Edith Cowan University ECU

Edith Cowan University ECU

ECU is one of Australia's youngest universities, named after one of Australia's most inspiring women.   We believe that human creativity, combined with the inspiration of learning, has the power to transform lives and create a better world.   We teach the skills sought by industries worldwide, such as creative thinking and problem-solving. 

Edith Cowan University ECU

Edith Cowan University ECU

ECU is one of Australia's youngest universities, named after one of Australia's most inspiring women.   We believe that human creativity, combined with the inspiration of learning, has the power to transform lives and create a better world.   We teach the skills sought by industries worldwide, such as creative thinking and problem-solving. 

Learning Resources
Learning Resources

87.6% of Edith Cowan University ECU students were satisfied with the learning resources provided by their institution.

Learning Resources

This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the learning resources provided by their institution. It is based on students’ average ratings of teaching spaces (including lecture theatres, laboratories and tutorial rooms), student spaces and common areas, online learning materials, computing and IT resources, assigned books and notes, laboratory or studio equipment and library facilities.

Overall Experience
Overall Experience

81.8% of Edith Cowan University ECU students were satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experience.

Overall Experience

This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experience.

Skills Development
Skills Development

86.4% of Edith Cowan University ECU students were satisfied with the skill development they experienced through their studies.

Skills Development

This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the skill development they experienced through their studies. It is based on the extent to which students felt their course developed their critical-thinking skills, ability to solve complex problems, ability to work with others, confidence to work independently, written communication skills, verbal communication skills, knowledge of the field they are studying, and work-related knowledge and skills

Student Support
Student Support

79.6% of Edith Cowan University ECU students were satisfied with the support they received from their institution.

Student Support

This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the support they received from their institution. It is based on the extent to which students felt they received support to settle into study; experienced efficient enrolment and admissions processes; felt orientation activities were helpful; and found administrative staff and services, career advisers, academic or learning advisers, counsellors, financial advisers and health services to be available and helpful.

Teaching Quality
Teaching Quality

84.5% of Edith Cowan University ECU students were satisfied with the quality of teaching they experienced.

Teaching Quality

This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the quality of teaching they experienced. It is based on students’ ratings of their overall educational experience; the quality of teaching they received; and the extent to which they felt lecturers and tutors actively engaged them in and demonstrated concern for learning, provided clear explanations of coursework and assessment, inspired them intellectually, seemed helpful and approachable and provided useful feedback on work, among various other factors.

Social Equity
Social Equity

20% of Edith Cowan University ECU students were from low socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds.

Social Equity

This rating shows what proportion of domestic students enrolling at each university come from low socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds.

Staff Qualification
Staff Qualification

75% of Edith Cowan University ECU staff hold a Ph.D, Doctorate by research or Doctorate by coursework.

Staff Qualification

This rating looks at the proportion of staff who hold a masters or doctoral degree.

Student:Teacher Ratio
Student:Teacher Ratio

At Edith Cowan University ECU, there are 27 students per 01 teaching staff member.

Student:Teacher Ratio

This rating looks at the number of students per teaching staff member. A five-star rating indicates that for every teacher at the university there are relatively few students — a potential sign of small class sizes and more one-on-one interaction.

First Generation
First Generation

35% of Edith Cowan University ECU students came from families where their parents’ education is known and did not exceed Year 12.

First Generation

The proportion of domestic students commencing a bachelor degree whose parents’ education is known and did not exceed Year 12.

Learner Engagement
Learner Engagement

57.9% of Edith Cowan University ECU students felt they were engaged with learning at their institution.

Learner Engagement

This rating looks at the proportion of students who felt they were engaged with learning at their institution. It is based on the extent to which students felt prepared for study, had a sense of belonging at their institution, participated in discussions online or face to face, worked with other students, interacted with students outside of study and interacted with students different to them (including local students for international respondents).

Graduate Salary
Graduate Salary

Graduates from Edith Cowan University ECU earn a median salary of $49,200

Graduate Salary

This rating compares the median salary of graduates from different universities.

Full-Time Employment
Full-Time Employment

71.8% of Edith Cowan University ECU graduates are employed full-time four months after completing their course.

Full-Time Employment

This rating compares the employment rates of graduates from different universities. It looks at the proportion of graduates who were employed full time four months after completing their course.

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