Edith Cowan College

Edith Cowan College (ECC) is an Australian post-secondary institution that specialises in delivering a high-quality and efficient pathway onto Edith Cowan University undergraduate programs and postgraduate courses.

The college's exciting fast-track diploma courses are built upon the university's curriculum and will accredit successful students with the equivalent of the first year of an ECU bachelor's degree. As a result, ECC is the single best way for enterprising students to fast track their university journey into one of Australia's leading universities.

The newly launched ECC Foundation Program gives students access to the first year of over 250 undergraduate courses from 8 schools: Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, Engineering & Technology, Medical & Health Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery, Science, Teacher Education, and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

The postgraduate qualifying program (PQP) is a non-award initiative tailored for students who have a tertiary qualification, yet are failing to meet the criteria for direct entry into specific ECU master's degrees.

Meanwhile, ECC's academic English program targets students intending to pursue degrees at Edith Cowan University who need extra support with English.

ECC is known for its personalised, close contact style of teaching in the classroom, meaning that students get a tailor-made educational experience that will take them far. In addition to this, the college is based on a well-equipped and beautiful campus site, with cutting edge facilities.

The college has an excellent graduation rate and average grade scores. It prides itself on equipping students with a well-regarded foundation degree which opens many doors both in further education and the professional world.

The college hosts over 1,000 students from across the globe annually and offers pathway programs across two ECU campuses, located in the multicultural and exciting coastal city of Perth, Australia.

At Edith Cowan College, the staff place student satisfaction with the quality of the educational programs that they deliver at the highest priority. Excellent teaching quality is the foundation of any successful learning experience, and ECC has meticulously built its reputation for quality over the years. In the 2022 QILT survey results, ECC is ranked #2 in teaching quality and student support amongst Australian Navitas colleges.

The college specialises in robust, effective, and rapid university pathway programs, allowing students to launch their degree journeys from a running start. As a result, ECC is the perfect starting point for students who are seeking a highly successful and stress-free transition to their chosen university.

The college prides itself on providing an educational offering which benefits from the prestigious Edith Cowan University's facilities, classrooms, expert knowledge, and robust curriculum.

At the core of the college's educational model is a focus on small-class sizes, allowing students to have a rich and personalised education, and a drive for time effectiveness while maintaining an outstanding standard of quality.

Edith Cowan College hosts an impressively wide array of study options, including fast-track diploma courses across multidisciplinary topics, foundation programs, pre-master programs and reputable English language courses over short- term or long-term periods.

The college's fast track pathway can allow students to complete a diploma in as little as eight months, meaning that an ambitious student is able to complete an undergraduate degree that follows in two and a half years. ECC offers the following programs to prospective students:

• Academic English
• Foundation Program leading to ECU first year from over 250 courses course in 8 study areas:
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Business & Law
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Medical & Health Sciences
  • Nursing & Midwifery
  • Science
  • Teacher Education
  • Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (subject to audition and interview)
• Diploma of Commerce
• Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
• Diploma of Hotel Management
• Diploma of Science (Computing/IT)
• Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
• Diploma of Health Science
• Diploma of Performing Arts (Music)
• Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – Business
• Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – Communications
• Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT

In addition to this, academic learning support is free to all students during their studies at ECC. This key support unit helps students to develop academic English skills and learn about a variety of practical strategies and invaluable resources and apps to improve these skills.

Academic English courses are also available and will be packaged alongside a student's chosen course if they do not meet the minimum English language requirement for the course.

Prospective students who wish to apply for entry into Edith Cowan College will be assessed according to their academic background and achievements to date, in addition to their English language proficiency.

Entry requirements may vary according to the courses and faculty being applied to, so students are encouraged to check their specific course page before applying. Details of international qualifications accepted are also available on the college's website.

All courses at Edith Cowan College are taught in English. As a result, applicants to an ECC course must demonstrate a minimum of English language proficiency before they will be admitted to an ECC program.

The college accepts several methods for demonstrating English language proficiency, including submission of evidence of Australian studies or equivalent IELTS test scores. Alternatively, Pearson English test scores or other equivalents are also accepted. The minimum required scores will differ according to the grading method employed by each English test type.

Edith Cowan College is located across the campuses of its parent university, Edith Cowan University. As a result, students at the college will benefit from unparalleled access to the impressive facilities hosted by ECU, the second largest university in Western Australia.

Students at the college will be able to enjoy a range of ECU amenities and facilities on a daily basis, including:

• State of the art computer labs
• Scientific laboratories of all types
• Quality, high-speed Wi-Fi across the campus for free
• A modern university library
• Well-equipped classrooms
• A variety of food and drink options including a cafeteria, coffee shop and bar
• Direct transport links between campuses
• Excellent sporting facilities
• A wide array of social clubs
• Campus security services
• Student Health Services

The college itself is found at Joondalup Campus West and Mount Lawley campuses. Both campuses are easily accessed to or from Perth CBD by public transport, so ECC students can immerse themselves in the thriving cultural hub of Perth.

There are a number of accommodation options at a range of distances from the campuses or the city to suit students of every background and taste.

The city of Perth is regarded as a highly liveable city and is a sought-after study location for international students. It prides itself on maintaining an excellent standard of living while being affordable, especially as ECC students can enjoy a 40 percent discount on all public transport options and some free bus routes.

The city of Perth is located on the stunning western Australian coast, and benefits from the well-known Australian weather. It also offers students the chance to explore the rest of the nation or further still via the nearby airport.

ECC offers an wide array of scholarships in 2024, including:

ECC Pathway Merit Scholarship

This scholarship provides 20 percent reduction to high achieving students for the duration of their course at ECU (selected courses).

ECC Diploma Year 2 Bursary (for selected countries)

This scholarship offers a 10 percent reduction in your tuition fees for all diploma (Year 2) units undertaken at ECC (except nursing).

ECC Diploma Year 2 Scholarship (for Bangladesh, Bhutan)

The 10 percent scholarship of all Diploma Year 2 units (except nursing) will be applied when student re-enrols in the subsequent trimester/semester.

ECC Foundation Program Scholarship

This scholarship offers a 15 percent reduction in your tuition fees for all foundation units undertaken at ECC.

PQP Stage 1 Scholarship

This scholarship offers an AUD 2000 fee reduction in PQP Stage 1 units undertaken at ECC.

English Scholarship

The college also provides a ten-week scholarship to international students in English, for students who combine English learning with a diploma or foundation program at ECC before undertaking a degree at the ECU.

ECC has introduced a new program, the Diploma of Health Science (Nutrition Bioscience). This pathway program leads students directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Bioscience) at Edith Cowan University (ECU). Students should select this major if they wish to apply for entry into postgraduate nutrition and dietetics. Graduates of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at ECU are eligible to become full members of DA and join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.

Foundation Program at ECC now can lead students directly into the 1^st year of the Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science at Edith Cowan University (ECU). This is part of a four-year study option available to students that is accredited by Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR). In order to apply for this route, students will first need to apply to become an Accredited Student Sonographer.

Once students complete the Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science, and the Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography, they can then apply to have their status upgraded to become an Accredited Medical Sonographer.