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What’s New at ECC – October 2026 Update!

19 Oct 2026

Dear Partner,

Greetings from Edith Cowan College (ECC)!

Please see our latest courses and entry requirements for your update.

At ECC, Students Never Walk Alone

Did you know that ECC supports students even before the student arrives?

  • Admissions Support: We have a dedicated admissions team that issues offers and Confirmation of enrolment within 24 hours.
  • Marketing Team Support: We have a marketing team that are happy to have one on one counselling sessions with your students and parents. If you need this service, just contact your marketing manager and they will organising an online meeting.
  • ECC also holds online pre-departure sessions, accommodation guidance and arrival information before the student gets to ECC. We are here to assist with this information whenever you or your students.

ECC & ECU scholarship updated

In addition to the ECC scholarships and bursaries, students will have access to ECU completions once they complete their course at ECC. Please check our exciting scholarships.

Course Updates

Bachelor of Business Analytics
The Diploma of Commerce now leads into 2nd year of Bachelor of Business Analytics, at ECU!

    • Intake: February, June and October
    • English requirement: IELTS 5.5 (5.5) or equivalent
    • Academic requirement: Year 12 or equivalent

Bachelor of Community and Human Services
The Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries leads into 2nd year of Bachelor of Community and Human Services, with 6 units exemption. Students will complete 2.5 years at ECU.

    • Intake: February, June and October
    • English requirement: IELTS 5.5 (5.0) or equivalent for entry into Diploma. On completion of Diploma no further IELTS required to get into ECU.
    • Academic requirement: Year 12 or equivalent
    • Placement: 400 hours
    • Provisionally Accredited by: Community Work Australia
    • Possible future job titles: Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer, Family Violence Worker, Advocacy Worker, Child Protection Worker, Case Management Worker

Foundation Package with Bachelor of Osteopathy
ECC’s Foundation Program can package with the newly launched the Bachelor of Osteopathy at ECU.
Foundation package:

    • IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0) or PTE 58 (50)
    • February intake only
    • 2027 Foundation tuition fee: A$31,500
    • No con-offer will be issued due to strictly limited quota. Students must meet academic and English requirement before applying.

Leading to Bachelor of Osteopathy Honours

    • Need to achieve Foundation WAM 80%
    • IELTS 7.0 (7.0, 7.0, 7.0, 6.5W)
    • Feb intake only
    • Duration 4 years
    • 546 hours of clinical practice. The student is required to register with the Osteopathy Board of Australia (Ahpra) before starting their first professional placement.
    • Conditionally Accredited by: Australian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (AOAC). Registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.
    • Possible future job titles: Osteopath, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants or Case Managers, Aged Care Clinical Assessor, Rehabilitation Consultant, Injury Management Consultant

Diploma of Hotel Management
This course is no longer being offered at ECC. Your students will be able to undertake the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management through our Diploma of Commerce. The Diploma of commerce leads into 2nd year of Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

    • ECU is Ranked 33rd in the world for Hospitality and Tourism Management in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
    • Gain real-world experience through an 80-hour industry internship and build valuable professional networks.
    • Enter a growing industry with strong job prospects, including 700+ hospitality and tourism vacancies currently advertised across Perth.

Perth: 6th friendliest city in the world

Perth has been named the 6th friendliest city in the world in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.

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