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Mid-Year Study

Why wait until next year to start university? If you're ready, you can study many of our courses from Semester 2, starting in late July. It's what we call flexible learning.

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Why study at ECU?

  • QILT - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

    A great student experience

    As an ECU undergraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience of any of the 38 public universities in Australia. More about QILT.

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    The highest quality teaching

    ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    One of the world's young guns

    We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.

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Courses

What can you study mid-year?

Most of our courses will be offered in Semester 2. Some courses with mandatory practical units aren't available until next year, starting in Semester 1.

If you have a course in mind, but can't find it below, please talk to us about your options.

Within each study area below you can choose an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Meet our undergraduates

Our undergraduate students come from all walks of life and educational backgrounds. Hear what some of them they have to say about their ECU experience in these short videos.

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Mid-year Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Latest answers to common questions about starting your studies mid-year in Semester 2.

  • We encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you don't miss out on places, especially for popular courses that can be over-subscribed. Applying and accepting an offer is also best done before Orientation Week, the week before the start of Semester 2.

    For closing dates and times, check our Important Dates page.

  • In 2024, Semester 2 starts on Monday 24 July. All new students will be asked to participate in an on-campus or online Orientation program, starting on 17 July.

    Orientation Week (O Week) helps you prepare for uni life, including understanding more about the course you've enrolled in, what systems you'll be using as a student, and even getting to know some of your new peers.

    O Week activities are designed for domestic, international and online students.

  • Scroll to the Courses section to find full-time and part-time courses available for Semester 2 start.

    Part-time courses available for mid-year entry

    In the Courses section, open one of the eight study areas and you'll see a list of courses offered, including many that display 'Part-time'. Part-time study means enrolling in one or two units maximum per semester.

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Domestic Students

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International Students

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Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

Student stories

It was a great hands-on opportunity to learn what a Speech Pathologist does

Speech Pathology is a blend of science and working with people and that was embedded throughout the course. We had practical units from first year where we would go out and observe Speech Pathologists and see how they worked and the environments they worked in. It was a great hands-on opportunity to learn what a Speech Pathologist does, so I was better prepared when I graduated.

Sarah Pillar

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.