ECU ranks highly in the Good University Guide's Field of Study rankings.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has once again achieved incredible rankings in the latest Good Universities Guide (GUG) across a range of disciplines showcasing the University's dedication to education and student experience.
School of Business and Law achieves top spot for business
ECU's School of Business and Law has once again taken out the top spot for Business education in Western Australia (WA) in the 2024 GUG.
The School achieved the top local ranking in all six categories of undergraduate education: Learner Engagement, Learning Resources, Overall Education Experience, Skills Development, Student Support and Teaching Quality.
Postgraduate Business and Law students also ranked their discipline as number one in Australia for Learning Resources and Student Support, and best in WA for Overall Education Experience, Skills Development and Teaching Quality.
These rankings are derived from national graduate survey data, which clearly demonstrate that ECU's School of Business and Law, in the opinion of students, is one of the best schools in the country.
ECU School of Business and Law Executive Dean Professor Maryam Omari said that the School has gone from strength to strength, building on its outstanding results from last year, which included being ranked as the country's number 1 business school for quality in the Australian Financial Review's BOSS Best Business Schools list.
"Our School's exceptional results follow accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, which is held by less than six per cent of the world’s Business Schools," she said.
"We provide an exceptional student experience and a range of delivery options to suit the personal circumstances of our diverse cohort.
"Passionate academic and professional staff work closely with students to ensure their academic progress and wellbeing. Our programs undergo regular reviews and updates, and our industry partners are involved in the design, development and delivery to ensure our courses are contemporary and relevant." Professor Omari said.
Students rank ECU's School of Science as number 1 in WA
ECU's School of Science also achieved outstanding results, with the GUG undergraduate Fields of Study ranking 1st in WA in all six categories: Learner Engagement, Learning Resources, Overall Education Experience, Skills Development, Student Support and Teaching Quality.
Two other GUG Field of Study areas within ECU's School of Science also received exceptional rankings as detailed below:
Computing and Information Systems
- Nationally – Undergraduate - Number 1 for Overall Experience
- Nationally – Postgraduate Number 1 for Learning Resources
- WA – Postgraduate – Number 1 for Overall Experience and Student Support
- WA – Undergraduate – Number 1 for Learner Engagement, Skills Development and Teaching Quality
Agriculture and Environment
- Nationally – Postgraduate – Number 1 for Learning Resources and Student Support.
- WA – Postgraduate – Number 1 for Overall Education Experience, Skills Development and Teaching Quality.
ECU School of Science Executive Dean Professor Andrew Woodward said that the School of Science has invested heavily in science facilities, staff and partnerships with industry.
"These investments have produced the best experience for students in Western Australia in Science and Mathematics, and in all of Australia for Computing and Information Systems," he said.
"ECU's School of Science is focussed on helping our students find employment and works with industry and government to ensure that graduates have the skills and experience that employers are looking for." Professor Woodward said.
School of Education's number 1 rankings continue nationally and locally
In the 2024 GUG ECU's teacher education, for both undergraduates and postgraduates, has ranked number 1 in Australia for Learning Resources. With undergraduates also ranking Skills Development as number 1 in the country.
The School also achieved the number spot in WA for Learner Engagement, Overall Education Experience, Student Support and Teaching Quality.
Our postgraduate teacher education students ranked ECU as number 1 in WA for Overall Experience (#2 nationally), Skills Development, Student Support and Teaching Quality.
School of Education Executive Dean Professor Caroline Mansfield said the School consistently ranks among the highest in the nation, not just in the most recent GUG, but also in the recent QILT rankings which highlights our expertise for preparing the next generation of teachers.
"This stems from a long and proud history of teaching and learning excellence and the commitment of our staff to student support and fostering an environment where our students and next generation teachers can thrive," she said.
"Our strong industry partnerships and combined extensive experience of our staff ensure that our graduates are well-prepared for the profession and experience a contemporary curriculum based on the latest research about teaching and learning." Professor Mansfield said.
School of Medical and Health Sciences ranked number 1 in WA
ECU's School of Medical and Health Sciences achieved the top spot in WA for undergraduate fields of study in Rehabilitation and Health Services & Support. These two disciplines ranked 1st across all six GUG category rankings: Learner Engagement, Learning Resources, Overall Education Experience, Skills Development, Student Support and Teaching Quality.
Postgraduate students also ranked the Health Services & Support Field of Study as a 1st in WA for Learning Resources and Teaching Quality.
School of Medical and Health Sciences Executive Dean Professor Moira Sim said that reasons why the School ranked highly in the GUG were due to passionate staff and excellent learning facilities that allowed ECU students to become job-ready.
"Staff in the School of Medical and Health Sciences are passionate about their discipline and about supporting students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their potential," she said.
“Many of our staff are clinicians, practitioners and active researchers, ensuring application of current professional practices and the latest evidence into the student learning journey.
"Our facilities also allow students to learn in an environment that will be like the workplace they will go to.
"Through fully accredited student-centred courses that provide ample opportunity for work integrated learning, our graduates are truly job-ready and highly valued by their professions.
"These courses are set in a University that is highly student centred and provides sector-leading support for the whole person, beyond their education." Professor Sim said.
School of Arts and Humanities at the top for Psychology
ECU's School of Arts and Humanities postgraduate Psychology discipline has claimed first place in Australia for Overall Experience, Skills Development, Student Support and Teaching Quality, and number 1 in WA for Learner Engagement.
Undergraduate Psychology also ranked 1st in WA for Overall Education Experience, Student Support and Teaching Quality, which showcases ECU's dedication to its students.
Senior Lecturer in Professional Psychology, Dr Vance Locke said that placements in community and strong links to employers contributed to postgraduate student satisfaction.
"Our Psychology discipline offers a focus on teaching hands on skills and assessments that develop and assess skills, and a flexible course structure that enables students to continue work while they study."
"ECU is also set apart by our problem-based learning approach where we talk about real-life case studies." Dr Locke said.
Academic Lead in Professional Psychology, Associate Professor Melissa Davis said what sets ECU apart in postgraduate Psychology compared to other universities is that students are regarded here as 'professionals in training'.
"Our staff are also experienced clinical psychologists who bring their extensive knowledge to engaging and inspiring students." Professor Davis said.
Senior Lecturer in Clinal Psychology, Dr Raffaella Salvo also said that ECU offers a psychology service clinic based in the community where students put into practice what they learn.
"Students have the opportunity to work with clients across the lifespan and under the guidance of very experienced supervisors." Dr Salvo said.
The Good Universities Guide
The latest edition of the Good Universities Guide was release on Monday 21 August 2023. ECU's impressive results have continued, particularly on measures of teaching and learning experience.
Find out more about ECU's success in the Good Universities Guide 5 star rankings on our website or the Good Universities Guide website.
