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2022 Undergraduate Course Guide - eDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY Who was Edith Cowan?
Born in 1861 in Glengarry, near Geraldton, Edith Dircksey Cowan believed education was the key to growth, change and improvement.
Edith’s contribution to the development of Western Australian education was significant.
She strove to achieve social justice and campaigned for the rights of women, children and families, for the poor, the poorly‑educated and the elderly.
So it’s fitting that the State’s oldest education institution and newest public university, Edith Cowan University, bears her name.
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2 Professor Steve Chapman CBE Vice‑Chancellor
Vice- chancellor’s Message
At ECU, we understand that choosing a career As you’ll see in this prospectus, we teach is an important decision for you. a diverse range of courses at ECU. These courses are developed in consultation Whatever your background, you can be assured with industry, and our teaching staff have that we’ll do everything we can to help you choose extensive industry experience and networks. a pathway or course of study and to also prepare These connections also allow us to provide you for the future with a world‑ready education. students with work placements while studying, 2021 marks the University’s 30th anniversary along with fieldwork, practicums, networking with ECU being granted university status in 1991. events and volunteering opportunities. These One of the things we’re really proud of is our experiences will help you build employability ranking as Australia’s top public university skills before you graduate. for undergraduate teaching quality. This Finally, one of the best things I like about ECU ranking was achieved in the latest Australian is the amazing multicultural mix of students Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and staff we have here. Should you join us as and Teaching survey (2020), where we were a student, some of those people will become also ranked Australia’s #1 public university for your new, lifelong friends. the overall education experience of students. So if you’re looking to make your mark on To back this up, we’ve also been rated five‑stars the world, I hope you’ll decide to become for teaching quality in the 2021 Good Universities world ready at ECU. Guide, a rating we’ve achieved for a remarkable 14 years in a row!
Ranked in the world’s Rated 5 stars for The top public university in TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES undergraduate teaching Australia for undergraduate under 50 years old. quality 14 years in a row. teaching quality six years in a row.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 3 WhY ECU?- We equip you with the confidence and practical skills to deal with whatever challenges may come your way, no matter where you are in the world. But if that isn’t enough, here are a few more reasons why you should choose ECU.
Learn from Award‑winning 1 The best 6 facilities Our high-calibre staff have extensive We are known for our award‑winning experience as researchers, teachers, facilities and are at the forefront of advisers or consultants and have significant providing innovative education and professional experience in their field. training solutions.
INDUSTRY International 2 LINKS 7 opportunities Many of our courses offer direct links You can travel the world while you with industry and organisations. study by taking advantage of our many exchange partners.
Supportive learning 5‑star 3 environment 8 ratings We offer a supportive study environment with For fourteen years in a row, ECU graduates approachable teaching staff and a range have awarded us a five‑star rating of support staff, including counsellors and for teaching quality in the Good academic skills advisers, to help you get Universities Guide. the most out of your education.
More Practical 4 choices 9 learning We offer a diverse range of courses, We offer learning that extends beyond the majors, minors and electives. classroom via practicums, work integrated learning, and internships.
More Double 5 flexibility 10 degrees Through a variety of admission pathways In just four to six years of full‑time study and study options, we enable people from (depending on the double degree all backgrounds to enrich their lives and combination you choose), you will have their communities through education. the skills and practical knowledge to consider a diverse range of careers.
4 CONTENTS
Vice‑Chancellor’s Message 3 Why ECU? 4 Our Campuses 6 New City Campus in 2025 8 Facilities, Services & Support 9
Find a study area Arts & Humanities 10 Business & Law 22 Engineering & Technology 32 Medical & Health Sciences 50 Nursing & Midwifery 62 Science 70 Teacher Education 78 WAAPA 86
DOUBLE DEGREES AND University Preparation courses Double Degrees 96 University Preparation Courses 98
Entry pathways and support Admission Pathways to ECU 100 Applying to ECU 102 Fees & Financial Assistance 103 Scholarships 103 Courses A – Z 104 Key Uni Terms 106
ECU is committed to reconciliation and recognises and respects the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ communities, cultures and histories. ECU acknowledges and respects the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. ECU acknowledges and respects its continuing association with Nyoongar people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which its campuses stand.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 5 OUR- CAMPUSES
ECU has three campuses in Western Australia, each offering a modern, vibrant location for study and learning. Our campuses feature modern facilities, including wireless internet, 24-hour access to computer labs, libraries with open study spaces outside office hours and a safe environment for you to study in, either alone or with other students.
IMAGES Top: ECU Joondalup Campus Left: ECU Mount Lawley Campus Right: ECU South West Campus
6 Joondalup Transport Our Joondalup Campus is located 25km north All of our campuses can be accessed of Perth and is a short walk or bus ride from conveniently via public transport. Our the Joondalup Train Station and Lakeside Joondalup Campus is located a short distance Joondalup, one of the largest shopping centres from the Joondalup Train Station, making it in Western Australia. easy to catch public transport to ECU. Buses run frequently between ECU Mount Lawley and Set within beautiful surrounds, including a lake Perth CBD, and there are direct bus services to and an outdoor cinema, Joondalup’s spacious many bus stations in the surrounding suburbs. parkland provides a great place for students A number of bus routes travel past ECU to study and relax. The campus features South West Campus, and a few end at the award‑winning architecture, from the grandness Bunbury Health Campus, a short walk away. of the Chancellery Building with its elaborate spires, to our vibrant golden Ngoolark building Accommodation and state‑of‑the‑art buildings for Engineering, Science and Health and Wellness. We have excellent student accommodation at all three of our campuses, including facilities like Mount Lawley student lounges with Wi-Fi, barbeques, and a swimming pool. ECU Village staff can also help Located in the thriving cultural hub of you find off‑campus housing. For more information Mount Lawley and close to Perth CBD, you can’t and to apply, visit www.ecuvillage.com.au help but be inspired by the artistic vibe at our Mount Lawley Campus. The campus is home Online study to one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, the Western Australian Academy If you’d like to study at university but can’t of Performing Arts. The campus is also home to attend classes for reasons such as distance, Kurongkurl Katitjin, ECU’s Centre for Indigenous family or work commitments, then online study Australian Education Research, an invaluable may be for you. Many of our courses and units teaching and support resource for our are offered online, and our excellent support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. services are also available to online students. For more information about online study, South West (Bunbury) visit www.ecuworldready.com.au/online Located two hours’ drive south of Perth, our South West Campus in Bunbury is the largest university campus in regional Western Australia, offering small, personalised class sizes and on‑campus accommodation. Courses are provided in commerce, science, health sciences, nursing and midwifery, social work, exercise and sports science and teacher education. The campus features a café, mini‑gym, new créche facilities, multi‑purpose sports courts, nursing demonstration wards, science laboratories and a library with 24‑hour access to a computer lab.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 7 New City Campus in 2025-
Our new campus will represent the future of university education — urban, connected, integrated with business and community — and part of the lifeblood of a thriving city.
This exciting development will transform the city of Perth and will deliver a world-class Creative Industries, Business and Technology precinct.
From its opening in 2025 the ECU City Campus will be home to: • The internationally recognised Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), with its world-leading courses in Dance, Aboriginal Performance, Musical Theatre, Acting, Music, and Production and Design. • Creative industries programs from our School of Arts & Humanities, such as Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, Visual Arts, Design and Communications, as well as the WA Screen Academy programs in cinematography, film directing, documentary‑making, production, and screenwriting. • Courses delivered by our School of Business & Law, connecting thousands of world-ready graduates with WA’s leading employment hub. • ECU’s advanced technology and cyber security education and research programs from the School of Science, including our highly respected Security Research Institute, with its work in cybercrime and information warfare and cyber-enabled crime. To follow future developments, please visit www.citycampus.ecu.edu.au
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Resources Learning
– Fully -equipped – Free Wi-Fi – Academic Mentoring modern libraries – Hairdresser JO – Learning Advisers – e -labs available 24/7 – ATMs – Career, Volunteering, Mentoring & Leadership Services – Equity, Diversity & Disability Services – Study Abroad & Exchange Program – Kurongkurl Katitjin (Centre for Indigenous Australian Education & Research) – LGBTIQ supportive environment Student Hub
– Course information & advice – Enrolment assistance Social – Advice on how to resume a course following deferral / discontinuation – Student Guild – University games – Advice on extension of time – Clubs and societies – Taverns JO ML – Graduation eligibility
Safety Health – 24/7 security service – 3258+ parking bays across campuses – Medical Centres JO ML – Well -lit pathways – Free Counselling service – Emergency phones – Night security escort – Fully -equipped sports, recreation – Security app & fitness centres JO ML – Mini -gym & playing courts BU Family
– Childcare Food – Parenting rooms – Crèche – Cafés and other food outlets – Kids Holiday Program JO ML
Equity, Diversity & Disability
ECU’s Equity, Diversity and Disability (EDD) services support students whose studies may be affected by a range of circumstances including a medical condition or disability, either their own or that of a family member that they care for, cultural or religious practices and other situations on a case‑by‑case basis. EDD staff can assist with liaising with academic staff, arranging alternative assessment conditions, access to some aids and equipment, note taking, AUSLAN interpreting and transcription services. Every campus has a specially‑designed Accessible Technologies Room that provides students with access to adjustable chairs and desks, specialised software, computers and other adaptive technology. All ECU locations have access for people with disabilities.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 9 Arts & Humanities
10 Explore the complexities of the human mind, immerse yourself in a creative and engaging environment and make a contribution to improving people’s quality of life.
ECU’s School of Arts and Humanities offers a broad range of specialist and interdisciplinary courses in arts, design, media, communication, psychology, criminology and social change. Our flexible course structures allow open access to electives in all areas of arts and humanities to encourage multi‑skilling, improve employment prospects and to promote a broader understanding of how the arts and humanities play a central role in the social and cultural fabric of our society.
UNIQUE MAJORS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Our courses are structured to enable you to choose from a wide range of majors. There are more than 25 to choose from depending on your course. Some of the unique options available include:
Historical & Screen Production Political Studies Learn skills in concept development and Examine the ideas, structures and scriptwriting, production management processes that drive society at the and directing, camera and editing to national and international level. produce creative and engaging content for the screen. Games & Interactive Design Children & Family Studies Gain skills in the design, scripting, Equip yourself with the knowledge and development and usability of digital skills of working in leadership positions media products for information, with children, families and communities entertainment and commerce. in a range of fields.
Visual & Spatial Design Professional Youth work Prepare for an industry that encompasses Provides an opportunity to combine the converging fields of graphic design, a youth work major with one of ten spatial design, service design, strategic complementary areas of study including design, and social design. Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies, Addiction Studies and Event Management. Broadcasting & Digital Journalism Corrections Inform, educate and entertain audiences. Provides a unique opportunity to gain Learn in state-of-the-art radio and TV valuable knowledge in the criminal studios, explore smart phone journalism, justice system, with a focus on offender record interviews and prepare news reports. management.
Media & Cultural Studies Gain a strong sense of contemporary cultural awareness and media savvy with advanced communication and critical appraisal skills.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 11 A smooth transition World‑class facilities We offer intensive short courses designed for high ECU has made a major commitment to the arts through school students that aim to improve the pathway investment in multimillion dollar arts and humanities from school to university. Exploring content from facilities. The re‑housing of the design, photography disciplines such as broadcasting, design, fashion, and media studios, and new broadcasting studios, screen production, photomedia, public relations along with the refurbishment of the visual art and and visual arts, students are introduced to the fashion areas, provides world‑class facilities for staff, foundation concepts of our undergraduate degrees students and researchers. and awarded credit that counts towards their future study. We also facilitate a smooth transition We’re all about balance from the VET sector to our undergraduate social The accessibility of our courses continues to grow science courses. Once here, first year students with the offering of more undergraduate degrees across all courses have the added support of a online and across our three campuses in Joondalup, peer mentoring program, offering advice and insider Mount Lawley and Bunbury. You can study arts, knowledge to help them settle into university life. media and communication, psychology, counselling, youth work, social work and social science online to Linking graduates with industry balance your work, family and study commitments. Flexible courses, combined with our focus on Our expansion across all three campuses, community projects and industry placements, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, contemporary teaching increases employment prospects and will equip our and research practices, all with an emphasis on a students with the skills needed to make a difference sustainable work/life balance, ensures an exciting in people’s lives. Through our close links with industry and creative environment for students. professionals we ensure our teaching and courses are always relevant and up-to-date. Our students have been highly successful, both nationally and CREATIVE ARTS PORTFOLIO ENTRY internationally, in gaining recognition through Passionate about the arts but don’t have an ATAR? awards, competitions and employment in a rapidly Our Creative Arts Portfolio Entry allows you to be growing and increasingly competitive market. considered for entry to specific undergraduate courses in creative arts and design disciplines based on a digital portfolio of your work, plus an interview. Visit our website to find out more.
PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES At ECU we offer you the option to study courses that are accredited, approved, or recognised by professional bodies such as:
12 world ready ecu graduates
“It’s a real privilege to be elected to parliament, and I have to pinch myself because I didn’t plan to be here.” Back in high school, I didn’t want to be a politician – I thought politicians were these elites. My mum used to work in a bar called The Albany Club, and I would go in there to see her after school and I’d see politicians and business owners. They were the bigwigs in town: they made the big decisions and they made more money than us. I just never thought I would end up in parliament. Parliament was up on the hill and I was down here in state housing. I chose the degree – and that was a life-changing choice. There are a lot of people who say ‘don’t do this or that’, but it’s usually the people who put themselves out who get to where they want eventually. Education is so important, because it offers direction to people. Follow what you like doing, throw yourself into it and be passionate about it – that’s the main thing.
Tim CliffOrd MLC ECU Arts graduate
“I chose ECU because it is simply the best option for studying broadcasting in WA.” You get so much hands-on experience and real-world advice from lecturers and tutors who are often professionals in the industry. The lecturers offered a no-nonsense approach to the industry and really prepared me for a field of work that is not glamorous and not for the faint‑hearted. I had no misconceptions about what I was signing up for – which made me feel more than prepared for work experience. I have stayed in contact with my lecturer and she continues to help me with my career decisions – even today.
Jerrie Demasi ECU Broadcasting graduate
“I wanted more from my job, to be more involved with children and families who are disadvantaged.” I worked in childcare for many years and had worked my way up to management. I wanted more from my job, and wanted to be more involved with children and families who are disadvantaged. As a student, I never had a bad experience with any lecturer; they were always happy to help, listen and challenge my thinking. And I didn’t know how valuable the networking would be and how many opportunities it would open up. It was so much more than studying further to get a job. I went to Camp Kulin as camp counsellor, then did my second placement at Foundations Care which opened up a whole new world for me. This was the dream job, the job I have always wanted.
Joyce Nederpel ECU Social Science graduate
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ARTS Bachelor of Arts Admission Requirements Indicative ATAR: 70 One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Please refer to the Duration: 3 years website for more information. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Employment Opportunities Full-Time This degree provides students with lifelong Part-Time transferable skills, equipping them for employment in a wide range of professional See more course information: industries. ecu.edu.au/courses/W33 Careers At ECU we’ve developed an Arts course that Public Servant, Government Adviser, International prepares graduates with the skills needed to Consultant, Foreign Affairs Officer, Historian, adapt to future workforces, whatever they Social Researcher, Heritage Consultant, Policy may be. Arts graduates are highly employable Analyst, Writer and have an impact across our communities in many ways. They have strong critical, creative, Available Majors: JO ML BU OL practical and ethical skills that are highly adaptable within our increasingly diversified Creative and workplaces. So when you study a Bachelor Professional Writing of Arts, you’ll experience a dynamic, creative English and critical immersion in culture, history and Historical and politics. It’s a transformative experience that’s Political Studies both interdisciplinary and empowering. The Visual Arts course allows you to choose between disciplines including Visual Arts, Creative and Professional Double Degrees Writing, English, or Historical and Political ECU offers one or more double degrees in this Studies. Most importantly, you’ll be interacting discipline. Refer to the double degrees section with and learning from our dynamic staff who at the end of this guide for details. are accomplished artists and published writers of national and international standing and passionate about culture, politics and teaching.
DESIGN Bachelor of Design in the world, with a personal style, as well as Indicative ATAR: 70 career opportunities and entrepreneurial skills. And because we have real clients that need Duration: 3 years our ideas, by the end of your course you’ll have Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL real work to show to launch your design career. Or you can go on to further study, such as our Full-Time Master of Design course. Part-Time Employment Opportunities See more course information: Employment is available in Service Design, ecu.edu.au/courses/W64 Graphic Design, Spatial Design, Healthcare Design is an ability to question assumptions. Design, Strategic Design, UX (User Experience Designers are trained to ask, ‘why?’ because Design), Web Design, Fashion Design, this can lead to exciting changes in the way Fashion Merchandising, Game Design. things are done. Design is also the ability Increasingly, Design is a valued skill in a range to think through doing. Like sketching and of ancillary industries and students can work drawing, making models or quick prototypes in transdisciplinary areas such as designing to test your ideas through materials. It’s games for education and training, working satisfying work. And if you’re not having fun with architectural design companies to create making, you’re doing it wrong! In our Bachelor visualisations, and plan and manage public of Design course, you can explore design space, work with information industries such through a specialisation in Visual and Spatial as libraries, archives and museums. The course Design, Games and Interactive Design, or equips students in managing projects, Fashion. You’ll develop transferable visual and clients, and their roles in teams as well as spatial problem identification, ideation, and the generic skills required to adapt to a rapidly prototyping skills to establish your own place evolving industry.
14 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
Careers Available Majors: JO ML BU OL Graphic Designer, Spatial Designer, Service Fashion Designer, Web Designer, Fashion Designer, Game Designer, Interior Designer, Conceptual Games and
Artist, Illustrator Interactive Design Visual and Spatial Design
MEDIA & COMMUNICATION Bachelor of Media and Communication projects, thanks to our strong links with industry. Indicative ATAR: 70 And the students you meet and work with at ECU will probably become industry colleagues Duration: 3 years of the future. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Admission Requirements Full-Time One or more of the majors in this course has Part-Time admission requirements. Refer to the website for more information. See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/W63 Employment Opportunities This degree provides students with advanced Employers are looking for people who can communication and critical engagement skills think strategically, be creative, communicate that are essential in a wide range of professions. strongly, work in teams and problem-solve. Skills you’ll be developing when you study our Careers Media and Communication degree. Here, you’ll Broadcaster, Journalist, Writer, Public Relations be multi-skilling, working with peers on diverse Consultant, Communications Officer, Film and exciting projects and adapting to an Maker, Script Writer, Social Media Analyst, ever-changing media world. Students acquire Content Creator knowledge about the cultural impact of the media and gain critical insights to make a Available Majors: JO ML BU OL meaningful contribution to the local and global Advertising communication industries and wider society. Broadcasting and We encourage flexibility, so you can specialise Digital Journalism in Advertising, Broadcasting and Digital Media and Cultural Studies Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Photomedia, Public Relations, Screen Photomedia Production or Screen Studies. Or maybe two Public Relations of these areas. Or pair one with a major from Screen Production Arts or Design. It’s your journey, so choose where you want to go! Whatever your chosen Screen Studies path, you can expect to be guided by highly Double Degrees qualified staff, including award-winning ECU offers one or more double degrees in this practitioners, teachers, and world standard discipline. Refer to the double degrees section cultural studies academics. You’ll have at the end of this guide for details. opportunities for placements and real-world
PSYCHOLOGY Bachelor of Psychology It’s also about the way we live with ourselves Indicative ATAR: 70 and others. Our degree in psychology is designed for students with a humanities Duration: 3 years or science background and is a bridge to Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL many different employment opportunities, including in mental health, human resources, Full-Time child and family services, youth work, alcohol Part-Time and drug counselling, rehabilitation and See more course information: disability, migrant support or research and ecu.edu.au/courses/W74 policy development. It will equip you with skills in analysing and researching behaviour Psychology is about all of us. Our lived and explaining interactions between people experiences, our feelings, thoughts, behaviours, and their environment, learning from expert understandings, interactions, and decisions. academics, researchers and practitioners.
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This course is accredited with the Australian showing empathy and compassion, and Psychology Accreditation Council and displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate recognised internationally. When you the needs of a client, write formal reports, and graduate, you’ll have a pathway to Honours keep accurate and organised records. Finally, and postgraduate studies, leading to this course will prepare students for further registration as a psychologist. postgraduate studies in psychology. Professional Recognition Careers Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Public Sector Worker, Government Agency (APAC) have accredited this course. Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Employment Opportunities Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Employment opportunities in psychology Services Worker, Financial Service Worker span across many fields, including human resources management, criminal justice, Double Degrees education, rehabilitation, business, mental ECU offers one or more double degrees in this health, counselling, and the administration discipline. Refer to the double degrees section and provision of social services; in particular, at the end of this guide for details. performing in any job or role that involves understanding and guiding human behaviour,
PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling Employment Opportunities Indicative ATAR: 70 Employment opportunities include counselling, human resources management, criminal Duration: 3 years justice, education, rehabilitation, business, Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL mental health, and the administration and provision of social services, and performing Full-Time in any job or role that involves understanding Part-Time and guiding human behaviour, showing See more course information: empathy and compassion, and displaying ecu.edu.au/courses/W65 skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, write formal reports, and This course provides students with introductory keep accurate and organised records; in counselling skills to complement their particular, this double major of psychology knowledge of the discipline of psychology. It and counselling prepares students for work in prepares students for working in a counselling a counselling role, or for further postgraduate role, or for further postgraduate studies in studies in psychology and counselling. psychology and counselling. The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching Careers behaviour and explaining interactions Counsellor, Public Sector Worker, Government between people and their environment. Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Professional Recognition Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Services Worker (APAC) have accredited this course.
PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY & JUSTICE Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice This course is designed for students who Indicative ATAR: 70 wish to pursue further study in the area of psychology, criminology, or justice, or those Duration: 3 years who wish to be employed within the criminal Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL justice system. The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching behaviour Full-Time and explaining interactions between people Part-Time and their environment. See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/W73
16 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
Professional Recognition the needs of a client, write formal reports, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and keep accurate and organised records; in (APAC) have accredited this course. particular, this double major of psychology, criminology and justice prepares students for Employment Opportunities work within the criminal justice system, or for Employment opportunities include case further postgraduate studies in psychology, management in the criminal justice system, criminology and justice. human resources management, education, rehabilitation, business, mental health, and the Careers administration and provision of social services, Criminology and Justice System Worker, and performing in any job or role that involves Counsellor, Public Sector Worker, Government understanding and guiding human behaviour, Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children showing empathy and compassion, and and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate Resource Worker, Statistician
CRIMINOLOGY & JUSTICE Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Admission Requirements Indicative ATAR: 70 One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the website Duration: 3 years for more information. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Employment Opportunities Full-Time Students gain a significant background in Part-Time the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions. See more course information: They also develop professional skills required ecu.edu.au/courses/G81 for employment in criminology and justice, Crime and criminal behaviour are topics that including Indigenous cultural responsiveness. fascinate many of us. Why people commit Careers crime, how society should respond to crime Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, and how can we prevent and minimise the Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison harms associated with criminal behaviour are Officer, Research & Policy Officer, Family/ some of the issues you’ll consider when you Juvenile Counsellor, Family Law Case Worker, study criminology and justice at ECU. Customs Officer, Security Officer Your studies will encompass the whole system – from how laws are made, through to how Available Majors: JO ML BU OL police, courts and corrections deal with people Addiction Studies who break these laws. You’ll also examine the concept of justice, and what it means to Corrections different groups of people in the criminal justice Family and Child Support system, and to society more broadly. Policing Importantly, we start to prepare you Professional Youth Work for employment as soon as you start. Security Management This preparation culminates in amazing opportunities such as workplace practicums, Double Degrees involvement in industry-based projects and ECU offers one or more double degrees in this work integrated learning via our own ‘Criminal discipline. Refer to the double degrees section Justice Review Project’. at the end of this guide for details. Our goal is to ensure that you’re exposed to cutting-edge content and opportunities to help you decide how and where you want to contribute to the world of criminal justice.
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CRIMINOLOGY & JUSTICE Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice Practicum Indicative ATAR: 70 Students are required to complete Police or Corrective Services training as a unit in the Duration: 2 years last semester of study. Students must apply for Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL this independently, it is not organised by ECU. Full-Time For more information, see course details on our website. Part-Time See more course information: Employment Opportunities ecu.edu.au/courses/C25 This course links closely with the WA Police Academy and the Department of Corrective Adopts a contemporary approach to the Services, giving students the opportunity to education of practitioners in the areas of participate in relevant practical training and policing and corrections. Students will develop providing a career pathway into policing an understanding of the theory and research or corrections. that informs policing practice and offender management, as well as excellent academic The course also provides a unique career literacy skills, including cultural awareness. development opportunity for those working The course facilitates students’ practical skills in the area of policing, security, public and provides opportunities to apply learning. safety, custodial corrections or community corrections. Students are able to apply their Admission Requirements existing knowledge of policing and/or offender All applicants are required to meet the management to their learning and develop admission requirements of the Western their academic literacy skills with a high level Australian Police or the Department of of support. These skills include understanding Corrective Services. Applicants who have and applying research, academic writing and previously completed equivalent police or critical thinking. corrections training in another jurisdiction will be considered for entrance. Careers Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Admission requirements for WA Police can Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Research be found at www.letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au and Policy Officer Admission requirements for Corrective Services (Community Custodial Officer, Juvenile Custodial Officer or Prison Officer) can be found at www.wa.gov.au/organisation/ department-of-justice/working-corrections
SOCIAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Social Science and human rights lens. You’ll also learn how Indicative ATAR: 70 to conduct social research using a range of methods, techniques and technologies. Duration: 3 years You can study completely online, or Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL on‑campus. Either way, you’ll be under the Full-Time guidance of lecturers who have extensive industry and research experiences to share Part-Time with you. See more course information: During your studies, you’ll have opportunities ecu.edu.au/courses/C58 to develop your networks, meet industry Are you passionate about working with and professionals and apply your knowledge to supporting people and communities to become work ready through 400 hours of field enhance their wellbeing? Our Social Science placement. And as a graduate with a Social degree provides you with the skills, knowledge Science degree, you’ll be recognised by the and capacity to make that kind of difference. Australian Community Workers Association In this course, you’ll study social change, and be eligible for full membership. gender equality, community development, Practicum sustainability and cultural diversity, child Students are required to complete a development, working with groups, and professional placement unit during the policy development through a social justice course. The requirements for this professional
18 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
placement vary depending on the major that with ACWA, students must undertake certain is selected but both majors must meet the units including 400 hours in the community Standards of Practice as set by the Australian and social science field. Community Workers Association (ACWA). There Employment Opportunities are attendance requirements for this practicum. This course prepares graduates for working Clearance and/or Risk Management with people and communities, and being Protocols Required able to specialise in family support, community Risk Management Assessment is negotiated work and community development. with the agencies and ECU under agreement Careers arrangements. Students are required to have Community Worker, Community Development a Working With Children check and a National Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Police Clearance. Students on practicum must Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer observe professional practice rules. For more information, see course details on Available Majors: JO ML BU OL our website. Children and Professional Recognition Family Studies Australian Community Workers Association Human Services (ACWA) have accredited this course. To meet and Community Work the professional accreditation requirements
COUNSELLING Bachelor of Counselling resolution skills. The clinical knowledge, diverse Indicative ATAR: 70 expertise and experience of our academic staff will help you develop the foundational Duration: 3 years skills, to use this knowledge in the future – in Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL your own relationships, but more importantly should you wish to pursue postgraduate Full-Time studies in counselling and psychotherapy. Part-Time Admission Requirements See more course information: One or more of the majors in this course has ecu.edu.au/courses/C56 admission requirements. Refer to the website Our counselling degree will start you for more information. on an enthralling journey to unravel the Employment Opportunities human mind. You’ll begin to explore the This course prepares students for a range relationship between biology, psychology of entry-level human services positions which and our environment. Like learning a different utilise counselling. language, you’ll immerse yourself in this explorative experience beginning with an Careers exploration of yourself through self-reflection; Entry-Level Counsellor, Client Liaison, a look at where both we, and others come Community Worker, Family Welfare Officer, from, our families, countries, languages, Human Service Worker, Mental Health Worker, customs and practices. You’ll learn about Pastoral Roles the development of humans – from infant development, to tumultuous adolescence, the Available Majors: JO ML BU OL becoming of adulthood, and culminating in Family and the experience of older age, illness and death. Child Support The course gives you the opportunity to Professional Youth Work learn interpersonal competencies, including communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, self-reflection, negotiation and conflict
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 19 Arts & Humanities
SOCIAL WORK Bachelor of Social Work Clinical or Professional Work Placement Indicative ATAR: 70 Students are required to undertake two 14‑week social work field placements. Duration: 4 years For more information, see course details Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL on our website. Full-Time Professional Recognition Part-Time Australian Association of Social Workers See more course information: (AASW) have accredited this course. ecu.edu.au/courses/K41 Membership Social workers are champions for social justice, Graduates are eligible to apply for equality and human rights. They stand alongside membership with the Australian Association individuals and communities to improve society’s of Social Workers (AASW). overall wellbeing, especially for the most Non-Standard Timetable vulnerable populations. Our Social Work course Students who elect to study online will is taught by staff with extensive frontline social be required to attend for face-to-face, work experience. It focuses on working alongside classroom-based activities for a minimum regional, rural and remote communities, and of 20 days (140 hours) spread over the four integrating sustainability into social work practice. years of the course. This is a requirement With the professional skills you’ll develop, set by the Australian Association of Social your career can take you in many directions. Workers (AASW) for accredited programs that This might include working in mental health, are offered online. Graduates of accredited community development, child protection programs are eligible for membership to AASW. or social research. You could be running Careers groups, such as with young people, new Community Development Officer, Mental Health parents, or people in prisons. Or you could be Worker, Human Service Manager, Child Protection supporting communities to organise projects, Officer, Policy Research Officer, Hospital Social campaigning for impactful social policy to Worker, Community Health Worker, Family transform systemic issues like homelessness, Support Worker racism or even climate change.
YOUTH WORK Bachelor of Youth Work Practicum Indicative ATAR: 70 A key feature of the course is the year-long practicum that offers students the opportunity Duration: 3 years to gain real world experience working with Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL young people in supportive environments. Students graduate with valuable employability Full-Time skills and enhanced job prospects. There are Part-Time attendance requirements for this practicum. See more course information: Clearance and/or Risk Management ecu.edu.au/courses/C57 Protocols Required Provides a comprehensive program of study in Risk Management Assessment is negotiated the essentials of youth work as an embedded with the agencies and ECU under practice within community work. The course agreement arrangements. includes specialist units in youth work, plus Western Australian applicants are required complementary studies in community work. to have a Working With Children Check. Students can choose complementary areas Applicants from other Australian states of study such as aboriginal and intercultural and territories must be able to meet the studies, addiction studies, community criminal checks relevant to their jurisdiction. work, criminology, psychology, counselling, International students must meet Western visual arts, media and communication, Australian requirements, in addition to the events management, and outdoor adventure. requirements of their home country.
20 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
The practicum coordinator must view the holiday programs, youth activity centres, informal Working with Children Check before students education with young people, school‑based commence practicum. Placement agencies support programs, and chaplaincy. may also need to see the Working with Depending on students’ selection of Children Check. If a student is denied this complementary studies they may wish card they will not be able to complete the to pursue careers with a special focus on practicum and will not be able to graduate recreation, sport, adventure programs, youth from the course. arts, youth counselling, addiction services, Students on practicum must observe youth mental health services, or youth justice. professional practice rules. Employers of youth work graduates include, For more information, see course details Local, State and Federal Government, National on our website. Charities and local community organisations. Employment Opportunities Careers This course prepares graduates for a diverse Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Youth range of positions in youth work. Entry level Development Officer, Youth Activities Officer, positions may be in youth welfare services Youth Welfare Worker, Youth and Family including homeless support services, youth health, Mediation, Youth Health Educator, Youth Policy youth advice, advocacy and support programs. Officer, Youth Outreach Worker Graduates also find employment in youth
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 21 Business & Law
22 At ECU’s School of Business and Law, you will receive up-to-date theoretical knowledge, practical experience and essential employability skills to help you succeed in a variety of complex, competitive and dynamic global business environments.
DISCIPLINES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ The School offers an exciting mix of courses and majors, which are developed in consultation with industry, combining the latest theory with practical experiences. Areas of study include:
Accounting INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & Develop a strong foundation in RESORT MANAGEMENT accounting theory and principles, as Develop skills in the management of well as skills in the field using industry food and beverage, rooms-division, standard software. service, international resorts and facilities, finances and strategy. Accounting & Finance Open up your career options in this Law double major, and pursue a role in Learn skills for the courtroom and beyond, stockbroking, investment banking, providing a greater scope for a rewarding financial advice, or a corporation’s career in the legal, corporate, commercial finance division. and social justice fields.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Law in Business Learn how to identify business Study the foundations of law, including opportunities, and promote and manage framework and process, legal writing new ventures. and research, torts and trade practices, competition and consumer protection law. Event Management Learn event planning, logistics, MANAGEMENT marketing and strategic management, Graduate with a theoretical and practical plus critical skills in leadership, teamwork, understanding of organisational behaviour, communication and problem-solving. leadership, strategic management, human resource management and business ethics. Finance Gain skills required for pursuing a career Marketing in stockbroking, investment banking, Develop practical skills for customer financial advice, and in the finance research, product marketing, creating division of any corporation. marketing plans, and managing channel partners, customer satisfaction and loyalty. Health Management Develop leadership and management skills Project Management applicable in healthcare settings, both Learn essential skills to effectively manage public and private, locally and globally. the planning and execution of projects in a range of industries, large or small. Human Resource Management Sport Business Learn skills to recruit, manage, train Learn a variety of skills including and develop staff within a corporation sport delivery systems, strategic and or other large organisation. HR management, finance and legal, venue and event management and International Business business research and planning. Study cultural sensitivity, business relationships, foreign direct investment, Tourism & Hospitality negotiation, entrepreneurship, Management HR management, logistics, strategy, Develop the skills required for managing ethics and research techniques. diverse tourism and hospitality businesses, including marketing, planning and development, ecotourism, special interest tourism and strategic management.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 23 WHY STUDY WHY STUDY COMMERCE AT ECU? LAW AT ECU? Students are guaranteed real-world The top public university in WA for undergraduate situated learning experiences through full-time employment in Law and Paralegal 1 Work Integrated Learning. 1 Studies (2021 Good Universities Guide).
Access real-time global financial market WA’s only online law degree professionally data using Thomson Reuters Eikon software accredited by the Legal Practice Board of 2 in the SMART Lab. 2 Western Australia (LPBWA).
Tap into the latest virtual reality and social Access to the state-of-the-art Moot Court media channels in the Digital Hub using which simulates a real-world legal environment, 3 Salesforce Social Studio. 3 and put theory into practise in our Tax Clinic.
Collaborate in the Centre for Business Real-world experience opportunities under Development and our brand new Business the supervision of legal practitioners with the 4 Bureau, featuring Virtual Reality software, 4 on-campus Northern Suburbs Community or put theory into practice in our Tax Clinic. Legal Centre.
SMART Lab Moot Court
ECU RANKED AMONG THE BEST
Business and Management as the top public university in Western Australia in four of the six categories, including Overall ECU has been ranked as the top public university in Educational Experience. Western Australia for all six undergraduate Business and Management categories in the latest QILT survey ECU was also recognised as the top public results, including Overall Educational Experience. university in Western Australia for Undergraduate Full-time Employment in Law and Paralegal ECU was also recognised at the top university Studies in the 2021 Good Universities Guide. in Western Australia for Undergraduate Overall Education Experience in Business and Management Hospitality and in the 2021 Good Universities Guide. Tourism Management Law and Paralegal Studies ECU placed in the world’s top 75 in the In the latest QILT survey results for undergraduate ShanghaiRanking’s 2020 global rankings Law and Paralegal Studies, ECU was recognised for Hospitality & Tourism Management.
24 Accreditations, affiliations and endorsements
Project Managers in high demand With public and private projects being funded Australia‑wide, demand for project managers exist across all industries. You could be involved in building projects, phone-app development, product launch, organisational change projects or IT services and infrastructure. ECU’s undergraduate project management students benefit from studying at Australia’s first university program endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). This means ECU students gain networking events and industry engagement with project managers every semester. Sienna Samuels is a recent project management graduate who took advantage of a range of opportunities while studying at ECU. “I enjoyed learning project management skills from lecturers and tutors with industry experience, and the opportunities that were available to me to extend my learning and try new things. I was able to immerse myself in a range of volunteer and extra learning activities. The result, personal growth and development leading to being job ready. In the exciting graduate job application period I was able to apply, receive multiple interviews, be offered and accept a position.” Sienna made applying for jobs and graduate roles her hobby during COVID-19, and in the midst of a pandemic, secured a graduate role in project management.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 25 Business & Law
COMMERCE Bachelor of Commerce of the degree students have the opportunity Indicative ATAR: 70 to undertake international study tours, work integrated learning opportunities and internships Duration: 3 years in their chosen field. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Available Majors: JO ML BU OL Full-Time * Accounting Part-Time * Accounting and Finance *Commerce students at ECU South West will be Entrepreneurship offered six common core units and the opportunity to complete some electives on campus. In order Event Management to complete the Bachelor of Commerce, however, Finance students should be prepared to complete the Health Management remaining units online or at ECU’s Joondalup Campus. Human Resource See more course information: Management ecu.edu.au/courses/W23 International Business In an ever-changing world, a Commerce degree International Hotel and from ECU gives you the edge to succeed for jobs Resort Management of the future. Through work integrated learning, networking opportunities, as well as learning Law in Business from academics with industry backgrounds, Management you’ll graduate with the skills you need to forge Marketing your career. ECU’s Bachelor of Commerce offers a range of majors and minors, as well as study Project Management options including on campus and online, so you Sports Business can tailor your course to your field of interest Tourism and Hospitality while studying around your life. Management There are a broad range of majors to choose from that are created in consultation with industry, The Accounting major is accredited by Chartered with many being professionally accredited and Accountants Australia and New Zealand recognised by relevant industry bodies. You can (CAANZ), CPA Australia and Institute of Public choose up to two majors, a major and a minor, Accountants (IPA). or a major and a range of electives. The Accounting and Finance major is accredited You will gain critical skills in areas of leadership, by Chartered Accountants Australia and New teamwork, critical thinking, communication and Zealand (CAANZ), CPA Australia, and Institute problem solving, helping you to succeed in a of Public Accountants. variety of complex, competitive and dynamic The Human Resource Management major is global business environments. The course accredited by Australian Human Resources is structured to provide students with great Institute (AHRI). flexibility in tailoring the degree to suit their The Marketing major is accredited by Australian individual career aspirations. Marketing Institute (AMI). Employment Opportunities The Project Management major is endorsed by The Bachelor of Commerce prepares students Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). for a diverse range of business-related careers. Students graduate with an evidence-based Double Degrees career e-portfolio along with a Work Integrated ECU offers one or more double degrees in this Learning (WIL) experience, and learn how to apply discipline. Refer to the double degrees section the theoretical concepts studied in a practical at the end of this guide for details. and real-world setting. Over the course
26 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
LAW Bachelor of Laws Registration Indicative ATAR: 85 Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Legal Practice Board Duration: 4 years of Western Australia (LPBWA). Registration Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL with the LPBWA is required to practice in the profession. The Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) Full-Time satisfies the academic requirements for the Part-Time admission as a legal practitioner in Western See more course information: Australia and is professionally accredited by ecu.edu.au/courses/V72 the LPBWA. Make a change in the world with a fully For information about the admission process accredited law degree that can be studied and the additional requirements that must be on-campus or online. completed to be eligible for admission, contact the LPBWA. The course equips you with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater Employment Opportunities scope and options for a rewarding career in Potential careers exist in private practice, the legal, corporate, commercial and social in-house corporate practice and in-house justice fields. government. Corporate planning, government ECU’s law program goes beyond the classroom. policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and You’ll have the chance to put theory into many other careers dependent on excellent practise and work on real life cases in our written and verbal communications skills, logic Law Access Program, compete in mooting and analytical ability are also welcome options competitions around the world, and gain access for graduates. to the Law Society Peer Mentoring Program. Careers You can also tailor the course to your area of Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, interest and select elective units in specialised Courts Administrator, Civil Service areas of law. Administrator, Tax Inspector, In-house/ Community Legal Adviser, Legal Publisher Admission Requirements Applications for this course are not accepted Double Degrees through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. ECU offers one or more double degrees in this discipline. Refer to the double degrees section Professional Recognition at the end of this guide for details. Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) have accredited this course.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 27 Business & Law
LAW (GRADUATE ENTRY) Bachelor of Laws opinion of the Course Coordinator, the student Indicative ATAR: Not applicable has appropriate experience/achievements since graduation to qualify them for admission Duration: 3 years to the course. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Applications for this course are not accepted Full-Time through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Part-Time Professional Recognition See more course information: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia ecu.edu.au/courses/Y11 (LPBWA) have accredited this course. This degree enables those with a bachelor’s Registration degree in other disciplines to complete a Students will need to graduate to be eligible Bachelor of Laws in three years of full-time to register with the Legal Practice Board of study or part-time equivalent. Western Australia (LPBWA). Make a change in the world with a fully Registration with the LPBWA is required to accredited law degree that can be studied practice in the profession. on-campus or online. The Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) satisfies the The course equips you with skills for the academic requirements for the admission as courtroom and beyond, providing greater a legal practitioner in Western Australia and scope and options for a rewarding career is professionally accredited by the LPBWA. in the legal, corporate, commercial and For information about the admission process social justice fields. and the additional requirements that must be completed to be eligible for admission, contact ECU’s law program goes beyond the classroom. the LPBWA. You’ll have the chance to put theory into practise and work on real life cases in our Employment Opportunities Law Access Program, compete in mooting Potential careers exist in private practice, competitions around the world, and gain access in-house corporate practice and in-house to the Law Society Peer Mentoring Program. government. Corporate planning, government You can also tailor the course to your area of policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and interest and select elective units in specialised many other careers dependent on excellent areas of law. written and verbal communications skills, logic and analytical ability are also welcome options Admission Requirements for graduates. All applicants are required to have a recognised Bachelor or Master’s degree in any discipline. Careers Alternatively applicants can have a Graduate Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Certificate or Graduate Diploma, where in the Judge’s Associate, In-house Counsel, Community Legal Adviser, Government Legal Officer
28 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management specialise your studies in fields such as event Indicative ATAR: 70 management, marketing, human resource management, and international business. Duration: 3 years You’ll gain the essential competencies and Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL professional perspectives required by middle and Full-Time senior levels of management in contemporary hospitality and tourism organisations. Part-Time See more course information Employment Opportunities ecu.edu.au/courses/K93 Career opportunities for graduates exist within a range of hospitality and tourism businesses, The hospitality and tourism industry is dynamic including tour companies, travel agencies, visitor and fast-paced, giving you a wide range of centres, theme park and visitor attraction sites, careers to choose from. convention centres, events companies, hotels You’ll learn how to use industry standard and resorts, restaurants, cafés and bars. Within technology, while incorporating international these types of organisations, the role may and cultural perspectives so you’ll gain the involve managing aspects of tours and site visits, practical experience and industry knowledge entertainment, conferences and events, food you need to succeed. and beverage service, sales and marketing or This course includes a focus on food and hiring, training and supervising staff. beverage management, sustainable tourism Careers development, managing the service experience, Hotel Manager, Resort Manager, Food and business identity and protocols, marketing and Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, communications for the service industries, and Hotel Sales Manager, Tour Operator, Visitor event management. Plus, you can further Centre Manager, Theme Park Manager
MARKETING, ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and You’ll work with real-world industry contacts, Public Relations using industry standard software to ensure you Indicative ATAR: 70 gain the skills required to attract new customers, retain existing customers and to enhance Duration: 3 years the relationship with the product, brand, or Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL organisation. You’ll also gain practical experience in both traditional and digital media, and create Full-Time + portfolios that showcase your talents. Part-Time + Combined with the art, science and strategy The Marketing units are available on the Joondalup of advertising, and the communications Campus, and the Advertising and Public Relations practice of public relations, you’ll graduate units are available on the Mount Lawley Campus. ready for a diverse career. See more course information: Employment Opportunities ecu.edu.au/courses/Y99 This combination of three disciplines ECU’s unique degree blends marketing, in one course equips graduates with a advertising and public relations, so you competitive career advantage across graduate with a suite of skills to work in a wide range of industries. Additionally, any creative industry. students have the ability to focus on areas of interest through the selection of four Hone your marketing skills with strategic elective units. Potential careers exist in business management knowledge, and gain business‑to-business, business‑to‑consumer, employability skills, including critical thinking, government‑to‑consumer and the teamwork, communication and problem-solving. not‑for‑profit sectors. You could also get the opportunity to do a work placement in your area of interest, giving you Careers advanced access to industry contacts, and a Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, practical insight into future jobs. Product Manager, Business Development Manager, Market Researcher, Media Planner, Advertising and Promotions Manager, Copywriter, Desktop Publisher
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 29 Business & Law
SPORT, RECREATION & EVENT MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Sport, Recreation and incorporated sport organisation/club and Event Management a staffed recreation/leisure facility. There are Indicative ATAR: 70 attendance requirements for this practicum. Duration: 3 years Clearance and/or Risk Management Protocols Required: Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Some organisations may require clearances, Full-Time screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly Part-Time with students regarding any requirements. See more course information: Students on practicum must observe professional ecu.edu.au/courses/Y53 practice rules. The sport, recreation and event management For more information, see course details on industry is a dynamic, and evolving sector. our website. Not only does it provide health, fitness and Employment Opportunities entertainment benefits to people world-wide, Career opportunities for graduates exist it comprises a multi-million-dollar sector which within a range of professional, commercial, generates employment for sport development not‑fo‑profit and government sport, recreation managers, event managers, and more. and event organisations at local, state, This course provides a range of professional national and international levels. Within these industry practice opportunities in relevant types of organisations, your role may involve industries, so you’ll not only learn the managing aspects of clubs, associations theoretical knowledge, but also the industry and federations, events, facilities, sport and focused practical skills to succeed. entertainment venues, player and athlete development, programs, activities and You’ll focus on the application of the key aspects services, sales, communications and marketing of sport delivery systems, event management, or the hiring, training and supervising of staff. leadership and programming, culture and professional identity development, sport and Careers recreation facilities and services management, Sport and Recreation Event Manager, strategic and human resource management, Recreation Services Manager, Sport marketing and communications, funding and Association CEO, Sport Development Manager, finance, sport venue management, sports law, Sport Marketing and Sponsorship Manager, sport business research and planning, and event Sport Corporate Affairs Manager, Sport operations management. Communications Manager, Sport Membership Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to further Manager, Sport Club Manager specialise your studies with a stronger industry Available Majors: JO ML BU OL focus in various fields, such as marketing, sports science, human resource management, public Human Resource relations, or tourism and hospitality management. Management Management Practicum Students will undertake work placement Marketing in three units in a sport or recreation Sports Science programming setting, a not-for-profit, Tourism and Hospitality Management
SPORT, RECREATION & EVENT MANAGEMENT Associate Degree of Sport, Recreation and The sport, recreation and event management Event Management industry is a dynamic, and evolving sector, Indicative ATAR: 70 and at ECU we prepare you with the practical skills you need to get a job. If you’re seeking to Duration: 2 years establish yourself in this industry, or are already Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL working in the field and need an industry-specific qualification, this course is for you. You’ll graduate Full-Time with not only theoretical knowledge but also Part-Time the industry focused practical skills that will lead See more course information: to a successful career. Plus, you’ll undertake a ecu.edu.au/courses/C26 range of professional practice opportunities with relevant organisations.
30 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
The course focuses upon an application of of organisations, roles may involve working in, the key aspects of sport delivery systems, and contributing to the management of clubs event management, leadership and and associations, events, facilities, player and programming, culture and professional identity athlete development, programs, activities and development, sport and recreation facilities services, or in sales, communications and services management, strategic and and marketing. human resource management, marketing and Careers communications, funding and finance, sport Sport and Recreation Event Officer, Recreation venue management, and sports law. Services Officer, Sport Coordinator, Event Employment Opportunities Coordinator, Recreation Facility Officer, Career opportunities for graduates exist Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Program within a range of professional, commercial, Coordinator, Youth and Children’s Program not‑for-profit and government sport, Coordinator, Sport and Recreation Officer, recreation and event organisations at local, Community Development Officer state and national levels. Within these types
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 31 Engineering & Technology
32 ECU has been ranked in the top 175 universities in the world for Engineering by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2021.
Here, you’ll study in some of the best-equipped, industry‑grade engineering labs in Australia, with the opportunity to work on real‑world projects and develop strong contacts through industry engagements, events and internships. With an ECU engineering degree, you’ll graduate as a world-ready engineer, able to work globally and capable of meeting the challenges of the future.
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Global rankings Global recognition 1 ECU is ranked in the world’s top 175 6 You can work wherever you choose because universities for Engineering (Times Higher our accredited courses are globally Education 2021). recognised under the Washington Accord.
World-class facilities Choice 2 Get practical experience in some of the 7 Choose from over 20 Engineering and most advanced engineering labs in Technology courses. Australia. Our labs are equipped with the latest technology, such as cutting edge Engineering student clubs 3D printers, building-scale structural testing 8 Expand your horizons by joining dynamic equipment, automated manufacturing, student clubs like the Climate Change environmental remediation technologies, Combat Engineering Society, Women smart energy systems, and much more. in Engineering, Edith Cowan Aviators, ECU Robotics, Engineers Without Borders, 5-star ratings Edith Cowan University Racing, and more. 3 ECU engineering graduates rate their educational experience 5 stars (Good Scholarships Universities Guide 2021). 9 You could secure a $20,000 scholarship if you excel in Year 12. Industry connections 4 Courses are developed in close consultation Range of Admission Pathways with industry and your study will include 10 Our Technology courses provide a pathway a work placement of up to 12 weeks. to study in the field of engineering if you don’t meet the prerequisites, or wish to graduate Professionally accredited as an Engineering Technologist instead of 5 Our courses are accredited by a Professional Engineer. Engineers Australia.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 33 CHOICE AND FLEXIBILITY At ECU, we have more than 20 Engineering and Technology courses to choose from, ranging from traditional Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical, to specialist Maritime Engineering. We are also the only university in WA to offer degrees in Motorsports and Aviation. All of our engineering honours courses have a common set of eight units in the first year. This allows you to develop a better understanding of the engineering disciplines we offer and also gives you the flexibility to switch to another engineering course, if desired, after your first year. Flexible options like part-time study and recorded lectures available online, can help you fit study into your life.
ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS CAREER READY GRADUATES FOR HIGH PERFORMERS ECU has a proud history of producing graduates Get a $20,000 scholarship to study Engineering that have gone on to succeed in global at ECU. If you’re a high performing Year 12 student organisations, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside in Maths Methods, Maths Specialist, Chemistry, Energy, AECOM and many more. Our collaboration Engineering Studies or Physics, and you’re on target with industry, including partnerships with South32, to achieve an ATAR of 94 or above, you could be Konica Minolta, Schlumberger and Schneider on your way to study Engineering at ECU with this Electric, gives you the opportunity to develop strong scholarship. If you’re successful, you’ll receive $20,000, industry contacts while completing your degree, paid as $5,000 per year over four years, or pro rata, and our focus on practical, hands-on learning will once you become an enrolled student at ECU. give you the confidence to succeed when you enter the workforce. To find out more and for full terms and conditions, visit ecu.edu.au/scholarships/ engineering-excellence
34 world ready ecu graduates
“Getting a job at the forefront of the mining industry has been one of my greatest achievements.” In high school, creating something and having it implemented in the real world interested me. So I chose to study Engineering at ECU, especially for the heavy practical aspect of the degree. After graduating, I joined the BHP graduate program and this has helped me find my current role as a Control Systems Engineer – working with autonomous robots! ECU gave me the skills to learn about myself and my capabilities when challenged with new concepts and situations.
Tamzin Walker ECU Mechatronics Engineering/Computer Science graduate Control Systems Engineer, BHP
“My ECU degree helped me to understand the industry, make the right connections, and work in the area that I’m really passionate about.” The best skills that I gained during my studies at ECU were persistence and the ability to solve problems. These skills are helpful all the time in my current workplace as we’re often faced with unexpected issues that come up during construction. My best advice is not to be afraid to ask for what you want or need. If you are genuine, passionate and share your goals with others, they will try to help you. Just don’t forget to do the same for them.
Bruna Rocha ECU Engineering Science graduate Structural Engineer, AECOM
“If you want a well‑rounded and practical experience, definitely study Engineering at ECU.” My advice to students would be to study to get a job, not to get a degree. Maximise your opportunities to get experience that will get you a career. So for me, that was participating in engineering societies, going overseas, joining the Vice‑Chancellor’s forum and so forth. All of these gave me interpersonal skills and international experience. I was also named the WA Young Professional Engineer of the Year 2018 at the Engineers Australia WA Engineering Excellence Awards. If you want a well‑rounded and practical experience, definitely study Engineering at ECU.
Jordan Butler ECU Civil Engineering graduate Structural/Maritime Engineer, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA)
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AERONAUTICAL Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) problem-solving, team work and project work. Indicative ATAR: 70 As a result, students will have multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, and will Duration: 3 years graduate with strong analytical skills and the Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL ability to contribute to complex projects. Full-Time Provided appropriate electives are chosen, graduating students can apply to articulate Part-Time into ECU’s Master of Engineering course, See more course information: specialising in either Mechanical or Civil ecu.edu.au/courses/Y73 Engineering. This enables students to achieve Intended for students with an interest in aviation, professional engineer status after a further aeronautics and flying who wish to have the two years of study. option of expanding their studies towards Admission Requirements becoming an accredited professional in an It is desirable that all applicants have passed engineering field. Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents The only course of its kind in Western Australia, considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering aeronautical technology deals with the Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. science and technology of aviation, including Alternatively applicants can complete aircraft systems, materials and manufacturing bridging units during the first year of their technology, and aircraft operation. Areas studies, if required, if students have not of study include a foundation in science passed one or more of these subjects. and mathematics, along with engineering mechanics, computer-aided design, engineering Practicum materials, and thermodynamics and fluids. It During the course, students will be required to also covers specific aviation science subjects undertake a minimum of 8 weeks practical work such as aircraft systems and structures, aircraft experience located in an engineering technology propulsion and aerodynamics. Students will also industry environment. This will normally be gain an understanding of the operation and undertaken during a vacation period. performance of aircraft from the point-of-view For more information, see course details of an aviation technologist. on our website. The course focuses on the development of Careers knowledge and skills relevant to the aviation Aeronautical Technologist, industry, and, along with a sound theoretical Mechanical Technologist base, includes strong elements of practical
AVIATION NEW Diploma in Aviation The course also provides a pathway into a full Indicative ATAR: Not applicable degree program in Aviation with an additional two years of study. Duration: 1 year Employment Opportunities Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL This course prepares graduates for a range Full-Time of careers within the aviation industry such Part-Time as airline operations or aviation management, and also provides relevant complementary See more course information: education for those who wish to pursue or ecu.edu.au/courses/W88 further a career as an airline pilot. This course provides a flexible study option Careers for pilots and aviation professionals who are Flight Planner, Aviation Operations Controller, already working in the aviation industry and Load Controller, Aviation Safety Regulator, wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills Aviation Operations Officer, Air Traffic through a tertiary program in aviation. This Controller, Air Force Officer, Pilot will give them an opportunity to expand their career options.
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AVIATION Bachelor of Aviation Employment Opportunities Indicative ATAR: 70 This course prepares graduates for a range of careers within the aviation industry such Duration: 3 years as airline operations or aviation management, Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL and also provides relevant complementary education for those who wish to pursue Full-Time a career as an airline pilot. Additionally, a Part-Time suitable choice of elective units will lead to See more course information: wider employment opportunities within the ecu.edu.au/courses/K99 aviation industry, as well as in other areas. Provides a focused, professional education Careers and graduate status for those seeking to Flight Planner, Aviation Operations Controller, enter the aviation industry. The course is Load Controller, CASA Regulator, Aviation technically‑oriented, covering a good breadth Operations Officer, Air Traffic Controller, of the underlying science and technology Royal Australian Airforce Officer, Pilot related to aircraft systems, in addition to a range of more general content areas related to the aviation industry.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Honours and thermodynamics. In the final two years Indicative ATAR: 82 of study, a range of more specialist chemical engineering topics are covered including Duration: 4 years process design, operations and control, Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL to prepare students to enter their chosen profession with relevant knowledge and skills. Full-Time The first year of this course includes a set of eight Part-Time units that are common across all engineering See more course information: honours courses. This allows students the ecu.edu.au/courses/Y50 opportunity to develop a better understanding The chemical engineering discipline is principally of the various engineering disciplines on offer concerned with the application of knowledge and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another of how materials and chemicals interact, or engineering discipline/course without penalty can be converted in some way to a more useful after the first year of study. form, as part of a processing, production or Admission Requirements refining process. Chemical engineers work in a All applicants are required to have Mathematics: wide range of domains from mineral processing, Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and mining, and oil and gas through to industries Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with associated with clothing, food, packaging, equivalents considered, and Chemistry ATAR, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals and many other with equivalents considered. manufacturing and biological processes. It is desirable that all applicants have The program focuses on the development of Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with knowledge and skills relevant to professional equivalents considered. engineering practice and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of Applications for this course are not accepted practical problem solving, team work and project through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. development. As a result, graduates will gain Work Experience strong analytical skills, and have the ability to Students are required to undertake a minimum lead complex projects as well as having multiple of 12 weeks practical work experience in an technical and transferable skill competencies. engineering industry environment. This will The course provides a sound basis in normally be undertaken during a vacation period. mechanics, mathematics, and the principles For more information, see course details of engineering design in the first two years of on our website. study, along with core areas of engineering Professional Recognition science including chemistry and materials Engineers Australia have accredited this course. science, fluid mechanics, process systems
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Employment Opportunities Chemical engineers play a central role in both the Chemical engineers work in a wide range of production, refining and down stream processing domains from mineral processing, mining, and in these important resource-based industries. oil and gas, through to industries associated Careers with clothing, food, packaging, fertilisers, Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, Design pharmaceuticals and many other manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer, Petrochemical Engineer and biological processes. In Western Australia, many chemical engineers Double Degrees find career opportunities in the extensive mining, ECU offers one or more double degrees in this mineral processing, and oil and gas industries that discipline. Refer to the double degrees section dominate the industrial profile of the state. at the end of this guide for details.
CIVIL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours opportunity to develop a better understanding Indicative ATAR: 82 of the various engineering disciplines on offer and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another Duration: 4 years engineering discipline/course without penalty Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL after the first year of study. Full-Time Admission Requirements Part-Time All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents See more course information: considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering ecu.edu.au/courses/Y13 Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. Civil engineering is the branch of engineering It is desirable that all applicants have that deals with the design, construction and Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with maintenance of the human-made environment, equivalents considered. including buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, dams and other large physical structures. The Applications for this course are not accepted course is designed to equip graduates with through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. industry relevant skills across a full range of Work Experience core civil engineering subject areas including Students are required to undertake a minimum surveying, soil mechanics, engineering geology, of 12 weeks practical work experience in an structural analysis and design, hydrology, engineering industry environment. This will and transportation engineering, as well as normally be undertaken during a vacation period. construction technology and site management. For more information, see course details The program focuses on the development of on our website. knowledge and skills relevant to professional Professional Recognition engineering practice, and along with a sound Engineers Australia have accredited this course. theoretical base, it includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and Employment Opportunities project development. As well as having multiple Graduates will have competencies in all technical and transferable skill competencies, major areas of civil engineering, and be graduates will gain strong analytical skills, and able to participate in and lead complex, the ability to lead complex projects. multidisciplinary projects. Civil engineers The course provides a sound basis in have strong employment opportunities in mechanics, mathematics, and the principles many sectors of industry, including road and of engineering design in the first two years of transport, construction, mining and resource, study, along with core areas of engineering public utilities, defence, and consulting. science including materials and manufacturing, Careers engineering drawing and computer aided Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, design, foundational electrical engineering, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical and thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. In Engineer, Water Resource Engineer the final two years of study, a range of more specialist civil engineering topics are covered Double Degrees to prepare students to enter their chosen ECU offers one or more double degrees in this profession with relevant knowledge and skills. discipline. Refer to the double degrees section at the end of this guide for details. The first year of this course includes a set of eight units that are common across all engineering honours courses. This allows students the
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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering The first year of this course includes a set of eight (Civil and Environmental) Honours units that are common across all engineering Indicative ATAR: 82 honours courses. This allows students the opportunity to develop a better understanding Duration: 4 years of the various engineering disciplines on offer Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another engineering discipline/course without penalty Full-Time after the first year of study. Part-Time Admission Requirements See more course information: All applicants are required to have ecu.edu.au/courses/Y28 Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents This course includes a range of studies in civil considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering engineering with a secondary focus towards the Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. management of environmental concerns that It is desirable that all applicants have confront an engineer working in civil engineering. Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with Many engineering projects, especially those equivalents considered. that may impact on the quality of land, water and air, require detailed environmental analysis Applications for this course are not accepted to identify and mitigate any chances that the through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. project will adversely affect the environment. Work Experience It is essential to consider both the short and Students are required to undertake a minimum long‑term sustainability of such projects and of 12 weeks practical work experience in an their environmental consequences. engineering industry environment. This will The program focuses on the development of normally be undertaken during a vacation period. knowledge and skills relevant to professional For more information, see course details engineering practice, and along with a sound on our website. theoretical base, includes strong elements of Professional Recognition practical problem-solving, teamwork and project Engineers Australia have accredited this course. development resulting in strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects. Employment Opportunities Areas of study within the course include Graduates will have competencies in both a foundation in physical and engineering civil and environmental engineering, and sciences along with computer aided design, be able to participate in and lead complex, engineering materials, surveying, and other multidisciplinary projects. Civil and environmental core civil engineering topics. This is followed engineers have strong employment by more specialist civil and environmental opportunities in many sectors of industry engineering content areas including structural including infrastructure development projects analysis and design, hydrology and hydraulics, (roads and transportation, urban development), and construction technology and site public utilities (water supply, waste disposal), management, and project management. mining (planning and operations), and consulting (project management). The course also includes advanced studies in environmental risk assessment and Careers management, water and wastewater Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, treatment, water distribution systems and Water Resource Engineer wastewater collection systems, waste disposal and management, air-borne pollution control and the principles that ensure long-term sustainable engineering design solutions.
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering industrial control, and robotics to prepare (Computer Systems) Honours students to enter their chosen profession with Indicative ATAR: 82 relevant knowledge and skills. Duration: 4 years The first year of this course includes a set of eight units that are common across all engineering Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL honours courses. This allows students the Full-Time opportunity to develop a better understanding of the various engineering disciplines on offer Part-Time and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another See more course information: engineering discipline/course without penalty ecu.edu.au/courses/Y47 after the first year of study. Computer systems engineering requires in‑depth Admission Requirements knowledge of digital and analogue electronic All applicants are required to have systems along with a detailed understanding Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents of computer architecture, software design and considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering hardware-software interfacing. Graduates of Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. this course will be conversant with all aspects of computing from the development and It is desirable that all applicants have application of individual microprocessors, to the Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with design of personal, mainframe or supercomputer equivalents considered. systems, as well as real-time and embedded Applications for this course are not accepted systems implementation, robotics, and through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. software engineering. Work Experience The program focuses on the development of Students are required to undertake a minimum knowledge and skills relevant to professional of 12 weeks practical work experience in an engineering practice and along with a sound engineering industry environment. There are theoretical base, includes strong elements attendance requirements for this work experience. of practical problem solving, team work and For more information, see course details project development. As a result, as well as on our website. having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will gain strong Professional Recognition analytical skills, and have the ability to lead Engineers Australia have accredited this course. complex projects. Employment Opportunities The course provides a sound basis in Employment opportunities include the mathematics, and in the fundamentals of development and design of microcomputer electronics and engineering design principles systems, computer networks, complex real‑time in the first two years of study, along systems, high performance processors, with relevant computer technology and multimedia systems, and control and automation. programming principles. In the final two Careers years of study, advanced topics from both Computer Systems Engineer, Electronic the electronics and computer systems Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer engineering fields are covered including software engineering, data networks and Double Degrees communication systems, digital signal ECU offers one or more double degrees in this processing, real-time embedded systems, discipline. Refer to the double degrees section at the end of this guide for details.
ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) Honours Electrical power engineering is a well‑established Indicative ATAR: 82 engineering discipline encompassing electrical power generation, transmission and distribution. Duration: 4 years The course provides broad coverage across a Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL range of core electrical and electronic subjects, leading to more in-depth studies of power Full-Time systems including generation, transmission Part-Time and protection, as well as power electronics, See more course information: electromechanical systems, industrial control, ecu.edu.au/courses/Y49 and renewable energy.
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The program focuses on the development of It is desirable that all applicants have knowledge and skills relevant to professional Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with engineering practice and along with a sound equivalents considered. theoretical base, includes strong elements Applications for this course are not accepted of practical problem solving, team work and through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable Work Experience skill competencies, graduates will gain strong Students are required to undertake a minimum analytical skills, and have the ability to lead of 12 weeks practical work experience in an complex projects. engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period. The course provides a sound basis in mechanics, dynamics, mathematics, and the principles For more information, see course details of engineering design in the first two years of on our website. study, along with a broad basis in engineering Professional Recognition science including materials and manufacturing, Engineers Australia have accredited this course. computer aided design, programming principles, and analogue and digital electronics. In the Employment Opportunities final two years of study, a range of specialist Electrical power engineers have diverse electrical power engineering topics are covered employment opportunities in most sectors of to prepare students to enter their chosen industry, including public utilities, renewable profession with relevant knowledge and skills. energy, mining and resource, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, chemical and The first year of this course includes a set of eight pharmaceutical, and consulting. units that are common across all engineering honours courses. This allows students the Careers opportunity to develop a better understanding Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, of the various engineering disciplines on offer Electrical Power Engineer and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another Double Degrees engineering discipline/course without penalty ECU offers one or more double degrees in this after the first year of study. discipline. Refer to the double degrees section Admission Requirements at the end of this guide for details. All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered.
ELECTRICAL & RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering The program focuses on the development of (Electrical and Renewable Energy) Honours knowledge and skills relevant to professional Indicative ATAR: 82 engineering practice and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements Duration: 4 years of practical problem solving, team work and Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable Full-Time skill competencies, graduates will gain strong Part-Time analytical skills, and have the ability to lead See more course information: complex projects. ecu.edu.au/courses/W21 The course provides a sound basis in Electrical and renewable energy engineering mechanics, dynamics, mathematics, and the is a specialisation within electrical engineering principles of engineering design in the first concerning the generation of electrical power two years of study, along with a broad basis from a wide range of sources, and with a special in engineering science including materials focus on renewable energy sources. This includes and manufacturing, computer aided design, solar, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal, programming principles, and analogue and and the integration of these energy sources into digital electronics. In the final two years of hybrid energy supply and distribution networks. study, a range of units are included covering The course provides graduates with strong more in-depth electrical power engineering competencies in the fundamental electrical topics alongside specialist studies on engineering discipline areas with particular focus sustainable and renewable energy sources on the utilisation, generation, management and and systems and their integration into a mixed design of renewable energy resources. energy environment.
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The first year of this course includes a set of eight engineering industry environment. units that are common across all engineering This will normally be undertaken during honours courses. This allows students the a vacation period. opportunity to develop a better understanding For more information, see course details of the various engineering disciplines on offer on our website. and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another engineering discipline/course without penalty Professional Recognition after the first year of study. Engineers Australia have provisionally accredited this course. Admission Requirements All applicants are required to have Employment Opportunities Mathematics: Method ATAR, with equivalents Electrical and renewable energy engineers considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering have a wide range of employment Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. opportunities across the energy generation, conversion, distribution and management It is desirable that all applicants have sectors, including power utilities, the mining Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with industry, larger manufacturing businesses as equivalents considered. well as the domestic markets where renewable Applications for this course are not accepted energy systems are now quite common. through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Careers Work Experience Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Students are required to undertake a minimum Renewable Energy Engineer of 12 weeks practical work experience in an
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering The course provides a sound basis in (Electronics and Communications) Honours mathematics, and in the fundamentals of Indicative ATAR: 82 electronics and engineering design principles in the first two years of study, along with relevant Duration: 4 years computer technology and programming Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL principles. In the final two years of study, advanced topics from the electronics and Full-Time communication systems engineering fields are Part-Time covered to prepare students to enter their chosen See more course information: profession with relevant knowledge and skills. ecu.edu.au/courses/Y51 The first year of this course includes a set of eight This course combines the fundamental units that are common across all engineering engineering disciplines of electronic and honours courses. This allows students the communication systems. It provides graduates opportunity to develop a better understanding with skills in all aspects of analog and digital of the various engineering disciplines on offer circuit design, as well as communication systems and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another and communications networks development. engineering discipline/course without penalty The course concentrates on the engineering after the first year of study. principles required to analyse and solve problems Admission Requirements related to the design and implementation All applicants are required to have of electronic and communication systems. Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents Graduates will be conversant in the fundamental considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering engineering sciences, electronic circuits Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. and systems, digital signal processing, radio communications, fibre optic and microwave It is desirable that all applicants have communications, computer networking, and Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with cellular and wireless networks. equivalents considered. The program focuses on the development of Applications for this course are not accepted knowledge and skills relevant to professional through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. engineering practice and along with a sound Work Experience theoretical base, includes strong elements Students are required to undertake a minimum of practical problem solving, team work and of 12 weeks practical work experience in an project development. As a result, as well as engineering industry environment. This will having multiple technical and transferable normally be undertaken during a vacation period. skill competencies, graduates will gain strong For more information, see course details analytical skills, and have the ability to lead on our website. complex projects.
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Professional Recognition Careers Engineers Australia have accredited this course. Electronics Engineer, Communications Engineer Employment Opportunities Double Degrees Employment opportunities exist in most sectors ECU offers one or more double degrees in this of industry, including communication and discipline. Refer to the double degrees section telecommunication, product development, at the end of this guide for details. fabrication, public utilities, mining and resource, defence, aerospace, and consulting.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE Bachelor of Engineering Science Developing such breadth in four-year Indicative ATAR: 92 engineering courses is a challenge as it compromises the level of specialist knowledge Duration: 3 years that is also required from a graduate engineer. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Successful completion of this three-year program guarantees entry into ECU’s Master of Full-Time Engineering course, affording the opportunity Part-Time to develop a chosen discipline specialisation See more course information: building on this strong multi-disciplinary ecu.edu.au/courses/K94 knowledge base. Provides a high-quality and broad-based Admission Requirements coverage of multi-disciplinary engineering. All applicants are required to have In the modern engineering environment, Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents large‑scale engineering projects are increasingly considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering likely to be of a highly multi-disciplinary nature, Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. requiring engineers from diverse backgrounds It is desirable that all applicants have to be able to work effectively as a team to Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with deliver the outcomes. In such environments, equivalents considered. a broader understanding of engineering, beyond one specific area of specialisation, Applications for this course are not accepted is highly desirable and advantageous. through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) Work Experience Indicative ATAR: 70 Students must undertake a technology practicum, which requires 8 weeks of Duration: 3 years approved work experience. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL For more information, see course details Full-Time on our website. Part-Time Employment Opportunities See more course information: Graduates of the course will find employment ecu.edu.au/courses/Y62 opportunities in engineering and technology related industries. Suitable for students who may not achieve the entrance requirements for the Bachelor Careers of Engineering Honours but who aspire to Engineering Technologist, Engineering Technician have a career in an engineering-related area. Available Majors: JO ML BU OL This course can also be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering Honours courses. Chemical Civil Admission Requirements It is desirable that all applicants have passed Electrical Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents Electronics and considered. Alternatively applicants can Communications complete a bridging unit during the first Electronics and year of their studies if they have not passed Computer Systems Mathematics: Methods ATAR. Mechanical Petroleum Engineering
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INSTRUMENTATION CONTROL & AUTOMATION Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation the program, after students have gained Control and Automation) Honours proficiency in the theory of modern control Indicative ATAR: 82 and dynamic systems. Duration: 4 years The first year of this course includes a set of eight units that are common across all engineering Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL honours courses. This allows students the Full-Time opportunity to develop a better understanding of the various engineering disciplines on offer Part-Time and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another See more course information: engineering discipline/course without penalty ecu.edu.au/courses/Y46 after the first year of study. Instrumentation control and automation Admission Requirements engineering is the integration of electrical, All applicants are required to have electronic and computing engineering with Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents control engineering. This integrated discipline considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering includes the development of intelligent systems Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. to automate monitoring, processing, and production in different engineering industries. It is desirable that all applicants have The course is designed to provide graduates Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with with a strong background to enter into a range equivalents considered. of career pathways related to automation Applications for this course are not accepted and control application in the mining and through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. mineral processing, oil and gas, and agriculture Work Experience industries that are strongly represented in the Students are required to undertake a minimum economy of Western Australia. of 12 weeks practical work experience in an Graduates of the course will be conversant engineering industry environment. This will in electrical and electronic engineering; normally be undertaken during a vacation period. have specialist skills in design, development For more information, see course details and management of advanced control on our website. and automation systems; and have the ability to participate in, and lead, complex Professional Recognition multidisciplinary projects. Engineers Australia have accredited this course. The program focuses on the development of Employment Opportunities knowledge and skills relevant to professional Instrumentation control and automation engineers engineering practice along with a sound have diverse employment opportunities in most theoretical base, and includes strong elements sectors of industry, including product design of practical problem solving, team work and and development, manufacturing, mining project development. As a result, graduates will and resource, agriculture, public utilities, road have strong analytical skills, in addition to multiple and transport, defence, aerospace, chemical, technical and transferable competencies. pharmaceutical, and consulting. The course covers topics in process control Careers algorithms, computer interfacing and Control and Automation Engineer, Process communications of industrial controllers, as Control Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer well as computer automation, including the use of PLCs, SCADA, and PC-based systems Double Degrees to control systems and processes. Topics ECU offers one or more double degrees in this such as advanced PLC control and SCADA discipline. Refer to the double degrees section systems, and manufacturing execution systems at the end of this guide for details. are introduced in the advanced years of
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MARITIME ENGINEERING NEW Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime) Honours Applications for this course are not accepted Indicative ATAR: 82 through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Duration: 4 years Work Experience Students are required to undertake a minimum Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL of 12 weeks work experience in an engineering Full-Time industry environment. This will normally be Part-Time undertaken during a vacation period. The first two years are studied at ECU’s For more information, see course details Joondalup Campus. on our website. Secondary Location Employment Opportunities The final two years of this course are delivered Graduates of this course will have the capability at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston. to work in many areas in the maritime industry. Students will be required to relocate to Marine and Offshore engineers will be able to work Launceston for this portion of the course. in areas such as engineering alternative marine See more course information: power systems, or improving crude oil extraction ecu.edu.au/courses/W91 to reduce emissions while maximising yield. Offered in collaboration with the Australian Marine and offshore engineers have strong Maritime College at the University of Tasmania in employment opportunities in many sectors Launceston, Tasmania, this specialist engineering of industry including oil and gas, ship building, course will guide you towards a thriving career in alternative energy, marine survey, defence, the maritime industry. industrial process, power generation, and consulting. Graduates can also apply for any Through this course students focus on one of the suitable position open to mechanical engineers. three maritime industry specialisations: Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine and Ocean engineers have strong employment Offshore Engineering. opportunities in many sectors of industry including oil and gas, alternative energy, Marine and Offshore engineers are involved coastal engineering, underwater vehicles, port with the design, manufacture, deployment and and harbour design, defence, and consulting. commissioning of systems associated with the Graduates can also apply for any suitable marine and offshore oil and gas industries. Naval position open to structural engineers. architects are professional engineers who design and oversee the construction and repair of marine Naval architects are in demand in companies craft and various offshore structures. that design and build leisure craft, and sailing and power yachts. Many of the vessels of the Ocean engineers are involved in the design Royal Australian Navy deployed in the defence of offshore structures such as oil and gas of the nation have been built in Australian platforms or subsea pipelines, as well as yards with considerable Australian design the wide range of infrastructure associated input; these include patrol boats, mine hunters, with the ports and harbour facilities and frigates and submarines. Naval architects also submersible vehicles required to service them. have career opportunities in other sectors Admission Requirements of the marine industry including oil and gas, All applicants are required to have Mathematics: marine surveying, and consulting. Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Careers Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with Oil and Gas Engineer, Naval Engineer, equivalents considered. Process Engineer, Offshore Energy Engineer, It is desirable that all applicants have Marine Surveyor, Mechanical Engineer, Maritime Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with Engineer, Naval Architect, Submersible Vehicle equivalents considered. Engineer, Coastal Engineer, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours The first year of this course includes a set of eight Indicative ATAR: 82 units that are common across all engineering honours courses. This allows students the Duration: 4 years opportunity to develop a better understanding Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL of the various engineering disciplines on offer and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another Full-Time engineering discipline/course without penalty Part-Time after the first year of study. See more course information: Admission Requirements ecu.edu.au/courses/Y45 All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Mechanical engineering is the branch of Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and engineering that deals with the design, Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with manufacture and maintenance of mechanical equivalents considered. components and moving systems. Areas of study It is desirable that all applicants have within the course include a foundation in physical Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with and engineering sciences, along with materials equivalents considered. science and manufacturing, mechanical design, and building services. The course includes a Applications for this course are not accepted particular focus on project based and practical through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. learning and provides numerous opportunities for Work Experience students to extend practical skills development. Students are required to undertake a minimum Students taking this course also have the option of 12 weeks practical work experience in an to undertake a specialist stream in motorsports. engineering industry environment. This will This option provides a special focus on normally be undertaken during a vacation period. automotive design and motorsports engineering. For more information, see course details Students should consult the course coordinator on our website. if they are interested in pursuing this option. Professional Recognition The program focuses on the development of Engineers Australia have accredited this course. knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and along with a sound Employment Opportunities theoretical base, includes strong elements Graduates will have competencies in all of practical problem solving, team work and major areas of mechanical engineering, and project development. As a result, as well as be able to participate in and lead complex having multiple technical and transferable multidisciplinary projects. Mechanical engineers skill competencies, graduates will gain strong have diverse employment opportunities in most analytical skills, and have the ability to lead sectors of industry including product design complex projects. and development, manufacturing, road and The course provides a sound basis in mechanics, transport, mining and resource, public utilities, mathematics, and the principles of engineering agriculture, defence, aerospace, and consulting. design in the first two years of study, along Careers with development of relevant knowledge in Mechanical Engineer computer aided design and manufacturing, materials science, statics and dynamics, industrial Double Degrees maintenance, and mechanical design. In the ECU offers one or more double degrees in this final two years of study, a range of specialist discipline. Refer to the double degrees section mechanical engineering topics are covered, at the end of this guide for details. including electromechanical systems, structural analysis, advanced mechanical design, and building services, providing students with relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to contribute in the workforce as soon as they graduate.
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MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Honours and digital electronics, signal analysis, Indicative ATAR: 82 electromechanical systems, industrial control, and robotics. Duration: 4 years The first year of this course includes a set of eight Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL units that are common across all engineering Full-Time honours courses. This allows students the opportunity to develop a better understanding Part-Time of the various engineering disciplines on offer See more course information: and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another ecu.edu.au/courses/Y44 engineering discipline/course without penalty Mechatronics engineering is a multidisciplinary after the first year of study. program, where knowledge of mechanical Admission Requirements and electrical/electronic engineering All applicants are required to have are combined towards the development Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents of intelligent machines and advanced considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering manufacturing and processing systems. Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. Whilst developing the strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities typical of any It is desirable that all applicants have engineering program, this particular program Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with is specifically tailored to Australia’s resource- equivalents considered. based and service industries. The course Applications for this course are not accepted starts with a typical engineering science through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. foundation in mathematics, mechanics, Work Experience electrical engineering and computing, and Students are required to undertake a minimum of then proceeds to cover major engineering 12 weeks practical work experience in an topics, including digital electronics and engineering industry environment. This will microprocessor systems, advanced materials normally be undertaken during a vacation period. and manufacturing, and mechanical design. For more information, see course details Mechatronics engineering gives a broader on our website. engineering coverage compared with standard mechanical or electrical engineering Professional Recognition programs with the themes of automation, Engineers Australia have accredited this course. instrumentation, digital electronics, Employment Opportunities manufacturing, mechanical design, fluid Mechatronics engineers have diverse mechanics and control systems. employment opportunities in most sectors The program focuses on the development of of industry, including product design and knowledge and skills relevant to professional development, manufacturing, mining and engineering practice and along with a sound resource, process control and automation, theoretical base, includes strong elements public utilities, road and transport, defence, of practical problem solving, team work and aerospace, and consulting. project development. As a result, as well as Careers having multiple technical and transferable Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics Engineer, skill competencies, graduates will gain strong Automation Engineer analytical skills, and have the ability to lead complex projects. Double Degrees Areas of study within the course include ECU offers one or more double degrees in this engineering mechanics, computer-aided discipline. Refer to the double degrees section design and manufacturing, analogue at the end of this guide for details.
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MOTORSPORTS Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Indicative ATAR: 70 Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can complete Duration: 3 years bridging units during the first year of their Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL studies, if required, if they have not passed one or more of these subjects. Full-Time Part-Time Work Experience Students are required to undertake a minimum See more course information: of 8 weeks practical work experience in an ecu.edu.au/courses/G68 engineering technology industry environment. Develops core problem-solving abilities and This will normally be undertaken during a the technical, financial and management vacation period. skills associated with manufacturing industries For more information, see course details in general, and the motorsports industry in on our website. particular. Students gain a solid understanding of the design, simulation and fabrication Professional Recognition processes, and the management issues Engineers Australia have accredited this course. associated with production of the complex Employment Opportunities automotive systems and the components As well as employment in the motorsports that underpin the motorsport industry. The industry, graduates also have broader course provides a stimulating and supportive employment opportunities in product design learning environment, with an enthusiastic and development, manufacturing, marketing and articulate approach that reflects the and project management. culture of motorsports. Careers Students also have the opportunity to further Automotive Technologist, Mechanical Technologist develop competencies through the provision of extra-curricular activities to help progression Double Degrees into the motorsports industry. ECU offers one or more double degrees in this discipline. Refer to the double degrees section Admission Requirements at the end of this guide for details. It is desirable that all applicants have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering specialist knowledge in drilling, reservoir and (Petroleum Engineering) Honours petroleum production engineering. Indicative ATAR: 82 The program focuses on the development of Duration: 4 years knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and along with a sound Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL theoretical base, includes strong elements of Full-Time practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, graduates will gain Part-Time strong analytical skills, and have the ability to See more course information: lead complex projects as well as having multiple ecu.edu.au/courses/W17 technical and transferable skill competencies. Petroleum engineers work in a range of industry The course provides a sound basis in sectors, often related to the exploration, mining, mechanics, mathematics, and the principles production, delivery and downstream processing of engineering design in the first two years of fossil fuels. These fossil fuels are derived from of study, along with core areas of engineering oil and gas reservoirs in the earth’s crust, but science including chemistry and materials may also include extraction from sands and science, fluid mechanics, process systems shales. This course provides the foundations for and thermodynamics. In the final two years a professional engineering career in the oil and of study, a range of more specialist petroleum gas industry, both in Australia and internationally. engineering topics are covered to prepare As well as providing core mechanical and students to enter their chosen profession chemical engineering skills, the course provides with relevant knowledge and skills.
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The first year of this course includes a set of eight Professional Recognition units that are common across all engineering Engineers Australia have provisionally honours courses. This allows students the accredited this course. opportunity to develop a better understanding Employment Opportunities of the various engineering disciplines on offer Petroleum engineers work in a wide range of and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another industries associated with the exploration, drilling engineering discipline/course without penalty and mining, development and operation of after the first year of study. production and transport of raw and processed Admission Requirements products as well as the downstream processing All applicants are required to have of fossil fuel derivatives. Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents Careers considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Petroleum Engineer, Oil and Gas Engineer, Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. Exploration Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, It is desirable that all applicants have Drilling Engineer, Pipeline Engineer, Refining Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with Engineer, Production Engineer equivalents considered. Double Degrees Applications for this course are not accepted ECU offers one or more double degrees in this through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. discipline. Refer to the double degrees section Work Experience at the end of this guide for details. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks practical work experience in an engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period. For more information, see course details on our website.
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50 ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences teaches an exciting and diverse range of disciplines.
Courses include Biomedical Science, Exercise and Sports Science, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Health Science, Medical Science, Occupational Therapy, Paramedical Science, and Speech Pathology. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and specialised laboratories where theory is turned into practice. Our courses also provide a basis for honours and postgraduate studies, laying the groundwork for future careers in health and medicine.
Get hands-on with accredited, practical courses In our professionally-accredited undergraduate courses in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Paramedical Science, Speech Pathology, and postgraduate Nutrition and Dietetics, you’ll have access to well-equipped laboratories with specialised equipment and simulated environments. Before attending clinical placements, you’ll use these facilities to practice hands-on skills. Our staff have strong clinical backgrounds, so they know how to prepare you for entry into the health system.
Students big winners from West Coast Eagles Partnership Students studying sport-related courses can take advantage of our strong sporting industry network. ECU is partnered with the West Coast Eagles, providing numerous benefits for our students, including:
Work Integrated Learning (placement) opportunities with the West Coast Eagles where you get to apply your knowledge and influence the game. Access to the ECU High Performance Centre at Mineral Resources Park, which incorporates high performance equipment and technology for elite athletic performance and testing. Volunteer opportunities to work with the Eagles and gain experience at key events during the season. Invitations to attend unique events with the Eagles coaching and management teams, designed to enhance your learning experience and demonstrate how your knowledge can be applied in the real-world.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 51 CLINICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS The Joondalup Community Clinical School is a purpose built clinical training facility located at Joondalup Health Campus. Students provide services to the community including Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology The student led Joondalup Community Clinical School benefits the community with the provision of high quality, inter-professional, evidence based care to a wide range of clients to assist with the management of chronic disease, mental illness, neurological conditions and general health. The clinic provides opportunities for students to contribute to client assessments and interventions.
Medical and Biomedical Health Science Science students learn in can open doors state‑of‑the‑art facilities Health Science students can undertake two ECU’s science laboratories are equipped for majors, or a major and minor, in the areas Medical Science and Biomedical Science students of Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, studying microbiology, genetics, haematology Nutrition, Nutrition Bioscience, Occupational and biochemistry. Students have access to and Environmental Health and Safety and microbiology equipment for working with Occupational Safety and Health. This opens up microbiological organisms and DNA. a range of career opportunities upon graduation. ECU also houses state of the art equipment All Health Science students undertake workplace for cell, DNA, RNA and protein isolation and practicums in their third year that are designed characterisation, electrophoresis, automated to prepare them for work opportunities in a broad microscopy and digital imaging, in addition to range of public health disciplines. a fully‑equipped histology laboratory. ECU is also home to only one of four authorised schools of anatomy in the wider metropolitan area. This allows staff and students to use cadavers in the teaching of health courses, providing an authentic learning experience.
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“I was employed by MSWA following my final practical placement.” The course was extremely hands on – I had a practical placement just 3 weeks into the course. The placements progressed throughout the course, from observation, to partially looking after patients, to having my own case load to deal with independently. The gradual build up helped me understand what was required of me as an Occupational Therapist. All of my lecturers were very knowledgeable and helpful – they were all qualified OTs themselves, so were able to include first person experience in their teaching. Many of them were still practising professionally, and even brought in real-life patients, walking us through assessments and interventions with those patients. It was amazing to get first-hand experience in a classroom environment.
Rebecca Van Noort ECU Occupational Therapy graduate
“I did my research beforehand and found Exercise & Sports Science can pave the way for different career paths.” The course has taken my personal training to the next level (evidence‑based training). It has also given me the opportunity to work with the West Coast Eagles. I did my research beforehand and found Exercise & Sports Science can pave the way for different career paths. Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Physiology and Teaching Physical Education to name a few, but there are so many more. I chose ECU because of their corporate partnerships with some of our country’s biggest sporting organisations, including the West Coast Eagles and Perth Glory.
Ricky LeGuay ECU Exercise & Sports Science student
“The knowledge I gained from my degree has helped me to make rational, informed decisions in my career.” Upon graduating from ECU, I secured a role as Community Development Advisor of Australia’s most remote indigenous community, Kiwirrkurra. The rate of renal failure, diabetes and other disease is high in communities like mine and my aim is to collaborate with other services to improve the health standards. My studies at ECU have given me a solid foundation of knowledge to make informed decisions in my role, whether it is collecting water samples for chemical and microbiological testing, discussing nutrition and food security options with health workers and the Outback Store or collaborating with stakeholders to improve the quality of life of the community members. I found that a lot of my lecturers also work in their fields outside of university or have previously and were able to provide a wealth of knowledge from their experiences. They also had plenty of knowledge of the opportunities available in the outside world, and always did their best to see their students thrive.
Stephen Morgan ECU Biomedical Science graduate
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Admission Requirements Indicative ATAR: 70 One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the website Duration: 3 years for more information. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Employment Opportunities Full-Time Biomedical science is a continually changing, Part-Time dynamic profession with long-term career prospects, including management, research, See more course information: education and specialised laboratory work. ecu.edu.au/courses/K05 Careers Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes Audiology, Biochemistry Technician, required to prepare graduates for the field Haematology Technician, Histology Technician, of biomedical science. The course covers the Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, theory, practical experience and knowledge Medical Researcher, Microbiology Technician, necessary for graduates to gain employment Biomedical Technician in the biomedical professions. Included in the course are studies in anatomy, Available Majors: JO ML BU OL physiology, microbiology, immunology, Applied Chemistry pharmacology and biomedical ethics. Graduates can continue on to specialise in Data Science one of these laboratory disciplines: medical Forensic Science microbiology, clinical chemistry, transfusion Human Biology science, haematology, histopathology, Human Genetics cytology, virology, immunology, medicine.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Diploma of Environmental Health Pre-practicum Preparation Indicative ATAR: Not applicable To be eligible to undertake practicum placements students are required to complete a Duration: 1 year range of different tasks (for example, obtaining Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL a police clearance, receiving immunisations and completing first aid training). For more Full-Time • • • information, see course details on our website. Part-Time Non-Standard Timetable *Students can only commence full-time study On-campus students: Unit HST2184 if commencing in Semester 1 Communicable Disease Control. See more course information: Online and On-campus students: All students ecu.edu.au/courses/C54 will be required to attend 140 hours of Prepares students to make a positive practicum with Local Government Authorities, contribution to the health of communities. and State Government Agencies. Students graduate with the ability to think Employment Opportunities critically about prevention and control of Graduates will be employable in State communicable and environmental disease Government, Shire and City health departments and a range of other environmental health in a support role to Environmental Health Officers. issues, to work independently and as part of a team, and plan and coordinate Careers environmental health projects. Environmental Health Assistant, Environmental Health Cadet, Environmental Health Practicum Technical Officer Students undertake a professional placement unit which comprises a 140 hour placement in an environmental health department. There are attendance requirements for this practicum.
54 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) The Recommended Elective unit SPS3604 Indicative ATAR: 70 (Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion) includes 30 hours of work placement. There are Duration: 3 years attendance requirements for this practicum. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Pre-practicum Preparation Full-Time * To be eligible to undertake practicum Part-Time * placements students are required to complete a range of different tasks (for example, obtaining *ECU South West Campus Students: The first year a police clearance, receiving immunisations (i.e. 8 units) of the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and completing first aid training). For more and Sport Science) can be completed at the information, see course details on our website. Bunbury campus. The remaining units (i.e. 16 units) must be completed at the Joondalup campus. Professional Recognition Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) See more course information: have conditionally accredited this course. ecu.edu.au/courses/M89 Graduating students will be eligible to apply Are you interested in health, fitness and general for accreditation credentialing with ESSA. well-being? If you like the idea of helping Please refer to ESSA website for further other people improve their lifestyle or sports information regarding the application process: performance through exercise, you should explore www.essa.org.au a career in Exercise Science. This degree will prepare you for a variety of professional roles – Employment Opportunities you could work with elite sportspeople, promote Graduates have successful careers in specialty health in the community, work in corporate health areas such as exercise rehabilitation, sports or a wide range of other exciting environments. administration, teaching, sports coaching, The course will give you the skills to design, exercise science, strength and conditioning, implement and evaluate programs targeted at corporate fitness, workplace health, sports improving general health and well-being, helping development and sports performance analysis. to prevent or reduce the impact of chronic Careers disease and enhancing athletic performance. Exercise Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, You can also specialise in a related field, Biomechanist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, with majors in Football Performance, Health Sports & Exercise Scientist, Researcher, Strength Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and & Conditioning Coach, Sports Medicine Trainer Health and Sport Business helping broaden your Available Majors: JO ML BU OL career prospects. You can also use this course as a pathway to further study in areas such as Football Performance clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics Health Promotion and strength and conditioning coaching. Nutrition You can study units for this degree on-campus Occupational Safety with weekly lectures and laboratories or and Health through a blended format that involves weekly online content, such as lectures, laboratories, Sport Business tutorials and/or seminars, accompanied by timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory Double Degrees sessions twice per semester. ECU offers one or more double degrees in this discipline. Refer to the double degrees section Practicum at the end of this guide for details. Students are required to complete 2 mandatory practicum units: SPS3112 Exercise and Sports Science Practicum (140 hours), SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours).
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INTERNATIONAL EXERCISE PLANNED FOR 2022 & SPORTS SCIENCE Bachelor of Science (International health and well-being, helping to prevent or Exercise and Sports Science) reduce the impact of chronic disease and enhancing athletic performance. You can also specialise in a related field, with majors in Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and 70 Indicative ATAR: Health and Sport Business helping broaden your Duration: 4 years career prospects. You can also use this course Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics Full-Time and strength and conditioning coaching. Part-Time Practicum Secondary Location Students are required to complete two The first two years are delivered by Edith mandatory practicum units: SPS3112 (140 hours), Cowan University on the Joondalup Campus. SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours). The third year is delivered by the University of The Recommended Elective SPS3604 includes Portsmouth in the United Kingdom on campus, 30 hours of work placement. There are and the fourth year is delivered by Edith Cowan attendance requirements for this practicum. University on campus. Pre-practicum Preparation See more course information To be eligible to undertake practicum ecu.edu.au/courses/W97 placements students are required to complete Are you interested in health, fitness and general a range of different tasks (for example, well-being? If you like the idea of helping obtaining a police clearance, receiving other people improve their lifestyle or sports immunisations and completing first aid performance through exercise, you should training). For more information, see course explore a career in Exercise Science. details on our website. This international dual degree involves three Employment Opportunities years of study at ECU (years 1, 2 and 4) and one Graduates have successful careers in specialty year in the UK at the University of Portsmouth areas such as exercise science, sports (year 3). On completion you will have gained administration, sports coaching, strength and valuable experience overseas, experience of conditioning, corporate fitness, workplace health, the Exercise and Sports Science industry in sports development and sports performance both Australia and the UK and be awarded analysis plus the opportunity for further study a degree from each institution. in teaching, exercise physiology and dietetics. Your degrees will prepare you for a variety of Careers professional roles – you could work with elite Biomechanist, Exercise Scientist, Exercise sportspeople, promote health in the community, Physiologist, Health & Safety Injury work in corporate health or a wide range of Management Coordinator, Personal Trainer, other exciting environments. Your studies will give Researcher, Sport & Exercise Scientist, Sports you the skills to design, implement and evaluate Coach, Sports Medicine Trainer, Strength & exercise programs targeted at improving general Conditioning Coach
EXERCISE SCIENCE & REHABILITATION Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science Are you interested in using exercise to and Rehabilitation) improve people’s health, fitness and general Indicative ATAR: 80 well‑being? If so, you should consider a career as an Exercise Physiologist through studying Duration: 4 years our Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL and Rehabilitation). When you graduate from this degree you will be eligible to apply to Full-Time become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist Part-Time with Exercise and Sports Science Australia See more course information: (ESSA). Exercise Physiologists help other people ecu.edu.au/courses/M90 improve their lifestyle and recover from injuries and chronic conditions through exercise.
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In this 4-year degree (full-time) you’ll gain Applications for this course are not accepted knowledge, skills and experience in clinical through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. exercise delivery, healthy lifestyle intervention Practicum and wellness programs for people living with Students are required to complete 3 mandatory chronic conditions, disabilities or injuries, practicum units as part of their course. as well as the healthy population. There are attendance requirements for More qualified professionals are expected this practicum. to be needed as the population grows and ages, with employment opportunities in public Pre-practicum Preparation and private hospitals, workplace health and To be eligible to undertake practicum rehabilitation, aged care facilities, sports placements students are required to complete organisations and more. a range of different tasks (for example, You can study units for this degree on-campus obtaining a police clearance, receiving with weekly lectures and laboratories or immunisations and completing first aid through a blended format that involves weekly training). For more information, see course online content, such as lectures, laboratories, details on our website. tutorials and/or seminars, accompanied by Professional Recognition timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) sessions twice per semester. have conditionally accredited this course. Note: If you complete the Bachelor of Science Students will need to graduate to be eligible (Exercise and Sports Science) degree (with to apply for accreditation credentialing with the appropriate elective units) and decide ESSA. Please refer to the ESSA website for that you’d like to pursue a career in exercise further information regarding the application rehabilitation, you’ll only need to study this process: www.essa.org.au course for one year to be eligible to become Careers an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Professionally-Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Admission Requirements Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator, Exercise All applicants are required to be assessed for Science Researcher, Compensation & entry by the course coordinator where the Rehabilitation Officer, Exercise Rehabilitator, student has undertaken prior tertiary study. Workers’ Compensation Officer, Health Care Students with no prior tertiary study will be Officer, Occupational Rehabilitation Officer, assessed by University Admissions. Work Cover Services Manager
HEALTH SCIENCE Bachelor of Health Science You’ll also gain valuable industry experience Indicative ATAR: 70 through a work placement in your final year. Duration: 3 years And because you have a choice of one or more major subjects in this degree, you’ll learn Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL specific skills in an area that interests you. Full-Time The Bachelor of Health Science gives you a choice of six majors - Addiction Studies, Health Part-Time Promotion, Nutrition, Nutrition Bioscience, See more course information: Occupational and Environmental Health and ecu.edu.au/courses/K97 Safety, and Occupational Safety and Health. Health Science is broad, but essentially, You’ll be surprised how many diverse workplaces it’s all about enhancing the health of have career opportunities for our Health communities. That includes tackling a range Science graduates. of health‑related societal problems, such as obesity, harmful alcohol and drug use and Practicum even dealing with a global pandemic. In this Students are required to complete HST3502 degree, you’ll study the core concepts of public Health Sciences Professional Practice as health and access tools that will prepare you part of the course. There are attendance for the real world. Studying Health Science requirements for this practicum. at ECU will give you skills to not only assess Pre-practicum Preparation and monitor health situations, but you’ll also To be eligible to undertake practicum learn intervention strategies so you can make placements students are required to complete a difference to the lives and health of others. a range of different tasks (for example,
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obtaining a police clearance, receiving Careers immunisations and completing first aid Community Health Officer, Environmental training). For more information, see course Health Officer, Youth Worker, Child Health details on our website. Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Health Worker, Nutritionist, Health Promotion Non-Standard Timetable Nutritionist, Occupational Safety and Health Some majors can only be studied on-campus Management Officer and students should refer to the delivery options listed against each major for further details. Available Majors: JO ML BU OL South West Campus: Please note that only Addiction Studies the Majors of Occupational Health and Safety, Nutrition, Health Promotion and Occupational Health Promotion and Environmental Health and Safety can be Nutrition studied on campus. Nutrition Bioscience Employment Opportunities Occupational and Employment opportunities exist within a range Environmental Health of workplaces including aged care facilities and Safety and hospitals, rural and regional settings, Occupational Safety asthma/diabetes/cancer/injury prevention and Health councils, heart foundations, family planning associations, alcohol and other drug agencies, mining, oil and gas industries, community development and local government organisations, disability services, justice and correctional agencies, research institutes, international aid organisations, and mental health support agencies.
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MEDICAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Medical Science The course provides a pathway for graduates Indicative ATAR: 70 to enter careers in medical research and development and in the health industry. The Duration: 3 years course also provides a pathway for graduates Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL to pursue postgraduate studies in medicine and other health professions. Full-Time Part-Time Employment Opportunities This course is an entry pathway to many See more course information: highly sought-after careers such as medicine ecu.edu.au/courses/C32 and other health professions, through to Medical Science is the study of human disease, postgraduate study. The course will also including its diagnosis, treatment and prevention. provide a pathway for graduates to enter As healthcare complexity increases there will be careers in medical research and development, a greater need for medical science graduates the health industry, and education. to support a diversity of health service delivery. Careers This course introduces a broad range of theory, Biomedical Technician, Science Teacher, including studies in anatomy, physiology, human Medical Representative, Research Officer, genetics and human evolution and ecology, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Scientist, while giving you extensive practical experience in Laboratory Researcher cutting edge laboratories.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) During your fieldwork placements, you’ll Indicative ATAR: 80 integrate your growing occupational therapy knowledge, skills and professional attitudes, Duration: 4 years while being supervised and assessed by Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL registered occupational therapists. Full-Time Admission Requirements Part-Time Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/H96 Reporting Obligations ECU has an obligation to report details Many of us take our independence for granted, of students enrolled in this course to the comfortably performing all kinds of tasks and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation activities at home, school, work and in the Agency (AHPRA), see the unit set on our community. For someone with an injury, illness, website for more information. disability or psychosocial issues, it can be a different story. Practicum A qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) can make An extended full-time practicum component a difference to that person’s restricted lifestyle. An applies to the three Clinical Science units in this OT helps people of all ages to develop, sustain, or course. There are attendance requirements for restore participation in their day to day activities this practicum. and improve their quality of life. Pre-practicum Preparation If you’re a good communicator and a creative To be eligible to undertake practicum thinker with an interest in science, this might be placements students are required to complete the career for you. a range of different tasks (for example, obtaining a police clearance, receiving One of the best things about studying immunisations and completing first aid Occupational Therapy at ECU is starting your training). For more information, see course practical experience in your first year. At ECU details on our website. you’ll gain valuable learning experiences in a range of settings and with people with differing Professional Recognition needs through fieldwork placements all World Federation of Occupational Therapists throughout the four year course. (WFOT) have approved this course. Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Limited have accredited this course.
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Registration Careers Students will need to graduate to be eligible to Occupational Therapist, Health & Wellness register with the Occupational Therapy Board Coordinator, Mental Health Therapist, of Australia. Registration with the Occupational Occupational Rehabilitationist, Safety Officer, Therapy Board of Australia is required to Disability Therapist, Neuromuscular Therapist, practice in the profession. Hand Therapist, Neurorehabilitationist
PARAMEDICAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) Practicum Indicative ATAR: 70 Students are required to undertake clinical practice placements as part of this course with Duration: 3 years partner healthcare providers. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL There are attendance requirements for this Full-Time practicum. Part-Time Pre-practicum Preparation See more course information: To be eligible to undertake practicum ecu.edu.au/courses/K89 placements students are required to complete a range of different tasks (for example, obtaining It can be the difference between life and a police clearance, receiving immunisations death. A highly-trained, clear-thinking and completing first aid training). For more professional paramedic regularly faces life information, see course details on our website. and death situations as a first responder. It’s unpredictable. It’s demanding. And it’s exciting. Professional Recognition But is it for you? Studying our Paramedicine Paramedicine Board of Australia have degree will help you answer that question. approved this course. Here, your studies will include many hours in Secondary Location work placement experiences with WA-based Eligible students may complete this course in an healthcare providers. And our realistic on- employment model linked to a specific employer campus simulations will help you develop with a mixture of on-campus and off‑campus practical skills, like pre-hospital diagnostic modes of delivery. Students studying in the techniques, that are critical in this profession. employment linked model may be required You’ll be taught by AHPRA registered industry to attend their employer’s nominated training professionals with on-road experience, with facility, or the Joondalup Campus. many still actively working in the profession. Non-Standard Timetable They’ll help you develop an understanding Students are required to attend skills workshops of professional and ethical practice, and clinical practicums outside of the standard communication and safe practice within the timetable. Skills workshops require attendance public health, social, cultural and clinical at the Joondalup Campus, and clinical paramedical science environments. practicums require attendance at partner When you graduate, you can consider further healthcare organisations in Western Australia. specialisation across a range of postgraduate courses, including Critical Care Paramedicine, Employment Opportunities Extended Care Paramedicine and Disaster and This course prepares graduates to practice Emergency Response. high quality evidence-based paramedicine in a wide spectrum of health and cultural Admission Requirements settings, and to lead Australian and Applications for this course are not accepted international paramedicine development. through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Careers Reporting Obligations Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, ECU has an obligation to report details Community Paramedic, Industrial Paramedic, of students enrolled in this course to the Ambulance Officer, Intensive Care Paramedic, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Retrieval Paramedic Agency (AHPRA), see the unit set on our website for more information.
60 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
SPEECH PATHOLOGY Bachelor of Speech Pathology student cohort and greater personal attention Indicative ATAR: 80 you’ll receive from our experienced lecturers, it’s the best way to start your new career. Duration: 4 years Admission Requirements Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Applications for this course are not accepted Full-Time through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Part-Time Practicum See more course information: Students are required to complete substantial ecu.edu.au/courses/Y02 clinical practicums designed to provide the required range of clinical experience. Fieldwork Most of us take communication for granted, but placements commence in the first year and for people with a disorder, it’s a daily challenge. throughout the course, and provide students Thankfully, a trained Speech Pathologist with valuable learning experiences in a range can make a huge difference to the quality of of settings. someone’s life. Speech Pathologists provide diagnostic assessment and management of Professional Recognition disorders of communication and swallowing for Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) have people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. accredited this course. Graduates of They work with a wide range of problems like this course will be eligible for Practicing stuttering, voice problems, language disorders Membership with Speech Pathology Australia. and physical and intellectual disabilities. Employment Opportunities If you are passionate about communicating, Speech pathologists are employed in child have an interest in helping people across the development centres, schools, hospitals, lifespan, this might be a career for you. Speech private practice, disability organisations, Pathology includes science, communication in the performing arts, or in universities. and being creative in planning therapy. Careers One of the best things about studying Speech Speech Pathologist Pathology at ECU is starting your practical experience in your first year. And with our smaller
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 61 Nursing & Midwifery
62 ECU prepares more nursing and midwifery students for careers in health than any other university in WA.
We have dedicated nursing courses as well as WA’s only nursing and midwifery dual degree program, which offers an innovative and broad study approach for scenario-based learning of nursing and midwifery. Courses provide students with access to state‑of‑the‑art health and wellness facilities featuring simulated practice areas for scenario-based learning, and practicum placements with a range of healthcare providers.
WHY STUDY nursing and midwifery AT ECU?
WA’S ONLY DUAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY OVER 160 DEGREE PLACEMENT PROVIDERS
PROFESSIONALLY STATE-OF-THE-ART ACCREDITED FACILITIES COURSES
INTERNATIONAL BUNBURY CLINICAL PLACEMENTS PRODUCES THE MOST REGISTERED NURSE 7 COUNTRIES GRADUATES IN WA 13 LOCATIONS 70 STUDENTS
TOP 100 nursing program worldwide Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of ABOVE WORLD AVERAGE PERFORMANCE Academic Subjects 2020 and QS World IN RESEARCH University Subject Ranking 2021.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 63 OUTSTANDING HEALTH AND ECU’S NURSING AND MIDWIFERY WELLNESS FACILITIES COURSES IN THE SOUTH WEST Our state‑of‑the‑art health and wellness building ECU’s nursing and nursing/midwifery undergraduate incorporates high and low fidelity simulated practice degrees can also be studied at our South West wards for both nursing and midwifery that provide a safe, Campus. The upgraded facilities are the most authentic environment for clinical skills development. These sophisticated in regional Western Australia. They provide students with the opportunity for experiential include nursing and midwifery demonstration areas hands‑on practice to learn skills in a variety of simulated and a high dependency ward. The technology and scenarios, designed to increase the competence and equipment utilised in Bunbury is the same as that confidence of students. The wards include 66 beds featured at our Joondalup Campus, ensuring that all on the Joondalup Campus and 23 beds on the South ECU nursing and midwifery students have access to West Campus that simulate the real world healthcare the same supportive learning environment. environment, and dedicated midwifery practice areas.
Mums Adopting Midwifery Students PRACTICAL PLACEMENT To consolidate the theory learnt in the classroom PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS and to understand expectant and new parents’ Our partnership programs offer nursing and midwifery experiences of having a baby, all midwifery students students the opportunity to undertake the majority of participate in our Mothers Adopting Midwifery their practical placements in one health service, allowing Students (MAMS) program. The MAMS program pairs them access to helpful resources, as well as networking students with pregnant women for their mutual opportunities. These unique partnership programs are benefit. Students assist throughout the pregnancy all available at a range of healthcare facilities, including the way through to the first few weeks after childbirth. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital The program offers invaluable learning opportunities and North Metropolitan Mental Health Service. outside of a ‘typical’ classroom setting, where students can develop both their clinical and interpersonal skills.
64 world ready ecu graduates
“I spoke to nurses within the industry and they knew ECU is an amazing place to study.” The reputation, location, facilities, curriculum, and employment opportunities post-graduation made the decision easy for me to decide where to study nursing. The staff are passionate about nursing and extremely knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. They have been extremely approachable and more than willing to help. The course provides practicum placements where I can enhance the skills learnt in class, and simulation wards provide a real-life set up to practice in. It makes interactive learning motivating, and makes you feel like a nurse before you have officially become one. I work full time, so the convenience and flexibility of engaging with staff online is priceless to me, and I don’t have to reduce my working hours. I cannot recommend the amazing atmosphere more highly enough. I am so proud to be an ECU student.
Emily James ECU Nursing student
“ECU is renowned for offering the best nursing and midwifery courses that prepare students for the real world.” I undertook placements in many clinical areas including maternity, Emergency Department (ED), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and neonatal nursery which gave me the clinical experience needed to thrive in my career as a midwife. The course was flexible, and I was able to work part-time; study full-time with some classes online; and manage a young family. The lecturers were approachable, encouraging and very knowledgeable in the subjects they taught, and I also made some amazing lifelong friends who I now work with in the same industry and we chat and debrief all the time.
Rosebeth Kagoce ECU Nursing and Midwifery graduate
“I chose to study nursing at ECU because of the reputation of the program.” As a teenager, I was always interested in science and the human body. Studying nursing at university is my opportunity to become the first person in my family that is qualified to provide healthcare. The facilities at ECU’s South West campus are advanced, and the rooms for nursing practice are set up similar to a real-life clinical ward. The staff at ECU are supportive and the university provides many workshops for assignments which include formatting and referencing. I found these were extremely helpful and was able to use the skills I learnt to hit the ground running with my assessments.
Kavan Patel ECU South West Nursing student
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NURSING Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Clinical or Professional Work Placement Indicative ATAR: 70 Students are required to successfully complete 840 hours of clinical practice as part of the course. Duration: 3 years Placements are undertaken with a range of clinical Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL partners as full-time clinical placements. Full-Time Students will be required to travel to professional experience placements in a variety Part-Time of health services within the region of the See more course information campus they are enrolled and may be required ecu.edu.au/courses/C33 to travel to other regions of Western Australia. This course provides a broad knowledge and Students enrolled at the Bunbury Campus will skill base that will enable students to practice be required to travel to Perth for some clinical independently and interdependently as placements. Students are responsible for any a registered nurse within the Australian travel and accommodation related costs. healthcare industry. The course is designed Professional experience placements require to enable graduates to be well prepared to rostered shifts covering the 24-hour period, make significant contributions to the outcomes inclusive of weekends and public holidays. of patients within a diverse range of health Students are expected not to undertake care settings. paid employment during a period of full-time Admission Requirements professional experience placement, as it is a It is desirable that all applicants have requirement that students have a sufficient completed study in a science related subject length of breaks between shifts. at WACE - general or ATAR level. There are attendance requirements for this Applications for this course are not accepted clinical or professional work placement. through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Clearance and/or Risk Management Reporting Obligations Protocols Required ECU has an obligation to report details of To be eligible to undertake clinical practice students enrolled in this course to the Australian and fulfil their duty of care, students are Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). required to complete clinical practice See the website for more information. orientation, risk management training and obtain various screening, vaccination and
66 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
clearances, as appropriate on commencement with a disability or other issue likely to of the course and in subsequent semesters. impact on their ability to perform in practice These clinical placement requirements include, are encouraged to contact the Director, but are not restricted to: Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery International students on temporary visas Studies to discuss the support and inherent may be required to provide a Certificate of requirements of this course. International Police Clearance where possible. Students on clinical or professional work WA Police National Police Certificate. placement must observe professional practice rules. WA Health Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. For more information, see course details on our website. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Professional Recognition Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Manual Handling Certification. Council (ANMAC) have accredited this course. Evidence of immunisation status aligned with the Australia Immunisation Handbook. Registration Students will need to graduate to be eligible to Tuberculosis screening. register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted of Australia. Registration with the Nursing to, a health facility outside of Western and Midwifery Board of Australia is required Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment. to practice in the profession. Graduates are WA Working with Children Check. entitled to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to Confidentiality agreement. practice as a registered nurse. Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwifery professions, there are inherent Careers requirements applicable to this course that Nurse, Registered Nurse, Comprehensive may impact upon the success of some Registered Nurse potential students. Applicants and students
NURSING / MIDWIFERY Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / their reasons for wishing to undertake this Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) course, and an outline of their plan for Indicative ATAR: 75 managing the workload. Duration: 4 years Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Reporting Obligations Full-Time ECU has an obligation to report details Part-Time of students enrolled in this course to the See more course information Australian Health Practitioner Regulation ecu.edu.au/courses/Y76 Agency (AHPRA). See the unit set on our website for more information. This comprehensive course is unique in WA, preparing graduates for flexible career Clinical or Professional Work Placement options in dynamic healthcare settings. The Students are required to successfully complete course offers an innovative and broad study 840 hours of nursing clinical practice hours and approach, with graduates ready for beginning a further 640 hours midwifery clinical practice level practice in both midwifery and nursing. hours. Students are also required to follow ten It provides students with the knowledge and women throughout their pregnancy journey, skills to deliver high quality care within the accumulating a further 200 hours of midwifery healthcare environment. clinical placement hours. Admission Requirements Students enrolled in entry-to-practice All applicants are required to provide a programs will be required to travel to personal statement. This statement must professional experience placements in a variety outline their understanding of the Registered of health services within the region of the Nurse’s role and of a Registered Midwife’s role, campus they are enrolled and may be required
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 67 Nursing & Midwifery
to travel to other regions of Western Australia. MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted Students enrolled at the Bunbury Campus will to, a health facility outside of Western be required to travel to Perth for some clinical Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment. placements. Students are responsible for any WA Working with Children Check. travel and accommodation related costs. Confidentiality agreement. Professional experience placements require rostered shifts covering the 24-hour period, Due to the practical nature of the nursing inclusive of weekends and public holidays. and midwifery professions, there are inherent Students are expected not to undertake requirements applicable to this course that paid employment during a period of full-time may impact upon the success of some professional experience placement, as it is a potential students. Applicants and students requirement that students have a sufficient with a disability or other issues likely to impact length of breaks between shifts. on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Director, Nursing There are attendance requirements for this and Midwifery Studies, to discuss the support clinical or professional work placement. and inherent requirements of this course. Clearance and/or Risk Management Students on clinical or professional work Protocols Required placement must observe professional To be eligible to undertake clinical practice practice rules. and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete clinical practice For more information, see course details orientation, risk management training and on our website. obtain various screening, vaccination and Professional Recognition clearances, as appropriate on commencement Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation of the course and in subsequent semesters. Council (ANMAC) have accredited this course. These clinical placement requirements include, but are not restricted to: Registration Students will need to graduate to be eligible to International students on temporary visas register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board may be required to provide a Certificate of of Australia. Registration with the Nursing and International Police Clearance where possible. Midwifery Board of Australia is required to WA Police National Police Certificate. practice in the profession. WA Health Nationally Coordinated Criminal Non-Standard Timetable History Check. Prospective applicants are advised that there Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation is an ‘on call’ component to this course. It (CPR) certification. is a requirement in Australia that midwifery students provide Continuity of Care to ten Neonatal resuscitation certification. women throughout the course of their studies; Manual Handling Certification. this includes being on call to attend them when Evidence of immunisation status aligned they give birth. with the Australia Immunisation Handbook. Careers Tuberculosis screening. Midwife, Regional Midwife, Rural Midwife, Remote Midwife, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Registered Nurse
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NURSING STUDIES Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies) This course provides Registered Nurses with Indicative ATAR: Not applicable an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree if they hold a Diploma level qualification Duration: 3 years* in their country of origin. The course is not Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL professionally accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Full-Time Midwives Board of Australia. Part-Time Admission Requirements * Advanced standing could result in the course All applicants are required to be Registered being completed in one year. For more Nurses in their country of origin. information, see details on our website. Applications for this course are not accepted See more course information through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. ecu.edu.au/courses/Y61 Careers Nurse
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 69 Science
70 When it comes to studying computing, security, science and the environment, ECU’s teaching and research facilities are world‑class.
You’ll find a range of practical degrees that can lead to distinctly different careers in fields such as biology, bioinformatics, cyber security, counter terrorism security, physics, information technology, environmental science and management, chemistry, mathematics, data science, sustainability, and more. Our flexible courses and world‑class teaching, combined with our Work Integrated Learning program and close industry links, will provide you with endless possibilities in Australia and internationally.
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Choice Scholarships A range of courses and majors across A range of scholarships valued up to diverse fields. You’ll have the option to $15,000, including for high performing study degrees focusing on a specific school leavers and women wanting to area, or broader degrees which cover become cyber security experts. multiple areas within a single discipline. work integrated learning industry & career Students receive real world experience networking through placements, internships, industry Students get the opportunity to meet projects and volunteering. and network with prospective employers, industry representatives and professionals Industry STANDARD at the Science Annual Career Events. FACILITIES Students have access to labs international reputation equipped with the latest technology, ECU is one of just two Academic Centres from state‑of‑the‑art mass spectrometry of Cyber Security Excellence in Australia analytical equipment to the latest in and the only one in WA, and two of our computer technology, including the only Cyber team are members of the INTERPOL multimillion dollar Security Operations Global Cybercrime Expert Group. Centre at an Australian university and a brand new Science building containing multiple super laboratories.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 71 Computing and Security at ECU SCIENCE at ECU ECU is recognised as a leader in cyber security. ECU offers a unique Bachelor of Science degree Our computing and security courses offer a range covering a broad range of disciplines that give of majors to choose from, studying in world class students the opportunity to specialise in specific facilities. Our cyber security research and education fields or multi‑skill across a combination of team is one of the best in Australia and highly majors creating a unique graduating skillset to respected globally. ECU has been recognised by increase their career options. Students will get the Australian Federal Government as one of just the opportunity to learn in a brand new Science two Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence building containing multiple super laboratories, in Australia, and the only one in WA. ECU plays a key the facade of which features the largest permanent role in the $139 million Cyber Security Cooperative periodic table in the world. Research Centre, which has its Head Office at the ECU Joondalup Campus.
Science Excellence Scholarships High performing Year 12 students can now take advantage of ECU Science Excellence Scholarships valued at $15,000. These scholarships are available for qualifying students, based on their ATAR, wishing to undertake ECU’s science or computing and security courses. Successful students will receive $15,000, paid as $5,000 per year over 3 years, once they become an enrolled student at ECU. For further details and conditions, please visit ecuworldready.com.au/science
72 WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING AND EMPLOYABILITY All undergraduate courses within ECU’s School of Science offer Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities with industry and government partners, allowing students to gain authentic work experience prior to graduating. WIL opportunities can include short term placements, internships, industry projects completed on-campus and industry/community volunteering. Students who meet eligibility requirements can even spend their final semester in a full‑time placement with an industry partner, including commercial, government or not-for-profit employers. There are also opportunities for paid and unpaid internships with a large number of organisations across the broad range of science and computing subjects. These opportunities prepare you for industry. They will also allow you to get your foot in the door on your path to your dream career and introduce you to networks and potential employers.
World Ready ECU Graduates
“During my studies I found that the units I studied were closely aligned to real world applications.” For instance the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) unit required us to review a live project proposal that was up for public review to assess whether it met the environmental regulations. It was as if we were acting as the governing body. This gave me invaluable knowledge of the approval process, which I’ve brought to my current role. I also completed a number of practical assessments for the Department of Parks and Wildlife that gave me first-hand experience. Now as an Environmental Advisor, I am responsible for the completion of audits, environmental inspections, monitoring programs (i.e. surface water, soil, groundwater) and report writing, ensuring my company’s ongoing compliance with environmental obligations.
SCOTT HAZELDEN ECU Environmental Management graduate
“My work placement in my final semester helped get my career off to a great start.” I knew that ECU had an excellent reputation in the field of cyber security and technology studies, and so coming here for my Information Technology degree was an easy decision to make. I love everything about ECU: the campus, the knowledgeable and approachable lecturers, and the friends that I’ve made here. All the tutorials are really hands-on which is very useful. As a part of my last semester of my bachelors, I was able to complete a 12-week work placement at a very reputable company. This was a very beneficial part of my degree and helped me get my career off to a great start.
Paige Chapman ECU Information Technology graduate
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 73 Science
SCIENCE PLANNED FOR 2022 Bachelor of Science sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics Indicative ATAR: 70 and data science. The structure of the course enables students to gain specialised discipline Duration: 3 years knowledge in their chosen field, with additional Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL study in a secondary field to prepare them for the current cross disciplinary demands of the Full-Time job market. The inclusion of a work integrated Part-Time learning placement provides the opportunity for Students studying on the South West (Bunbury) authentic real-world learning and experience. Campus can select a major/minor combination Students benefit from a learning environment from the Conservation Biology or Environmental inspired by world class research academics Management disciplines. Units undertaken with strong industry and government links. on the South West (Bunbury) Campus will be Careers delivered as a series of lecture or laboratory Environmental/Scientific Consultant, intensives, supported by technology enhanced Conservation Officer, IT Consultant, Nature learning and digital content. Conservationist, Analytical Chemist, Marine See more course information Biologist, Ecologist, Data Analyst, Physicist ecu.edu.au/courses/Y83 Available Majors: JO ML BU OL This course provides students the opportunity to engage in high quality studies across a Chemistry range of science and mathematics disciplines. Conservation Biology Students specialise in a single major discipline Data Science aligned to their interests and aspirations, and select a secondary minor area of study Environmental to broaden their skills and knowledge base. Management Students also have a great opportunity to Horticulture gain real world experience through a semester Marine and long work integrated learning placement, Freshwater Science the only one of its kind in Australia. This Mathematics course also provides a strong pathway into a postgraduate teaching education course Physics for those aspiring to becomes science or Sustainability mathematics teachers. Minors are also offered in Biology, Chemistry, Admission Requirements Conservation Biology, Data Science, Ecology, One or more of the majors in this course has Environmental Management, Horticulture, admission requirements. Refer to the major Marine and Freshwater Biology, Mathematics, for more information. Physics and Sustainability. Employment Opportunities Double Degrees Graduates of the Bachelor of Science have ECU offers one or more double degrees in this a diverse range of career opportunities discipline. Refer to the double degrees section spanning across biological or environmental at the end of this guide for details.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PLANNED FOR 2022 Bachelor of The third year is delivered by the University of Environmental Science Portsmouth in the United Kingdom on campus, and the final semester is delivered by Edith Cowan University. See more course information Indicative ATAR: 70 ecu.edu.au/courses/W89 Duration: 3.5 years This course is designed for students interested in environmental studies who wish to study Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL and get experience overseas while obtaining Full-Time two degrees from ECU and the University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom). Students gain a Part-Time grounding in the biological, chemical, physical Secondary Location and social aspects of the environment, and the The first two years are delivered by Edith knowledge and skills used in its management. Cowan University on the Joondalup Campus. The course draws on the cross disciplinary 74 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
knowledge and skills across ECU and the impact assessment, environmental planning University of Portsmouth to facilitate the pursuit of and the management and rehabilitation of a career across the broad employment domains specific ecosystems such as wetlands, forests, of environmental science and management and coastlines and arid regions. takes advantage of the specialisations each Careers university offers. Students will spend their third Sanctuary Manager, Catchment Officer, year at the University of Portsmouth undertaking Ecotourism Officer, Natural Resource fieldwork in the Mediterranean amongst other Officer, Environmental Management Officer, subjects, developing resilience, independence Conservation Field Officer, Land Management and an international outlook. Officer, Environmental Consultant, Landcare Employment Opportunities Officer, Environmental Educator, Coastcare The strong management focus of this course Officer, Environmental Officer, Marine Park prepares graduates for careers in government Ranger, National Park Ranger, Bushland Crew agencies and industries which deal with Leader, Park Planner conservation of biodiversity, environmental
CYBERCRIME, SECURITY PLANNED FOR 2022 & INTELLIGENCE Bachelor of Science (Cybercrime, international levels. Students will be introduced Security and Intelligence) to the concepts of security risk management, security technology in the protection of assets, counterterrorism, crime prevention and cybercrime. The degree draws on cross disciplinary knowledge and skills from both Indicative ATAR: 70 universities to develop graduates for careers Duration: 3.5 years across the broad employment domain of security, crime prevention, law enforcement Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL and community safety (community security). Full-Time Employment Opportunities Part-Time Graduates can access careers in national Secondary Location security, corporate security, defence, intelligence, government, policing and The first two years are delivered by Edith Cowan law enforcement, homeland security, University on the Joondalup Campus. The third justice, criminology, critical infrastructure year is delivered by the University of Portsmouth protection, threat and risk assessment, in the United Kingdom on campus, and the final security consultancy, corporate intelligence, semester is delivered by Edith Cowan University. counterterrorism, and security analysis. See more course information Careers ecu.edu.au/courses/W87 Security Analyst, Security Manager, Intelligence This course is a dual degree program in Analyst, Counter Terrorism Consultant, Security partnership with Edith Cowan University and Consultant, Security and Risk Manager, the University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom). Intelligence Officer, Strategic Risk Analyst, The course prepares graduates to work across Security Profiler, Intelligence Profiler the broad security and crime prevention employment domains at the national and
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CYBER SECURITY Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) but also network enabled devices such as Indicative ATAR: 70 smartphones, tablet devices, and Internet of Things (IoT). Duration: 3 years Professional Recognition Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Australian Computer Society (ACS) have Full-Time accredited this course. Part-Time Employment Opportunities See more course information This course prepares students for careers in the ecu.edu.au/courses/Y89 field of cyber security, including areas such as network security, digital forensics, vulnerability Focuses on the practical and theoretical assessment, security risk assessment, penetration dimensions of cyber security across a range of testing, threat hunting, and incident response. fundamental areas, such as network security and vulnerability assessment, information Careers security policy and governance, digital Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security forensics, and ethical hacking. Students Officer, Technical IT Security Officer, Network will gain a solid grounding in conventional Security Engineer, Digital Forensic Practitioner computer and network security concepts (Acquisition and Analysis), Information Security and skills. In addition, the course is designed Auditor, Information Security Analyst, Security to meet the changing landscape of secure Consultant, Software Auditor computing, which involves not only computers,
COMPUTER SCIENCE Bachelor of Computer Science Professional Recognition Indicative ATAR: 70 Australian Computer Society (ACS) have accredited this course. Duration: 3 years Employment Opportunities Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL This course prepares graduates for a range of Full-Time careers via practical experience in analysing Part-Time and solving real world problems in computer science and related disciplines, underpinned See more course information by strong theoretical concept knowledge. ecu.edu.au/courses/U65 Over the course of the degree students have Focuses on the practical and theoretical the opportunity to undertake international dimensions of computer science, and prepares study tours, work integrated learning and students for careers in the fields of computing internships in their chosen field. and software development. The course Careers emphasises critical thinking and problem Computer Programmer, Computer Support solving alongside discipline knowledge and Officer, Application Developer, Mobile skills, providing students with the opportunity Application Developer, Systems Analyst, to undertake complex computer science e-Commerce Developer, Software Engineer, projects both independently and in teams. Software Designer, Project Manager Students are introduced to concepts including programming, mathematics, networking, Available Majors: JO ML BU OL databases and security in their foundation Cyber Security year, before specialising in an area of computer Software Engineering science. Advanced topics in computer science, including artificial intelligence and distributed Double Degrees computing, are studied alongside the chosen ECU offers one or more double degrees in this area of specialisation. discipline. Refer to the double degrees section at the end of this guide for details.
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COUNTER TERRORISM SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security intelligence, government, policing and law and Intelligence enforcement, homeland security, justice, Indicative ATAR: 70 criminology, critical infrastructure protection, threat and risk assessment, security Duration: 3 years consultancy, corporate intelligence, counter Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL terrorism, and security analysis. Full-Time Careers Part-Time Security Analyst, Security Manager, Intelligence Analyst, Counter Terrorism Consultant, Security See more course information Consultant, Security and Risk Manager, ecu.edu.au/courses/Y14 Intelligence Officer, Strategic Risk Analyst, Brings together the key aspects of national Security Profiler, Intelligence Profiler and international security with an emphasis on contemporary security issues. By studying Available Majors: JO ML BU OL the core elements of terrorism, security and Aviation intelligence in the foundation year, students are Biological Sciences able to undertake specialised study in how to counter the terrorist threat, apply intelligence Criminology gathering techniques, think critically, analyse Cyber Security and understand criminal motivation. Historical and Students will learn to utilise suitable technology Political Studies to secure assets, protect critical and national Law in Business infrastructure and employ security management Management techniques to achieve desired security outcomes. Professional Studies Employment Opportunities Graduates can access careers in national security, corporate security, defence,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Information Technology web development, data management and Indicative ATAR: 70 visualisation in an enterprise context, IT security management and project management. Duration: 3 years Professional Recognition Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Australian Computer Society (ACS) have Full-Time accredited this course. Part-Time Employment Opportunities See more course information This course prepares graduates for a range ecu.edu.au/courses/U67 of careers via practical experience in analysing and solving real world problems in Focuses on the practical and theoretical information technology and related disciplines, dimensions of information technology, and underpinned by strong theoretical concept prepares students for careers in the fields knowledge. Over the course of the degree of information technology, IT management students have the opportunity to undertake and cyber security. The course places an international study tours, work integrated emphasis on critical thinking and problem learning and internships in their chosen field. solving alongside discipline knowledge and skills, providing students with the opportunity Careers to undertake complex information technology Computer Support Officer, Systems Analyst, projects both independently and in teams. IT Consultant, Systems Administrator, Software Students are introduced to concepts including Support Officer, Project Manager, Systems programming, mathematics, networking, Integrator, Data Analyst databases and cyber security in their foundation year, before developing advanced skills in information technology, including
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 77 Teacher Education
78 Teacher Education at ECU – be world ready.
Want to make a positive difference to young lives, in an early childhood setting, or primary or secondary school? The teachers of tomorrow choose ECU’s School of Education because we’re leaders in education and education research, in WA and nationally. We produce graduates who are both classroom-ready and world‑ready. If you want to be part of the next generation of outstanding teachers and make a real difference to the lives of young people, our Teacher Education courses will start you on your journey. Our experienced team are passionate about education and strive to find better ways to help you become a teacher – through pioneering research and outstanding community-based partnerships with schools. Our courses are professionally accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Early Childhood Studies courses have been approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
Scholar in Bringing Education Residence Program Courses to the South West ECU’s School of Education now offers an immersive ECU’s School of Education is proud to commit to new residency program to Secondary Education delivering Teacher Education courses in the South students enrolled in either the Bachelor of West of Western Australia, adding the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or the Master of Teaching Education (Secondary) to the existing undergraduate (Secondary) courses. Early Childhood and Primary undergraduate courses offered at the South West Campus in Bunbury. The Scholar in Residence program (SiR) connects ECU Pre-Service Teachers with partner schools, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Course where they will be based for the duration of a full Coordinator Dr Sarah Jefferson said offering school term. Scholars will apply their discipline Secondary Education in the South West helped to knowledge through the research, planning, design address the demand for more skilled educators in and implementation of relevant work-based the state. “Western Australia is currently facing a projects as suited to the needs of the school. shortage of qualified high school teachers across metro, regional and remote areas,” she said. The SiR placement takes place outside of the pressures of the standard teaching practicum “Adding this course to ECU South West will also placements, meaning Pre-Service Teachers can help qualify more specialist secondary teachers in observe and reflect more deeply. These scholars Science, Maths and English across WA.” are considered junior colleagues in the departments South West Campus Education Primary Program they work in, allowing them to gain invaluable Coordinator Dr David Rhodes said the expanded experience in the complexities of a school’s course offering was a boost for the region and structure and culture just prior to graduating. would improve regional student access to teacher training. “Previously, South West students interested in a career as a secondary teacher were required to relocate to Perth to study on-campus at one of ECU’s metropolitan campuses,” he said. “Now, local students will have a direct pathway to becoming high school teachers without needing to move away.”
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 79 Partners in Literacy and Numeracy Partners in Literacy and Numeracy (PLaN) is an ECU School of Education initiative that allows Pre-Service Teachers to provide support to local schools to deliver their literacy and numeracy programs. This allows ECU Pre-Service Teachers to gain extra experience and exposure to a classroom environment beyond the mandatory professional experience. ECU has a growing number of partnerships with schools throughout metro WA to deliver the PLaN initiative.
ECU TEACHER EDUCATION AMONG BEST IN AUSTRALIA IN LATEST QILT RANKINGS ECU has been ranked Australia’s top university for undergraduate teaching quality, overall educational experience, and learning resources in the 2020 QILT survey results. Our program conforms with the Federal Government requirements for nationally accredited initial teacher education programs.
Specialised skills for early Internship opportunities childhood and primary teachers ECU Pre-Service Teachers studying Early Childhood Students studying early childhood or primary or Primary Education may have the opportunity teaching at ECU have the opportunity to to study their entire final semester within one complete a formal specialisation. Having an area of our partner schools or early learning centres of specialisation recognised on your transcript along with their final practicum placement. This and testamur gives you an edge when finding a opportunity is only available for those who are job and is a win‑win for our Pre-Service Teachers achieving strong results both academically and in and the young people they will go on to teach. professional practice, and it provides the chance to gain even more experience with a longer practicum component and networking opportunities.
80 World Ready ECU Graduates
“I gained employment straight after my final professional experience placement.” The Early Childhood Teaching course at ECU is extremely practical. I was in the classroom on placements from my first semester. This allowed me to put theory into practice and reinforced what I had learnt during lectures and tutorials. I formed really great two-way relationships with my lecturers who all came from teaching backgrounds and passed on knowledge from their own experiences. They were also a great resource for professional networking. In my final placement, I took on a full-time teaching load. This allowed me to get into a good routine of working within a classroom and gave me the confidence to walk straight into a teaching role at the end of my degree.
Mikayla King ECU Early Childhood Education graduate
“I graduated from ECU with the confidence to go straight into the workforce.” I did my first placement at Vasse Primary and was then able to come back in my final year and complete my Assistant Teacher Program and Internship. It was great to be able to finish my placements where I started, and to be able to reflect on my growth as a teacher. I was also fortunate to gain ongoing employment at Vasse Primary once I graduated. What I find most rewarding as a teacher is facilitating students on their learning journey and helping them adopt problem-solving strategies that they can apply for the rest of their lives.
Tasmin Drummond ECU Primary Education graduate 2019 WA Beginning Teacher of the Year
“I feel very confident to begin work as a graduate teacher with the skills and knowledge I’ve gained at ECU.” My Drama teacher at high school was a great role model to me. She was extremely engaging, which I found inspiring and it made me consider studying Education. I hoped that someday I could have that same impact on my own students. I always thought being on professional experience meant observing for five weeks, however throughout my time at ECU I’ve been able to go to many different Schools and apply my knowledge in the classroom, by planning, delivery and assessing lessons. Because of my time at ECU, I feel much more confident going into a classroom. I’ve built a wonderful support network through the lecturers and mentor teachers I’ve met along the way.
James O’Neill ECU Secondary Drama Education graduate
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 81 TEACHER EDUCATION
TEACHER EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) Clearance and/or Risk Management Indicative ATAR: 70 Protocols Required: To undertake a Professional Practice in a Duration: 4 years school or childcare setting, all Pre-Service Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Teachers over the age of 18 must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following Full-Time two clearances: Part-Time A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History See more course information Check (NCCHC) from the Department of ecu.edu.au/courses/Y42 Education WA. This nationally accredited course is designed to A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) graduate early childhood educators who are from the Department for Child Protection and competent teachers ready to work in schools Family Support WA. and a range of early childhood settings. A key Further information can be found at feature of this course is connecting theory with www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/ practice. Graduates will have the knowledge and professional-experience be able to develop early childhood educational programs for children from birth to 8 years of age. Students on practicum must observe professional practice rules. Partnerships with over 1,000 schools and early childhood settings allow pre-service teachers For more information, see course details to gain experience in diverse settings, including on our website. public, private, metropolitan, regional and Professional Recognition remote contexts working with children, families Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality and communities. Authority (ACECQA) have accredited this In addition, a distinguishing feature of this course. Teacher Registration Board of Western course is that pre-service teachers have the Australia (TRBWA) have accredited this course. opportunity in the fourth year of their course Registration to specialise and broaden their knowledge Students will need to graduate to be eligible and skills in an area of interest. Units are also to register with the Teacher Registration Board available in the degree that enables pre- of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with service teachers to complete accreditation the Teacher Registration Board of Western requirements to teach in Catholic schools. Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the Final year pre-service teachers can apply profession. Graduates must meet the Teacher for a place in the internship program in either Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) literacy and a school or early learning setting. numeracy proficiency requirements prior to Admission Requirements graduation for teacher registration in Western All applicants are required to satisfy Australia. Further information is available at non‑academic criteria, in addition to www.trb.wa.gov.au satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants’ Non-Standard Timetable non‑academic capabilities will be assessed Students have the opportunity to complete a based on completion of a Non-Academic fast-tracked final year and achieve eligibility Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) for employment in schools from Term 4 during online questionnaire. the same year. Practicum Employment Opportunities In each year of the program, students undertake This course creates quality graduates compulsory Professional Experience and in ready to take up employment in education the final year, students undertake an Assistant learning environments. Teacher Program (ATP) comprising of one Careers term of approximately 10 weeks of continuous Kindergarten, Pre-Primary or Junior Primary teaching practice. The Assistant Teacher Teacher, Child Care Professional, Pedagogical Program is conducted during the final year of Leader, Centre Director the course in the second term of the school year. There are attendance requirements for this practicum.
82 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
TEACHER EDUCATION: PRIMARY Bachelor of Education (Primary) Students will complete: Indicative ATAR: 70 • 7 distributed days and 2 weeks in Year 1 Duration: 4 years • 4 weeks in Year 2 Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL • 5 weeks in Year 3 Full-Time • 8 weeks in Year 4 Part-Time There are attendance requirements for this practicum. See more course information ecu.edu.au/courses/Y41 Clearance and/or Risk Management Protocols Required: This nationally accredited course is dedicated The Department of Education Western to producing future teachers ready to enter Australia and cooperating non-government the primary education teaching profession. schools have the right to determine ‘fit and A key feature of this course is the range and proper persons’ to enter and practice in number of professional practice experiences schools. For these reasons, all Pre-Service offered to Pre-Service Teachers, ensuring Teachers 18 years of age and over will be they can make the essential connection required to have a current Department of between theory and practice, while building Education ationally Coordinated Criminal both professional and generic employability History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working skills in real teaching environments. with Children Check, or the equivalent Partnerships between ECU and over 1,000 clearance issued by the relevant State schools and early learning centres allow for authority before commencing this period of Pre-Service Teachers to gain experience in Professional Experience. diverse settings, including public, private, Further information can be found at metropolitan, regional, rural or remote schools, www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/ working with children from diverse economic, professional-experience social, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Final year Pre-Service Teachers can apply for Students on practicum must observe a place in the internship program in a school. professional practice rules. Pre-Service Teachers also have the opportunity For more information, see course details to complete a formal specialisation in their on our website. Primary Education qualification. This enables Professional Recognition you to obtain a deeper and broader level Teacher Registration Board of Western knowledge and understanding in a particular Australia (TRBWA) have accredited this course. Learning Area at the graduate level. Units are also available in the degree that Registration enable students to complete accreditation Students will need to graduate to be eligible requirements to teach in Catholic schools. to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with Admission Requirements the Teacher Registration Board of Western All applicants are required to satisfy Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the non‑academic criteria, in addition to profession. Graduates must meet the Teacher satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants’ Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) literacy and non‑academic capabilities will be assessed numeracy proficiency requirements prior to based on completion of a Non-Academic graduation for teacher registration in Western Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) Australia. Further information is available at online questionnaire. www.trb.wa.gov.au Practicum Non-Standard Timetable In each year of the program, students undertake Students have the opportunity to complete a compulsory Professional Practice and in the final fast-tracked final year and achieve eligibility for year, students undertake an Assistant Teacher employment in schools from Term 4 of that year. Program (ATP) comprising 8 weeks of continuous teaching practice. The Assistant Teacher Employment Opportunities Program is conducted during the final year of This course creates quality graduates ready the course in the second term of the school year. to take up employment in education learning environments. Careers Primary School Teacher
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 83 TEACHER EDUCATION
TEACHER EDUCATION: SECONDARY Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Practicum Indicative ATAR: 70 Students are provided numerous opportunities to make the connection between theory and Duration: 4 years practice, through professional experiences. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Partnerships between the University and a diverse range of secondary schools allow Full-Time + * students to gain the experience they need to Part-Time + * become successful and confident teachers. Students may be required to attend both Students will complete a 3-week placement in Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses Year 2 and a 5-week placement in Year 3. These depending on their selected major and practicum placements allow students to apply minor combination. their knowledge of secondary education and *South West Campus: Please note that only build professional and generic employability the Majors and Minors of Biological Science skills in real classroom settings, culminating in a Education, English Education and Humanities 9-week Assistant Teacher professional experience and Social Sciences Education and the Minor placement in the final year of the degree. of Mathematics Education can be studied Further information regarding Professional on-campus. The Minor in Catholic Education Experience can be found at: www.ecu.edu.au/ may be studied online. Please refer to each of schools/education/professional‑experience the Major and Minor listings for details of other delivery options. There are attendance requirements for this practicum. See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/Y68 Clearance and/or Risk Management Protocols Required: This nationally accredited course provides The Department of Education Western the opportunity for those with a passion in Australia and cooperating non-government a particular subject specialisation and the schools have the right to determine ‘fit and desire to work with young people, to become proper persons’ to enter and practice in secondary teachers. Students study their schools. For these reasons, all Pre-Service preferred areas of specialisation, in addition Teachers 18 years of age and over will to a suite of core education units that address be required to have a current Nationally key educational needs of young people. Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) Graduates of this course will have the flexibility and a current Working with Children Check, or to take up employment in both private and the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant government secondary schools. State authority before commencing this period A central feature of this course is the range of Professional Experience. of professional practice experiences Pre- Further information can be found at Service Teachers undertake throughout their www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/ training. This provides valuable and diverse professional-practice/clearances employability skills and enables them to connect theory to practice. Students on practicum must observe professional practice rules. Admission Requirements For more information, see course details All applicants are required to satisfy on our website. non‑academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants’ non‑academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire. One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
84 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
Professional Recognition Available Majors: JO ML BU OL Teacher Registration Board of Western Biological Science Education Australia (TRBWA) have accredited this course. Chemistry Education Registration Design and Students will need to graduate to be eligible Technology Education to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with Drama Education the Teacher Registration Board of Western English Education Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the Health and profession. Graduates must meet the Teacher Physical Education Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) literacy and numeracy proficiency requirements prior to Home Economics Education graduation for teacher registration in Western Humanities and Social Australia. Further information is available at Sciences Education www.trb.wa.gov.au Mathematics Education Employment Opportunities Music Education This course creates quality graduates Physics Education ready to take up employment in education learning environments. Visual Arts Education Careers Teacher, Education Officer, High School Teacher, Art Teacher, Biological Science Teacher, Computing Teacher, Design & Technology Teacher, Digital Media Teacher, Drama Teacher
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 85 WAAPA
86 The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at ECU is one of the world’s most celebrated performing arts academies.
WAAPA is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates. It provides the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia – both on stage and behind the scenes. Course entry is competitive, with an audition and/or an interview required as part of the application process.
STAR GRADUATES CULTURAL COLLABORATION WAAPA graduates are in high demand and excel WITH LEADING LOCALS in their chosen professions, making a significant WAAPA is proud to be working in close contribution to the performing arts and allied collaboration with many of Western Australia’s industries. Highly celebrated graduates include leading cultural organisations, including Perth actors Hugh Jackman, Frances O’Connor, Theatre Trust, Black Swan State Theatre, Rachael Maza and Jai Courtney; comedians West Australian Ballet, West Australian Symphony Jim Jeffries and Tim Minchin; opera singers Orchestra, West Australian Opera, Perth Symphony Emma Matthews, Duncan Rock and Rochelle Orchestra, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, Durkin; music theatre stars Lisa McCune, Eddie The Blue Room Theatre, Spare Parts Puppet Perfect and Lucy Durack; musicians Troy Roberts, Theatre, Perth Festival, Fringe World Festival Linda Oh, Jessica Gethin and Meg Mac. WAAPA’s and Co: 3 Contemporary Dance Company. Arts Management, and Production and Design professionals can also be found working in arts organisations and companies around the world.
WAAPA VET courses overcome barriers to performing arts training WAAPA is the perfect place to study for anyone seeking a career in the performing arts, entertainment, film and television industries. WAAPA offers nationally‑recognised training for Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses across disciplines including Aboriginal Performance, Acting, Dance, Costume, Design, Lighting, Music, Musical Theatre, Props and Scenery, Screen Performance, Sound, and Stage Management. No ATAR is required and entry is based on a successful audition and/or interview or folio submission. VET Student Loans (VSL) are also available for eligible Diploma and Advanced Diploma students.
Mollie Nelson-Williams in ‘Solo Stage’ Photo by Stephen Heath
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 87 Applications and admissions
Applying for WAAPA courses RTO Provider All applicants for courses at WAAPA must complete RTO Provider 4756 an online application form which can be accessed via ecuworldready.com.au/waapa Admissions information WAAPA offers a wide range of courses from An application fee applies. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Applications for WAAPA courses are not accepted Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. through to Higher Education Bachelor, Master WAAPA courses requiring an additional and Doctoral degrees. Tertiary Admission Centre application Admission to all WAAPA courses is by audition via TISC (for WA school leavers): and/or interview. Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) Admission to programs at WAAPA also requires Bachelor of Performing Arts applicants to meet ECU’s standard university (Performance Making) admission requirements. Bachelor of Music Applications for WAAPA courses are open Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – from July to September the year prior to Music Education course commencement. WAAPA courses where no TISC application Interviews, auditions is required: and folios All Certificate courses All WAAPA courses excluding the Bachelor of Arts All Diploma courses (Arts Management), require applicants to complete All Advanced Diploma courses an interview and/or audition, or submit a folio Bachelor of Arts (Acting) of work, as part of the selection process. Bachelor of Arts (Dance) For more specific information about Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) interviews, auditions and folios, visit Bachelor of Performing Arts ecuworldready.com.au/waapa (all majors except Performance Making)
‘Orpheus in the Underworld’ Photo by Stephen Heath
88 World Ready ECU Graduates
“Graduating from WAAPA meant that I was able to tackle the industry and gain a strong understanding of who I was as a performer and creative.” Over the course of three years, I was given the space to fail, reflect, fail again and sometimes get it right. WAAPA’s school of thought acts as the baseline for who I am as a playwright and actor in Sydney and Melbourne. It built resilience and tenacity within my practice, and an incessant need to keep trying.
Kirsty Marillier WAAPA Acting graduate
“WAAPA is unique in Australia, providing students hands-on experience across such a variety of performance types.” During my time at WAAPA I had the privilege of working with two visiting professional directors. I gained valuable experience in scenic design and costume design, as well as working with resident directors on a variety of theatre productions. I would definitely recommend the course to other aspiring designers. Come in with an open mind and be prepared to push and challenge yourself.
Matt Raven WAAPA Design graduate
“WAAPA is absolutely the best place to come if you want to be a performer.” You get so many different opportunities, whether it be playing in a classical symphony orchestra, chamber music, operas or musicals. It has made us well-rounded musicians who have had pit experience, orchestral experience, and just experience working with other like-minded people.
Ariel Postmus WAAPA Music (Classical Performance) graduate
“The opportunity to perform at WAAPA is a very regular occurrence.” From performance practicals all the way through to the vast number of shows you will take part in during your time there. This diversity of performance opportunities, both in class and on stage, without a doubt helps you confidently navigate your choices as an industry professional.
Jason Arrow WAAPA Music Theatre graduate
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 89 WAAPA
ABORIGINAL PERFORMANCE Duration: 1 year On successful completion, students will have integrated acting, dance and singing into Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL a rounded performance skill. Graduates will Full-Time also have knowledge of indigenous culture Part-Time in relation to contemporary performance and the skills required to audition for roles See more course information: in theatre, film and television. ecuworldready.com.au/waapa Careers This course prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Actor, Performer, Entertainer Islander students to enter the performing arts industry as a theatre, film and television actor.
ACTING Bachelor of Arts (Acting) prospective students will be comprehensively Duration: 3 years assessed through an audition process which is held in November-December each year. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Australia-wide auditions are conducted Full-Time in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Overseas students are assessed
Part-Time by auditions sent electronically. See more course information: The audition includes a thorough assessment ecu.edu.au/courses/Y93 of inherent and trainable ability, the ability to Studying acting at WAAPA is an inspiring and meet the technical requirements of the course all-consuming experience. This degree produces and suitability for the industry. graduates who are prepared for a career in Applications for this course are not accepted a wide variety of media, including theatre, through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. television, film and radio, both in Australia and internationally. The course has evolved as an Non-Standard Timetable extensive conservatoire training program guided Performances and rehearsals may include by a philosophy of discovery, application and evenings and/or weekends. embodiment, delivered at all times in a diverse Employment Opportunities and inclusive environment. The core innovation of Graduates gain employment attracting A-list the program is to unite rigorous skills-based actor agents and become artists of the future, capable training with local, national and international of contributing to a vibrant artistic community. guest directors and organisations, to simulate Our graduates find employment across a range real-life industry programs and productions. of media, including theatre, commercials, main The combination of all these factors means that stage, independent, children’s theatre, community, students graduate with more than just acting comedy festivals, film, television, radio, writing, skills; they are self-determined, autonomous producing, casting, marketing, and many more. strategists who are resilient and elite performers Careers at the top of their game. Actor, Theatre Actor, Screen Actor, Writer, Admission Requirements Producer, Director, Radio Voice Over Artist, All applicants are required to attend an audition. Radio Broadcaster, Choreographer Entry into this course is talent-based, and
ACTING Duration: 1 year On successful completion of the course, students will have integrated theatre acting, voice, Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL movement, and industry practice into a tangible Full-Time performance skill, acquired knowledge of script Part-Time analysis in the context of acting for theatre, and be cognisant of the communication and See more course information: pre‑professional skills necessary to audition for ecuworldready.com.au/waapa and perform roles in theatre. Prepares students with a range of knowledge Careers and skills to enter the performing arts industry Actor, Entertainer, Performer as an actor for roles in theatre productions.
90 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
ARTS MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) through the engagement and collaboration with Indicative ATAR: 70 industry professionals and the diverse number of public performances and exhibitions where Duration: 3 years students can transfer their skills into professional Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL venues both at WAAPA and externally. Full-Time First-year students will demonstrate their understanding of theory through staffing Front Part-Time of House for WAAPA productions. Second-year See more course information: students take on the management roles of Front ecu.edu.au/courses/Y20 of House and are also encouraged to become Provides a foundation in business theory and involved in community and professional activities. practice for the arts industry. The program is Third-year students are required to gain specifically industry-focused and designed experience with professional companies in the to give students the knowledge and skills first semester of the year. to work in a diverse range of art forms and In the final semester, students undertake organisations, including theatre companies, their Industry Placement with a professional venues, dance companies, exhibitions, arts organisation. This is a full-time, 10-week galleries, concerts and festivals. placement which is designed to synthesise By studying at WAAPA, students have theory and practice and to provide students opportunities for practical experience, with the opportunity to demonstrate their including placements/secondments in knowledge and skills acquired over the previous the wider arts industry. five semesters. It also provides a transition period that is a practical preparation for the workforce. Admission Requirements All applicants are required to attend an For more information, see course details interview. Individual interviews are conducted on our website. to provide information about the applicant’s Employment Opportunities experience, motivation and goals. It is important It is expected that graduates from this course that prospective students have an existing will possess a high level of management interest and background in the arts and a expertise, together with leadership abilities, commitment to extending their knowledge human resources skills and a broad knowledge in management and the arts in general. of the arts industry, which will enable them to Applications for this course are not accepted function as arts managers in an intelligent, through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. effective and sensitive manner. Work Experience WAAPA delivers courses with a focus on An emphasis on academic study and employability demonstrated by the high success experiential practice gives students the rate of graduates gaining meaningful employment opportunity to apply theory to practical in the industry nationally and internationally. situations and workplace scenarios by Careers developing their understanding of art forms General Manager, Arts Marketing Manager, and processes within various arts organisations. Audience Development Manager, Sponsorship During the later stages of the degree, practical Manager, Business Development Manager, experience is gained in the wider arts industry. Communications Manager, Program Manager, It provides an authentic workplace environment Venue Manager, Producer, Events Coordinator
DANCE Bachelor of Arts (Dance) A challenging contemporary dance focused Duration: 3 years course where regular performance, intensive training and classroom practice are central to Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL the philosophy of the program. The pursuit of Full-Time physical excellence is paired with the nurturing of creativity, laying the foundations for the
Part-Time performer, choreographer and/or independent See more course information: practitioner. The course provides an insight ecu.edu.au/courses/G48 into dance as an art form, and as a social and educative experience, offering additional skills in communication, critical thinking, research and analysis.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 91 WAAPA
Sustainability in relation to professional career Applications for this course are not accepted pathways is emphasised through engagement through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. with industry partners and exposure to diverse Employment Opportunities performance environments. Industry placement, This course encourages students to short study tours and international exchange pursue individual goals as dance artists, opportunities provide a local, national and choreographers, teachers or researchers. international perspective. Careers Admission Requirements Dancer, Contemporary Dancer, Ballet All applicants are required to submit satisfactory Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher, medical reports, and attend an audition. Entertainer, Performer Information regarding audition requirements and procedures is available from WAAPA.
DANCE: ELITE PERFORMANCE
Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL expression through practical experience, Full-Time classes and performance opportunities. Students develop technical and creative skills
Part-Time in discipline areas of ballet, pointe, pas de See more course information: deux and solos, contemporary techniques, ecuworldready.com.au/waapa choreography, dance history, music for dance, WAAPA offers nationally‑recognised anatomy, nutrition and fitness. qualifications in this area, providing intense technical training and stylistic/artistic
MUSIC NEW Bachelor of Music Admission Requirements Indicative ATAR: 70 All applicants are required to attend an audition. This audition includes a theory Duration: 4 years test and an interview. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Applications for this course are not accepted Full-Time through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. Part-Time Employment Opportunities See more course information: The course provides lifelong transferable skills, ecu.edu.au/courses/W76 equipping graduates for employment in a wide range of professional industries. This degree provides students with the necessary skills to succeed in the music Careers industry. It allows students to pursue highly Performer, Musician, Writer, Singer, Performance specialist training in areas both inside and Artist, Entertainer, Music Producer, Music outside their chosen major. With strengths in Administrator, Sound Engineer, Film Scorer, performance (classical, contemporary and Ensemble Member, Sound Artist, Soloist, DJ jazz) and composition, ethnomusicology Available Majors: JO ML BU OL and musicology, music technology and theory, the course is taught by a staff of Classical Performance scholar‑performers whose expertise spans Composition and the whole gamut of the music world today. Music Technology Contemporary Performance Jazz Performance
92 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
Classical Performance Photo by Stephen Heath
MUSIC INDUSTRY
Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL WAAPA offers nationally‑recognised Full-Time qualifications in this area, covering disciplines such as composition, sound production or
Part-Time performance (classical, jazz, contemporary See more course information: performance, or contemporary music artist). ecuworldready.com.au/waapa Careers Musician, Performance Artist, Composer, Performer, Entertainer, Sound Recordist, Sound Designer, Sound Engineer, Sound Mixer
MUSIC THEATRE Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) Admission Requirements Duration: 3 years All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview. The audition Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL and interview are comprehensive, information Full-Time relating to requirements and procedures is available from WAAPA. Part-Time Applications for this course are not accepted See more course information: through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. ecu.edu.au/courses/G44 Employment Opportunities Provides technical training in singing, music This course produces graduates who are fully skills, specific dance forms, improvisation, equipped to enter the theatre profession as and acting, including acting for the camera. performers in both musical and non-musical The course also provides the opportunity areas, as well as film and television. for student performers to acquire specialist skills such as the creation and production of By studying at WAAPA, students gain practical self-devised material, arts management and performance experience in a range of the musical skills such as accompanying. performing arts, preparing them to work professionally in a wide range of theatre activities. Careers Actor, Singer, Performer, Entertainer, Dancer
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 93 WAAPA
MUSICAL THEATRE Duration: 1 year This nationally-recognised qualification reflects the role of performers working or aspiring Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL to work in musical theatre and cabaret Full-Time productions. Students will develop skills in Part-Time acting, singing and dancing, and the important integration of all three, through highly practical See more course information: classes and production projects. ecuworldready.com.au/waapa Careers Actor, Singer, Performer, Entertainer, Dancer
PERFORMING ARTS Bachelor of Performing Arts as part of a cohesive team. The third year Duration: 3 years offers the opportunity for students to focus on a particular discipline or area of practice. Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Admission Requirements Full-Time All applicants are required to attend an audition. Part-Time This is inclusive of an interview component. See more course information: Applicants will be assessed on their ability to ecu.edu.au/courses/Y97 meet the technical requirements of the course and their suitability for the industry. Explores original, self-devised and collaborative approaches to researching, Applications for this course are not accepted creating, producing and presenting through ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme. contemporary arts practice. The course Employment Opportunities focuses on all aspects of performance in a This course is underpinned by core performance, broader context rather than singular training communication and management skills that are in acting, dance or music. It provides students necessary to gain professional employment as with coherent knowledge of the performing a contemporary arts practitioner. arts, combining theoretical and technical knowledge of performance and seeks to Careers unlock limitations through practical inquiry. Performer, Musician, Director, Choreographer, It also examines the ever-evolving nature of Designer, Composer, Sound Designer, contemporary practice and new approaches Arranger, Dramaturg to presentation and production. Available Majors: JO ML BU OL Students will develop critical thinking and Performance Making creative problem-solving skills. Self-directed projects will develop confidence in working Practice Transition independently and highly collaborative Production and Design group work will develop the ability to work
PRODUCTION & DESIGN
Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL It provides students with the greatest diversity Full-Time of ‘on‑the‑job’ theatrical experiences, and students have access to simulated industry
Part-Time training in the design, construction and See more course information: management of the Academy’s annual ecuworldready.com.au/waapa repertoire of productions, utilising WAAPA’s WAAPA offers nationally‑recognised qualifications diverse performance venues, as well as in this area, allowing students to specialise in numerous external performance spaces. costume, design, lighting, props and scenery, sound, and stage management.
94 JO Available on the Joondalup Campus BU Available on the South West (Bunbury) Campus ML Available on the Mount Lawley Campus OL Available online + Cross Campus attendance requirement
Employment Opportunities Available Streams: JO ML BU OL Employment opportunities exist in the film, Costume television, theatre, festival, performing arts and allied entertainment industries, depending Design on the area of specialisation. Lighting Careers Props and Scenery Scenic Designer, Costume Designer, Stylist, Sound Art Finisher, Costumier, Dresser, Film Standby, Stage Management Milliner, Muralist, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor
SCREEN PERFORMANCE Duration: 1 year On successful completion of the course, students will have combined screen acting, Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL storytelling, and industry practice into a Full-Time tangible performance skill; acquired a basic Part-Time knowledge of camera operation and script analysis in the context of screen performance; See more course information: and understand the communication and ecuworldready.com.au/waapa pre‑professional skills necessary to audition This nationally recognised course prepares for and perform roles in television and film. performers with a range of knowledge and Careers skills to enter the performing arts industry Actor, Film and Television Actor, Performer, as a screen performance actor for roles Screen Actor in television and film productions.
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2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 95 DOUBLE DEGREES-
ARTS / COMMERCE COMPUTER SYSTEMS Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce ENGINEERING / Indicative ATAR: 70 COMPUTER SCIENCE Duration: 4 years Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours / Bachelor of Computer Science Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Indicative ATAR: 82 Full-Time + Duration: 5 years Part-Time + Students attend the Mount Lawley Campus for Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL the Arts component and the Joondalup Campus Full-Time for the Commerce component. Part-Time See more course information: See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/W57 ecu.edu.au/courses/Y64
ARTS / MEDIA & ENGINEERING / COMMERCE COMMUNICATION Bachelor of Engineering Honours / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Commerce & Communication Indicative ATAR: 82 Indicative ATAR: 70 Duration: 5 years Duration: 4 years Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Full-Time Full-Time Part-Time Part-Time See more course information: See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/W26 ecu.edu.au/courses/W62 ENGINEERING / LAW ARTS / SCIENCE Bachelor of Engineering Honours / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws Indicative ATAR: 70 Indicative ATAR: 85 Duration: 4 years Duration: 6 years
Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Full-Time + Full-Time Part-Time + Part-Time Students are required to attend classes at both See more course information: Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campuses to ecu.edu.au/courses/Y66 complete the course. See more course information: ENGINEERING / SCIENCE ecu.edu.au/courses/W58 Bachelor of Engineering Honours / Bachelor of Science COMMERCE / Indicative ATAR: 82 PSYCHOLOGY Duration: 5 years
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Psychology Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Indicative ATAR: 70 Full-Time Duration: 4 years Part-Time Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL See more course information: Full-Time ecu.edu.au/courses/W32 Part-Time See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/W75
96 DOUBLE DEGREES- + Cross Campus attendance requirement
LAW / COMMERCE MECHATRONICS Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce ENGINEERING / Indicative ATAR: 85 MOTORSPORTS Duration: 5 years Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Honours / Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Indicative ATAR: 82 Full-Time Duration: 5 years Part-Time Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/W28 Full-Time Part-Time LAW / CRIMINOLOGY See more course information: & JUSTICE ecu.edu.au/courses/Y75 Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology & Justice EXERCISE & SPORTS Indicative ATAR: 85 SCIENCE / COMMERCE Duration: 5 years (SPORT BUSINESS) Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Sports Science) / Full-Time Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Business) Part-Time Indicative ATAR: 70 See more course information: Duration: 4 years ecu.edu.au/courses/K30 Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Full-Time LAW / PSYCHOLOGY Part-Time Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychology See more course information: Indicative ATAR: 85 ecu.edu.au/courses/W31 Duration: 5 years Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL SCIENCE / COMMERCE Full-Time Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Commerce Part-Time Indicative ATAR: 70 See more course information: Duration: 4 years ecu.edu.au/courses/W83 Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL Full-Time Part-Time See more course information: ecu.edu.au/courses/W27
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 97 University Preparation courses-
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE Duration: 0.5 years or 9 week summer mode option skills, research and writing processes, numeracy tools and accessing knowledge. Additionally, Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL students will be introduced to university life at Full-Time ECU and will have access to course and career Part-Time advice to assist in making informed decisions about undergraduate degree selection. See more course information ecu.edu.au/courses/C28 The course is suitable for both recent school leavers and mature age students who have Provides a pathway to enter into most not studied at university previously. undergraduate courses at ECU. Non-Standard Timetable The course prepares students for university‑level This course may be able to be completed study by teaching them the required skills for on‑campus in a nine-week summer mode, academic success, with an emphasis on the prior to the beginning of first semester, student becoming an independent learner. so that students can get started on their The course is conducted in a supportive and undergraduate studies in the first semester. hands-on environment, and covers learning
UNIPREP ACCELERATE NEW Indicative ATAR: 55 UniPrep Accelerate is an intensive and Duration: Students will complete all units over a 4 week challenging version of ECU’s successful period in January university preparation program, UniPrep. The course is a fee-free program for near miss Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL ATAR students to prepare themselves well Full-Time for university studies in a supported learning Part-Time environment. For eligible students, the program will bridge the gap between secondary and See more course information university studies by providing academic skills ecu.edu.au/courses/C74 development, university experiences, and an accessible pathway to university study.
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE (EDUCATION) Duration: 0.5 years study by teaching them the required skills for academic success, with an emphasis on the Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL student becoming an independent learner. Full-Time The course is suitable for both recent Part-Time school leavers and mature age students See more course information who have not studied at university previously, ecu.edu.au/courses/C71 and for educators seeking professional development, which leads to entry into This course offers an entry pathway into selected teaching degrees. selected undergraduate teaching degrees at ECU. It prepares students for university-level
98 INDIGENOUS UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION COURSE Duration: 0.5 years or 9 week summer mode option Admission Requirements All applicants are required to be of Aboriginal Availability & Campus: JO ML BU OL and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and be Full-Time at least 18 years of age during their first year Part-Time of study. Alternatively applicants can enter through the Aboriginal Student Intake Test See more course information (ASIT), where students have completed a Year ecu.edu.au/courses/C51 12 Western Australian Certificate of Education, Provides a pathway for Aboriginal and/or with equivalents considered. Torres Strait Islander students to enter into Non-Standard Timetable most undergraduate courses at ECU. Students The course may be able to be completed develop the academic skills and the cultural on-campus in a nine-week summer mode, understandings of university, necessary to prior to the beginning of the first semester, succeed in higher education. so that students can get started on their Additionally, students will be introduced to undergraduate studies in the first semester. university life at ECU and will have access to course and career advice to assist in making Related Studies informed decisions about undergraduate Students enrolled in this course will complete degree selection. the UPC course structure. The course is suitable for recent school leavers and mature age students who have not previously studied at university.
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 99 ADMISSION PATHWAYS TO ECU-
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to access a university education. That’s why we’ve created a range of entry options.
The admission process can vary, based on • Alternatively, you may apply for consideration whether you are in Year 12, your educational via our Experience Based Entry Scheme pathway qualifications and the course for which you • Or, you can search for another course with are applying for. a lower ATAR requirement Please note there are minimum academic and • Or, you may be eligible for our UniPrep English requirements for all courses at ECU, and course which we recommend you include some also have additional prerequisites and/or as a preference on your application. special admission requirements. Please refer to You can use the Experience Based Entry Scheme the Course Entry requirements for your course at pathway if you’re currently in Year 12 and: ecuworldready.com.au. Another component to entering into an ECU course is meeting English • You had a near-miss ATAR for your chosen competency of which applicants have a variety course; or of options. To view these please see our website • You haven’t generated an ATAR but you’ve www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course- passed 3 ATAR subjects + 1 General subject entry/english-competency And If you are unsure we recommend you contact • You’ve completed WACE us for a personal consultation about your • You meet the English competency requirements options with one of our experienced Future • You satisfy any prerequisites for the course you Students staff. want to apply for School Leavers If you are a current Year 12 ATAR student seeking For all Year 12 students applying for ECU admission for Semester 1, please submit your courses, you will need to meet English course application via TISC. If you are also applying competency as well as achieve WACE through our Experienced Based Entry Scheme (Western Australian Certificate of Education). pathway then please apply direct to ECU as well. If you are unsure of your pathway, our Future If you don’t have an ATAR, but satisfy English Students team is available to discuss course competency, please submit your application and requirements and entry options specific to documentation at www.ecu.edu.au/future- your interests. students/applying ATAR Students Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a ranking based on eligible subjects studied in Year 12. If your ATAR doesn’t meet entry requirements for the course you’ve chosen, you have some options: • If you’ve attended a school on our ECU Access list, your selection rank may be adjusted upwards and you may meet entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Please search ECU Access list at www.ecu.edu.au for more information
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100 Things to remember Are you studying at an ECU Studying Access school? 4 or more Apply ATA R via TISC Consider subjects applying through Experienced Based Entry Scheme pathway as backup
YES Apply direct to ECU
Are you Year 12 Completing completing student Certificate IV ATA R English?
Apply direct to ECU providing Experienced Based Entry NO Scheme documents
Apply Studying direct to ECU 3 ATA R via Experienced subjects Based Entry + 1 General Scheme subject pathway
Completing Apply General direct to ECU subjects for UniPrep
FOR INFORMATION ON EARLY OFFERS, VISIT www.ecu.edu.au/ future-students/applying/early-offer-program
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 101 APPLYING TO ECU-
The following admission Experience Based Entry information outlines Scheme pathway additional pathways for ECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme pathway applying to ECU assesses an applicant on a variety of measures including academic history, relevant experience University Preparation including work and life skills. Courses (UniPrep) Our range of UniPrep courses provide As an applicant, you are asked to provide: an admission pathway to many of our • Your academic records undergraduate courses and are available to • Two written references with at least one being all prospective domestic students. Australian a recent professional/work/school reference citizens, holders of a Permanent Humanitarian • An introductory letter Visa, Permanent Residents and New Zealand • Your resume citizens are eligible to study in a Commonwealth Supported place, making the UniPrep course You may be offered a place in the course of your FREE. Visit ecuworldready.com.au/uniprep for choice or the UniPrep course. more information. Our Experience Based Entry Scheme pathway is only available to domestic applicants and is not Higher Education available for all courses. Student Applicants (includes study at a university or a Aboriginal and Torres Strait non‑university higher education provider) Islander Students You may meet the minimum admission At ECU, we help Aboriginal and Torres Strait requirements for study at ECU. International Islander people and their communities to university qualifications may also satisfy academic achieve their dreams and aspirations through requirements; however you may be required to further education. Our Centre for Indigenous successfully complete a recognised English test. Australian Education and Research, Kurongkurl Katitjin, is committed to assisting students with Apply direct to ECU via our online Applicant choosing a university entry pathway and in Portal at ecuworldready.com.au/apply understanding and adapting to university life.
VET Study Applicants Aboriginal University If you have completed a Certificate III from Readiness Assessment (AURA) a registered training organisation (RTO), you Administered by Kurongkurl Katitjin, AURA aims may be eligible to commence your ECU studies to provide a holistic and personal approach to starting off with our UniPrep course. This is a commencing the university journey. By establishing great option for those who have had extended important support networks early, the transition time away from studies or wish to build their for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people confidence in university-level study by teaching into an enabling or undergraduate course at them the required skills for academic success. ECU, ensures that you are well supported and Alternatively, if you’ve completed a Certificate well connected right from the start. IV, you can apply direct to us for an ECU’s Aboriginal Recruitment Coordinator will undergraduate course. Applicants must also discuss your entry options and course application meet English competency dependent on the process, including any further assessment of core course they are applying for. skills if you don’t meet minimum entry requirements.
Special Tertiary Admissions Kurongkurl Katitjin’s Student Success Team Test (STAT) will also reach out with tailored support and information once you have made the decision Available to anyone who is 20 years of age to join us here at ECU. before 1 March in the year in which they wish to commence studies. The STAT is a national For more information, visit ecuworldready.com.au/ test for mature age people designed to assess indigenous aptitude for learning in a tertiary environment. For more information and to book, please visit tisc.edu.au FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPLYING, VISIT ecuworldready.com.au/apply
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As a new student, it’s important to consider how much your studies will cost and what kind of assistance may be available to you if you need it.
The largest expense you will incur while at You can also expect to pay a compulsory annual university will be the tuition fees, which cover Student Services & Amenities Fee to cover the your course and chosen units. It’s why eligible breadth of services we provide to students. The fee students can have all of these fees paid initially is expected to be a little over $320 in 2022. by the government through the HECS-HELP For more about fees, student loans and other scheme. HECS-Help is a loan, and students financial assistance, visitecuworldready.com.au/fees start paying back this debt once their taxable income is above a certain amount.
Scholarships-
One way to reduce your university costs is through a scholarship. These provide you with funds to buy textbooks, pay fees or cover living expenses while you’re at university.
Some scholarships are funded by ECU, some excellent students, while others go to students by the Commonwealth Government and who’ve experienced financial and other others by generous donations from individuals, challenges in life. businesses and institutions. There are a wide range of scholarships Scholarships are awarded to students from available at ECU, for more information please all kinds of backgrounds and for all kinds of visit ecuworldready.com.au/scholarships reasons. Some are given to academically
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 103 Courses A-Z -
A Aboriginal Performance 90 Acting 90 Aeronautical 36 Arts 14 Arts / Commerce 96 Arts / Media & Communication 96 Arts / Science 96 Arts Management 91 Aviation 36-37
B Biomedical Science 54
C Chemical Engineering 37-38 Civil Engineering 38 Civil & Environmental Engineering 39 Commerce 26 Commerce / Psychology 96 Computer Science 76 Computer Systems Engineering 40 Computer Systems Engineering / Computer Science 96 Counselling 19 Counter Terrorism Security & Intelligence 77 Criminology & Justice 17-18 Cybercrime, Security & Intelligence 75 Cyber Security 76
D Dance 91-92 Dance: Elite Performance 92 Design 14-15 Double Degrees 96-97
E Electrical Power Engineering 40-41 Electrical & Renewable Energy Engineering 41-42 Electronics & Communications Engineering 42-43 Engineering Science 43 Engineering Technology 43 Engineering / Commerce 96 Engineering / Law 96 Engineering / Science 96 Environmental Health 54 Environmental Science 74-75 Exercise & Sports Science 55 Exercise & Sports Science (International) 56 Exercise & Sports Science / Commerce (Sport Business) 97 Exercise Science & Rehabilitation 56-57
H Health Science 57-58 Hospitality & Tourism Management 29
I Information Technology 77 Instrumentation Control & Automation 44
104 Professional accreditation or professional recognition details are listed under each relevant course and are correct as at time of production. For latest information, please visit ecuworldready.com.au
L Law 27 Law (Graduate Entry) 28 Law / Commerce 97 Law / Criminology & Justice 97 Law / Psychology 97
M Maritime Engineering 45 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations 29 Mechanical Engineering 46 Mechatronics Engineering 47 Mechatronics Engineering / Motorsports 97 Media & Communication 15 Medical Science 59 Motorsports 48 Music 92 Music Industry 93 Music Theatre 93 Musical Theatre 94
N Nursing 66-67 Nursing / Midwifery 67-68 Nursing Studies 69
O Occupational Therapy 59-60
P Paramedical Science 60 Performing Arts 94 Petroleum Engineering 48-49 Production & Design 94-95 Psychology 15-16 Psychology & Counselling 16 Psychology, Criminology & Justice 16-17
S Science 74 Science / Commerce 97 Screen Performance 95 Social Science 18-19 Social Work 20 Speech Pathology 61 Sport, Recreation & Event Management 30-31
T Teacher Education: Early Childhood Studies 82 Teacher Education: Primary 83 Teacher Education: Secondary 84-85
U University Preparation Courses 98-99
Y Youth Work 20-21
2022 Undergraduate Course Guide-Edith Cowan University 105 KEY UNI TERMS -
Bachelor degree Minor A qualification that requires three or four years A smaller set of units (normally six), which focus of full-time or equivalent part-time study. on a specified discipline.
Certificate Online study An award that requires a minimum of six months Study undertaken externally or online. of full‑time or equivalent part‑time study. Practicum Double degree program A part of a course providing learning experiences Double degrees normally require four or five years outside the University in a relevant professional of full-time or equivalent part‑time concurrent setting such as a school or hospital. During the study for two awards in a wide range of disciplines. professional placement, the student may either Double degrees are available in selected areas be an active participant or merely an observer. only and incorporate study in two different fields, A practicum may be undertaken as either part e.g. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Commerce. of a unit or as a complete unit within a course.
Double major School Studies undertaken in two major unit sets under Title given to academic organisational units one degree. Some course structures specify within the University. double major requirements, other course structures allow for students to undertake Semester a second major unit set of their choice. The name given to the two standard teaching periods (Semester One and Semester Two) Duration in the academic year, in which the majority The minimum amount of time required to of on‑campus students are required to attend complete a course. This is based on full‑time in order to complete their course. study, unless the course is only available to be studied part-time. Undergraduate student A student pursuing a Diploma, Advanced Honours degree Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree Degree courses taken with Honours require or Honours. advanced study of up to one year full‑time following the first three years of a Bachelor Unit course. Successful Honours graduates may Basic component of study normally comprising be eligible to proceed to Stage 2 of Master a weekly lecture and tutorial. A unit can be degrees or directly to doctoral studies. a foundation/core unit, major or minor unit, or elective unit. Major A set of units within a course that focus on a specified discipline, e.g. a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Historical and Political Studies.
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Greening ECU Edith Cowan University is committed to reducing the environmental impact associated with its operations by conducting its activities in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. This includes implementing strategies and technologies that minimise waste of resources and demonstrate environmentally sensitive development, innovation and continuous improvement.
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