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Engineering & Technology

Engineers are classic problem-solvers, always searching for ways to improve the lives of their fellow humans. At ECU, we'll prepare you for tackling life's great challenges by developing your creative thinking skills, giving you heaps of practical experience in our fantastic labs and doing an extensive industry placement.

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Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.

Why study at ECU?

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Courses

Our courses are developed and delivered in close consultation with industry. As well as spending time in lectures and labs, your engineering course will involve up to 12 weeks of practical work experience in the engineering industry. This is a great way to kick-start your career.

Courses have a common multi-disciplinary first year and most have been professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord. This means your engineering qualification will be internationally recognised. You'll be world ready.

Engineering & Technology Disciplines

If you already know what you're interested in, choose a discipline.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Experience Engineering & Technology at ECU.

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  • Chemical Engineering Lab

    Renewable Energy Lab

    Robotics Lab

    Circuits and Systems Lab

    Manufacturing and Motorsports Lab

    Structural Mechanics Lab

  • Power Systems Lab

    Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Laboratories

    Hydraulics Lab

    Sustainable Energy and Resources Lab

    Wireless Communication Lab

    Environmental Engineering and Fluid Mechanics Lab

  • Electronic Systems Lab

    Schneider Electric Instrumentation Control & Automation Lab

    Materials Engineering Lab

    Concrete Technology Lab

Explore your options through the following media

  • Your introduction to ECU's fantastic School of Engineering.

  • Professor of Petroleum Engineering Stefan Iglauer investigates climate change mitigation.

  • ECU Engineering graduate Bruna Rocha is now a Graduate Structural Engineer at AECOM, a global engineering company that connects people through roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems.

  • Arshil Jah experience studying his Masters of Civil Engineering.

Engineering scholarships for high performers

ECU is offering scholarships valued at $20,000 to high performing Year 12 students who wish to study Engineering in 2022.

The scholarship will be paid over 4 years, $5,000 per annum, or pro-rata for part-time studies, once you become an enrolled student at ECU.

If you're studying the minimum prerequisites (Maths Methods, and, Physics or Engineering Studies or Chemistry or Maths Specialist), and you're on target to achieve an ATAR of 94 or above, you should apply now at ecu.edu.au/scholarships/engineering-excellence.

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Student stories

  • Sheetal Chooramun

    Sheetal Chooramun

    ECU Instrumentation Control and Automation graduate

    My course at ECU equipped me to have a brilliant career

    ECU's competitive advantage of focussing on practical learning and experience really appealed to me. The transition from working on systems in ECU labs to working on systems at mining and rail sites was seamless and a testament to ECU's high standard of practical experience. By providing an environment where I could safely discuss, challenge and test technical concepts, ECU enabled me to develop a resilient set of technical skills that I have carried through my career.

  • Christie Kearney at ECU Joondalup Campus

    Christie Kearney

    ECU Computer Systems Engineering student and Engineering Excellence Scholarship recipient

    Study groups are friendly and easy-going.

    Studying at ECU has been both hard work and rewarding. I have a lot in common with my fellow students. We share the same interests and goals, so lectures and study groups are friendly and easy-going. One of my most significant achievements has been receiving the Engineering Excellence Scholarship.

  • Arshil Jah

    ECU Master of Engineering student

    ECU has supported me all the way

    I wanted to choose a university whose foundation is strong. At that point, ECU was one of the few universities in Australia whose Master of Engineering was professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

    The journey overall has not been easy, but I learned that you always get help if you ask. ECU has supported me all the way, through continued support of lecturers and through the help of student services.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.