: IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components. Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills. TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Application: Questionnaire
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: GTE Check
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- ECU - International Masters Scholarship - 20% fee reduction
- ECU - International Australian Alumni Scholarship - 20% fee reduction
- ECU - International Undergraduate Scholarship - 20% fee reduction
- ECU - Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship - AUD 50,000. Upon completion of the WA Premier's University Scholarship recipients will receive a 100% ECU tuition fee scholarship for the remainder of their candidature.
- ECU - International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship - 20% fee reduction
- ECU - Executive Dean's Master of Engineering Scholarship - 20% fee reduction