Teachers help to develop and shape young minds. At ECU, we develop and shape those teachers. Because making a positive difference in the lives of kids requires some creative thinking. Like finding new ways to engage their already active minds. Think you can do it?
Ranked top for teacher education across all categories in the latest QILT Student Experience Survey. QILT is an independent Australian government survey.
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!
Our postgraduate students have rated us 5 stars for their overall experience in the latest Good Universities Guide. More 5-star ratings included: skills development, student support and teaching quality.
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.
If you want to be part of the next generation of outstanding teachers and make a real difference to the lives of young people, our Teacher Education courses will start you on your journey.
Our experienced team are passionate about education and strive to find better ways to help you become a teacher – through pioneering research and outstanding community-based partnerships with schools.
Our courses are professionally accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Early Childhood Studies courses have been approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.
Our School of Education offers two postgraduate courses that sound similar, but are tailored to students seeking different outcomes.
If you have a degree in an area other than education, these 2-year courses enable you to become a teacher, including completing your studies on an internship in a Western Australian school.
ECU's Master of Teaching (Secondary) can be completed in only 18 months. To take advantage of this fast-track option, you'll need to continue your studies during our winter and summer teaching periods.
If you're already in the education profession, this is a 1-year postgraduate degree that'll help you progress your career by expanding your knowledge in a specialist area and fine-tuning your leadership skills.
Alternatively, you can complete this course in 16 months, specialising in either Early Childhood Education or Leading Education, via our Accelerated Online mode.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Experience Teacher Education at ECU.
Home Economics Room
Student Art Gallery
Metalwork Workshop
Learning Space - Mount Lawley
Lecture Theatre
Ceramics Studio
Learning Space - Joondalup
Metalwork Machinery Room
Woodwork Machinery Room
Woodwork Workshop
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
Your teaching career will get off to a great start at ECU. You'll benefit from:
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Encouragement from my lecturers has taught me not to underestimate myself
I chose to study at ECU after it was recommended as a specialist university by friends who had recently graduated in Education. I was able to gain entry using a Cert IV in Business.
My study experience at ECU has been very positive as my lecturers have been approachable and supportive.
Every semester of my studies has resulted in at least two weeks of practical work placement. Each placement has built upon prior knowledge, leaving me excited about my future career.
Being able to complete my course part-time and online meant that postgraduate study, with work and a family, was very much achievable
ECU understands the challenge of balancing life's demands with studying. The support has been fantastic, with someone always willing to help through both email or phone.
ECU was the perfect place for me to study
I travelled halfway around the world to investigate why some schools in my native Ghana were better than others – my research at ECU gave me the chance to find some answers.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
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.
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 for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
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.
