Applying
Applying to study with us is easy. The subjects you complete in year 11 and 12 determine whether you're an ATAR student or non-ATAR student and this determines the application process you'll need to follow.
You will need to ensure you have met our minimum requirements before you apply. These include, but are not limited to:
- English competency
- Satisfying the requirements of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
- Any subject prerequisites for the course you intend to apply for
We haven’t finalised details for 2015 entry just yet, but feel free to check out our 2013 application details, below, to find out what's involved.
Semester 1 2013
- If you are an ATAR student, you need to submit your application via the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC).
- If you are a non-ATAR student, you need to submit your application and Portfolio Entry Pathway documentation directly to us, using our online admission system.
Semester 1 2013
- If you are an ATAR student, you need to submit your application via the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC).
- If you are a non-ATAR student, you need to submit your application and Portfolio Entry Pathway documentation directly to us, using our online admission system.
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - major in Music Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management)
- Bachelor of Performing Arts - major in Performance Making
Note:
Apply directly to WAAPA if you:
- Are applying for a WAAPA course other than the Bachelor of Music, the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - major in Music Education, Bachelor of Performing Arts - major in Performance Making and the Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management).
Semester 2 2013 (mid-year)
We will have a wide range of degrees - from Bachelors, through to Graduate Certificates, Masters and more - available for you to commence mid-year (study commencing late July).
Mid-year applications usually open after Easter. Check our mid-year entry page for more information as it becomes available.
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