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Preparing for Employment

Studying for a degree isn't the only thing you'll do as an ECU student. We also give you advice, experience and tools to make you more employable when you graduate.

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Ellwyn's excellent engineering experience

Ellwyn Tovey-Davies' father and grandfather have passed on the family 'engineering gene' to her. No pressure! So how did her first two years as an engineering student go, and did she choose the right university?

How to design a career you hadn't thought of

Aryana wanted a career where she could pursue creativity, but it had to be practical, valuable and meaningful. So she started with a Design degree and an open mind and is now working at IBM as a UX designer and a business analyst.

Hayley opens another career door

Growing up, Hayley Plunkett knew two things. That her mum was a hero because she raised their family while working full-time. And that she had no idea what she wanted to do career-wise.

How criminology students put theory into practice

University study isn't all about lectures and theories. A big part of your learning comes from putting theory into practice. For Criminology student Ola Zumis, this meant completing a capstone project with a peer group in her third year.