Studying for a degree isn't the only thing you'll do as an ECU student. We also give you advice, experience and tools to make you more employable when you graduate.
Australians use more cocaine per capita than anywhere in the world, but mostly seek treatment for alcohol addiction. It's no wonder qualified counsellors are in strong demand, especially in Western Australia.
Exercise physiologists aren't the physios that treat your latest sports injury. This is a more holistic role that typically requires a 4-year uni degree. And it's a career in demand.
If you're a parent, we say relax. If you're 'the child' we say go for it. Music can take you in many directions and your career can be launched from music-related study.
Imagine performing with musicians in unison in real-time but with everyone playing their part in a different country. And streaming live over the internet without any delays.
Akshat Sharma has always been curious. Now an Application Engineer, he says one of the most valuable lessons he learnt during his STEM studies was the importance of problem-solving and perseverance.
Creative thinkers work in all industries, including healthcare, helping us find new ways to improve or maintain human health. And it starts with teaching this important skill to our students.
When people think about creativity, they usually think of the arts. But creative thinking is required in every industry. And anyone can be a creative thinker with the right training.
Preparing graduates for the 'real world' is a challenge that universities have long grappled with. But one university has come up with a clever solution that puts students in the real world before they graduate. And they're even paid!
She's now Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at frank green, but Rebecca Smith found it difficult to work out what to study in her senior years of high school. Here's how she worked it out.
From Western Australia to Washington State, USA, ECU environmental science graduate Vanessa Rogers has had an interesting journey and an exciting career. Her advice to new students is, "be utterly relentless in the pursuit of real-world experience while working on your degree."
Like many students, Aasta Kelly left high school unsure what she wanted to do with her life. But some work experience, and a family challenge led to a light bulb moment.
Jacqueline Gilchrist had always wanted to study Law, but life took her in a different direction. That included working in the media, owning businesses and having four children as a single parent.
Some people don't care much about the plight of others. Many do, but that's where it ends. Thankfully there are people who care and do something about it. Meet Tanya Langford.
ECU's Alumni Awards were held last night, with winners including a national broadcasting icon, a BAFTA-nominated Japanese animation and video games composer and a nurse who has changed the face of chemotherapy delivery for cancer patients in Australia.
Aryana wanted a career where she could pursue creativity, but it had to be practical, valuable and meaningful. So she started with a Design degree and an open mind and is now working at IBM as a UX designer and a business analyst.
Undergraduate nursing students received a unique boost to their studies when they completed a clinical placement over two eye-opening weeks in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Growing up, Hayley Plunkett knew two things. That her mum was a hero because she raised their family while working full-time. And that she had no idea what she wanted to do career-wise.
Ethan Culff got a lot more than he bargained for when he started his Commerce degree. Through his university's work placement program, he was offered an internship with corporate giant IBM.
It's not uncommon for siblings to be studying at the same university. But the whole family? And studying the same course? Meet the Woods and find out why.
Speech Pathology is a popular course at ECU. Students get hands-on experiences in their first year, then do clinical practicums in professional practices in their third and fourth years.
ECU's School of Education are leaders in education and education research in WA and in Australia, producing graduates who are both classroom-ready and world-ready. Employers seem to agree.
West Coast Eagles Football Club is a major partner of Edith Cowan University. Among other things, WCE provides ECU students with work placements as part of their studies and sometimes employs them when they graduate.
A new collaboration between tech giant IBM and ECU gives uni students a paid internship during their course and a chance to be employed when they graduate.
Thanks to an industry partnership with Arcadian Ambulance, ECU paramedicine students can leap into high-octane work experience and get exposure to international environments and a pathway to work in the US.
Every year in Australia, people decide that it's time for a career change. There are many reasons for this and equally many options to make it happen, including going back to study.
Having a university double degree doesn't mean you're doubling your employment opportunities. With the right course combination, it could be way more than that. It's like creating your own brand.
University study is way more than lectures, reading and assignments. As a student, you also have opportunities to travel overseas as part of your studies. And it looks good on your résumé.
There's more to preparing for a career than studying a university course and graduating. Job markets are competitive, so you need to become a serious competitor. And it starts in your first year at ECU.
Recent LinkedIn data shows the 25 job titles in greatest demand in Australia. We've reviewed the top 10 and suggested uni courses that could get you on the right path.
A postgraduate degree can boost your skills, bridge to a new industry or help you continue to thrive as your career progresses
Not too many people like to write about themselves, other than perhaps on social media posts. But something you can't avoid if you want to get into the job market is writing your résumé. Here are some tips on how to improve yours.
Postgraduate students at ECU benefit from research-informed expertise, providing them with the tools, skills and knowledge to boost their career and shape the jobs and industries of the future.
