Experience Based Entry Scheme
ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme 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.
Our Experience Based Entry Scheme allows you to be considered for entry to an undergraduate course through an assessment of your ability to succeed in higher education. This is based on a portfolio of evidence you provide to us.
School leavers
You can use the Experience Based Entry Scheme if you're currently in Year 12 and:
- you had a near-miss ATAR for your chosen course
or
- you haven't generated an ATAR, but you've passed 3 ATAR subjects plus 1 General subject
and
- you've completed WACE
- you meet the English competency requirements
- you satisfy any prerequisites for the course you want to apply for
Year 12 Students
If you're a Year 12 student seeking admission for Semester 1, please submit your course application and supporting documentation through TISC.
We recommend you have the University Preparation course as one of your preferences.
Note: If your aim is to study a course at WAAPA or to study Secondary Education majoring in Music Education, you'll need to apply direct to ECU.
Not currently in Year 12
Your previous qualifications and education will be assessed as part of your application. For example:
- previous ATAR, TEE, TER or TAE results
- results for the multiple choice component of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test
- qualifications from TAFE, private colleges or accredited training courses
- relevant work experience
Are you home-schooled?
If you've completed or are completing studies at home, please submit the following information as part of your application.
- Results from your participation in the Year 9 National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) or the Online Numeracy and Literacy Assessment (OLNA) (if applicable).
- Confirmation of the registration of your home educator by the Education office.
- Any other curriculum information that assists in the assessment of your application.
Hold a Duke of Edinburgh International Award?
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award represents the pinnacle of achievement by young people in personal growth, outdoor learning, community service and leadership development.
If you hold this award, ECU will recognise your commitment, discipline and determination as you've ventured outside of your comfort zone to excel and develop your interpersonal, employability and practical skills.
Please add this achievement to your resume to be included with your Experience Based Entry application.
Want to study Art or Design?
If you love to be creative but don't have an ATAR, our Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry could be your pathway into university. You'll need to show us a digital portfolio of your work and attend an interview.
Submitting an application
When submitting an application online please have the following ready to include:
- Introductory letter – explaining your future career goals and why you want to attend university and why you've chosen a specific course. It should communicate your commitment, preparation to study and motivation to be successful.
- Resume – outlining your work experience to date, including details of paid work and any voluntary positions you've filled.
- Academic records – outlining your education to date, including secondary schooling and things like leadership programs, sports coaching, umpiring accreditation, TAFE or Registered Training Organisation qualifications, industry training/accreditation, or workplace training.
- Referees – include a minimum of two written references, with at least one being a professional/work/school reference.
Note
An interview may also be required as part of our assessment.
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.