As the sector is undergoing significant quality improvement and more teachers are needed in ELC the Federal Government and ACECQA regulate the ECE degree. It is the regulations that stipulate ALL Pre-Service Teachers, regardless of experience and qualification must complete the Birth to Three placement in an early learning setting.
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Welcome to ECU
ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
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Our campusesWe have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
Campus facilitiesECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
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Our Research
At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.
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How to get involvedThere are several ways to get involved with research at ECU.
Graduate researchECU has a lively research community that is committed to supporting research students.
Supporting researchersResearch Services provides comprehensive support services to researchers.
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Research
We value industry partnerships and offer access to world-class research across our nine ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres.
ECU links our stakeholders to our professional talent pool across a range of disciplines and research topics.
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Partner with usWe collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
Professional developmentECU delivers training that can be tailored to industry needs.
Extra-curricular learning for childrenChildren's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
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Inspiring Minds Scholarships Fund
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
EventsCatch up with fellow graduates at one of our regular alumni events.
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Get involvedWe love to see our graduates back at ECU helping current students achieve their dreams.
Stay in touchTell us what you've been up to since you graduated or stay in the alumni loop.
Professional developmentTake advantage of a range of career development or other alumni benefits.
