What’s New at ECC – June 2026 Update!

Dear Partner,

Greetings from Edith Cowan College (ECC)!

We’re pleased to share a few important updates. With intake timelines moving fast, now is the best opportunity to work together to secure places for your students

ECC Accommodation Bursary – AUD1,500

A $1,500 accommodation bursary is available for students starting at ECC in:

• • June/July 2026
  • October 2026
  • February 2027

The bursary will be paid after the census date of the first trimester or semester.

This bursary will only be applied to offers accepted on or after Tuesday 2^nd of June 2026.

Eligibility

To qualify, the student must:

• • Be a new international student from one of these countries:
    Botswana, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, or Tanzania
  • Start an ECC Diploma or Foundation program (excluding Diploma of Health Science – Nursing)
  • Have accepted your offer on or after 2^nd of June 2026.
  • Be enrolling at ECC for the first time
  • Study full-time:
    • 3 units (trimester) or
    • 4 units (semester)

Accommodation Bursary T&Cs

ECC English requirement for Nursing stream

Even though the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has updated its PTE requirements, ECC’s English entry requirements for the Nursing stream have not changed.

There are still places available for the Diploma of Health Science – Nursing for July 2026. Apply now to secure your place.

For updated English requirements to enter ECU after completing ECC, please visit this link: English Language Entry Requirements

July Acceptance deadline

July intake	Application submission deadline	Acceptance deadline
Africa	12-June-2026	22-June-2026
South and North East Asia	3-July-2026	10-July-2026
Onshore International Students	20-July-2026	20-July-2026

Diploma of Health Science – Speech Pathology Update

From 2027, the Diploma of Speech Pathology will no longer be offered.

If your students want a pathway to the Bachelor of Speech Pathology at ECU, they should apply through the Foundation Program.

Pathway Details:

• • Program: Foundation Program – General Stream
  • English requirement: IELTS 6.5 (6.0) or equivalent
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Next intake: February 2027

Progression Details:

To enter the Bachelor of Speech Pathology at ECU:

• • WAM: 80% in Foundation
  • English: IELTS 7.5 (7.0) or equivalent

Degree Duration

• • Bachelor of Speech Pathology: 4 years

How to Apply

• • Apply through Studylink

 

We value our partnership and your continued support in guiding students toward successful academic pathways at ECC and ECU.

If you have any questions or require support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.