Welcome to the Faculty of Education and Arts, home to one of Australia's leading education providers along with the nations leading performing arts school. Whether you want to be an educator, a performer or artist we can provide you with the technique, tools and training required to secure you a job. We pride ourselves on our continual engagement with the education and arts community providing our students with invaluable industry opportunities, gaining the practical 'hands on' skills that ECU is so well known for. Our advanced facilities allow you to apply your newfound knowledge immediately, giving you the extra edge and confidence needed when you go out into the work force.
Study areas
With a diverse range of courses, we can guide and support you in your creative growth. Listed below are the study areas offered by the faculty:
For those seeking career advancement and professional development, we offer a comprehensive choice of postgraduate courses.News & events
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WAAPA grads celebrated as theatre’s best
WAAPA graduates Lucy Durack, Ben Lewis and Claude Marcos are celebrating after winning top honours at the prestigious 2012 Sydney Theatre Awards.
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Singing his way to success
WAAPA graduate Richard Symons has received a prestigious 2012 Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarship, worth $20,000.
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Our Place Newsletter – Kambarang Edition 2012
The Kambarang, (Oct/Nov) newsletter 2012 is available.
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Student testimonials
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"WAAPA taught me the tricks of the trade that enabled me to pursue my love of theatre."
Abbie-Lee Lewis
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"We had world-class lecturerers to motivate and inspire us."
Sebastian Forsström
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"My training at WAAPA has provided me with the ability to conquer my fears."
Caitlin Cassidy
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Research activity
We are dedicated to providing quality research that encourages interaction with the wider community and contributes to benefiting our society. Encompassing staff and students from around the globe, we celebrate the diversity of perspectives and creativity that this brings.
Our current research projects include;