Explore your interests
If you're unsure about a career direction or have some idea but need help finding courses, the eleven study areas on this page are a good starting point.
Careers in Focus: Healthcare, Business or Technology
If you're thinking about a career as a health professional, aspire to joining the business world or turning your love of technology into a career, try one of these study areas. Otherwise, keep scrolling for more possibilities.
Study Areas
Explore our Arts & Humanities study area
Want to explore the complexities of the human mind? Have a passion for communication in all its forms? In this creative and engaging study area you can choose from a diverse range of specialist and interdisciplinary courses.
Explore our Engineering & Technology study area
Want to become a world-ready engineer? At ECU, you'll get extensive practical experience in our advanced labs and through an industry placement of up to 12 weeks. And you can choose from 20 different engineering disciplines!
Explore our Medical & Health Sciences study area
If you have a passion for enhancing the quality of people's lives, this study area offers you a variety of health-related courses, with many leading to careers in fields that are in high demand.
Explore our Nursing & Midwifery study area
ECU prepares more nursing and midwifery students for careers in health than any other WA university. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art health and wellness facilities featuring simulated practice areas for scenario-based learning, and practicum placements with many healthcare providers.
Explore our Science study area
The world is facing increasing environmental and security challenges. More than ever, we need people like you to become a scientist. Our flexible courses allow you to specialise in a diverse range of globally relevant areas.
Explore our Teacher Education study area
Want to make a positive difference to young lives, in an early childhood setting, primary or secondary school? The teachers of tomorrow choose ECU's School of Education because we're leaders in education and education research in WA and nationally.
Explore our Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts study area
WAAPA is one of the world's leading performing arts academies, delivering Australia's most comprehensive range of performing arts training. Here, you can develop skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind-the-scenes in production, design, or arts management.
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.