Edith Cowan College

About Edith Cowan College

Edith Cowan College (ECC) is an Australian tertiary education and English language provider and is accredited by the government under the Higher Education Act 2004 to provide a range of higher education courses.

ECC specialises in providing alternative pathways to ECU for students who may not qualify for direct entry into a degree program and are looking for a supportive learning environment.

As a highly experienced educational institution, ECC is dedicated to empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. Located in the vibrant city of Perth, Western Australia, ECC offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment that nurtures students to excel in their chosen fields and be successful in their studies at ECU.

Why Study at Edith Cowan College?

There are many good reasons to start your studies at Edith Cowan College:

Broad range of great programs

ECC offers a broad range of programs, including Diploma courses, Postgraduate Qualifying Programs, Foundation Program and the Academic English Program.

Gain direct entry to ECU

The Diploma (Year 2) programs are quality assured by ECU, so you can be confident that your program is of the highest quality. Students who successfully complete Diploma (Year 2) are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the respective bachelor’s degree at ECU.

Study accredited programs

ECC is registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) which is Australia’s regulatory and quality agency for higher education.

More individualized classroom interaction

Lecture groups have a maximum of 50 students, although most classes average between 25 and 35 students. Lectures are complemented by group tutorials and workshops, ensuring you receive a high level of attention from your lecturers.

Supportive learning

ECC provides more face-to-face contact and more individual support to students than the typical university model. Students are given easy-to-follow instructions for online activities that help them prepare for their class each week. Classes provide opportunities for the teacher to clarify the key concepts and for students to study together through collaborative learning tasks.

Campus

ECC is Located on the ECU Joondalup Campus West and Mount Lawley campuses. With three campuses, Edith Cowan University is the second largest university in Western Australia. Joondalup Campus West is approximately 25 kms from the city centre and easily accessible by the public transport. The campus is within a 10-minute walk from Joondalup train station, or you can opt to use the free CAT bus service to take you directly to campus. ECC's Diploma programs are offered on Joondalup Campus West.The Mount Lawley campus is close to the Perth city centre (5 kms) and is easily accessible by public transport. ECC’s English programs are offered on the Mount Lawley campus.