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ECU UniPrep Schools

UniPrep Schools is a high school-based enabling program that provides a direct pathway to university.

The four-unit course and engagement activities of the program prepare high school students for university and post-school success. Edith Cowan University is committed to helping students from all backgrounds succeed in higher education and lifelong learning.

Program delivery in high schools

The program complements students’ senior school commitments by enhancing academic skills development and integrating university experiences in partnership with Teachers. The program also equips students with transferable career skills to follow their passion at university.

All teaching and learning content, digital learning technologies, and professional development are provided to high schools before the commencement of the program, and ongoing support is offered throughout the teaching year.

Course requirements

The course is delivered during school hours by the selected Teacher/s. High schools create the weekly timetabling of units to meet staffing needs in consultation with the UniPrep Schools Coordinator. Partner high schools follow ECU’s assessment schedule. Students must successfully complete all units to meet UniPrep Schools requirements.

The program can be offered over Year 11 and Year 12. Flexible delivery options are available. Students must meet pre-selection requirements that are stated in the ECU UniPrep Schools Collaboration Agreement.

UniPrep Schools is an academically rigorous program designed to prepare students for university. Some students may not be suitable for this program, ATAR may be a better option or perhaps UniPrep General after completing high school.

Successful course completion

Students who successfully complete ECU UniPrep Schools and achieve the WACE will be eligible to apply for many of ECU’s undergraduate courses (excluding courses with specialist entry requirements). As entrance requirements can change each semester due to availability of places and other factors, students should contact ECU Future Students for further information about applying for a particular undergraduate course at ECU. Entrance into other universities needs to be negotiated with their respective admissions offices.

Engagement activities

Throughout the year, students are invited to attend activities and experiences at any of the ECU campuses. The students can delve into discipline-specific workshops, tour the ECU facilities and engage with ECU Student Ambassadors. They are also introduced to ECU’s extensive learning support services.

Partner high schools

If your school is interested in becoming a partner get in touch with our team at access.equity@ecu.edu.au

Our partner high schools
  • Alkimos Baptist College
  • Ashdale Secondary College
  • Balga Senior High School
  • Ballajura Community College
  • Bullsbrook College
  • Bunbury Baptist College
  • Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
  • Bunbury Senior High School
  • Clarkson Community High School
  • Collie Senior High School
  • Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
  • Dale Christian College
  • Derby District High School
  • Emmanuel Christian Community School
  • Girrawheen Senior High School
  • Governor Stirling Senior High School
  • Harvey Senior High School
  • Irene McCormack Catholic College
  • Kiara College
  • Kinross College
  • Manea Senior College
  • Manjimup Senior High School
  • Mater Dei College
  • Mindarie Senior College
  • Mount Lawley Senior High School
  • Northshore Christian Grammar School
  • Ocean Reef Senior High School
  • Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
  • Quinns Baptist College
  • St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
  • St James' Anglican School
  • Swan Christian College
  • The Y School
  • Wanneroo Secondary College
  • Warwick Senior High School
  • Woodvale Secondary College
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