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ECC is your entry to a Design Degree, no matter your ATAR

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Want a career in Design? We’ve got you

It’s never too late to chase your university dream or change your career path. Complete a Communications and Creative Industries diploma at Edith Cowan College (ECC) and you’ll gain direct entry into Year-2 of your Design degree at Edith Cowan University (ECU). Start a promising career in the design with ECC.

Explore where your diploma leads

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Bachelor of Design

Design is an ability to question assumptions. Designers are trained to ask, why?’ because this can lead to exciting changes in the way things are done.

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Bachelor of Arts

At ECU we’ve developed an Arts course that prepares graduates with the skills needed to adapt to future workforces, whatever they may be.

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Bachelor of Media and Communications

Employers are looking for people who can think strategically, be creative, communicate strongly, work in teams and problem-solve. Skills you’ll be developing when you study our Media and Communication degree.

What you’re getting

Gain direct entry to ECU

Students who successfully complete Diploma (Year 2)* are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the respective bachelor degree at ECU.
*Exclude Social Science and Biomedical Science.

Flexible trimester system

With 3 intakes per time (February, June and October), you can fast-track your studies and complete a one year program in only eight months. Part-time enrolment options are also available. Diploma of Health Science (Year 2) has two intakes per year: February and July.

More individualised classroom interaction

Lecture groups have a maximum of 50 students, although most classes average between 25 and 35 students. Lectures are complemented by group tutorials and workshops, ensuring you receive a high level of attention from your lecturers.

FEE-HELP Available

ECC is an approved Higher Education Provider and can offer FEE-HELP to eligible students to assist them in the payment of all or part of their tuition fees.

Located on ECU campuses

ECC is located on the Joondalup Campus West of Edith Cowan University. The Campus is 15 minutes walk from the Joondalup train station. A free bus service is also available to take you directly to the campus. ECC’s diploma programs are taught on Joondalup Campus West.

Access to ECU facilities

ECC is located in Building 80, ECU Joondalup Campus West. Students have access to ECU libraries, eLabs, medical facilities, cafes, sport facilities, security service and many more.

How we prepare you for a Design degree at ECU

With a Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries from ECC, you will enter directly into second year of your Design degree at ECU within a year. Contact us now and we’ll show you how to get started.

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Whatever your plan, we’ve got you

Our diplomas are delivered in a supportive environment, where small classes and high levels of student-teacher interaction are designed to set you up to succeed. Enquire at ECC today.

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