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University Preparation Course requirements

This page outlines ECU's minimum requirements for school leavers seeking entry to our University Preparation Courses.

To be considered for admission to a University Preparation Course, applicants must:

  • Meet secondary graduation requirements of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (where applicable) and
  • Meet ECU's UPC English Competency requirements and
  • Either:
    • Have studied a minimum of four ECU approved subjects/courses in year 12 which may be any combination of:
      1. WACE Courses (at least 2 WACE courses must be undertaken at Stage 2 or above), or
      2. TEE subjects, or
      3. ECU Approved Wholly School Assessed (WSA)/ Commonly Assessed Framework (CAF) subjects, or
    • Successfully completed a Certificate IV as part of their 12 years of schooling.

See also

UPC English Competency

ECU Admissions brochure

Admissions brochure 2013
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