Student FAQs

The average class size is around 30 students. Classes are complemented by small group tutorials or workshops ensuring students receive the best of attention.

For pathway, Class times can be from 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday. Standard classes are 3 hours, but some units may have longer classes or include additional classes for laboratories, workshops or tutorials.

You will normally have 3 hours of classes per week for each units (students often study 3-4 units each semester). These hours are generally scheduled across 3-4 days, but this can change from semester to semester.

Outside of class, you will spend around 3-5 hours combined for before and after class activities, such readings, watching some videos provided the lecture, assignment, group work etc.

For Academic English Program, please view the sample class timetable.

The Academic Progression Procedures outline the academic policy.

International students are required to study full time to comply with the conditions of their student visa.

Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident may choose to enrol on a part-time basis.

As an international student, you will be permitted to work in Australia but there are several conditions which apply. Your student visa allows you to work up to a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight during academic term and unlimited hours during vacation periods. You will not be permitted to commence work until your course start date has commenced.

Most businesses now advertise for positions online. Below are some of the most popular job search websites:

• Seek
• Indeed
• CareerOne
• Prosple
• WA Government

For more detailed information, read our employment page.

Anyone working in Australia must have a valid Tax File Number (TFN) which is issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). You can apply at the Post Office or through the ATO website. This website will provide you with information about which documents are required when applying for a TFN.

Once you have been in Australia for more than six months you are considered ‘a resident for tax purposes’. You will be required to pay tax on earnings from work or interest earned from bank accounts.

Perth offers students a great place to study in the sunshine, with the city within close reach. Our vibrant city celebrates a multicultural student community and is known for its relaxed lifestyle and lower cost of living compared to other Australia cities. Perth is home to stunning natural surroundings and endless adventures right on your doorstep!

Find out all Perth can offer from the Destination Perth page.

We strongly recommend arranging your accommodation well before you arrive in Perth to start your studies. You have on-campus options, in the form of the ECU Village and off-campus options, that can be found through property listing.

Yes, you can use the ECU library facilities. The ECU Library provides you access to study, research resources and physical item borrowing. ECU Library services can also help you to explore the facilities and advise you how to log in with your student account.

The ECU campus maps are available to help navigate yourself around the Joondalup campus.

Office 365 can be accessed online for free. Students will need to enter their portal email addresses

Note: this only works for the online web version of Office. If a student downloads a copy of Office onto their computer it will be unlicensed.

Students have access to Academic and Learning support from Learning Advisors who can help with language skills, study skills, academic writing, basic IT skills, and numeracy skills. Academic Program Coordinators are available for specific course questions and the Student and Academic Services Team are here to help with any question. If you have any questions, just ask.

At ECC, we take care of you. If you are ever stressed or need someone to talk to, ECC has a dedicated Student Counsellor to provide free and confidential counselling services.

Edith Cowan College (ECC) provides a highly structured and proactive support framework for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), designed to ensure academic success, wellbeing, and ongoing engagement.