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ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
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We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
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ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
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Our Research
At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.
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We invite you to be part of the next generation of outstanding teachers and make a real difference to young peoples’ lives.

Take the first step and explore our wide selection of up-to-date and progressive courses, including early childhood, primary and secondary teacher education. Our courses are practical, based on cutting edge research and responsive to the learning needs of young people and the community.

Our passionate and experienced team, who strive to always find better ways to educate and train our teachers, will support you through your exciting and challenging journey. So, if you aspire to teach, or are already qualified and want to extend your professional learning, join us to make a difference.

Courses

The school offers a diverse and exciting mix of courses that are developed in consultation with industry groups and combine the latest theory with hands-on, practical experiences.

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Research activity

Our School regularly contributes to research most notably through the Edith Cowan Research Institute, focusing on community interaction and education.

Our current research projects include;

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News & events

Ten ways teacher librarians improve literacy in schools

Ten ways teacher librarians improve literacy in schools

School of Education Senior Lecturer Margaret Merga talks about the presence of qualified library staff in school libraries in The Conversation.

WA primary schools set to focus on play-based learning in bid to engage young students

WA primary schools set to focus on play-based learning in bid to engage young students

School of Education Lecturer, Pauline Roberts, talks on how NAPLAN had caused some schools to abandon play-based learning to focus on academic education earlier.

How do the brains of child prodigies work?

How do the brains of child prodigies work?

Kate Burton, a therapist specialising in gifted children and an adjunct lecturer in Edith Cowan University’s School of Education conducted research into the social, emotional and academic needs of gifted students.

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