About ECU
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a contemporary university in Perth, Western Australia providing quality tertiary education for the students of today. We pride ourselves on being supportive, flexible and relevant to the real world.
We all know that the theory is important but ECU knows that putting what you learn into practice is just as valuable. That's why our courses have a strong focus on providing real life solutions to real life problems. Practical projects, industry placements and guest speakers are key features of our programs.
We strive to provide a different learning approach, developed to maximise the student outcome and experience, as well as providing state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure. With over 300 courses, ECU offers the flexibility and freedom to match your own talents and aspirations with a wide range of course options to give you the skills and knowledge to reach your goals.
Did you know?
- Research at ECU in the health areas has more than doubled in the last two years. ECU is also home to Centres of Excellence in E-medicine and Alzheimer's research.
- ECU's unique educational alliance with technology and business consulting company IBM means that students have access to the ECU Advantage program, offering the latest wireless laptop technology for use through their courses and studies whilst at ECU.
- More than half of new higher education students are admitted via pathways other than directly for school.
- ECU offers a range of alternate entry pathways to allow more people the opportunity to reach their potential through studying at university.
- ECU is the only Australian University named after a woman - Edith Dircksey Cowan - Australia's first female Parliamentarian and a fighter for social justice. Edith Cowan also graces the Australian $50 note.
- ECU is home to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). For over 25 years this prestigious academy has been training world-class actors, dancers, musicians and production and design graduates. The Academy boasts world-class facilities, including the only court-style theatre in WA, as well as state-of-the art design facilities.
- Like all of ECU's campuses, the Joondalup campus is very accessible via public transport or via the Mitchell Freeway. It's only 25 minutes on the train from Perth, with a free CAT bus servicing a number of points on the campus and surounding Joondalup city centre.
What makes an ECU degree special?
- Great flexibility to combine major, minor and elective studies across faculties and schools.
- Designed collaboratively with industry and professional bodies with a strong focus on meeting professional and industry requirements.
- Industry focused project work and work placements give graduates a competitive edge in the job market.
- Extensive professional and industry recognition leads to high levels of graduate employment.
- Teaching expertise of both highly qualified academic staff and industry professionals ensures an excellent balance of both "learning" and "doing".
- The latest in computing equipment, software and facilities provide students with professionally relevant skills and knowledge.
Worldwide Accreditation and Recognition
ECU awards are recognised nationally and internationally, because of rigorous accreditation procedures used by the University, and consultation with professional and vocational groups. ECU is a member of the National Unified System of Australian Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee. Universities throughout the world recognise ECU programs for exchange purposes.
Real World Skills
ECU graduates take on the world with skills relevant to all industries.
- Service
- Enterprise
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Professional Knowledge
- Industry Experience
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Technology
- Cultural Awareness
- Political, Social & Ethical Issues
IBM on board
ECU is the first Australian university to strike an educational alliance with global technology giant IBM. This two way partnership means students have access to the latest and best information technology. The IBM partnership also means ECU gains access to world-class research from IBM in the key areas of curriculum design and academic development.
All ECU campuses have significant wireless infrastructure providing students with the ability to study anywhere, anytime. Students can connect to the wireless network using wireless enabled laptops.