Overview

If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and are looking at university study and will be over the age of 20 years either:

  • before 1 March if you want to commence in semester one of that year, or
  • before 1 August if you want to commence in semester two (mid year) of that year

Then you're considered a non school leaver.

We offer a wide range of alternative entry pathways which non school leavers can use to gain entry into many of our courses.

You might have taken a few years after school to work, travel, do some post-secondary study, start a family or something entirely different!

No matter how long it has been since secondary school, no matter what path you've travelled to get here - there'll be an entry pathway which will help you gain entry into most of our courses.

We offer a large selection of courses and disciplines across our study areas, with the right balance of practical knowledge and academic excellence and a wide range of study options. If you want to reach your potential in a learning environment that is supportive, flexible and relevant to the real world - then you've come to the right place.

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Study where it suits you

Off-campus study is a mode of delivery as an option to students, who for reasons such as distance, domestic responsibilities, work commitments or disability would prefer to study off-campus.

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.