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EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY

ECU STUDY ABROAD
& EXCHANGE 2016
ECU STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE 2016 - EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY - RCS Portal
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.

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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.

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Butler                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

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Accommodation 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
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If 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.

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Facilities, 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.

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EQUITY, 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
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Relevant 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

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FINDING 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
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Study 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

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Business                                            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
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Business 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
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Communications
& 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.

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History                                         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

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Computing & 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
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Engineering & 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.

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Exercise & 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

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Law & 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.

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Medical & 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
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Nursing & 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

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Psychology & 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

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Teacher 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

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Western 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

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Kurongkurl 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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