Undergraduate Study
Starting a degree is exciting. It's challenging and enlightening. It's the start of a new you. At ECU, it's also the start of a new way of thinking. Here, you'll learn to challenge things. To see problems as opportunities. And to think creatively about the world around you. It's your new superpower.
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 19 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.
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.
Explore your options
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Courses you can study here
To help you start to find a career direction, we group similar fields of work into study areas.
Within each study area, you can choose an undergraduate (first) degree. And within most degree courses, you can choose a specialty, or major subject in your first or second year.
Many of our undergraduate courses can also be studied online.
Explore your interests
To help you find a course to match your career aspirations, we've grouped broad areas of work into eight study areas. Each study area has disciplines you can explore to find your course.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships recognise students whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as people who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
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.
Download a guide
If you prefer paper over pixels, please download one of our guides.
Domestic Students
Undergraduate course guideInternational Students
Parents
Parents' guideCreative thinkers start here
Experience Undergraduate at ECU.
Facilities
View our facilities
Do you have any questions about Undergraduate degrees?
Student stories
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I wanted to do something more meaningful
Although I loved my previous career, I wanted to do something more meaningful. I felt I could really make a difference through midwifery, working in a stable industry. The pastoral care from ECU staff has been outstanding. I've been supported not just as a student, but as a holistic person with challenges outside of my studies.
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The course provided me with the groundwork that underpins a lot of my day-to-day work.
ECU are world-renowned for the advancements in strength and conditioning research. Having the ability to learn from some of the best strength and conditioning academics in the country is something difficult to pass up on. The course at ECU provided me with the groundwork and knowledge that underpins a lot of my day-to-day work.
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My work placement will count as credit towards my degree
I graduated from high school as one of the top ten achievers in my year. ECU's School of Business and Law has an outstanding reputation so I applied for direct entry using my high school results. The facilities at ECU are exceptional and I feel so lucky to have access to them. All students have access to unlimited Wi-Fi, library resources and computer facilities as well as private study rooms and areas. The lecturers are qualified, helpful and friendly, making me comfortable in my studies. These facilities give me the ability to complete every assignment to a desired standard. I also have the opportunity to complete a work placement for a company provided by ECU that will count as credit towards my degree.
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.