Edith Cowan College (ECC) offers diplomas that allow students to progress to the second year of respective bachelor's degrees at Edith Cowan University (ECU), particularly targeting those who do not meet traditional entry requirements. With a focus on personalized education through small class sizes and academic support, ECC prepares over 8,000 students annually for success in their careers and studies. Programs are available in several disciplines including business, communications, hotel management, and various science fields, with multiple intakes each year.

1. Unlock your potential
Enter second year* at ECU with a Diploma from
Edith Cowan College (ECC).
At ECC our goal is simple: to prepare you for success in your degree at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
Located on ECU’s Joondalup Campus, ECC provides a supportive studying environment to complete
your diploma, whilst at the same time having the full student experience that university has to offer!
Diplomas in:
• Business
• Communications and Creative Industries
• Hotel Management
• Science (Computing/IT)
• Science (Engineering Studies)
• Science (Health Studies)
Who can apply?
Students who:
• do not meet ECU’s ATAR
entrance requirements
• completed Year 12 but did not attain
an ATAR
• did not complete enough WACE subjects
at high school
• successfully complete Year 11
• are mature-age and do not meet ECU’s
entry requirements.
Why choose ECC?
• Since 1994, we have successfully
prepared more than 8,000 students for
entry into ECU.
• Following successful completion of a
diploma program at ECC enter second
year* of the respective bachelor
degree at ECU.
• Study on a university campus.
• Accelerate your studies to university
through our trimester system (intakes
available in February, June and October).
• Maximise your learning experience with
small class sizes and individual attention
from your lecturers.
• Develop your knowledge and skills better
with more contact hours for each unit.
• Keep your goals and grades on track with
academic and welfare support.
Year 12 ECC Diploma (8 or 12 months) Year 2* at ECU
My ECC: Hannah Diploma of Business
“ECC’s smaller class sizes
and one on one support
from the lecturers gave
me the opportunity to
do well in my studies".
*Not all Diplomas lead directly into Year 2.

2. ECC at Edith Cowan University — Joondalup Campus
Building 31, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup Western Australia 6027
T +61 8 6279 1100 F +61 8 6279 1111 E info@edithcowancollege.edu.au
To find out more, visit
edithcowancollege.edu.au
ECC is part of the Navitas Group. CRICOS provider codes: ECC 01312J; ECU IPC 00279B ECC170124-930 _0217_AW
Admission requirements
Entry requirements for admission to ECC’s programs vary according to the type of academic qualification and is outlined in the table below.
ECC program Admission requirements
Total program
fees†
2017 (A$) Progression
Diploma Year 1 • Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum
50% in 4 Year 11 WACE subjects (excluding
English) plus pass/C grade in English
• Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum
ATAR 45 plus pass/C grade in English
• Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum
40% in 4 Year 12 WACE subjects (excluding
English) plus pass/C grade in English
$11,600 ECC Diploma Year 2
Diploma Year 2 in:
• Business
• Communications and
Creative Industries
• Hotel Management
• Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum
ATAR 50 plus pass/C grade in English
• Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum
50% average in 4 Year 12 WACE subjects
(excluding English) plus pass/C grade in English
Business, Communications
& Creative Industries, Hotel
Management, Computing/
IT - $11,800
Engineering Studies, Health
Studies - $12,800
ECU degrees in:
• Business (various majors)
• Communications (various majors)
• International Hotel and Resort
Management
• Computing and IT (various majors)
• Science degrees in Engineering,
Nursing, Biomedical and Psychology
Diploma Year 2 in:
• Science (Computing/IT)
• Science (Engineering Studies)
• Science (Health Studies)
• Completed ATAR WACE subject: Minimum
ATAR 50 plus pass/C grade in English
† For Australian citizens and permanent residents.
FEE-HELP available for Australian Citizens
Academic Calendar
Year Intake Orientation Trimester start date Mid-trimester break Trimester end date
2017
February 22 February 27 February 14 April to 20 April 2 June
June 21 June 26 June 21 August to 25 August 29 September
October 18 October 23 October 23 December to 7 January 2018 2 February 2018
Why choose ECU?
• ECU is known for their award winning
facilities and for being at the forefront of
providing innovative education and
training solutions.
• ECU programs offer direct links with
industry and organisations, by providing
practical work placements and real
work projects.
• ECU has been rated the maximum five
stars for teaching quality for the eighth
year in a row by the Good Universities
Guide 2017. The 2017 edition of the Guide
also shows ECU graduates continue to
enjoy a five star rating for median starting
salary, for the third year in a row.
• ECU has also been named in the Times
Higher Education (THE) 150 under 50
rankings for 2016.
• ECU’s Student Central provides an
integrated approach to support your
academic and personal wellbeing.
• Careers and Leadership services provide
you with a broad range of resources to
help you become job ready before or even
after you graduate!