Academic entry requirements

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Academic Entry Requirements

This is a guide of the minimum requirements for entry into our courses at Edith Cowan College. These entry requirements will vary depending on what you intend to study at ECU.

Please contact us via info@ecc.edu.au or your local authorised agent, if your country and/or qualification aren’t listed here.

Award Specific Requirements

Specific Awards	Requirement into Foundation or Diploma Year 1	Requirement into Diploma Year 2
IGCSE, GCSE or GCE	3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or; 4 x E grades (old grading system) / 2 (new grading system).	2 passes in GCE A-Level, or; 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level, or; 4 AS-Level passes (minimum D grade)
International Baccalaureate Diploma	Completion of 1st year of the IB Diploma	Minimum of 20 points from 6 subjects
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)	Minimum 50% in 4 Year 11 General subjects (excluding English), or; Minimum ATAR of 45 plus pass/C grade in English (receive 4 units exemptions from Diploma Year 1)	Minimum 50% in 4 Year 12 General subjects (excluding English), and a pass/C in Year 12 English, or; Minimum ATAR 50, and a pass/C grade in English
Western Australia Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)	Not applicable	CPS @ 40 + pass 50 in ELACS
Australian Certificates	Completed Certificate II + minimum 50%/C grade in Year 11/12 English	Certificate IV
ABE	Not applicable	RQF Diploma Level 3 - 34
ACCA	RQF Level 2; Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting	RQF Level 3; Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting
BTEC	Not applicable	Diploma Level 3
Accelerated Christine Education (A.C.E)	Not applicable	Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent PLUS with a SAT score of 1000
Navitas International Foundation Year (NIFY)	Not applicable	Successful completion of Navitas International Foundation Year (NIFY). This will not qualify students to enter Diploma of Performing Arts (Music) at ECC.
EUKA Future Learning	Not applicable	Completion of Year 12 with minimum of 70%
GED	Not applicable	Minimum overall score of 580 and no content area module below 145

Academic requirements for Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

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Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Argentine Bachillerato

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Minimum 50% in 4 Year 11 General subjects (excluding English), and a pass/C in Year 11 English, or;
Certificate II, and a pass/C grade in Year 11/12 English

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Grade 11 @ 2.5 GPA

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Bhutan Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Certificado de Ensino Medio

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

School Certificate / GCE minimum 36 points from 6 best subjects

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Year 11 with a 60% average

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Grade 11 with 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Senior Middle 2 or VET Year 2 with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Colombian Bachillerato

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Ecuadorean Bachillerato

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Salvadorean Bachillerato

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

International Baccalaureate (Year 1)

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

WASSC with D7 average (5 subjects)

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Form 5 with 50% in 4 subjects (excluding Physical Ed)

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or;
4 x E grades (old grading system) / 2 (new grading system).

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Not applicable

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

SMU 2 with a minimum average of 6.0 in 4 academic subjects

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Year 1 Diploma

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of High School Diploma or Peeshdaneshgahe

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Kotogakko Year 2

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum D grade average

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Complete Year 11 with an overall minimum score of 60%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

General Secondary School Certificate with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 @ D-grade

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a minimum of 4 passes

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or;
4 x E grades (old grading system) / 2 (new grading system), or;
MCSE @ 5 passes < Grade 6

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Successful completion of Certificate of Senior Secondary Education with an average of 60%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or;
4 x E grades (old grading system) / 4 (new grading system)

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Mexican Upper Secondary School Program (Bachillerato or Preparatria program)

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Matriculation Examination Pass Certificate

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Higher Secondary Certificate with a minimum average of 55%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

NZ Form 6, or;
NCEA Level 2 (80 credits)

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Not applicable

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Peruvian Official Certificate of Secondary Education

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Successful completion of Grade 11 (from K-12 education system) with a minimum 60% average

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Certificate of Secondary Education

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or;
4 x E grades (old grading system) / 4 (new grading system), or;
GCE N-levels with aggregate points of no more than 14 (based on best 3 academic subjects) and no more than 3 in English Syllabus A, or;
Completion of National ITE Certificate (NITEC)

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Year 11 with a minimum average of 60%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 with a D grade average, or;
Rank 7 average in 4 academic subjects, or min College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) Stanine 7 in 3 best subjects, or;
General Equivalency Examination (GEE) with average grade 70 or above

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or;
4 x E grades (old grading system) / 2 (new grading system), or;
Completion of ACBT Pre-Foundation Program

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

2 years of Upper Secondary schooling

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Successful completion of Shahada al-Thanawiyya al-camma or Shahadat al-Dirasi al l-cdadiyya al-Amma al Kafa'a or Brevet

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Senior High School (Year 2) with a 60% average

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of Matayom 5 with a GPA of 2.5

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Devlet Meslek Kise Diplomasi: Completion of High School Certificate

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or;
4 x E grades (old grading system) / 2 (new grading system)
Successful completion of General Secondary Certificate (Year 11) with a minimum overall average of 60% or higher

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Year 11 with GPA of 1.0 or D grade or 60%

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Completion of the Venezuelan Bachillerato

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Year 11 with a minimum average of 6.0

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Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

Zambia School Certificate with a score of 19 - 36 points from 6 best subjects

Academic Requirements

Foundation/Diploma (Year 1)

3 x D grades (old grading system) / 3 (new grading system), or;
4 x E grades (old grading system) / 4 (new grading system)

Academic requirements for Diploma (Year 2)

Select country:

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Argentine Bachillerato grade average of 4.8 in the final year results

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Minimum ATAR 50, and a pass/C grade in English, or
Minimum 50% in 4 Year 12 General subjects (excluding English), and a pass/C in Year 12 English, or
Certificate IV

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Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies

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Diploma (Year 2)

Grade 12 @ 2.5 GPA

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Diploma (Year 2)

Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of 50%

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Diploma (Year 2)

Certificado de Ensino Medio grade average of 5.6 in final year results

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Diploma (Year 2)

Certificado de Ensino Medio grade average of 5.6 in final year results

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Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with a 60% average

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Specific requirements may vary according to provinces - Grade average of 50% in the final year of results.

Ontario: Average of 4 best Ontario Academic Courses - Grade average of 50% in the final year of results.

Successful completion of GED (High School Equivalency): with a minimum overall score of 600, and no content area module below 150.

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Diploma (Year 2)

Senior Middle 3 or VET Year 3 with a minimum average of 70%

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Colombian Bachillerato final year grade of 53, plus an overall score on the National Aptitude Test of 200-249

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Diploma (Year 2)

Ecuadorean Bachillerato Grade average of 12.5 in the final year results

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Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies

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Diploma (Year 2)

Salvadorean Bachillerato Grade average of 5.6 in the final year results

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Diploma (Year 2)

International Baccalaureate with minimum 20 points from 6 subjects, or;
Forecast with minimum 22 points from 6 subjects

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Diploma (Year 2)

WASSC with C5 average (5 subjects)

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Diploma (Year 2)

HKDSE with 8 points across best 5 academic subjects from Category A and C (Excluding Physical Ed)

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Diploma (Year 2)

2 passes in GCE A-Level, or;
1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level, or;
4 AS-Level passes (minimum D grade)

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Diploma (Year 2)

Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with a minimum average of 60%

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

SMU 3 with a minimum average of 6.0 or 60% in 4 academic subjects

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Minimum of 20 points from 6 subjects

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of Peeshdaneshgahe

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Diploma (Year 2)

High school graduation with an average of 2.5

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Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies

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Diploma (Year 2)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum C grade average

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Diploma (Year 2)

General Secondary School Certificate with a minimum average of 70%

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Diploma (Year 2)

Complete Upper Secondary School Diploma (Year 12) with an overall minimum score of 60%

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Diploma (Year 2)

High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a C-grade average

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Diploma (Year 2)

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum 2 passes, or;
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a minimum 2Bs and 2Cs, or;
Nilai Gred Mata Pelajaran (NGMP) with a minimum average of 2.0

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Successful completion of Certificate of Senior Secondary Education (Gerchilgee) with an average of 70% in the final year

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

2 passes in GCE A-Level, or;
1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level, or;
4 AS-Level passes (minimum D grade)

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Mexican Upper Secondary School Program (Bachillerato or Preparatria program) average grade of 6 for final year results

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Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Higher Secondary Certificate with a minimum average of 55%

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Diploma (Year 2)

NZ Form 7, or;
NCEA Level 3 (42 credits) in university subjects

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Diploma (Year 2)

Completion 1 year of recognised tertiary studies

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Diploma (Year 2)

Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with a minimum average of 55% not including humanities

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Diploma (Year 2)

Peruvian Official Certificate of Secondary Education Grade average of 11.0 in the final year results, or
Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program, or
Successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Successful completion of Grade 12 (from K-12 education system) with a minimum average of 80%

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Diploma (Year 2)

Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education with GPA of 3.5

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

2 passes in GCE A-Level, or;
1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level, or;
4 AS-Level passes (minimum D grade)

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Aggregate D in National Senior Certificate or Matriculation with a minimum 3 passes in higher level subjects

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a C grade average, or;
Rank 6 average in 4 academic subjects, or min College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) Stanine 6 in 3 best subjects, or;
General Equivalency Examination (GEE) with average grade 80 or above

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

2 Cs in GCE A Level Forecast, or;
4 AS-Level passes (minimum C grade);
(the above ones only valid until July 2023)
2 passes (grade S) in GCE A-Level, or;
1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level, or;
4 AS-Level passes (minimum D grade), or;
4 Passes in the ACBT Diploma (Year 2), or;
Completion of 8 units (modules) with minimum of 50% in all units in Lyceum Foundation Program;
Completion of ACBT Foundation Program

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Slutbetyg) 10 points

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of A Levels or 1 year tertiary studies

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Diploma (Year 2)

Senior High School (Year 3) with 60% in final year results

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Completion of Matayom 6 with a GPA of 2.0

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi with a minimum 60%

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

2 passes in GCE A-Level, or;
1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level, or;
4 AS-Level passes (minimum D grade)
Successful completion of General Secondary Certificate (Year 12) with a minimum overall average of 70% or higher

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Successful completion of American High School Diploma with a minimum score of 2.0; or
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent PLUS with a SAT score of 1000; or
Successful completion of GED (High School Equivalency) with a minimum overall score of 580, and no content area module below 145.

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Venezuelan Bachillerato Grade average of 10.0 in the final year results

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Year 12 with a minimum average of 6.0

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

Zambia School Certificate with a score of 6 -18 points from 6 best subjects

Academic Requirements

Diploma (Year 2)

2 passes in GCE A-Level, or;
1 A-Level and 2 AS-Level, or;
4 AS-Level passes (minimum D grade)

Course Pre-Requisites

The pre-requisites listed here are required in addition to the general entry requirements for your course

Diploma Course	Diploma Year 1 Pre-Requisites	Diploma Year 2 Pre-Requisites
Commerce	None	None
Communications & Creative Industries	None	None
Hotel Management	None	None
Computing/IT	None	If you have not completed Mathematics and/or Computing in Secondary/high School, you may be required to do Introductory Mathematics and/or Introductory Computing. This is in addition to the standard entry requirements for Diploma of Science (Computing/IT) Year-2. There is an extra cost for these units.
Engineering Studies	None	You may be required to do Maths and Physics as pre-requisites in addition to the general entry requirements for Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) Year-2. There is an extra cost for these units
Health Science	None	None