Surge in music teachers holds new promise for musicians of the future
Enrolments in postgraduate music teacher education have doubled at ECU, propelled by the introduction of a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching course.
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Looking for a career in healthcare? Here's one that's an ultra sound choice
Medical sonographers play an important part in the first line of investigation in diagnosing many health conditions, using ultrasound technology. Qualified sonographers are also in high demand in Australia.
Want to be a health professional with a difference?
If you care about the health and safety of people and communities, but don't see a medical career as your thing, you should explore the growing employment opportunities in environmental health.
Two countries, two degrees, one subject
If you're thinking about university study and the idea of spending time overseas sounds appealing, this might just be the ticket. You'll even graduate in less time.
Where would we be without teachers?
Teaching isn't a job; it's a calling. And it's one of the most critical roles in society. That's why, on World Teachers Day, we celebrate our fantastic teachers.
Want a career where you can shape a generation?
Teaching makes us think about primary and secondary schools, even universities. But there's another kind of teaching that requires you to communicate with the smallest and most unpredictable humans on earth.
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How a huge bank heist led to a career in cybersecurity
In 2016 in Bangladesh, cyber criminals pulled off one of the biggest bank robberies in history. It led to a young woman moving to Australia to study Cybersecurity. She now works for consultancy KPMG as a legitimate hacker.
A day in the uni life of Soumi the Cyber Hero
Soumita Kale is a cyber security student who never sits still. When she's not studying, she's volunteering to run workshops about coding for high school girls or explaining cyber safety to kids.
Finding the right ingredients for a career change
After Michaela De Paolis fell in love with CrossFit, it led to a passion for nutrition - balanced nutrition being key to any kind of fitness routine. This led to a career change and a return to uni.
Full-time mum, full-time student, full-time life
Samantha Mowle is a psychology student who really appreciates flexibility. And she found it at a university that's renowned for helping all kinds of students get into their study groove. Because life and study don't always get along.
Study is another brick in the wall for Dan
If you're a bricklayer, rain is not your friend. But for Dan Campbell it's a chance to drop by his uni campus to catch up on study.
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How do you catch global cybercriminals? By training in the world's best facilities
And you'll find some of those facilities in Australia's only International Cyber Security Centre of Excellence at ECU in Western Australia. Great news if you're thinking of cybersecurity as a career.
Learn beyond the classroom with a nationally acclaimed filmmaker
Find your own voice, tell stories that are meaningful, authentic and relevant to you, and ask yourself - what impact will your work have in the world?
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How to CREATE the next generation of engineers
ECU's School of Engineering runs workshops for high achieving Year 9-12 students interested in STEM subjects. It's challenging, interactive and a lot of fun.
What's an Open Day and why would you go to one?
Wondering whether university is for you? Maybe you're planning to study a course but haven't decided where? Either way, an Open Day will help you make up your mind.
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Learning from legends
Choose a Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting at ECU and you'll not only learn from lecturers who are working journalists and broadcasters, you'll also hear from and connect with the best in the business.
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Discover the state-of-the-art Library at ECU Joondalup
Looking for a university that offers fantastic facilities and soothing spaces to get in the study-zone, where you can receive support, and build your career profile while you study? Edith Cowan University's refurbished Joondalup Library has exactly what you need.
Innovative food technology boosts fruit and vegetable intake
ECU Researchers are using 3D printing technology to make meals that help everyone from primary school students to aged care residents make better food choices.
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ECU in top 100 of the world's young universities
Times Higher Education (THE) special global rankings for universities under 50 years of age place ECU in its top 100 for the quality of our teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income.