Foundation Program
The ECC Foundation Program gives students a chance to bridge the gap between their high school studies and undergraduate studies at ECC.
Fees 2022
Program | CRICOS Course Code | Duration | International Students | Australian Students |
Foundation General Stream |
109157G |
10 months |
$27,000 |
Not applicable |
Foundation Science Stream |
109156H |
10 months |
$27,000 |
Not applicable |
Your Foundation pathway
if you have…
✓ Completed Year 11 or Year 12 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Foundation Program General Stream
8 units studied in 10 months
Direct Entry into 1st Year at ECU
Choose from the bachelor degrees in 8 study areas at ECU
or if you have…
✓ Completed Year 11 or Year 12 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Foundation Program Science Stream
8 units studies in 10 months
Direct Entry into 1st Year at ECU
Choose degrees from the School of Engineering at ECU
Foundation Program General Stream units - 15 Credit Points Each
Student must complete the following units for General Stream:
- English for Academic Study
- Introduction to Computing
- Introductory Mathematics
- Project Management
- Academic Communication Skills
- Intercultural Studies
- Integrated Science
- Introductory Marketing
Foundation Program Science Stream units - 15 Credit Points Each
Student must complete the following units for Science Stream:
- English for Academic Study
- Introduction to Computing
- Introductory Mathematics
- Introductory Physics
- Academic Communication Skills
- Intercultural Studies
- Integrated Science
- Introductory Applied Mathematics
Entry into 1st year at ECU
There are over 250 courses course in 8 study areas to choose from at ECU:
- Arts & Humanities;
- Business & Law;
- Engineering & Technology;
- Medical & Health Sciences;
- Nursing & Midwifery;
- Science;
- Teacher Education;
- Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (subject to audition and interview)
Course | Lending to ECU degrees | Standard Entry at ECU | Higher Entry at ECU | Standard Entry at ECC (Diploma Year 2) |
Foundation General Stream |
All Bachelors degrees (except below) | 60% | ||
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation), Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) and Bachelor of Speech Pathology | 80% | 50% | ||
Law and associated double degrees | 85% | |||
Foundation Science Stream |
Engineering | 80% | 50% |
Other Selection criteria into courses at ECU
Other selection criteria may apply in addition to Foundation academic performance, including the requirement to satisfy a University recognised English test such as the IELTS. Students wishing to progress to the following courses will be required to have an IELTS of 7.0 or equivalent before commencing university.
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies, Primary, Secondary)
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
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- Post-Graduate Qualifying Program - Business
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