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 Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering is an excellent way to gain valuable skills, experience and networking contacts within your industry area whilst you are studying. It can help you gain a competitive edge when applying for work in the future.
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AFL star launches ECU Development squad
This week ECU Education students were lucky enough to meet AFL Brownlow Medallist Shane Crawford.
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South West winner of the Margaret River Short Story Competition 2013
Congratulations to Vahri McKenzie, South West Prize winner for this year’s Margaret River Short Story Competition.
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Student testimonials
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"Surf Science has offered me so many unique opportunities."
Thea McDonald-Lee
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"ECU gave me the edge for a career in meteorology.”
Andrew Winchester
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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;