Edith Cowan University offers great solutions and opportunities for onshore international students. Ranked Top 100 Young Universities in the Times Higher Education , ECU is opening doors for students seeking admissions into promising areas of studies such as Science, Nursing, Engineering and Marketing & Management.

The university has a large range of bachelors and post-grad programs to offer. If you are interested, here are some of the top picks from ECU presented to you by WorkStudy.

Bachelor Of Science (Cybercrime, Security And Intelligence)

Two most impressive features of this 3 years specialized study program are, firstly the state-of-the-art facilities in the faculty building of Science against the stunning background of ECU’s Joondalup campus; and secondly the department is headed by superstar academic Paul Haskel-Dowland, who has been instrumental in curating the course content.

Thanks to Associate Dean Paul, this degree prepares students right from introduction to fundamentals of computer technology to specialized concepts such as security risk management, security technology in the protection of assets, counterterrorism, crime prevention and cybercrime. Students studying this course are taught on some of the best computer networking systems, web technologies and software. This gives the graduates extra edge to gain all essential technical skills and confidence to work across cybercrime prevention employment domains at the national and international levels.

Growing cyber insecurities in the field of crypto currency trading, international and domestic terrorism and online abuse is expanding the scope of cyber security professionals. The Bachelor Of Science- Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence degree at ECU is all equipped to deliver the best of knowledge in this field of study.

Bachelors, Masters And Research In Engineering And Technology

Spread across several buildings which are converted into specialized labs for variety of disciplines, ECU’s faculty of Engineering and Technology is offering exciting courses from Bachelors and continued till Post Masters Research. ECU has a strong reputation for having passionate and competent teachers and it reflects when the department’s Dr. Themelina Paraskeva and her accomplished team demonstrated exclusive features of their labs.

The students studying in any of the engineering course are benefited by unique opportunities such as these advanced labs, practice machinery from all over the world, well-planned study rooms, join various skill enhancing clubs on campus and enthusiastic teachers. Most of the engineering course have their initial years focusing on getting required skill-sets perfected. The guidance available is very vast and encourages international students to continue beyond bachelors. The course studies include industry placements and ECU’s engineering department has several industry partners in place. The engineering and Technology courses at ECU are well planned in shaping the student’s expertise in relation to global technologies.

All the degrees in the engineering section are recognized worldwide as all are accredited by Engineers Australia and recognized under the Washington Accord.

Bachelor Of Sport, Recreation And Event Management

As the world economy is finding ways to bounce back, post pandemic global challenges will need students to have latest management skills. Especially in the sectors such as social media management, marketing, sports and event management. The new generation management experts need hands-on training given in closed campuses even in these times. ECU’s Business and Management school has already shifted its teaching methodologies to give a comprehensive study experience.

In this Bachelor’s degree, students can get credits and could be eligible for CRPL after assessment at the time of application. The course provides both, on campus study on latest computer systems and practical industry focused placement experience. As Marketing Coordinator for School of Business, Holly Johnsen informed us, ECU is a melting pot for diverse cultures. Special activities are organized as a part of management course program to help include all these students from various backgrounds find a platform and blend in with ease. At ECU students are encouraged to be serious not only about academics, but also about their interests in other things such as sports, personality development etc. Graduate students find easy routes to sports and event management jobs after completion of this degree.

Bachelor Of Science (Nursing Studies)

This 3 year bachelor program has everything an aspiring student needs while studying nursing. Especially international students are overwhelmed by the nursing practices and techniques used in the hospitals in Australia.  ECU has designed its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Studies in such a way that students feel comfortable while studying the course and then implement the skill on patients.

The department has several study rooms with all critical medical instruments, beds, stimulation dolls, recording cameras, support gadgets, feedback systems and study materials, which makes it much easier to understand and rehearse upon.  Once the students have their prerequisites well-handled they can do their 840 hours of hospital placements more confidently.  All-in-all, this degree in Nursing can lead onshore students to great employment opportunities.

ECU Nursing Bachelors and Post-Grad programs recognize and allow credits transfer for international students who have studied nursing in their home country thus considered for Advanced Standing of pre learned credits.  APHRA registration guidelines are implemented while selection of new enrollment.

Bachelor Of Information Technology

The BIT degree focuses on both the theoretical and practical perspectives of IT, and prepares students for careers in the fields of information technology such as IT management, cybersecurity analyst and many more. The course places an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving alongside discipline knowledge and skills, algorithms, providing students with the opportunity to undertake complex information technology projects both independently and in teams.

During this course, students are introduced to concepts including programming, mathematics, networking, databases and cyber security in their foundation year, before developing advanced skills in information technology, including web development, data management and visualization in an enterprise context, IT security management and project management as a whole.

With this degree, you will be able to apply an understanding of diversity and a global outlook, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders perspectives, when designing information systems. You will also learn to use your skills to apply of concepts, principles and techniques in the discipline of information technology, including management, processing and communication of data in the real world.

You will also learn to apply discipline knowledge, problem solving and creative thinking skills to anticipate challenges and produce solutions to contemporary IT problems and to communicate IT knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to technical and non-technical audiences.

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