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EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY 2021 Tailored Study Abroad Programs - The Guide for ECU Partners
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S
MESSAGE -
We welcome you to ECU during a time of change
We are all learning to do things differently our tailored programs. On top of this,
in 2021. Yet, despite the adjustments we we have seen an extensive network of
are making, in many ways you find us with ECU student volunteers. They are from
a similar mindset to recent years: we are diverse backgrounds and partner up
still dedicated to educating students who with incoming groups, creating opportunities
understand their role as global citizens. for significant cross-cultural exchange.
If anything, this strategic ambition to nurture
Now, in considering a global future, in which
world-ready graduates increases in strength
our keen pursuit and delivery of international
as pandemic-related events of the last
scholarship has met the realities of distance,
twelve months continue to shape the higher
it will be programs like Tailored Study Abroad
education landscape around the world.
that positively contribute to recovery.
With our students foremost in our minds,
We warmly invite you to join us on this
it falls to us and our partners to evolve
journey and become a valued partner
our concept of global citizenship through
and member of the ECU community.
programs like Tailored Study Abroad.
For many years, these bespoke short‑term
programs at ECU have provided enriching
academic experiences for international
students. In fact, almost 1,000 students Professor Steve Chapman CBE
have successfully completed one of Vice‑Chancellor
Indigenous recognition
ECU is committed to reconciliation and recognises and respects the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples’ communities, cultures and histories. ECU acknowledges and respects the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. ECU acknowledges and respects its continuing
association with Nyoongar people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which its campuses stand.
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TAILORED
STUDY ABROAD
AT ECU -
ECU has extensive experience building This comprehensive
Tailored Study Abroad Programs to enable price includes:
its partners to meet specific cohort needs. Formal pre-departure and orientation
In the next couple of years, well over sessions (with home-language support
1,000 international students will have where possible)
completed one of our tailored courses. We Airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
are ambitious in this space and we do it well.
Welcome and farewell lunch or dinner
Our core 13-week program model includes elcome and farewell VIP ceremonies
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English, academic, social and cultural weeks of English language studies
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components. Whilst we tailor the program
7 weeks of academic studies
in consultation with you, our expertise
(undergraduate or postgraduate)
ranges from 15 students in a program,
to over 100. As such, we have developed Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
each component to provide the necessary 13 weeks accommodation at ECU
English support, and academic rigour, Mount Lawley Campus Living Village (CLV)
which we understand is important to our ECU’s Experiencing Australia Program,
partners and students alike. a social and cultural component including:
In 2021, we will also continue to offer the - A buddy-support program, partnering
postgraduate research program in ECU’s participants with ECU student volunteers
Tailored Study Abroad, to complement - 3 on-campus activities, such as quiz
our undergraduate offering. and movie nights
- 3 off-campus excursions to iconic
The all‑inclusive fee per student for our
Perth locations
Tailored Study Abroad Program is $10,800.
Whilst this is for a minimum cohort of 15, - Weekly student integration initiatives,
we look to be guided by our partners for offered via the CLV and Student Guild
their maximum cohort number. Participation certificate and official
ECU transcript
ECU Study Abroad students learning more about Indigenous
culture as part of the Experiencing Australia Program
2021
TAILORED
STUDY
ABROAD
FEE PER STUDENT:
AUD$10,800
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A PROGRAM
AT A GLANCE -
Experience tells us that the Tailored Study
Abroad Program below generally meets
partner and student needs. It includes
a well‑considered combination of English
language studies, academic modules,
and the award-winning Experiencing
Australia Program (EAP). Whilst the program
starts with English classes and is followed
by the academic modules, the EAP runs
throughout the entire course.
The example below gives you an idea
about how the program will run. However,
ECU is flexible with regard to the program
dates, so chat to us today about the time
frame you are seeking. ECU Study Abroad students on the Joondalup Campus
Example program schedule:
Month Week Content Monday Friday Experiencing Australia Program
Arrival September 4, 2021: Airport pick-up, Campus Living Village check-in
1 English Classes 6-Sep 10-Sep Perth City and Kings Park
2 English Classes 13-Sep 17-Sep
September 3 English Classes 20-Sep 24-Sep Caversham Wildlife Park
4 English Classes 27-Sep 1-Oct
Mount Lawley On-campus
5 English Classes 4-Oct 8-Oct
Movie Night
6 Term Break 11-Oct 15-Oct
Scarborough Beach & Hillarys
7 Academic Modules 18-Oct 22-Oct
October Boat Harbour
8 Academic Modules 25-Oct 29-Oct
9 Academic Modules 1-Nov 5-Nov Tour of the Joondalup Campus
10 Academic Modules 8-Nov 12-Nov
Mount Lawley On-campus
11 Academic Modules 15-Nov 19-Nov
Quiz Night
November
12 Academic Modules 22-Nov 26-Nov
13 Academic Modules 29-Nov 3-Dec Graduation Ceremony
Departure December 5, 2021: CLV room inspection and airport drop-off
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ENGLISH STUDIES
WITH EDITH COWAN
COLLEGE -
The 2021 Tailored Study Abroad Program Speaking and Listening, which
starts with a 5-week English component, develops their listening comprehension
which is generally delivered in partnership and English language speaking skills.
with our pathway partner, Edith Cowan Based on the Common European
College (ECC). ECC is renowned for its Framework of Reference for Languages:
excellent teaching staff, high-quality learning, Learning, Teaching and Assessment,
and outstanding facilities. These classes the unit focuses on a key set of English
provide an intensive but fun preparation for language competencies that will enable
each student’s academic modules, which students to engage in academic activity
start from week seven of the program. in an English language environment.
Conveniently located on the ECU The following table is an example*
Mount Lawley Campus, students will of the study schedule across this
undertake studies in Improving English: 5-week component:
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.30am-10.30am Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
10.30am-10.55am Short Break Short Break Short Break Short Break Short Break
10.55am-12.30pm Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
12.30pm-1.15pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1.15pm-2.15pm Classes Classes Classes Classes
Study/
Study/ Study/ Study/ Study/ Free Time
2.15pm-4.00pm
Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time
* This program schedule is an example only
Buddies recruiting fellow ECU students into the Experiencing Australia Program at the Mount Lawley Campus
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ACADEMIC
MODULES -
The 7-week academic component of ECU’s 2021 Tailored Study Abroad Program is
designed to provide a global context for students to apply to their overall degree studies.
The available units are outlined below, and can be built into the core undergraduate or
postgraduate research program, in collaboration with our partner.
Undergraduate Program Units
Creativity International Media and
and Design Relations Society
This unit offers students In this unit, students This unit explores ways in
an introduction to a range examine issues relating to which media influences
of issues in the Creativity international relations and our interpretation of the
and Design space, which the way these issues are world and our place in
have Australian and global currently discussed and it. The unit focuses on
relevance. They will explore presented in contemporary the ways in which ideas
creativity as an essential media and social are constructed and
human pursuit and the environments. Students are communicated and
techniques that can be introduced to techniques promote dominant cultural
implemented to enhance and practices that develop values. Learning will be
everyday creativity. Design confident and engaging applied to the production
is introduced as a means speakers, who are able of narrative video as a
of instantiating creativity to present on the issues communications medium.
into products that are both relating to international
original and useful. relations in English.
“I really appreciate lecturers and teachers of ECU, and
I will never forget this unforgettable life experience.”
I spent three months at ECU as part of the Zhejiang Normal
University (ZJNU) Study Abroad Program. Teachers at ECU were
warm and friendly and my class was full of joy and happiness.
I have made many foreign friends at ECU. My Japanese friends
always have dinner with me and, when I left, we exchanged
gifts. As students from all over the world, we often had meals
together and it was fantastic fun.
The most important thing I have learned is how to cooperate
with others and to finish the work together. Before I went to
ECU to study, I always did my work alone, but the lecturers
of ECU encouraged us to work as a team to finish the work.
I really appreciate the lecturers at ECU, and I will never forget
this unforgettable life experience.
ZICONG SONG
ZJNU Study Abroad Program
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ECU Study Abroad students exploring Perth beaches
postgraduate research Program Units
Research Research Research
Design Writing Communication
This unit develops This unit develops This unit provides students with
students’ knowledge students’ abilities to skills to effectively present their
and skills in undertaking effectively communicate research to different audiences
a Masters by Research their research in writing. It (academic, government, general
or PhD. Topics include provides an understanding population, etc.) and in different
qualitative, quantitative of the practice of research situations (conferences, elevator
and mixed methods writing, and focuses on pitch, social media, etc.). The
research, data collection critical reading and writing, unit develops an understanding
and analysis techniques, use of evidence and of research application, impact
and tools for thinking argument, and structuring and engagement, and helps
critically about research. research writing. students develop appropriate
communication strategies to
‘tell their research story’.
Optional for academics only
Research
Supervision
This unit develops knowledge and skills in Higher Degree
by Research (HDR) research supervision. It focuses on
best-practice in HDR supervision, managing candidates
and candidature, research integrity, developing research
culture, and challenges in supervising research candidates.
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EXPERIENCING
AUSTRALIA
PROGRAM -
Every Tailored Study Abroad Program
includes ECU’s award-winning Experiencing
Australia Program (EAP), which focuses on
experiential learning through social and
cultural engagement. The EAP includes
‘buddy’ support, which links ECU student
volunteers and Study Abroad students.
Together, they attend off-campus events to
iconic Perth locations, as well as additional
on‑campus activities, like movie nights,
quizzes and festivals. Their interactions
throughout the EAP build relationships
that further student success, as program
participants become part of the university Scarborough Beach Pool
and wider community. Some of our Scarborough Beach is located along
off‑campus activities are included below. Perth’s exquisite beachline, and has a
thriving restaurant and cafe scene,
making it an ideal activity in our
warmer months
Cottesloe Beach
Cottesloe Beach is a must-see for our
water lovers and those who enjoy their
art, with its pure white-sand beach and
the annual “Sculptures by the Sea” exhibit
Fremantle Markets
The Fremantle Market is an iconic
feature of “Freo”. We start at the
markets, then head out to explore
the port city’s café strip and
well‑preserved architectural heritage
Images courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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Elizabeth Quay, Perth
Our students love Elizabeth Quay!
We head here in their first week
as it is the perfect basepoint
to start a walking tour of our
warm, vibrant, friendly city
PERTH
Caversham Wildlife Park,
Swan Valley
Caversham Wildlife Park is a student
favourite. It showcases Australia’s native
wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas,
dingos, reptiles and wombats
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Kings Park is generally another early
activity. It is one of the world’s largest and
most beautiful inner‑city parks, home to the
Western Australian Botanic Garden
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HEAR FROM
ECU PARTNERS -
Tokyo City University (TCU) has been collaborating with
ECU since 2015. At TCU, our vision was always clear: to
significantly increase overseas academic opportunities
for our students. ECU met this with equal ambition and
together we built the Tokyo City University Australia Study
Abroad Program, which has given nearly 900 TCU students
a tailored international study experience.
The specialised program offers a carefully balanced mix
of English, Academic, and Social & Cultural components.
Our students learn English alongside other international
cohorts; they complete academic classes that are
credited to their Japanese degree; and they have the
opportunity to integrate with ECU students through the
Experiencing Australia Buddy Program and the Language
Exchange Program.
Professor Chitoshi Miki
President, Tokyo City University
Shenzhen Polytechnic (SZPT) has been collaborating with
ECU in many different areas since 2012, including top‑up
programs, short-term exchange programs, cultural
programs, and academic training.
In 2019 SZPT students participated in a Tailored Study
Abroad Program at ECU for three months. This included
English language and academic studies, as well as
a social and cultural component with ECU volunteers,
who supported SZPT students to become part of
the Perth and ECU community. As one of SZPT’s best
global strategic partners, ECU has provided wonderful
international study experiences, with well-designed
cross-cultural activities for our teachers and students.
The long-lasting cooperation has supported international
growth at both SZPT and ECU and we will continue to
deepen and strengthen our partnership.
Professor Zhao Jizheng
Director International Office, Shenzhen Polytechnic
10THE ECU PARTNER
JOURNEY -
See below for the Tailored Study Abroad Program partner journey, which reflects the process
we undertake to realise the full potential of an ECU-partner program, from first contact to the
students’ safe arrival. Contact us today at international.office@ecu.edu.au
CONTACT NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
Chat with ECU about Agree to the terms of This is an
the proposed program the contract in writing. institution‑to‑institution
so that we can establish ECU will then draft the agreement, which is a
our ability to run it agreement and reach out contract between both
effectively. This takes to our partner’s preferred partners that agrees to
into consideration contact to review and the terms of the Tailored
dates, duration, student ensure we can progress Study Abroad program
numbers, resources, etc. to full signature. for the inbound cohort.
APPLY INVOICE DEVELOPMENT
Students apply for the When all applications ECU plans for the arrival
Tailored Study Abroad have been received, of the cohort of students,
program directly online or ECU will invoice the in communication with
via an ECU representative partner for the program. all parties, including the
(agent). They select This means that partner, academic staff,
the course code X01 for students pay their home ECC, and CLV. This also
undergraduate or X02 for institution directly and the involves the recruitment
postgraduate, and upload institution/partner pays of ECU student volunteers
supporting documents. the ECU invoice. to support the program.
ARRIVE
Students are greeted at the airport
by ECU on arrival. They are guided
to their accommodation, where they
undertake check-in. The next day,
Orientation commences.
11Western Australia
Joondalup
Mount Lawley Perth
Bunbury
MOUNT LAWLEY
CAMPUS LIVING PERTH
VILLAGE -
As part of the 2021 Tailored Study Abroad Program, students are housed at the Mount Lawley
Campus Living Village (CLV). The ECU Village is convenient and comfortable, and with students
from all around the world, it offers a vibrant living environment for all students.
Facilities include:
n outdoor pool
A High-speed internet access Theatre room
Sporting equipment Coin-operated laundries Parking
Wireless e-library ommunal kitchen
C BBQs
Students are also strongly encouraged to participate in the free daily village activities.
CLV publish a monthly calendar of events so students can plan their participation.
12FACILITIES,
SERVICES & SUPPORT -
STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS
TO A RANGE OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT
Health Student
& Wellbeing clubs
edical Centres (Joondalup and
M Joining a club is a great way to make
Mount Lawley) new friends and share your interests,
Free Counselling service and ECU has something for everyone.
Fully‑equipped sports, recreation Here’s a list of a few current clubs:
and fitness centres (Joondalup and nactus Club
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Mount Lawley) Arts Management Student Organisation
Mini‑gym and playing courts (Bunbury) Civil & Environmental Engineering Society
University Games Computer and Security Student
Out of Hours Crisis Line Association (CASSA)
CoSIM (Computing, Security, Intelligence
ECU & Mathematics)
Facilities ECU Engineering Society
Edith Cowan Student Law Society
Fully‑equipped modern libraries Finance & Accounting Society
eLabs available 24/7, with free Wi‑Fi Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism
Bookshop to assist you with all your Student Association
educational needs Nursing & Midwifery Collective
Prayer Rooms (facilities for you to pray
on campus)
ECU
Security
Student
Hub ecurity service 24/7, including night
S
security escort
The Student Hub is a dedicated service Emergency phones
centre that can assist with the following: Security App – NowForce
ourse information and advice
C
Enrolment assistance, including Academic Support
assistance with pre-requisite waivers, & Programs
timetable clashes, full unit activities,
invalid enrolments cademic Peer Support Program
A
Advice on time requirements for Career, Volunteering, Mentoring
completion of courses and Leadership Services
Student support services Equity, Diversity & Disability Services
Learning Advisors
Study Abroad and Exchange Program
Learning environment that
supports diversity
LGBTIQ supportive environment
13ECU
AT A GLANCE -
31,000+ students $AUD 63,000
median annual salary of ECU
graduates, above national
average (2019 QILT)
76% 21% 3%
$50 million
new 5 level Science building
Domestic (local) International International
includes superlabs for
students students study centre students, plus government
and industry engagement
$16.5 million
research income, generated
by +450 research staff
$11 million
Block Grants for Research
100+ Support Programs and
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Research Training Programs
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
1,950 250+ 140K+ 7,000+
Staff Courses ECU Alumni Postgraduate
available globally coursework and
research students
8 teaching and research schools
Arts & Business Engineering Medical & Nursing & Science Teacher Western Australian
Humanities & Law & Technology Health Sciences Midwifery Education Academy of
Performing Arts
Information correct as of February 2020.
14GREENING ECU
Edith Cowan University is
committed to reducing the
environmental impact associated
with its operations by conducting
its activities in a socially and
environmentally responsible
manner. This includes implementing
strategies and technologies that
minimise waste of resources and
demonstrate environmentally
sensitive development, innovation
and continuous improvement.
DISCLAIMER
Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in this
publication is correct at the time
of production. The information
is subject to change from time
to time and the University
requests the right to add, vary
or discontinue courses and
impose limitations on enrolment
in any course. The publication
constitutes an expression of
interest and is not to be taken
as a firm offer or understanding.
ECU IS SM KE-FREE
15Th ere is
wh ere you are
right now,
an d
th ere is wh ere
you want
to get to.
I n betwe e n
you n eed a bri dge.
ECU is that
bri dge between
your world,
an d th e
whole world.
Becom e
World Ready
at ECU.
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