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About ECU
Welcome to ECU
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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Our campuses
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.
Campus facilities
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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- futurestudy@ecu.edu.au (Email)
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Research
Our Research
At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.
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How to get involved
There are several ways to get involved with research at ECU.
Graduate research
ECU has a lively research community that is committed to supporting research students.
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Our Office of Research and Innovation provides comprehensive support services to researchers.
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Education

ECU education researchers are recognised nationally, particularly for their expertise in research and program development in literacy and science teaching.

Education research and development is conducted in collaboration with state and national education bodies to improve policy, curriculum, teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

Particular strengths include:

Early Childhood Education;
improving the teaching of literacy, numeracy and science;
behaviour management; and
using learning technologies to maximise learning outcomes.

Other strengths include research on school resourcing, school effectiveness and the improvement of student retention and participation, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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