2019 ECU Undergraduate Course Guide

1 Futures 2018 Undergraduate Course Guide Vice-Chancellor s Message At Edith Cowan University (ECU), we understand that choosing a career is an important decision. In addition to the information in this prospectus, our supportive staff are available to answer your questions about specific courses and pathways to university study. Located in Western Australia, our industry-relevant teaching and research, supportive study environment and award winning facilities have been recognised with five star ratings for teaching quality eight years in a row in the Good Universities Guide (2010-2017).

2 Our courses are developed in consultation with industry, and our teaching staff have extensive industry experience and networks. It is through our connections with industry groups and professional bodies that ECU students can experience work placements, fieldwork, practicums, networking events and volunteering opportunities as part of their studies. ECU has been named in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings for 2017, recognising the world's best 200 universities under the age of 50 (previously known as the Times Higher Education 150. under 50). ECU also received the second highest number of A' scores among the 29 Australian universities surveyed in the 2017 edition of U-Multirank.

3 U-Multirank is the largest global university ranking, showcasing close to 1,500 universities from 99 countries across the world. It shines a spotlight on high-performing universities. ECU's nine A' scores included strategic research partnerships, international academic staff, international doctorate degrees and bachelor and master graduates working in the region. In addition to developing important academic and professional skills, at ECU you will have the opportunity to make new, life long friends, whilst also enjoying the welcoming culture and friendly environment.

4 So be the graduate the changing world needs, and get ready at ECU. Professor Steve Chapman Vice-Chancellor ECU has been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings for 2017. Recognising the world's 200 best universities less than 50 years of age, the rankings are a global showcase of a new breed of university. They focus on performance indicators such as research, teaching excellence, international outlook and innovation, and highlight universities that are developing at an exceptional rate. ECU is proud to be recognised for its research productivity, research influence, quality of teaching, industry innovation and international focus.

5 And we're looking forward to building on this success in 2018. 3. Our changing world needs a university to change with it. A university where courses composed with industry deliver the most relevant knowledge and skills. Where theory gets put into practice. A university like ECU. Where students have the experience to be capable when it counts. So be the graduate the changing world needs. And get ready at ECU. Apply now for 2018. Who was Edith Cowan? Born in 1861 in Glengarry, near Geraldton, Edith Dircksey Cowan believed education was the key to growth, change and improvement.

6 Edith's contribution to the development of Western Australian education was significant. She strove to achieve social justice and campaigned for the rights of women, children and families, for the poor, the poorly-educated and the elderly. So it's fitting that the State's oldest education institution and newest public university, Edith Cowan University, bears her name. Contents 3 Vice-Chancellor's Message 6 A Year of Achievement 8 Why Get Ready at ECU? 10 Facilities, Services and Support 12 Our Campuses Find a study area 14 Arts & Humanities 16 Business & Law 18 Engineering & Technology 20 Medical & Health Sciences 22 Nursing & Midwifery 24 Science 26 Teacher Education 28 Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Get ready with our courses and majors 30 Courses & Majors A Z.

7 128 University Preparation Courses Entry pathways and support 130 Pathways to Uni 132 Applying to ECU. 134 Fees & Financial Assistance 135 Scholarships 136 Graduate Certificates 137 Honours 138 Key Uni Terms 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.

8 5. A Year of Achievement Take a look at some of the outstanding achievements of our students, staff and alumni over the past year. Victorious Enactus ECU team One of the world's best ECU's Enactus team were winners of the young universities Enactus National Championships held in Sydney, ECU has been named in the Times Higher in July 2016 and represented Australia at the Education Young University Rankings for 2017, World Cup in Toronto, in September 2016. recognising the world's best 200 universities Enactus is an international non-profit under the age of 50. The rankings are a global organisation dedicated to inspiring University showcase of a new breed of university.

9 They students to improve the world through focus on performance indicators such as entrepreneurial action. research, teaching excellence, international The Enactus ECU team, managed by the School outlook and innovation, and highlight universities of Business and Law, spent thousands of hours that are developing at an exceptional rate. volunteering on projects dedicated to assisting senior citizens with technology and reducing rubbish going to landfill. They competed against 15 universities throughout Australia. Five-star teaching quality ECU ranked the top public university ECU was rated the maximum five-stars for in Australia for student satisfaction teaching quality for the eighth year in a row ECU has been ranked the top public university in by the Good Universities Guide .

10 Australia for most satisfied students in the QILT. In the latest 2017 Guide , graduates also (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching). rated ECU five stars for overall educational survey released in 2017. Results showed were experience, skills development, student satisfied with their educational experience at ECU. support and median graduate salary levels. We were also the top WA public uni for teaching quality, support, resources and skills development. 6. 2017 U-Multirank ECU and 2016 Telstra Business ECU has received the second-highest number Woman of the Year creating world of A' scores among the 29 Australian universities first research surveyed in the 2017 U-Multirank edition.