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EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY ECU STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE 2016
Our world is more dynamic than ever before, creating new ideas and new possibilities.
So how do you engage with this ever-changing environment?
You learn. And the best way to learn is from experience.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a university for our times, where students learn
in hands-on environments and in industry relevant courses. Our lecturers have
extensive experience in their fields and place the needs of students above all else.
We’re a university where you can learn the combination of theory and practical
skills needed to take advantage of every opportunity. Skills that will allow you
to understand and meet new challenges, and to thrive in an evolving world.
Are you ready?
Apply to ECU for 2016.
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.
Contents
WHO WAS EDITH COWAN? 3 Communications & Arts 21
IMPORTANT DATES 3 Computing & Security 23
Engineering & Technology 24
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE 4 Exercise & Health Science 25
ECU STUDENT CENTRAL TEAM MESSAGE 5 Law & Justice 26
ABOUT PERTH 6 Medical & Paramedical Sciences 27
Nursing & Midwifery 28
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN PERTH 7
Psychology & Social Science 29
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN Teacher Education 30
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 7 Western Australian Academy of
STUDY ABROAD OR EXCHANGE AT ECU 8 Performing Arts 31
OUR CAMPUSES 10 KURONGKURL KATITJIN – CENTRE FOR
ACCOMMODATION AND FEES 12 INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION
FACILITIES, SERVICES, ACCESS AND RESEARCH 32
AND SUPPORT 14 ECU SOUTH WEST CAMPUS 33
RELEVANT AND FLEXIBLE IMPORTANT INFORMATION 35
STUDY OPTIONS 16 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 36
STUDY AREAS 18 APPLICATION PROCESS 37
Biology & Environmental Sciences 18
IMPORTANT LINKS 38
Business 19
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Important Dates
ACADEMIC DATES 2016
SEMESTER 1 (FEBRUARY START), 2016
ECU Orientation
8-19 February, 2016
Period
My International 17 or 19 February,
Day Event 2016
22 February, 2016
First day of (students studying
classes through WAAPA
start 15 February)
Mid-Semester
11-15 April, 2016
Break
Last day of classes 27 May, 2016
Examination
6-17 June, 2016
period
Who was SEMESTER 2 (JULY START), 2016
Edith Cowan? ECU Orientation
Period
11-22 July, 2016
Born in 1861 in Western Australia, My International
Edith Dircksey Cowan believed 20 or 22 July, 2016
Day Event
education was the key to growth,
change and improvement. 25 July, 2016
First day of (students studying
Edith’s contribution to the development classes through WAAPA
of Western Australian education was start 18 July)
significant. She strove to achieve social
justice and campaigned for the rights Mid-Semester 26 September –
of women, children and families, for the Break 30 September, 2016
poor, the poorly educated and the elderly. Last day of classes 28 October, 2016
So it’s fitting that the oldest education
institution and newest State university, Examination
7-18 November, 2016
Edith Cowan University, bears her name. period
ECU has been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) 100 under 50 rankings for 2015.
Recognising the world’s 100 best universities ECU is proud to be recognised for its research
less than 50 years of age, the rankings are a productivity, research influence, quality of
global showcase of a new breed of university. teaching, industry innovation and international
They focus on performance indicators such as focus. And we’re looking forward to building
teaching, research and international outlook, on this success in 2016.
and highlight universities that are developing
at an exceptional rate.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Message
There are many Teaching at ECU is designed to get you
benefits in overseas job-ready and equip you with the skills and
study. It gives you knowledge upon which to build a rewarding
the opportunity to career. Our campuses at Joondalup,
travel to exciting Mount Lawley and the South West (Bunbury)
destinations while each have their own culture, yet they are
also gaining credits united by the incredible diversity of the people
towards your working and studying there.
degree. It provides
The many exciting opportunities available
opportunities for
to you through the ECU Study Abroad
personal growth
and Exchange Program are detailed in this
and improving
brochure. For more information, our friendly
employment
staff are available to talk to you about ECU as
options. It also looks great on a résumé and
your potential study abroad destination.
may give you a competitive edge in a tight
employment market. Make this your milestone year and find out
more about how ECU’s Study Abroad and
At ECU, we appreciate that choosing a
Exchange Program can help you reach
destination is a big decision. Finding a good
your potential.
fit for your academic and professional goals
as well as the right ‘home-away-from-home’ Professor Steve Chapman
is important. With ECU’s extensive range of Vice-Chancellor
subject areas, quality teaching, great facilities, June 2015
welcoming culture and friendly environment,
coupled with our location in the beautiful
state of Western Australia, we hope that your
decision is made easier.
4
ECU Student
Central Message
We are very pleased that you are interested
in studying abroad at Edith Cowan University
(ECU) in Perth. Overseas study experiences
can have a great impact on your personal and
professional life and the opportunities for
growth are endless. There is no better way to
learn about Australia as a country and culture
than to study as a student here. ECU offers
a rich educational experience in a variety
of study fields. Perth, located in Western
Australia, boasts some of the world’s best
beaches and scenic countrysides.
If you are considering a study abroad or
exchange opportunity, we invite you to
contact us so we can tell you more about how
ECU can enrich your life and degree.
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About Perth
Perth, located in Western Australia
(commonly referred to as WA),
PERTH
is Australia’s sunniest capital,
averaging 3000 hours of sunshine
per year. Perth is the only Australian
capital where you can appreciate the FOOD
beach lifestyle, savour world-class local Strong multiculturalism and immigration has
wines, stare at a beautiful ocean sunset contributed to Perth’s diverse cuisine. Indeed,
and unwind in the bushland, all within a Perth offers a wide variety of cuisines such as
30-minute drive from the city centre. Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Mexican,
Italian, Vietnamese, Singaporean, Indian,
Japanese and Korean. Most restaurants use
produce from local organic market gardeners
BEACHES
and fresh seafood from local fisheries.
Australian beaches are considered some of the
most beautiful beaches in the world, and Perth TIME ZONE
beaches are a perfect example. Perth has Perth’s local time is eight hours ahead of
19 beautiful white sand beaches, so there Greenwich Mean Time, which is the same time
is one to suit your needs: Cottesloe for zone as many countries in Asia.
swimming, surfing, and snorkelling (a definite
favourite amongst teens and young adults); LIVING IN PERTH
Scarborough for stellar windsurfing and surfing Perth is located in the South West region of
conditions; Trigg for surfing and catching the Western Australia. The city centre is situated
most magnificent waves; City Beach for body along the banks of the Swan River, between
boarding or fishing; and Floreat for relaxing the Darling Ranges and the Indian Ocean.
and enjoying the sound of the waves. The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated
Perth one of the top 10 most liveable cities in
CLIMATE
the world for the past 11 years (2004-14).
Perth has a Mediterranean climate with hot
dry summers and mild wet winters; there is POPULATION
very little rainfall in summer with most of
the rainfall coming in winter. However, even Australia 23 million
in winter, Perth still enjoys plenty of warm Western Australia 2.43 million
sunshine, so it is no wonder Western
Perth 1.80 million
Australians love the outdoors.
PERTH HAS FOUR DISTINCT SEASONS:
Average Average Average days Average hours
maximum minimum of rainfall of sunshine
Season Month temperature temperature per month per day
Summer Dec/Jan/Feb 29°C 17°C 4 11
Autumn Mar/Apr/May 24°C 14°C 9 7
Winter Jun/Jul/Aug 18°C 10°C 18 5
Spring Sep/Oct/Nov 21°C 12°C 11 9
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN PERTH
yy Visit Perth City
yy Treat yourself to a day of shopping,
great food and arts in Fremantle
yy Go on a picnic at Kings Park and
Botanic Garden
yy Enjoy a multitude of festivals
yy Take the ferry for a day-trip to
Rottnest Island
The Pinnacles
Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN
A view of Perth City from Kings Park
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia yy Escape to the Pinnacles – one of
Australia’s most unique landscapes
yy Swim with bottlenose dolphins at
Monkey Mia
yy Enjoy the exquisite cheeses, jams, olives,
seafood and wine from the Margaret
River region
yy Experience one of Earth’s last ocean
paradises: Ningaloo Reef
yy Venture across Karijini National Park by
Bombino, Chevron Festival Gardens four-wheel drive
Photo courtesy of Ali Judd
Salmon Bay, Rottnest Island
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Study Abroad or Exchange at ECU
One of the great things about studying abroad or on exchange at ECU is that you can
pick and choose units from the many study areas offered across the university. If you
are still deciding what career path you would like to pursue, why not study a bit of
everything while at ECU to get a taste of what options there are out there.
We offer a supportive study environment ECU STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE
with approachable teaching staff, as well as a PROGRAM
range of support staff including counsellors The ECU Study Abroad and Exchange
and learning advisers, to assist you on your Program offers an enriching international
learning journey. experience that can help you reach your
We are known for our award-winning potential through broadening your academic,
facilities and are at the forefront of providing professional and personal horizons.
innovative education and training solutions. Through the ECU Study Abroad and Exchange
Our campuses offer sporting and fitness Program, you can study at ECU for one or
facilities, recreational and social clubs two semesters as part of your degree in your
and societies, cafés, childcare centres, home country.
security services and more, all to enhance
your university experience. The ECU Study Abroad and Exchange
Program attracts over 100 international
students each year from many countries
including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China,
MEET NEW PEOPLE England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan,
the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and
With 23,300 students, including 3,600 the United States.
international students originating from
104 countries, you are bound to meet
interesting people and make lots of
new friends!
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Exchange Students What does the study abroad and exchange
If your home university has an official exchange program include?
agreement with ECU, you can apply through yy ECU Enrolment (prior to arrival):
your home university to be nominated to We know how important unit selection
ECU as an exchange student. As an exchange and enrolment is when studying abroad,
student at ECU, you continue to pay your so you will be able to enrol online for
tuition fees to your home university while your semester prior to your arrival here.
on exchange and you would not pay any We can assist you with this.
tuition fees to ECU. You should contact the yy Pre-departure information.
International Office at your home university yy Arrival reception.
for further information on how you can be yy Orientation Program including
nominated to ECU as an exchange student. My International Day welcome.
Study Abroad Students yy Buddy Program: You can register to be
If your home university does not have an matched up to a current ECU student
official exchange agreement with ECU or if volunteer (buddy) to help you adjust
your home institution is unable to offer you more quickly to your new academic and
an exchange place at ECU, you could apply cultural environment.
to study at ECU as a study abroad student. yy Involvement with the ECU community:
Study abroad students pay a set study abroad You will be invited to promote
tuition fee per semester to ECU, which is your home country and university
subject to annual change. through participation in our annual
promotional events.
yy ECU Statement of Academic Record
(Transcript): You will receive one free official
transcript showing the ECU units you
complete and the grades/marks received.
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Our Campuses
ECU JOONDALUP
Our Joondalup Campus is set within beautiful
surroundings and its spacious grounds provide
a great place for students to study and relax.
During the summer months, we host
the Lotterywest Festival Films at the
ECU Joondalup Pines Outdoor Cinema,
where moviegoers can enjoy watching a
diverse line‑up of international films.
ECU MOUNT LAWLEY
Located in the trendy suburb of Mount
Lawley and close to Perth Central Business
District (CBD), you can’t help but be inspired
by the artistic vibe at our Mount Lawley
Campus. Courses are offered in arts, business,
communications, computing and security,
creative industries and teacher education.
10Butler Train
Metro Area
ECU Campus
Clarkson
Joondalup
Mount Midland
Lawley
City
Centre
Fremantle Armadale
Rockingham
Mandurah
South West
ECU SOUTH WEST Campus (Bunbury)
Located less than 200km south of Perth,
our South West Campus in Bunbury is
Perth
the largest university campus in regional
Bunbury
Western Australia. Courses are offered in arts,
business, nursing, science, social work and Margaret River Albany
teacher education.
TRANSPORT
All of our campuses can be accessed Perth CBD daily, and there are also direct
conveniently via public transport. bus services to many bus stations in the
Our Joondalup Campus is just a five minute surrounding suburbs. A number of bus routes
walk from Joondalup train station, plus there travel past ECU South West, and a few end at
is also a free bus service available between the Bunbury Health Campus, which is just a
the campus and the train station. Buses run short walk away.
frequently between ECU Mount Lawley and
11Accommodation and Fees
At ECU, we have excellent on-campus accommodation on all three of our campuses.
Brand new accommodation is available at our Joondalup Campus.
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
Campus Living Villages (CLV) manages Homestay
our accommodation on the Joondalup, You can also choose to live in a private home
Mount Lawley and Bunbury campuses. with an Australian family. The chance to be
No matter which campus you are on, you will involved in the daily life, the learning of our
enjoy an exciting residential life program and a culture and customs, plus the added advantage
vibrant student community, all located minutes of having the company of other people are
from the University’s main facilities. just some of the reasons Homestay is popular.
Apartments are fully furnished with private The prices for Homestay are currently:
bedrooms, large kitchens and spacious lounge
Placement Fee
areas, so you will have plenty of space to hang
There is a $240 administration fee for
out with friends and flatmates.
placement in a Homestay home.
Due to the high demand for on-campus
These prices may vary depending on individual
accommodation, we recommend that you visit
arrangements. You can request a homestay
www.ecuvillage.com.au and make your online
placement before leaving your home country
application early.
and you will be notified of your family details
Current Prices: so that you can go straight to your homestay
Please note that rates displayed are 2015 family from the airport.
full-year weekly rates. Visit www.homestaynetwork.org/edith-
cowan-university for more information.
Single room From: $239 / week
Multi bed apartment Rental Accommodation
From: $192 / week Some students choose to rent an apartment,
(six bedrooms)
townhouse or house on their own or with
fellow students. Houses are usually more
expensive than apartments and the rent varies
depending on the size, condition and location.
Private accommodation is either rented
furnished or unfurnished.
Support
If you want to find off-campus
accommodation, the ECU Village hosts an
online list of off-campus accommodation
options close to each campus. To find the
list go to www.ecuvillage.com.au, select a
campus, go to location and select off-campus
accommodation.
ECU Village, Joondalup Campus
12If you bring your spouse/children with you
to Australia, you will need to allocate a
significantly larger amount per week and you
should consider additional expenses such as
school fees and childcare costs (if applicable).
OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER
If you are applying for a Student Visa, you are
required to arrange Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC) before your arrival in Australia,
and maintain cover for the full length of
your visa.
OSHC is a basic health insurance product
ECU Village, Mount Lawley Campus designed to be equivalent to Medicare
(for Australian citizens). It covers emergency
FEES medical conditions, public hospitals and most
Tuition fees are only applicable for study of the costs of visiting a doctor. Please note
abroad students as exchange students do not that pre-existing illnesses may not be covered.
pay their tuition fees to ECU. Additional cover for private hospitals and
supplementary services such as dental, optical
The indicative study abroad tuition fee rates and physiotherapy is available at additional cost.
for 2015 are:
ECU can assist you in arranging cover on
3 units: AUD $7,350 your behalf.
4 units: AUD $9,800 Cost
Some units may have additional fees attached Single $585 / year
to them that must be paid by the student.
Family $2,865 / year
For example if a unit includes a field trip or has
special lab needs. *Subject to change.
Note: All amounts listed in this section are in
Other Expenses
Australian Dollars.
You will be responsible for purchasing
textbooks and any equipment required
for your course. The cost of these items
varies widely from one course to another.
Other expenses that you may incur include
food, parking, consumables such as stationery
and photocopying, as well as transport costs
to and from university, including any work
placements or off-campus activities.
Living Costs
Whether you live on-campus or off-campus,
you should budget about $365 per week.
Please note that this does not include tuition Apartment plan view
fees, textbooks, running a car or holiday travel.
13Facilities, Services, Access and Support
At ECU, we provide a supportive learning environment through our excellent range of
facilities, services and support programs.
STUDENT CENTRAL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
On each campus, Student Central is your yy Fully-equipped, modern libraries
point of reference for all enquiries regarding yy 24-hour on-campus computing facilities
academic progress and enrolment assistance, yy Faculty Student Information Offices
as well as for a range of support services, yy Academic Mentoring
including access cards, lodgement of forms
yy Volunteering Program
and parking permits.
SECURITY AND PARKING
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
yy 24-hours, 7 days a week security service
Our Learning Advisers are always on hand
to assist you with a range of study skills yy Well-lit pathways
and advice on preparing assignments. yy Emergency phones
They conduct workshops, prepare academic yy Over 5,000 parking bays across
skill resources, support other academic all campuses
staff in promotion of tertiary literacy skills yy Night security escort to your car
and see students one-on-one and in is available
group consultations.
14EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND DISABILITY
ECU’s Equity, Diversity and Disability (EDD)
Services support students whose studies may
be affected by a medical condition or disability
in accessing support and services that can
help them succeed. EDD staff can assist with
arranging alternative assessment conditions,
access to some aids and equipment, note
taking, interpreting and transcription services.
Every campus has a specially designed
Accessible Technologies Room that provides
students with access to adjustable chairs
and desks, specialised software, computer,
scanner and other adaptive technology.
All ECU locations have access for people with
disabilities. Visit www.ecu.edu.au/about-ecu/
our-campuses/campus-maps for details and
to view ECU’s access and mobility maps.
FAMILY SUPPORT
yy Childcare
yy Parenting rooms
yy Crèche
yy ECU Kids Holiday Program
(Joondalup and Mount Lawley)
RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL
OPPORTUNITIES
yy Student Guild
yy Clubs and societies
yy Intervarsity sports HEALTH AND WELLBEING
yy Taverns (Joondalup and Mount Lawley) yy Medical Centres
(Joondalup and Mount Lawley)
yy Free Counselling service
yy Multi‑faith Chaplaincy service
(Joondalup and Mount Lawley)
yy Fully-equipped sports, recreation
and fitness centres (Joondalup and
Mount Lawley)
yy Mini-gym and playing courts (Bunbury)
FOOD AND RETAIL
yy Bookshops
yy ATMs
yy Hairdresser (Joondalup)
yy Optometrist (Joondalup)
yy Cafés and other food outlets
15Relevant and Flexible Study Options
As an exchange or study abroad student at ECU you can pick and choose units
from the many study areas offered across the university to make up your individual
semester schedule.
So whether you need to find specific units study load. However, as some ECU units are
that match back to your degree in your worth 10 or 20 credit points, the number of
home country, or you are looking to study ECU units you take to make up your 60 credit
something completely new, you’re sure to find points for your semester may vary.
units at ECU to suit your needs.
You should speak to the International Office at
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN your home institution for advice on how the
A UNIT AND A COURSE? units you study at ECU will be credited back
to your home institution degree. Academic
The individual classes that you can take at
credit transfer is at the discretion of your
ECU are known as ‘units’ (sometimes referred
home institution.
to as ‘modules’ or ‘courses’ at institutions in
the northern hemisphere). WHAT WILL MY ECU SEMESTER
The word ‘course’ at ECU actually refers to a STUDY TIMETABLE LOOK LIKE?
full degree program, not the individual units. There are thirteen teaching weeks during
As a study abroad or exchange student at the ECU semester and you will normally
ECU, you will not be studying towards an ECU have classes each week for each unit you are
course/degree program. You will instead be enrolled in. The ECU semester also includes
able to choose individual units from across our a mid-semester break (normally one week
different study areas. where you can catch up on class work or
do some travel to explore the surrounding
HOW MANY UNITS WILL I STUDY the areas) as well as a study week before the
DURING MY SEMESTER AT ECU? commencement of the examination period at
At ECU, a standard full-time semester study the end of the semester.
load is 60 credit points in the ECU credit
The total number of contact hours per week
system. Most ECU units are worth 15 credit
that you will have on campus for your classes
points, so students will study four units per
will depend on the number and type of units
semester to make up their full-time semester
you select.
Sample of a weekly class timetable:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30am MAT1108
9:30am (LAB) MAN1100 FRE1101
10:30am MAN1100 (LEC) (SEM)
11:30am (LEC)
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm MAT1108
2:30pm (LAB) SCH1101 SCH1101
3:30pm (TUT) (TUT)
4:30pm
16FINDING YOUR UNITS AT ECU The Handbook will show the unit code and
The best way to search for units at ECU is title (for example, MKT3120 International
to visit the latest available ECU Handbook Marketing) and provide a brief description of
http://handbook.ecu.edu.au. From the the unit, how many credit points it is worth as
Handbook you can: well as listing any prerequisite requirements
that need to be satisfied before enrolment can
1) Enter a keyword or subject title in the be approved in that unit.
search box. You will be given a list of
courses, unit sets or units that contain Make sure you find more units than you
that keyword or title. You may need to will need as not all units listed in the ECU
peruse through the various courses to find Handbook are offered every semester.
particular units in your subject area. We suggest you select all your units
2) You can refine your search by using the from one campus to minimise travel time
‘Filter Search’ function on the left hand side. between campuses.
This will help you search via our Faculties or
You also have the option of studying units
by Postgraduate or Undergraduate.
within ECU’s Kurongkurl Katitjin – Centre for
3) You can find when a particular unit
Indigenous Australian Education and Research
is offered and on which campus by
or you can experience regional Western
searching the ECU Semester Timetable
Australia by studying units on the ECU South
http://apps.wcms.ecu.edu.au/semester-
West (Bunbury) Campus.
timetable/overview. You will need to
enter the Unit Code or the Unit Title Further information about the above
into the semester timetable search fields. study areas, including sample units offered,
For example, Semester 2, 2015 is indicated is provided on the following pages.
as 152 in the timetable, Semester 1, 2016
will be 161 and Semester 2, 2016 will
be 162.
“PERTH IS THE IDEAL PLACE
TO STUDY ABROAD.”
Perth is a beautiful city filled with friendly people
from all around the world and great in terms of
the dance / artistic scene.
I met so many wonderful people at ECU and feel
privileged to have had the chance to study at
the prestigious Western Australian Academy of
Performing Arts.
Keerati Jinakunwiphat
State University of New York at
Purchase College
17Study Areas Biology &
There are a range of ECU units at both Environmental Sciences
undergraduate and postgraduate levels offered
through our schools across the following When it comes to studying in the
12 study areas: areas of science and the environment,
ECU’s world-class research in environmental
yy Biology & Environmental Science science (Excellence in Research for Australia,
yy Business 2010) and recognised excellence in teaching
yy Communications & Arts quality (The Good Universities Guide, 2015)
yy Computing & Security leaves other universities green with envy.
yy Engineering & Technology You will find a range of practical degrees
that can lead to distinctly different careers in
yy Exercise & Health Science
fields such as marine and freshwater biology,
yy Law & Justice environmental management, conservation and
yy Medical & Paramedical Sciences wildlife biology, and more.
yy Nursing & Midwifery
yy Psychology & Social Science Sample units
yy Teacher Education There is a broad range of natural science units
that you can choose from when studying
yy Western Australian Academy of
abroad at ECU. Below is just a sample of some
Performing Arts
of the interesting units available.
Biological Sciences
SCI2112 Molecular Biology and
Biochemistry
STATE-OF-THE-ART SCI2116 Diversity of Life
SCI2117 Genetics and Evolution
FACILITIES SCI3114 Ecophysiology
SCI3122 Evolution and Systematics
Our science students and researchers
have access to excellent facilities
Environmental Management
and equipment in the University’s
SCM2104 Geographical Information
state-of-the-art, award-winning,
Systems
$28 million Science and Health Building.
SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater
The building includes a range of Processes
environmentally-friendly features SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes
to reduce energy consumption, SCM3201 Conservation Biology
by maximising the use of rainwater, SCM3203 Environmental Impact
solar energy and natural light. Assessment
The principles of sustainability are also SCM3204 Ecosystem Management
reflected in its design.
Find out more about ECU’s School of Natural
Sciences: www.ecu.edu.au/schools/natural-
sciences/overview
18Business Manager, Project Manager, Hotel Manager,
Marketing Executive, Investment Adviser,
Travel Guide, Business Manager or Diplomat or
At ECU’s School of Business, we provide you are looking to add an international edge to
you with up-to-date theoretical knowledge, your business studies, you’re sure to find what
practical experience and important employability you need at ECU.
skills that can be used both locally and
internationally. We offer a range of majors and Sample units
courses leading to a diverse choice of careers. There is no short supply of business units on
Our graduates have found employment in a offer when studying abroad at ECU. Below is
variety of fields across the country and the just a sample of some of the interesting
world. So get set for a rewarding and successful units available.
career as a job-ready graduate.
Accounting and Finance
There are a range of business units on offer ACC1100 Accounting I
at ECU for you to choose from, including ACC2360 Managerial Accounting
Accounting, Event Management, Finance, Hotel ECF1120 Finance I
Management, Human Resource Management, ECF2210 Capital Markets
International Business, Law in Business, ECF3312 Financial Institutions
Management, Marketing, Planning, Project Management
Management, Sport Management, Tourism &
Hospitality Management. So whether you’re
an aspiring Strategic Planner, Sport Event
“ECU AND PERTH
DEFINITELY LIVED UP TO
MY EXPECTATIONS.”
ECU’s facilities are bright, warm and inviting
and the lecturers really show an interest in
helping their students learn. The Student Guild
did an amazing job at putting on social events
for international students to get involved in the
campus life.
Perth has proven to be a dynamic and
interesting city – making it a great place to
Going on exchange is a great way to learn
study! There are many cool places to see around
about yourself and grow as a person – which
Perth, such as Kings Park, Rottnest Island,
is perhaps the most beneficial aspect of the
Fremantle, and the Swan Valley. The best thing
experience. So I definitely encourage other
about Perth, however, has to be the ocean.
students to take up the opportunity!
Perth has many white sandy beaches, all suitable
for different purposes, and they are truly the Benjamin Rupe
most beautiful ones I have ever seen! University of Northern Colorado
19Business Edge
BES1500 Business Communication
and Analysis
BES2500 Business Professionalism and
Career Management
BES3500 Business Capstone
Event, Sport and Recreation Management
SPM2112 Sport Delivery Systems
SPM2122 Sport Marketing
SPM3114 Sport Venues and Events
Hospitality Management
HOS2110 Food and Beverage
Management
HOS2325 Managing the Service
Experience
HOS3211 Management of Hospitality
Finance
International Business Outdoor Adventure Recreation
INB2101 Cultural Framework of Business Management*
INB2102 International Business SPM1102 Sport and Recreation
INB3202 International Business Project Leadership and Programming
INB3600 Business in Asia LSC2100 Principles of Adventure
MAN2020 Logistics Recreation
MAN3705 International Negotiation LSC2105 Adventure Recreation
Management
International Hotel and Resort Management
HOS2112 Beverage Appreciation Project Management
TSM3101 International Resort MAN1600 Information Systems for
Management Business
TSM3104 Cruise Ship Tourism* MAN2172 Planning the Project
MAN3712 Monitoring and Controlling a
Management and Human Resource Project
Management MAN3716 Contemporary Issues in Project
MAN2120 Organisational Behaviour Management
MAN3121 Leadership III
MAN3246 International and Comparative Tourism Management
Human Resource Management TSM2111 Introduction to Hospitality and
MAN3705 International Negotiation Tourism
MAN3612 Project Management TSM2550 Visitor Management
TSM3107 Ecotourism
Marketing
MKT1605 Professional Communication *These units are a great way to see some of Perth’s
surrounding areas and tourist sites as they include
MKT2605 Promotional Marketing
group outdoor activities and/or field trips
MKT2700 Retail Marketing
MKT3600 New Product Development Find out more about Business at ECU:
MKT3606 Current Issues in Marketing www.ecu.edu.au/faculties/business-and-law/
overview
20Communications
& Arts
Communications and Arts at ECU offers a BRO3000 TV Journalism
diverse range of programs in communications, BRO3106 Sports Broadcasting
media, design, arts and the humanities. JOU2107 Political Journalism
We aim to maximise your employability by JOU2111 Introduction to Journalism
developing your hands-on skills and providing JOU3109 Business Journalism
you with a solid theoretical background. JOU3113 Health Journalism
Our course structures allow you to specialise JOU3205 Newsroom Journalism
in one area or gain expertise in multiple areas,
providing you with the multi-skilling required English
to succeed in many of today’s arts and ENG2470 Children, Youth and Global
communications industries. Media
ENG3050 Poetry and Passion
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES ENG3165 Australian Fiction
Studying at ECU provides you access to a
state-of-the-art education environment. Fashion
There is 24 hour, 7 days a week access to FAS1101 Materials and the Body
computer labs with printing facilities and FAS1102 Inquiry for Garment
the latest software, as well as our artists’ FAS1103 Inquiry for Textiles
studios and edit suites in Mount Lawley. FAS2101 Reconstructing the Garment
Need equipment for a project? The very best FAS2103 Fabric Manipulation
video, audio and photographic equipment is
French
also available for loan from our Mount Lawley
based on-campus Media Store. And when you FRE1101 French (Introductory 1)
are ready, we’ll showcase your work through FRE2201 French (Intermediate 1)
festivals, exhibitions, competitions and FRE2336 French (Life and the
broadcast media. Environment)
FRE3311 French (Advanced 1)
Sample units
You’re sure to find communications and arts
units at ECU to suit your study needs. Below is
just a sample of some of the interesting
units available. SPECTRUM PROJECT
Advertising SPACE AT MOUNT
ADV2102 Creative Strategy: Process and LAWLEY CAMPUS
Execution
ADV2107 Strategic Branding The Spectrum Project Space is a
ADV2116 Foundations of Advertising purpose-built venue to exhibit the work
ADV3111 The Business of Publishing of ECU staff and students. With the
ADV3112 International Advertising support of ECU, students learn how
to install and present their work to the
Broadcasting and Journalism public in a professional exhibition space.
BRO2000 Radio Newsroom It is a unique concept and the exhibitions
BRO2025 Broadcasting Skills include the visual and performing arts,
BRO2026 Finding Context in Reportage design and media, and text and sound.
21History Creative Industries
HIS1106 Themes in Australian History DEF1102 Design Foundations:
HIS3101 Human Rights: Struggles for Design History
Global Justice DEF1106 Collaborative Design
HIS3102 War and Peace in the 20th DES2101 Design Practices: Identity
Century DES2203 Design Practices: Publication
HIS3105 Criminal Underworlds: Crime DES2206 Design Practices: Animation
and Society Since 1800 IMM1121 Digital Photomedia
HIS3124 The History and Sociology of IMM1122 Publishing on the World
Genocide Wide Web
IMM2125 Interface and Information
Japanese Design
JLS1101 Japanese (Introductory 1) IMM3205 3D Animation
JLS2201 Japanese (Intermediate 1) FAV1101 Introduction to Digital Video
JLS2326 Japanese (Society) FAV2101 Introduction to Video
JLS3311 Japanese (Advanced 1) Production
FAV2201 Video Production: Drama and
Politics and International Relations Documentary
POL1105 Introduction to International FAV3116 Animation and Filmosophy
Relations: The World into the GDT2105 Writing for Games
21st Century GDT3101 Game Culture
POL3103 Terrorism GDT3103 Serious Gaming
POL3109 China: The Rise of a Global GDT3106 Game Level Design
Power PHO1105 Photo Work
POL3110 Global Politics and the PHO2103 Studio Work
Environment PHO3102 Photomedia Aesthetics and
POL3127 Australian Government Histories
PHO3201 Photojournalism and
Writing
Editorial Practice
WRT1101 Language and Writing TDD2101 3D Design Practices: Drawing
WRT3105 Writing Drama in Space
WRT3106 Writing Therapy TDD2102 3D Design Practices:
WRT3114 Writing and Editing Materiality
WRT3120 Biographical and TDD3205 3D Design Practices:
Autobiographical Writing Spatial Design
TDD3210 Glass Design
Visual Arts
VIS1303 Introduction to Drawing
VIS1305 Materials and Methods:
Approaches to Studio
VIS2315 Art History: Enduring Traces
VIS2525 Printmaking: Mapping Self
and World
VIS3531 Sculpture: Art and Environment
Find out more about ECU’s School of
Communications and Arts: www.ecu.edu.au/
schools/communications-and-arts
22Computing & Security
Recognised as a leader in cyber security Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence
research, our Computing and Security courses CSI2104 Introduction to Information
offer an extensive range of units across a Warfare
variety of exciting subjects. SCY1130 Terrorism and International
Security
Sample units SCY2112 Counterterrorism
There is a wide range of security and SCY2120 Applied Intelligence
computing units that you can choose from
when studying abroad at ECU. Below is Games Programming
just a sample of some of the interesting CSD2242 Computer Graphics Methods
units available. CSP2107 Game Design and Production
Computer Science CSP2307 Introduction to 3D Game
CSD2242 Computer Graphics Methods Programming
CSP2107 Game Design and Production Information Technology and Web
CSP2307 Introduction to 3D Game Technology
Programming
CSG1132 Communicating in an IT
CSP2103 Markup Languages
Environment
Computer Security and Cyber Security CSG1207 Systems and Database Design
CSG2305 Computer Forensics CSG2431 Interactive Web Development
CSG3308 Wireless Security Find out more about Security and Computing
CSI3208 Ethical Hacking and Defence at ECU: www.ecu.edu.au/schools/computer-
and-security-science/overview
“MY EXPERIENCE AT ECU IN
PERTH HAS BEEN FANTASTIC!”
ECU’s facilities, lecturers, and students have all
been excellent. In Perth, I feel closer to nature.
Whenever I need to relax or when I want to
take a break from my studies, I always end up at
Kings Park or at one of Perth’s many beaches.
Studying abroad has given me the opportunity
to appreciate my country’s culture as well
as other countries’ culture; a truly once in a
lifetime experience!
Haruka Aikawa
Tokyo Metropolitan University
23Engineering & Technology
Study Engineering and Technology at ECU Aviation
and you will be studying at the fastest growing SCA1113 Aircraft Propulsion 1
Engineering and Technology School in SCA1117 Human Factors in Aviation
Australia. With a wide choice of disciplines to SCA1125 Fundamentals of Flight
choose from, multimillion dollar laboratory SCA1229 Aviation Meteorology
facilities, and industry experienced lecturers,
this could be the start of an incredible journey. Chemical Engineering
ENS2160 Thermodynamics
Sample units ENS2170 Principles of Industrial
There is no short supply of engineering Maintenance
units on offer when studying abroad at ECU. ENS3110 Heat and Mass Transfer
Below is just a sample of some of the
interesting units available. Civil Engineering
ENS2107 Marine and Offshore
Engineering and Design
ENS2260 Surveying and Site
Measurement
ENS3242 Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Engineering
Electrical Power
ENS3220 Electrical Machines and
Transformers
ENS4360 Power Electronics
ENS4445 Sustainability and Renewable
Energy
PURPOSE-BUILT LABS Mechanical Engineering
ENS3105 Mechanical Design and
WITH A FOCUS ON Development
STUDENTS ENS3245 Steel Design
ENS4442 Robotics 1
ECU Engineering and Technology students
learn in world-class, multimillion dollar Motorsports
facilities featuring purpose-built labs ENM1101 Race Car Anatomy
and project spaces, all designed with a ENM2209 Race Car Systems
focus on students. The main engineering ENS2106 Motorsports Design and
building also features sustainable systems Development
and infrastructure that both decreases its
carbon footprint and provides students Technology
access to real systems for sustainable ENS2456 Digital Electronics
energy education. Many of our labs have ENS2344 Computer Architecture
been set up in collaboration with industry, ENS3556 Wireless Communication
like our automation and control laboratory
developed in conjunction with our industry Find out more about Engineering at ECU:
partner Schneider Electric. As a student www.ecu.edu.au/schools/engineering
you will learn in a real world environment.
24Exercise & Health Science
Exercise and Health Sciences encompasses Environmental Health
a number of exciting areas of study, ADS3355 Addiction Studies: Social Action
including health science, exercise and sports
science, occupational therapy, and sports Exercise and Sports Science
science and football. Students have access SPS1109 Fundamentals of Football
to state-of-the-art facilities including Coaching
occupational therapy suites and specialised SPS2103 Sports Biomechanics 1
laboratories for exercise and sports science, SPS2202 Care and Prevention of Injuries
occupational safety and health, and nutrition SPS2301 Exercise Rehabilitation
– all of which allow students to put the theory SPS3101 Psychology of Sport and
into practice. Courses can lead to rewarding Exercise
careers in health promotion, nutrition,
occupational safety and health, exercise and Health Science
sports science, occupational therapy, and more. HST1111 Population Health
HST1121 Personal Health
Sample units HST1152 Introduction to Occupational
With such a wide variety of units on offer Health and Safety
within exercise and health science, you’re sure HST2184 Communicable Disease Control
to find something to suit your needs. Below is HST2185 Environmental Disease
just a sample of some of the interesting HST3186 Food Safety and Water Quality
units available.
Nutrition
Addiction Studies
NUT1111 Food and Nutrients
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental
NUT1121 Human Nutrition
Concepts
NUT2220 Nutritional Assessment
ADS1252 Addiction Studies: Psychoactive
NUT3215 Exercise Nutrition
Drugs
ADS2253 Addiction Studies: Processes Find out more about ECU’s School of Exercise
of Change and Health Sciences: www.ecu.edu.au/schools/
ADS2356 Addiction Studies: Intervention exercise-andhealth-sciences/overview
Initiatives
25Law & Justice
Whether you dream of being a first-class Sample units
lawyer or aim to make a difference in the There is no short supply of law, criminology
world by fighting for justice through other and justice units on offer when studying
fields, our Law and Criminology courses can abroad at ECU. Below is just a sample of some
help you get there. Our established and of the interesting units available.
accredited courses have been developed in
Criminology and Justice
consultation with industry and will help you
achieve your aspirations of a challenging CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders
and rewarding career. Our courses aim to and Victims
equip you with the skills that employers CRI1111 Law and Order
seek through many hands-on learning CRI3103 Juvenile Justice
opportunities including moot competitions CRI3104 Organised Crime
and psychology and lab units. CRI3109 International Human Rights
ENGAGE WITH INDUSTRY Forensic Investigation
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal
Many of our Law and Justice staff draw on
Behaviour
their industry experience to create challenging
CRI2106 Victimology
classroom environments and discussions that
CRI3108 Justice and Forensic Science
address real-world issues. Our lecturers and
tutors are committed to actively engaging Law
with industry and the community to ensure
LAW1113 Criminal Law 1
students receive opportunities to develop
LAW2600 Terrorism and the Law
their professional skills and academic theory
LAW2602 Environmental Law and
through relevant work placements.
Administration
LAW3106 Evidence
LAW4108 International Law
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Find out more about Law and Justice at ECU:
www.ecu.edu.au/schools/law-and-justice/
WITH THE ON-CAMPUS overview
LEGAL CENTRE
ECU Law students may have the
opportunity to work with real cases,
under the supervision of legal
practitioners, at the on-campus
Northern Suburbs Community
Legal Centre. The Centre provides
legal information and advice to the
community in the areas of family
and criminal law, domestic violence,
tenancy, elder abuse and some areas of
civil law. This partnership provides vital
experience for our Law students.
26Medical & Paramedical Sciences
ECU’s School of Medical Sciences offers Sample units
a range of units in the field of Biomedical With the range of units on offer, you’re sure
Science, Medical Science and Paramedical to find medical science units at ECU to meet
Science, laying the groundwork for future your study needs. Below is just a sample of
careers in health and medicine, medical some of the interesting units available.
science, human biology, laboratory-based
research, education, and emergency Biomedical Science and Medical Science
medical services. SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology
SCH1111 Fundamental Biomedical
MEDICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS LEARN Techniques
IN STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES SCH1132 Human Evolution and Ecology
ECU’s science laboratories are equipped SCH1133 Human Genetics
to train medical science and biomedical SCH1134 Human Structure and Function
science students in microbiology, SCH1143 Systems Physiology
genetics, haematology, and biochemistry. SCH2142 Forensic Genetics
Students have access to equipment for SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics
the isolation, purification and identification SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry
of microbiological organisms, and for the SCH2235 Applied Microbiology
extraction, purification and amplification of SCH3145 Biomedical Ethics
DNA. ECU also houses outstanding facilities SCH3223 Medical Genetics
with state-of-the-art equipment for cell, DNA, SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease
RNA and protein isolation and characterisation, SCH3236 Pharmacology
electrophoresis, automated microscopy and SCH3239 Human Immunology
digital imaging, in addition to a fully-equipped SCH3244 Developmental Biology
histology laboratory. SCH3434 Human Reproduction,
Development and Ageing
Find out more about Medical Sciences at ECU:
www.ecu.edu.au/schools/medical-sciences/
overview
27Nursing & Midwifery
ECU’s renowned Nursing program is the
largest in Western Australia. Courses provide
students with access to state-of-the-art
health and wellness facilities featuring
demonstration and clinical practice wards,
health simulations that encourage scenario-
based learning and practicum placements with
a range of off-campus health providers.
ECU’S OUTSTANDING HEALTH AND
WELLNESS FACILITIES
Our purpose-built Health and Wellness
building incorporates health demonstration
and clinical practice wards that provide a
safe, authentic environment for clinical skills
development, and are designed to increase
the competence and confidence of students.
The demonstration wards contain 52 beds
that meet Australian healthcare standards.
Additionally, students have the opportunity
for experiential hands-on practice to learn
nursing and midwifery skills in a variety of
simulated healthcare settings.
Sample units
If you are looking to continue your nursing
studies while studying abroad at ECU,
you’re sure to find what you need from the
many units on offer. Below is just a sample of
some of the interesting units available:
NCS2101 Adult Health
Midwifery NCS2102 Mental Health and Illness
NMW1109 Physiological, Psychosocial and NST2106 Mental Health Problems and
Emotional Issues in Pregnancy Disorders
NMW1111 Midwifery Principles and NCS2202 Culture and Health
Beginning NNT2405 Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing
Competencies NCS3101 Child and Adolescent Care
NMW2106 Antenatal and Postnatal Care NCS3102 Primary Health Care
NMW4114 International Dimensions of
Midwifery *You may be able to participate in a clinical placement
while studying abroad at ECU with final approval
required from the School of Nursing & Midwifery.
Nursing
NCS1101 Health and Healthcare Systems Find out more about Nursing at ECU:
NCS1102 Professional Conduct and www.ecu.edu.au/schools/nursing-and-
Communication midwifery/overview
28Psychology & Social Science
At ECU, we offer nationally and internationally Counselling
recognised courses across the areas of COU1101 Dynamic Models of Counselling
psychology, social science, children and COU1202 Cross Cultural Therapeutic
family studies, community studies, human Practice
services, counselling and applied counselling COU3101 Humanistic Models of
skills, and youth work. Whether you want to Counselling
explore the complexities of the human mind, COU3202 Sexuality and Therapeutic
be an applied and/or clinical psychologist, Practice
a social science practitioner or policy maker,
provide advice, counselling services or Psychology
assistance, there is an ECU course available to PSY1111 Psychology: History and
help you achieve your personal, professional Perspectives
and academic goals. What’s more, students PSY1204 Social Determinants of
have access to lecturers who are active Behaviour
researchers, experienced clinicians and PSY2305 Individual Differences
practitioners. PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology
Sample units Social Science
There is no short supply of psychology and CSV1101 Introduction to Community
Work
social science units on offer when studying
CSV1102 Introduction to Social Analysis
abroad at ECU. Below is just a sample of some
CSV3105 Gender Issues: Terms and
of the interesting units available.
Debates
Children and Family Studies CSV3109 Vulnerable People and
CHN1101 Ecology of Children and Communities
Families 1
Social Work*
CHN1103 Working with Infants and
Toddlers SWK1106 Psychology for Social Work
SWK2010 Theory and Practice for Child
CHN3130 Purpose of Play
Protection
CHN3202 Child Rearing
SWK2111 Aboriginal Histories of the
Present
SWK3120 Mental Health: An Addiction
Focus
CLOSE LINKS WITH
INDUSTRY Youth Work
YWK1101 Principles of Youth Work
By maintaining close links with the YWK1220 Youth Issues
professions of psychology, children and YWK3203 Theories of Youth
family support, youth work, speech YWK3211 Inclusive Youth Work Practice
pathology, counselling, welfare and
community work, we ensure the *Social Work (SWK) units are only offered at the
relevance of our courses and teaching, ECU South West (Bunbury) campus
and students gain the skills and Find out more about ECU’s School of
in-depth knowledge of current industry Psychology and Social Science: www.ecu.edu.
practice needed to make a difference in au/schools/psychology-and-social-science/
people’s lives. overview
29Teacher Education
If you see yourself among the next generation Primary Education
of outstanding teachers to make a real EDF3101 Working with Indigenous
difference to young peoples’ lives, ECU Teacher Australian Children, Youth and
Education is where you begin. Our experienced their Families
academic team are world leaders in educational EDU2260 Positive Learning Environments
research, striving to find better ways to ICT1250 Multimodal Approaches to
prepare quality teachers through research and Teaching and Learning
community-based partnerships with schools. LAN1260 Spoken Language in Primary
Our courses are practical and delivered in School
excellent facilities. If you aspire to teach, then
join the oldest, largest and preferred School of Secondary Education
Education in Western Australia. EDF3112 Working with Indigenous
Australian Students and their
Sample units Communities
There is no short supply of education units EDU2104 Diversity in the Secondary
on offer when studying abroad at ECU so you Classroom
are sure to find something to suit your study EDU2231 Creating Positive Learning
needs. Below is just a sample of some of the Environments
interesting units available: EDU4212 Building Professional Teaching
Networks
Early Childhood Studies
ECS1265 Young Children’s Learning and ECU also offers education units focused
Development specifically on Catholic Education, Creative
ECS2240 Guiding Children’s Behaviour in Arts, Health and Physical Education, Managing
Positive Learning Environments Behaviour, Diverse Needs, Mathematics,
Language Enrichment and Teacher
Learning Environments Librarianship.
ECS3260 Assessing and Evaluating Young *You may be able to participate in a teaching
placement while studying abroad at ECU with final
Children’s Learning approval required from the School of Education.
MUE2240 Music Arts in Early Childhood
Education Find out more about Education at ECU:
www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/overview
30Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
The Western Australian Academy of performance, jazz, opera, composition and
Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan music technology, WAAPA is a creative and
University is one of the world’s leading exciting environment in which to further
performing arts academies. WAAPA is your studies. A number of flexible options are
recognised nationally and internationally for available in music.
the quality of its graduates. It provides the
most comprehensive range of performing WAAPA UNITS AT ECU
arts training in Australia – both on stage and WAAPA offer students from specific exchange
behind the scenes. Entry into each course partners the opportunity to study selected
is competitive, and prospective students performing arts-related units while studying
undertake an audition and/or an interview as at ECU; however restrictions may apply.
part of the application process. Students wishing to undertake units of
study at WAAPA must contact the ECU
Entry to study abroad in WAAPA’s specialised
Student Central office to receive advice on
programs is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
unit availability for any semester prior to
Prospective students will need to undertake
submitting their application.
an audition and/or an interview as part of
the application process with final approval Find out more about ECU’s Western
required by WAAPA. In particular, the Music Australian Academy of Performing Arts:
Department welcomes applications from www.waapa.ecu.edu.au
talented individuals. With strengths in classical
“I CHOSE WAAPA BECAUSE
IT IS THE BEST DANCE SCHOOL IN AUSTRALIA
AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!”
I absolutely loved my experience at
WAAPA. The support I received from the
lecturers and staff helped my transition
to an English speaking university. I am so
grateful that I was able to study abroad at
the best dance school in Australia.
Will Tseng
Taipei National University of the Arts
31Kurongkurl Katitjin – Centre for Indigenous
Australian Education and Research
Kurongkurl Katitjin, pronounced koor-ong-kurl cut-it-chin, is a Nyoongar phrase
meaning ‘coming together to learn’. Kurongkurl Katitjin, ECU’s Centre of Indigenous
Australian Education and Research, plays a vital role in assisting the University to meet
its commitment to Indigenous peoples.
We support University-wide activities and The purpose-built premises is an iconic and
programs, as well as activities specific to colourful, three-storey, state-of-the-art
Indigenous Australian people and their building. Its colours represent the Aboriginal
cultures. This includes: and Torres Strait Islander flags, as well as
the Australian landscape. Nyoongar words
yy engaging closely with Indigenous people
about place and family are etched into the
and communities;
outer facades of the building. A constellation
yy assisting Indigenous students and staff to of the Southern Cross on the roof of the
realise their full potential; building signifies the link between Indigenous
yy ensuring that individual differences and Australians and travelling the land.
diversity are respected; and
yy contributing to Indigenous community Sample units
development and sustainability through A selection of the following units are offered
our students, staff and graduates. every semester.
THE BUILDING AND ITS GARDENS ACS1122 Regional Studies: Nyoongar
ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the
Completed in 2005, Kurongkurl Katitjin’s Environment
building was designed in consultation with ACS2125 Aboriginal Perspectives on
Nyoongar elders to graphically represent Schooling
Aboriginal culture and the Australian landscape. ACS3133 Aboriginal Communities
EDF3101 Working with Indigenous
Australian Children, Youth and
their Families
EDF3201 Teaching Indigenous Australian
Students
IAS3303 Political Economy of
Indigenous Australia
IAS3104 Indigenous Peoples and
the West
IAS3110 Indigenous Australians, Cultural
Competence and Speech
Pathology
Find out more about Kurongkurl Katitjin,
ECU’s Centre for Indigenous Australian
Education and Research: www.ecu.edu.au/
schools/kurongkurl-katitjin/overview
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