Entry Pathways to ECU

Please select from the following options:

A. You are a West Australian school leaver - under the age of 20 by March of the year you plan to study at University.

(A) Four or more TEE subjects

If you did four or more TEE subjects and sat the TEE exams, you should receive a TER (Tertiary Entrance Rank) by the 28th December. Your University Advice letter and TISC website screen will contain general advice about eligibility for University. Please read this carefully:

The minimum TER for 2007 was 55. For all minimum TER scores, please click here.
You may be eligible to apply to ECU via portfolio submission entry. Please click on the link for details.
If you have not met the minimum TER score, you may be eligible for the University Preparation Course (UPC). To apply for the UPC, please fill out an application form . For any queries, please contact us on 134 328.

(B) A combination of TEE and Wholly School Assessed (WSA) subjects or only Year 12 WSA subjects

If you have completed Year 12 WSA subjects but don't have a TER and would like to apply for entry to ECU, you have several options:

You may be eligible for portfolio submission entry.
You may apply for the University Preparation Course (UPC). To apply for the UPC, please fill out an application form. For any queries, please contact us on 134 328.

Further Information

TER Cut Off Scores
For ECU, the baseline TER cutoff for 2007 was 55. However some individual course cutoffs may be higher, due to high demand. Click here to see 2007 Course TER minimums.

If not eligible for portfolio submission:
You are best advised to consider repeating TEE, or applying for a TAFE course, or applying for a course at PIBT or Alexander Institute of Technology.

If requiring further information:
Call ECU student recruitment advisers during office hours on 134 328.

B. You are or expect to graduate from TAFE, PIBT or RTO (Registered Training Organisation) this year.

TAFE / Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Those who hold, or are completing, a TAFE /RTO Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma can apply directly to ECU through the Fast-Track Portfolio Entry pathway. General University and Course entry criteria will be applied. For any queries, please contact us on 134 328. If you do not wish to apply via this pathway TAFE students and graduates should apply through TISC for Semester 1, 2007.
A TAFE /RTO Certificate III meets minimum entry to our University Preparation Course (UPC) . To apply for the UPC, please fill out an application form . For any queries, please contact us on 134 328.
TAFE /RTO qualifications may also assist towards entry into a range of undergraduate courses through ECU's portfolio entry pathway.

Perth Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) Applicants

ECU accepts applications from students who have completed a course at PIBT. Normally a Diploma or Associate Diploma would be required to meet ECU's entry requirements. You may also gain exemptions from the university degree if you have an acceptable qualification from this college .

PIBT graduates can apply directly to ECU. Click here to download an application form.

C. You are a 'mature age student' - over the age of 20 before March 1 of the year you plan to study at University.

You are a mature age student if you are over the age of 20 before March 1 of the year you plan to study at University.

ECU has many entry pathways for mature age students including Portfolio submission entry.
For other entry options, click here.

D. You are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have not completed Year 12 or other qualifications.

In addition to the standard admission pathways, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent can enter Edith Cowan University using two specialised entry pathways. More Information >>

E. You are interested in exploring your eligibility for ECU's Portfolio entry pathway .

F. You have recently arrived in Western Australia

If you have recently arrived from Interstate and have completed HSC or another recognised group of school leaver/tertiary entrance exams, you may apply through TISC. You will need to submit your original statement of results. For any queries, please contact us on (08) 6304 6304.

If you have recently arrived from overseas and do not have Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency, you will need to apply directly to ECU International Admissions.
ECU International
Building 17, Pearson Street
Churchlands, WA 6018
Phone: (61 8) 9273 8499
Fax: (61 8) 9273 8732
Email: iso@ecu.edu.au

7. You have professional experience relevant to the to the discipline you wish to pursue

Please note that if more than one of the above applies to you, please ensure you follow the links to all the information to gain the complete picture and correct details for your situation.