Our free university preparation courses are open to anyone who hasn't been at school for a while, doesn't have formal qualifications or didn't get a great Year 12 result. If you successfully complete UniPrep, you'll be eligible to start many of our degree courses. It's the start of a new you!
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ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
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.
University preparation courses prepare you for university level study by teaching you the skills required for academic success – with an emphasis on you becoming an independent learner.
Our courses include a full semester course and a special 2-month program called UniPrep Summer.
All courses cover information/communication technology skills, academic research and writing, mathematical concepts and techniques, and a wide range of interpersonal communication skills.
You'll also be introduced to life at ECU and have access to course and career advice to help you make informed decisions about selecting a degree.
At ECU, we understand that you need flexibility, so our University Preparation General course can be studied in as little as 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time. You can also choose to attend classes on-campus, study online, or a combination of both.
Our popular and free university preparation course that, if completed successfully, can get you into almost all ECU undergraduate courses. Our standard university preparation course runs for one full semester, starting the same dates as undergraduate courses.
UniPrep Summer is a variation on the general university preparation course that runs from late November until the end of January.
Exams for most subjects are in late January or early February, so it's possible to successfully complete the course in time to start uni in Semester 1.
Yes. Each course equates to a full-time study load for income support purposes, as long as you're enrolled in a minimum of three units.
No. While most courses are available to people who successfully complete any of the UniPrep courses, some courses have specialist entry requirements. It's best to speak to our Future Students team to confirm your eligibility, as this can change depending on enrolment numbers and external factors.
No, this is an intensive program that requires you to be on-campus to ensure you get the most out of it. There will, however, be online components that you'll need to engage with.
We're allowing you to apply, based on your first semester results. All you need to do is provide a copy of your Year 12 Semester 1 results with your application for the course. See the UniPrep course page for information on other UniPrep entry requirements you may need to meet.
Yes. But you can pick up studies in UniPrep General and get recognition for the units you've already completed.
Yes, absolutely, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you're eligible to study at any of ECU's campuses.
UniPrep General is the only version of UniPrep that can be studied entirely online.
In this case, you're more than welcome to apply for our UniPrep General program that runs every semester. While this is a slightly longer course, it has prepared many of our students well for university for many years.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
Experience UniPrep at ECU.
There is a high demand for generic skills in the workplace, with employers increasingly recruiting graduates who can demonstrate more than technical skills.
This includes the ability to manage your time, being culturally aware, being a team player and being flexible and adaptable in your work.
So when you successfully complete UniPrep at ECU and go on to graduate with a Bachelor's degree, you can expect to be better prepared than most to enter the world of work!
Do you have any questions about UniPrep?
I was nervous about how I would go at uni
Starting with UniPrep was the perfect way into university for me, teaching me all the things I needed to know for university and getting me ready. I was nervous about how I would go at uni and thought I would struggle.
But through good habits, routine and hard work I have been able to get consistently good grades which I am happy with.
My ECU studies have taught me that hard work pays off
My study experience has been amazing and I am grateful for the connections I have built with friends from my futsal team, who I now consider my family.
I first began my journey with ECU through the Indigenous University Orientation Course. This pathway gave me the guidance and time to help me pick a career I am passionate about.
The lecturers offer great support and will always do their best to help you out when you need.
My ECU studies have taught me that hard work pays off and I am proving that more and more each semester, as I get closer to the end of my studies.
UniPrep was a great pathway into my undergraduate course
I chose ECU after a lengthy consideration of which university could provide me with the best designed course in my chosen field.
ECU combined psychology and business with a major in HR that I felt would give me the best employability skills.
I genuinely believe that UniPrep offered by ECU provided me with both the opportunities to investigate my chosen career, and also gave me the transferrable skills I now apply every day.
The support and encouragement I have received from my lecturers and tutors has been incredible. ECU has been an amazing experience for me academically.
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.