The Faculty of Regional Professional Studies is located at ECU’s South West Campus (Bunbury), Western Australia’s largest university campus outside the metropolitan area. We offer a comprehensive range of courses in arts, business, coastal environmental science, nursing, teacher education, social work and surf science.
We pride ourselves on our continual engagement with the South West community providing our students with invaluable industry opportunities and gaining the practical 'hands on' skills that ECU is so well known for. Our advanced facilities, combined with small class sizes and on-campus accommodation, allow you to apply your newfound knowledge immediately, giving you the extra edge and confidence needed when you go out into the work force.
Programs
We believe in integrating teaching, learning, research and engagement to maximise the value of activities on our campus, providing a supportive environment on which students can achieve and create.
The Faculty of Regional Professional Studies offers a wide range of degree programs across the following program areas:
- Arts
- Business
- Nursing
- Science
- Social Work
- Teacher Education
News & events
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South West creative talents on show
ECU’s South West campus hosted a celebration of creativity last week as students, staff and members of the public recognised the winners of a series of arts competitions.
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Technology to Teach Cyber Bullying Prevention Strategies
Third year computing students present their project work
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Ride your bike to work day, Bunbury
Leave the car at home and ride to work on 17 October for National Ride to Work Day.
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Student testimonials
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"ECU gave me the edge for a career in meteorology.”
Andrew Winchester
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"The smaller class numbers made pursuing my academic goals more achievable."
Kate Price
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"Going to ECU allowed me to get into a career that I love!"
Emily Eardley-Wilmot
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Community activity
The Faculty of Regional Professional Studies participates in community initiatives throughout the South West. We pride ourselves on our strong relationship with the wider community.
Our interaction with the public enriches our students learning experience and encourages them to put their new found knowledge and skills into action.
Our current community initiatives include;