Your pathway to a new future
There's more than one way into an ECU undergraduate course. Depending on what you've studied already or your work or life experience, you have a choice of pathways. Hello new future!
Why study at ECU?
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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!
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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.
Your pathway options
An ATAR score isn't the only pathway you need to enter an undergraduate course. For example, you can submit a successful portfolio through our Experience Based Entry or Creative Arts Portfolio Entry pathway. Or complete a bridging course like UniPrep.
UniPrep
Our popular university preparation course that can get you into almost all ECU undergraduate courses.
- Runs for one full semester (starts in February)
- Choice of Humanities or Science units
- Free to most domestic students
UniPrep Summer
This is an intensive university preparation course that runs from November to January.
- 8-week course with a one-week Christmas break
- Can be completed in time to start a Bachelor degree in Semester 1 (February)
- Free to most domestic students
Portfolio and Diploma Pathways
Experience Based Entry
This pathway allows you to be considered for entry to an undergraduate course through an assessment of your ability to succeed in higher education. It's based on your portfolio of evidence.
Creative Humanities Pathway
This pathway allows you to be considered for entry to specific undergraduate courses in creative arts and design disciplines without an ATAR. It's based on a digital portfolio of your work, plus an interview.
Certificate IV Pathways
If you complete a Cert IV you may meet entry requirements for an undergraduate course. You may need to satisfy our English competency requirements.
ECU Experience
Our campuses offer much more than excellent lecture theatres, libraries and cool study spaces. You'll also find a whole range of services to support you through uni, including student accommodation, a medical centre, cafes, gyms and more.
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.
Do you have any questions about Pathways?
Student stories
From tradie to sports scientist
I didn't know a whole lot coming into this degree as I came from a trades background. I didn't complete ATAR, so my only option was through a portfolio entry. The application process was quite painless and, as I had already completed a Certificate IV, I didn't have to apply for a bridging course and could get straight in.
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.