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Undergraduate

Our students include everyone from school leavers to people who’ve probably forgotten what a school looks like! As you’ll see below, application options can vary, depending upon your situation.

If you're ready to apply now, don't forget to have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other required paperwork, ready to upload.

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What are my options?

Find yourself below and applying you can go.

If you:

  • are finishing year 12 and have an ATAR
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Applicants with an ATAR

Note: Applying is different to enrolling. If your application for a course is successful and you accept our offer of a place, you then enrol by selecting your course units.

If you:

  • completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation
  • meet or are likely to meet English Competency requirements for undergraduate or University Preparation courses
  • are a school leaver and have achieved WACE
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Applicants with a VET qualification

  • If you've completed a Certificate IV during or right after year 12, you can apply direct to us for undergraduate or University Preparation courses.
  • If you’re currently in Year 12, we expect you to achieve WACE by the end of the year.
  • If you’re not currently in Year 12, and don’t yet meet English competency, please apply to us with your Certificate IV and we will evaluate your application individually.
  • If your Diploma or Advanced Diploma is in the same subject area as the course you wish to study at ECU, you may be eligible for credit, or advanced standing. You can apply for this after you accept your offer into the course.
Note: Applying is different to enrolling. If your application for a course is successful and you accept our offer of a place, you then enrol by selecting your course units.

If you:

  • aren’t a current year 12 student expecting an ATAR; and
  • meet or are likely to meet English competency requirements for undergraduate or University Preparation courses
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All other applicants

  • You can apply direct to us. Before you start your application, make sure you've made scanned copies of school or other study results and the components of your portfolio if you’re using our Portfolio Pathway.
  • Please ensure the University Preparation course is listed as a preference in your application.
  • If you’ve been an ECU student and are using an ATAR from previous years, or sat the STAT or the ISIT at ECU, we don't need documents because we can check your score electronically.
Note: Applying is different to enrolling. If your application for a course is successful and you accept our offer of a place, you then enrol by selecting your course units.

Applicants with an ATAR

Note: Applying is different to enrolling. If your application for a course is successful and you accept our offer of a place, you then enrol by selecting your course units.

Applicants with a VET qualification

  • If you've completed a Certificate IV during or right after year 12, you can apply direct to us for undergraduate or University Preparation courses.
  • If you’re currently in Year 12, we expect you to achieve WACE by the end of the year.
  • If you’re not currently in Year 12, and don’t yet meet English competency, please apply to us with your Certificate IV and we will evaluate your application individually.
  • If your Diploma or Advanced Diploma is in the same subject area as the course you wish to study at ECU, you may be eligible for credit, or advanced standing. You can apply for this after you accept your offer into the course.
Note: Applying is different to enrolling. If your application for a course is successful and you accept our offer of a place, you then enrol by selecting your course units.

All other applicants

  • You can apply direct to us. Before you start your application, make sure you've made scanned copies of school or other study results and the components of your portfolio if you’re using our Portfolio Pathway.
  • Please ensure the University Preparation course is listed as a preference in your application.
  • If you’ve been an ECU student and are using an ATAR from previous years, or sat the STAT or the ISIT at ECU, we don't need documents because we can check your score electronically.
Note: Applying is different to enrolling. If your application for a course is successful and you accept our offer of a place, you then enrol by selecting your course units.

Important dates

Don’t forget to check submission dates for applications, semester periods and other important dates.

Other types of applications

The application process is different for some of our creative courses, or if you’re intending to study specific units, rather than a full course.

WAAPA performers

WAAPA

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts applications are different to other undergraduate courses.

In most WAAPA disciplines you can expect to have auditions and interviews.

And a non-refundable application fee is payable for some courses, e.g. acting, contemporary music, or dance. In 2017 the fee is $75.

If you want to apply for a WAAPA course, you can apply direct to us.

Note: If you're an ATAR student completing year 12 and you're interested in studying either a Bachelor of Music, or Performing Arts (Performance Making), or Arts (Arts Management), or Education (Secondary), specialising in Music Education, you'll need to apply via TISC AND apply direct to us.
WA Screen Academy

WA Screen Academy

The Screen Studies major (Bachelor of Media and Communications degree) is only available if you have an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media or equivalent.

You can apply if you have a Diploma of Screen and Media, but you’ll need to complete a transitional semester (60 credit points) to qualify.

Talk to us if you need to check your eligibility. If you are eligible, you can apply direct to us.

Note: You'll need to attend an interview after you've completed your application. See our auditions and interviews page for details.

Cross-institutional applications

If units aren't offered at your home university you can apply to study at another university – like ours.

Submit these documents with your application:

  • A signed form or letter from your home institution approving the units you wish to study at ECU.
  • A copy of your most recent academic record from your home institution – to confirm you meet our minimum academic and English entry requirements.
  • A copy of your latest invoice or a Commonwealth Assessment Notice – if you have a Commonwealth Supported Place at your home uni.

More about cross-institutional study

Note: Before submitting your application, please check that the unit is available in our semester timetable and that you meet unit prerequisites per our handbook.

Non-award students

If you're studying for general interest, professional purposes, or to gain entry to a degree program, submit these documents with your application:

  • Copies of your academic transcripts and certificates (unless from ECU) - to confirm you meet our minimum academic and English entry requirements
  • Proof of a change of name, if your qualifications are held in a different name, e.g. marriage certificate.
  • If you're studying non-award units to satisfy accreditation with a professional body or association, include a copy of any assessment made by them.

More about non-award study

Note: Before submitting your application, please check that the unit is available in our semester timetable and that you meet unit prerequisites per our handbook.

Postgraduate

Our postgraduate courses include Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Masters by coursework, Masters by research and Doctorates or PhDs.

Research degrees

Some research degrees have recommended submission dates for applications.

Our Doctor of Philosophy (course code L61) accepts applications all year long.

To apply for a research degree, please supply the following with your application:

  • a 300-word research abstract and a 2-page research proposal
  • facts about your work and academic history
  • references from any publications or conference papers you’ve co-authored
  • your previous academic qualifications

Please also read our handy Quick Start Guide.

Note: If you're a citizen of India, Pakistan, Nepal or Bangladesh, we may require you to apply via an ECU Authorised Agent.

Apply direct to us

Graduate Diploma of Education

To apply for this postgrad qualification, you'll need to include:

  • a one-page, signed personal statement covering why you wish to become a teacher, that includes this declaration:

"I declare that this statement is my own work, and truthfully address addresses the requested criteria. I understand that my enrolment may be cancelled, and my academic record annotated accordingly if it is proven that I was offered a place based on false or misleading evidence."

  • a two-page resume
  • copies of any qualifications you've obtained (unless from ECU)

Please also read this important information about teaching specialisations.

Note: If your secondary education and undergraduate degree weren't completed in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the US, please supply evidence of English competency.

apply direct to us

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Postgraduate coursework

If you have 5+ years relevant professional experience and meet entry requirements, you can apply for a Graduate Certificate, or some Graduate Diploma courses.

If you've completed a Bachelors or higher degree, you can apply for a postgraduate coursework degree, including Graduate Diplomas.

If you’re ready to apply for a course, please have your documentation handy. You may need to upload scanned copies of qualifications, or other study results, and perhaps your resume.

apply direct to us

Important dates

Don’t forget to check submission dates for applications, semester periods and other important dates.

International

If you’re not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you can apply direct to us, or through an ECU authorised agent in your home country.

Citizenship: India Pakistan Nepal Bangladesh

Apply through an ECU authorised agent.

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Other citizenships

Apply direct to ECU.

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Apply through an ECU authorised agent.

FIND AN AUTHORISED AGENT

Important dates

Don’t forget to check submission dates for applications, semester periods and other important dates.

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Research degrees

Some research degrees have recommended submission dates for applications.

Our Doctor of Philosophy (course code L61) accepts applications all year long.

To apply for a research degree, please supply the following with your application:
  • a 300-word research abstract and a 2-page research proposal
  • facts about your work and academic history
  • references from any publications or conference papers you’ve co-authored
  • your previous academic qualifications

Please also read our handy Quick Start Guide.

Note: If you're a citizen of India, Pakistan, Nepal or Bangladesh, we may require you to apply via an ECU Authorised Agent.

Apply direct to us

Check the progress of your application 

If you’ve applied for a course – either directly or through an ECU Authorised Agent – you can easily track its progress through our application status check.

What happens after you’ve applied?

After your application is processed and if you're successful:

  1. We send you an Offer Letter for a place at ECU. This will be an Offer or a Conditional Offer (you must meet the conditions of your offer), and includes course details, fees to pay and more.
  2. You complete the online acceptance and pay the ‘Fees payable now’. This includes your first semester course fees and Overseas Student Health Cover. You can accept and pay by going to the Respond to your offer page.
  3. Once you've successfully accepted your offer to study at ECU, and we've confirmed receipt of the required fees, we'll issue a Confirmation of Enrolment. If required, this document allows you to apply for a student visa to study in Australia.
  4. Once the above steps are complete, we welcome you as an official ECU student. You should then review our pre-departure information, attend orientation and enrol in your study units.

Talk to us

Everyone’s situation is different. Let’s talk about your options before you apply for a course.



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