ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
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At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.
There are several ways to get involved with research at ECU.
ECU has a lively research community that is committed to supporting research students.
Research Services provides comprehensive support services to researchers.
We value industry partnerships and offer access to world-class research across our nine ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres.
ECU links our stakeholders to our professional talent pool across a range of disciplines and research topics.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
ECU delivers training that can be tailored to industry needs.
Extra-curricular learning for childrenChildren's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
EventsCatch up with fellow graduates at one of our regular alumni events.
We love to see our graduates back at ECU helping current students achieve their dreams.
Tell us what you've been up to since you graduated or stay in the alumni loop.
Take advantage of a range of career development or other alumni benefits.
The Internship Program has a vastly different emphasis from the Assistant Teacher Program (ATP) professional experience placement. The Internship assists to develop a deeper level of understanding of the complexity of school culture and what it means to be a committed graduate teacher. This may look different across settings as schools and early learning centres may use an Intern in one classroom, across classrooms or to develop a specific project to implement.
The Intern’s relationship with staff will progress to that of a colleague engaged in professional learning. There is a strong emphasis on independent learning, whilst supported by experienced staff from the school/early learning centre and University.
Find out more about our Early Childhood Internship Program.
Find out more about our Primary Internship Program.
Find out more about our Secondary Internship Program.
“The Scholar in Residence program has been the most beneficial, relevant and practical experience for me to grow professionally as a teacher. I worked alongside other teachers as colleagues and I focused on practising and improving weaker areas of my teaching without the pressure of being assessed. I could not recommend this program enough, I was able to begin teaching before I finished my degree, I developed programs that are now being used by the school and I have been able to continue as a relief teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and I believe the school and I gained much from it.”
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"I was able to pick up current teaching strategies or ideas that I have not seen before. It was enriching for my own development and teaching."
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