I studied at Edith Cowan University’s Mount Lawley campus several years ago, completing a 30-week English language course. The experience back then was positive—teachers were supportive, and the course helped me transition into an English-speaking academic environment. I later pursued and completed an undergraduate degree in another country where English was the medium of instruction. Recently, I applied for a postgraduate program at ECU, and I was surprised to learn that my previous ECU-issued language course certificate would no longer be accepted, simply because too much time had passed. The university advised that I would either need to retake a 30-week English course or sit for an additional language test.
While I understand that universities need to ensure students meet current language requirements, it’s disappointing that a certificate issued by ECU itself is no longer recognized by the same institution. Considering the time, effort, and cost I invested in completing that course, it feels as though the certificate has become meaningless.
I hope ECU can consider more flexible policies in the future—perhaps evaluating students on a case-by-case basis, especially if they have continued to study or work in English-speaking environments. A more balanced approach would make returning students feel more supported...
Read moreWhere to start? Unit fee's higher than any other university. The entry into the University requires you to own your own pencil and generally accept exuberant pricing. Anyone from overseas, please note that it is known as 'SuperTafe' within Western Australia.
I've studied at many Australian Universities and the assignments and course content provided to students within ECU has no real reflection on required learning's to apply in the real world (Law, Engineering, Public Health). With that said, it does have a good name in the industry for Nursing, IT, Teaching and Paramedical Science due to the amount of practical placements provided. I speak from a strictly law perspective when I say don't bother wasting time, efforts and finances studying at ECU. The staff may be very helpful, however, the majority of employers will employ others in your field with a degree from a well-established and higher recognised University...
Read moreBelow average! I have studied here for two years but didn't like it! l Came here to study from Bangladesh but cancelled the Bangladeshi citizenship! Now I am Australian citizen!
Some educational institution have more business deals than teaching student from the country they come from and they make more money from there. You know what I mean multimillion dollars labs, donations, advertisement, donation, health services and donations and ... Help people and ... I think Ecu is doing better now! One star from me!
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