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Postgraduate study
Are you passionate about a particular field of work?
Have you just completed a degree and think you'd like to go onto more study?
Maybe you've been working as a professional and you're looking for a competitive advantage or a change in career direction?
Whatever your reason or background, you'll find a wide range of postgraduate courses at ECU, including Diplomas, Masters and PhDs.
And because we understand that your life is already busy, we offer the flexibility and convenience of part-time and online study options.
Online
Online courses
At ECU, we understand that everyone is different.
We all have different work arrangements, family responsibilities, locations and learning styles.
That's why we offer the flexibility of studying many of our postgraduate courses online.
This includes everything from a Graduate Diploma to a Masters, and even some doctorates.
Our online students receive our full support, just like their on-campus equivalents. We don't forget you!
Postgraduate 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.
Globally ranked for Education
ECU has been named in the top 250 universities worldwide for its research activity in the area of education and training, according to a global university rankings list.
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2018, ECU was listed for education and training, the sixth year in a row it has ranked in the top 250 or better for this subject.
Why Study at ECU
Why Study at ECU?
ECU is one of the world's best young universities*.
We're young and we're curious. We’re constantly scanning what's happening in the world and translating this into challenging, realistic and highly practical courses that prepare students for the future.
Our graduate programs are developed in consultation with industry, with placement opportunities and networking events integral to many courses.
ECU teaching staff are some of the best in their fields, with extensive industry experience and a genuine interest in their students' learning and achievements.
*Times Higher Education Top 150 Young University Rankings, 2018
A quick overview of ECU’s campuses and facilities.
Fantastic facilities and programs
ECU offers a diverse range of postgraduate courses and our facilities are some of the best you'll find at any university in Australia. We have:
- one of Australia's fastest growing Engineering Schools
- the largest Nursing program in Western Australia
- Exercise Science laboratories considered among the best in the Southern Hemisphere
- the oldest and most popular School of Education in Western Australia
- one of the most comprehensive Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southern Hemisphere
- one of the world's leading performing arts academies, WAAPA.
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Postgraduate programs are well-supported
At ECU, we understand there's more to your life than being a student.
Many of our postgraduate students also have busy jobs and families that require their full attention.
It's one of the reasons why we offer online and part-time study.
And you can drive to one of our metropolitan campuses from work or home and take advantage of convenient parking.
We also have professionally-accredited Childcare centres on our campuses and our Sport Centres offer short-term crèches during semesters.
Learning Advisers can help you with academic skills and career counsellors can help you plan your future.
Our Graduate Research School also provides loads of support if you’re thinking about a research degree.
Pathways
Pathways to postgrad
There are different entry pathways to postgraduate study at ECU.
If you have a Bachelor's degree and meet the specific admission requirements for your chosen course, you're on your way.
If you don't have a uni degree, your professional work experience could qualify you for entry to a Graduate Certificate course, and, if you're successful, onto a Diploma or a Masters.
Our postgraduate course entry page will help you understand your entry options.
Courses
Courses
There are two ways you can study for a postgraduate qualification – by coursework or by research.
The majority of our postgrad coursework disciplines offer Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters level courses.
You can also advance from a Graduate Certificate to a Masters as a natural progression.
A postgraduate research degree involves the production of a written body of work, known as a thesis.
Identifying a topic, developing a proposal, conducting the research and writing the thesis are key stages of a research degree.
Our study areas
At ECU, we group similar fields of work into study areas. If you don’t yet have a clear idea about your field of study, this might help. You can choose a postgraduate degree within each study area, including a speciality, or discipline.
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Diplomas
Masters degrees by coursework
Masters degrees by research
Doctorates
Student stories
Student stories
Hear from ECU postgraduate students as they share their experiences at our university.
Luke Brook, PhD (Computer Science) talks about how he’s able to study, help raise 4 kids and hold down a job.
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Sharna Bicheno (Masters of Midwifery) talks about how her lecturers are always approachable and go beyond what she expected.
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"My life is all about art and creativity. It's what I live for."
"Studying at ECU has totally changed my perspective on what design is. I've learned methods that helped me explore different ways to approach my collection, my research and my interaction with other designers and artists."
Wenbin Wang
Master of Design (Fashion) student
"I was interested in a Masters program that would broaden my view on environmental issues."
"I was excited to find that ECU offered exactly what I was looking for as the units in the Master of Environmental Science program are multidisciplinary, covering areas ranging from science to business. The work integrated learning also attracted me to this course as it offers a good platform to transition into the working environment and an opportunity to apply the skills that I will have gained. So far, the course has been amazing. The interactive sessions during the lecture seminars have been quite informative and provided a friendly environment to exchange ideas. I've also enjoyed interacting with my course mates from different countries. It's been great to share experiences with them."
Patricia Ngati
Master of Environmental Science student
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