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University of Portsmouth and ECU Dual Degrees

Study selected courses in Portsmouth and Perth and graduate with a unique dual degree.

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Why study at ECU?

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The Portsmouth-Perth Partnership

ECU and the University of Portsmouth have signed an International Collaborative Agreement to offer students the opportunity to complete dual degrees by studying at both universities. More courses are being explored by both partners and these will be released over time.

How it works

As a student, you can graduate with two separate degrees by enrolling at your home institution for two years of the degree program and then undertaking one year of exchange study at the partner institution. You would then return home to Australia or the UK to complete the final semester/year units of the degree at your home institution.

  • Steps to your degree:

    • Year 1 - 8 core units
    • Year 2 - 8 core units
    • Year 3 - Exchange at University of Portsmouth, UK 6 or 7 core units
    • Final year - 1 semester or 1 year required study at ECU, depending on the course

    You will complete this pathway with an ECU Bachelor Degree & a University of Portsmouth Hons Degree

  • Steps to your degree:

    • Year 1 - 8 core units
    • Year 2 - 5 or 6 core units
    • Year 3 - Exchange at ECU, Aus 8 core units
    • Final year - 1 semester or 1 year required study at the University of Portsmouth, depending on the course

    You will complete this pathway with a University of Portsmouth Hons Degree & an ECU Bachelor Degree

Why study like this?

Aside from a chance to expand your life experience and travel and live overseas, you'll also benefit from:

  • being awarded two testamurs in a shorter time than it would take for you to complete the two degrees consecutively
  • course mapping that combines the strengths of two world-class education institutions
  • enhanced employability outcomes through the formal blending of core knowledge requisites from the two disciplines
Study a unique dual degree through Edith Cowan University and the University of Portsmouth.

Courses

Here are the current dual degree courses for commencing study at ECU. More courses are planned over time as the partnership evolves.

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Bachelor of Environmental Science

In this environmental studies course you'll gain international experience by studying in Australia and the United Kingdom. Find out more.

About the University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located on the South Coast of England. Portsmouth is ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for Career Prospects and for International Experience (WhatUni Student Choice 2022), another two reasons why this dual degree opportunity is so attractive!

It's also a Top 40 UK university for student satisfaction, with many courses achieving 100% satisfaction scores (National Student Survey, 2022) and one of the top 10 young universities in the UK (Times Higher Education, 2022).

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Student Accommodation

Wherever you choose to live when you're studying, you'll become part of the local community. Choose to stay in one of our Halls of Residence close to campus – and right on the beachfront – or rent privately. All Hall of Residence rooms are single and include free broadband and Wi-Fi. A Residence Life Team is there 24/7 if you need help, advice or support.


About Portsmouth, UK

Portsmouth, is an easy-to-explore city with over 6km of beautiful beaches, many hectares of green spaces, cultural and artistic hotspots, plus great shopping, restaurants and nightlife. So it's hardly surprising that Portsmouth is rated 2nd in the best places to live in the whole of the UK (Nomad Nation, 2022). The city is less than 2 hours from London by car and train, and has the beautiful Isle of Wight and South Downs National Park on its doorstep.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.