Admissions brochure 2013
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Entry pathways
If you intend to apply to one of our undergraduate courses as a non school leaver there are several pathways you can use to gain admission:
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Tertiary Entrance Examinations (TEE)
- Secondary School TEE Results
- Tertiary Entry Rank (TER)
- Mature Age Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE)
- Previous tertiary qualifications
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Portfolio entry
- Indigenous Student Intake Test (ISIT)
Specialised intake test for Australian Indigenous peoples - Registered Training Organisation (RTO) qualifications - TAFE, PIBT or other
Explore your options
If you are not eligible for direct entry to one or our undergraduate courses, you may be eligible for entry via one or our University preparation / University orientation courses:
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University preparation courses
- University Preparation Course
- University Preparation Course (Education Assistant)
- Indigenous University Orientation Course (IUOC)
Specialised entry pathway for Australian Indigenous peoples
Professional experience counts
You don't necessarily need a degree to apply for a postgraduate course, at ECU your real-life, industry experience can count!
If you have a minimum of five years relevant professional experience, then you may be eligible for entry into one of our Graduate Certificate programs. More information.
We recognise your previous learning and experience
If you are applying for an undergraduate course and have completed previous Tertiary study; or you've completed a Diploma or above at a Registered Training Organisation; or you have significant equivalent professional experience or professional qualifications; you may be eligible for advanced standing within your course.
Important Dates
2012
- 13 August: Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) opens for applications to courses commencing Semester 1 2013
- 23 August: ECU Online Admission System opens for applications to courses commencing Semester 1 2013
- 30 September: Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) closes for "on time" applications
- 30 September: Closing date for applications to WAAPA courses, except for Production & Design (Costume, Design, Lighting, Props & Scenery and Sound) and Stage Management courses
- 15 November: Closing date for applications to WAAPA Production & Design (Costume, Design, Lighting, Props & Scenery and Sound) and Stage Management courses
- 30 November: Closing date for portfolio applications to be considered in the First Round of Offers
- 31 December: WACE (ATAR) results released on Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
2013
- 4 January: Closing date for portfolio applications to be considered in the Second Round of Offers
- 17 January: First Round Offers on Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
- 23 January: Closing date for applications via Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
- 4 February: Second Round Offers on Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
- 8 February: Closing dates for:
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- Applications for the University Preparation Course (Education Assistant) and University Preparation Course (Education Assistant: Special Needs) close
- Portfolio applications (and supporting documentation) made directly to ECU
- 15 February: Applications for the University Certificate in Maintenance Engineering close
- 16 February: Semester starts for students commencing in the University Preparation Course (Education Assistant) and University Preparation Course (Education Assistant: Special Needs)
- 18 February: Orientation week
- 25 February: Semester 1 starts
- ~Mid April: Applications to courses commencing Semester 2 2013 will open, check our mid-year entry page for more information
- 22 July: Orientation week
- 29 July: Semester 2 starts