Online Study

Online Study at ECU

Choose the flexibility of studying online for many of our courses. This includes online degrees in areas like nursing, psychology, law, nutrition and masters courses.

At ECU we understand that everyone has different work arrangements, different family responsibilities, different locations or even different learning styles.

So why not balance your study with family and/or work commitments?

Not being on campus doesn't mean we'll forget you either. Over 5,000 of our students are studying online courses, and they're well supported too.

Why ECU?

Top young university

We're one of the best young universities in the world under 50 years old.
Top in Australia

Australia's top public university for undergraduate teaching quality and one of the best for student experience.
Top quality teaching

Rated 5 stars for teaching quality by our graduates for 12 years in a row.

How it works

Online study is delivered via our virtual learning environment called 'Blackboard'.

We may also post some material to you – including printed information and CD ROMs.

Your student email account is used for most correspondence, e.g. exam information or unit updates from course coordinators and tutors.

If you're not too far from an ECU campus, you can also access campus facilities and learning support services.

If not, some support services can still be accessed online.

Hitting the books

You can purchase textbooks from a Co-Op Shop on one of our campuses, or better still, order them from their online shop .

Resources are also available to online students via the ECU Library.

Our library databases and online catalogue enable you to conduct research online.

And if you live more than 50km from an ECU campus, Library staff can provide you with copies of journal articles and books, including posting publications to your home address.

Doing exams

You can register your attendance at one of our examination centre locations using 'SIMO', our Student Information Management Online system.

If you live further then 80km from an examination centre, you simply need to nominate someone to supervise your exams and you can do them at home.

SIMO is also your 'go to' place for enrolling in units, checking unit results and looking up exam timetables.

Courses

At ECU you can study online degrees, diplomas and even some doctorates.

Some of our courses are ideal for distance study as they're completely online.

Others, like Engineering or Paramedicine for example, have practical, hands-on units that require you to spend some time on-campus and/or on an industry-specific placement.

Theory-based units can be completed online to complement the ones you have to complete on-campus.

Back to Blackboard

Your lecturers will use our 'Blackboard' system to teach your online units.

All units have a site on Blackboard where you can access unit plans and materials, as well as your lecturer's contact details.

Here, you can submit assignments and view your marks for completed ones.

For an increasing number of units, you can also listen to recordings of the lectures – it's just like being there.

Blackboard also features a discussion board, wiki, blogs, journals and ePortfolios.

Download a guide

If you prefer paper over pixels, please download one of our guides.

Undergraduate course guide Postgraduate course guide

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Scholarships

With the support of a scholarship, we can help you realise your ambitions by improving your financial situation and enabling you to successfully complete your course.

A scholarship can make all the difference if you're undertaking longer term study, like a Masters or PhD.

Scholarships are also offered on an annual basis through a range of awards or fellowships outside of ECU.

Realise your dream with our scholarships