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Portfolio entry

Portfolio entry provides an alternative entry method which does not rely on the traditional TER score.

It involves assessment of applicants based on a portfolio of evidence showing an ability to succeed in higher education

This pathway caters for:

  • School leavers who undertake TEE, WACE Courses and/or ECU approved CAF (Wholly School Assessed) subjects
  • Non school leavers who are over 20 years of age in the year they commence studies, who wish to enter university studies after several years away from formal education.

The Portfolio pathway fulfils minimum admission requirements into ECU.

Entry requirements

School leavers

You can submit a portfolio entry to be considered for our Associate Degree or Bachelors courses, provided you satisfy the following:

  • English competency (Stage 2 or above)
  • The requirements of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
  • Any prerequisites for the course you want to apply for
  • Have at least 3 subjects at stage 2 or 3 plus either:
    • 1 subject at Stage 1, or
    • A completed Certificate IV

You can also submit a portfolio entry to be considered for one of our University Preparation Courses, provided you satisfy the following:

  • English competency
  • The requirements of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
  • Any prerequisites for the course you want to apply for
  • Have at least 2 subjects at stage 2 or 3 plus either:
    • 2 subjects at Stage 1, or
    • A completed Certificate IV

Non school leavers

For admission by Portfolio entry, non school leavers must meet English competency requirements.

Your application will be also assessed in terms of your previous qualifications and education, such as:

  • Previous TEE, TER or TAE results
  • A minimum of 125 in the multiple choice component of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
  • Qualifications achieved through TAFE, private colleges or accredited training courses

Applications

Refer to our Portfolio applicants page for information, including closing dates for applications and the documentation they'll need to supply.

Courses not accepting applications through this pathway:

  • Bachelor of Creative Industries - Screen Studies major
  • All Bachelor of Laws single and double degrees:
    • Bachelor of Laws
    • Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
    • Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts - double degree
    • Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business - double degree
    • Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice - double degree
    • Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychological Science - double degree
  • Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) - double degree
  • Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology
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