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Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (26)
- Postgraduate Certificate Children and Young People's Nursing
- Master Clinical Nursing
- Master Critical Care Paramedicine
- Postgraduate Certificate Dementia Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
- M.Sc. Medical Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Mental Health
- Master Midwifery Practice
- Master Neurological Rehabilitation
- Master Nurse Education
- Master Nursing
- Master Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
- Master Nursing (Research)
- Master Nutrition and Dietetics
- Postgraduate Diploma Occupational Health and Safety
- Postgraduate Certificate Occupational Health and Safety
- Master Paramedic Practitioner
- MPH Public Health
- M.Res. Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma Public Health
Business & Management (14)
- Postgraduate Certificate Business
- M.B.A. Business By Research
- Master Business by Research
- Postgraduate Certificate Education in Educational Leadership
- Master Finance and Banking
- Postgraduate Certificate Human Resource Management
- Master Human Resource Management
- Master Professional Accounting
- Postgraduate Certificate Project Management
- Master Project Management
Education & Training (13)
- M.Ed. Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Education (Literacy Education)
- M.Ed. Education (Advanced)
- Postgraduate Certificate Education (Learning Difficulties)
- Postgraduate Certificate Education (TESOL)
- Postgraduate Certificate Education in Educational Leadership
- Master Nurse Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Social Science
- Master Social Science
- Master Teaching - Early Childhood
- Master Teaching - Primary
- Master Teaching - Secondary
Computer Science & IT (7)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- Master Computer Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Cyber Security
- Postgraduate Diploma Cyber Security
- Master Cyber Security
- Master Information Technology
Social Sciences (7)
- Master Communication
- Master Criminal Justice By Research
- Postgraduate Certificate Mental Health
- Master Professional Communications
- Master Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate Social Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- M.A. Arts by Research
- Master Design
- M.A. Performing Arts
- Master Professional Design
- Master Screen Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- Postgraduate Certificate Geostatistics
- M.Sc. Mathematics and Planning
Engineering & Technology (4)
- M.Eng. Engineering
- Master Petroleum Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- M.Sc. Environmental Management
- Master Environmental Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Geostatistics
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Master Social Science
Humanities (2)
- M.A. Arts by Research
Law (2)
- Master Criminal Justice By Research
- Master Laws (Research)
Journalism & Media (1)
- Master Screen Studies
About
History
Established in 1991, ECU has grown rapidly into a quality university with excellent student satisfaction and internationally recognised research.
Education
- Study type
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Research
- UniPrep
- Study online
- Study at South West (Bunbury)
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Research
Has a vibrant research community at ECU and actively support our student and staff researchers. Also enjoys collaboration with other universities and continually seek opportunities to work with organisations and businesses to commercialise research outcomes.
Research areas include:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Culture, Education and Health
- Business and Society
- Communications and Creative Arts
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment and Sustainability
- Health and Wellness
- Information and Communications Technology
- Law and Justice
- Security
- Social and Community
Career
The ECU Alumni and Careers team hosted a career workshop specifically for new graduates, aimed at helping them to start their career journey. Skills such as networking, and identifying opportunities are essential when you seek to make your mark on your chosen sector.
Every degree leads to a wide range of career opportunities. Locate your course and explore the wide range of career options available.
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
501
2018
501
2017
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
751
2018
751 -50
2017
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
653 36
2017
689
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Central office on each campus is the first point of reference for all student enquiries, including:
- academic information;
- access cards;
- enrolments
- student support services; and
- lodgement of forms.
Housing services
On-campus accommodation
- Student villages at the Joondalup, Mount Lawley and South West campuses are operated by student accommodation company Campus Living Villages. The villages consist of single and multi-room units with shared self-catering facilities, and they provide a modern, friendly environment. There is a wide range of apartment styles, including recently developed apartments, to suit a variety of budgets.
- All new developments feature National Rental Affordability Scheme approved dwellings, offering tenants rent at below market prices.
- The Villages operate a referral service to assist students in seeking off-campus accommodation.
Library services
Libraries at each campus provide comprehensive book and journal collections, electronic resources and facilities for study and research.Each library features:
- electronic databases;
- book and journal collections;
- e-journals;
- videos;
- computer files; and
- multimedia packages.
ICT services
ECU students have 24 hour access to on-campus computing facilities. Our e-Labs are an ideal place to finish assignments, carry out research and get online access to help with your studies. The e-Labs cater to both PC and Mac users and feature the latest software. Course specific applications are available through school computer labs.
Medical services
ECU Student Health Services are located at the Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campuses. They provide general practitioner (GP), nurse and allied health services to assist students with their health care needs.Services include:
- GP consultations;
- sports medicine;
- diving and pre-employment medicals;
- vaccinations and immunisations;
- contraception advice and pregnancy testing;
- blood tests;
Student Life
Campus life
Edith Cowan University has three campuses in Western Australia, each offering a modern, vibrant location for study and learning. Campuses feature up-to-date facilities including wireless internet, 24-hour access to computer labs, libraries with open study spaces outside office hours and a safe environment for you to study in, either by yourself or with other students.
Sports facilities
Modern, fully-equipped sports, recreation and fitness centres are located on the Joondalup, Mount Lawley and Bunbury Campuses.
Our students and staff are offered discounted gym memberships, social night team sports, facilities hire and community event opportunities.
Student clubs
The Student Guild acts on behalf of all students, providing services that aim to protect students' rights and enhance their study experience at ECU.
The Guild ensures that the university is made aware of student concerns and issues, and provides welfare and support services. This includes referral to other professional services, and assistance with academic appeals.
The Guild also organises social events and cultural activities, and supports student clubs and societies. Joining a club is a great way to meet new people and enhance your university experience.
The Guild provides a second-hand book service that buys and sells books on behalf of all students.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
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social life
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I did find this degree very useful. But sometimes our marks are determined by group assignments and it was really challenging, especially when we get team mates that do not contribute much. This affects our final grade.