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Preparing for Uni

It's a big deal making the change from high school to uni or getting back into study after a break. Learn about entry pathways, courses, scholarships, good study habits and handling the pressure.

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Entry Pathways articles

How to find your way into early childhood education

Highly qualified early childhood educators are in demand in Western Australia and across Australia. Ultimately, you'll need a uni degree, but a new diploma pathway can shorten the length of your university study.

How to find your path to university

University entry isn't limited to ATAR scores for school leavers. If you've chosen not to study for an ATAR, or you did but got a lower ATAR than expected, you still have pathway options into university courses.

Work-life Balance articles

How do you balance work and study with life?

It's a question many mature age students ask themselves when they're thinking about going back to study. We know it's possible. We've seen it done. And that includes some amazing single mums.

Scholarships articles

Create a bright future with a scholarship from ECU

Applying for a scholarship can be the first step towards your future career. Edith Cowan University (ECU) has a range of scholarships to help cover the costs associated with university, including textbooks, travel and other expenses.

Make your dream a reality with an ECU scholarship

ECU offer a range of scholarships that can be the first step towards your future. ECU scholarships help students access higher education and achieve their study goals by providing essential financial support.

Make a positive difference with a scholarship from ECU

Applying for a scholarship can be the first step towards building your dream career. ECU has a range of scholarships to help cover the costs associated with university, including course fees, textbooks, travel and other living expenses.

Course Finder articles

How to figure out what course to study

It's OK if you don't know what you want to study. And the choice of uni courses can be a bit overwhelming. But here's a fun way to help you decide on courses, based on your career type.

How to avoid choosing the 'wrong' university course

Choosing a course that's 'right' for you is never easy. In some ways it's mission impossible unless you know exactly what you want to be after you graduate. But there are ways to avoid being stuck in a course you totally hate.

Study Tips articles

7 steps for planning a uni semester

Are you the planning type? If you're considering uni study sometime soon, it'll definitely help. And having a simple plan for your first or next semester is a great way to start.

How to plan your study week-by-week

Full-time study is like a job. You need to fit other weekly commitments around it. It'll never be perfect, but a week-by-week study plan is way better than no plan.

How to stay calm during exam time

We get it. Sitting Year 12 exams, or any exams really, can be intense. Who are these people talking to me about being calm? How is that even possible? Answer: it's possible, and you can do it.

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Managing Stress articles