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Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies), Leading to Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) - Electronics and Computer Systems Navitas Group - Edith Cowan College - Joondalup Campus Navitas Group - Edith Cowan College - Joondalup Campus, Australia

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AUD 36000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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46

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

An ECC Diploma is your direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree
A Diploma from ECC is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Edith Cowan University. Upon successful completion of your Diploma, you will be able to progress directly into the second year of your chosen Bachelor’s degree at ECU. Choose to start your Diploma studies here in Perth or online from overseas.

Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) (Year 1) is designed to enhance your learning experience, and provide you with the underpinning knowledge necessary to prepare you for studies in Engineering related courses at university level.

The Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) (Year 2) is specially designed for students wishing to enrol in the wide range of courses offered by ECU’s School of Engineering. ECU Engineering courses are structured heavily around practical learning; you will have the opportunity to work with real hardware, not just simulation packages. Teaching facilities include advanced laboratories with modern industry-standard equipment. Students who complete the Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) (Year 2) at ECC will receive up to 8 units (120 credit points) advanced standing, the equivalent of the first year, in the respective bachelor’s degree at ECU. A minimum of 50% pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.

Progress to the second year of your ECU degree

Bachelor of Technology (Engineering)
Suitable for students who may not achieve the entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours but who aspire to have a career in an engineering-related area.

This course can also be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering Honours courses.

Major: Electronics and Computer Systems
Provides students with a core set of relevant technical skills that will enable them to practice at the engineering technologist grade in the electronic or computer systems engineering fields.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jun 2025

Closed

Feb 2025, Jun 2024, Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    46 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    42 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    2025 ECC Merit Scholarship - 25% Tuition Scholarship

    Top 10% of students who start an ECC Diploma or Foundation in February, June/July, or October 2025 and achieve a WAM of 65% in their first term will receive a scholarship covering two units (equivalent to 25% of a full-year tuition fee). 

    Value

    This scholarship is valued at 25% of the total 8 units i.e. full-year tuition fees (or 2 units) to new students who commence an ECC Diploma or Foundation.

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

    • Be a new student commencing an ECC Diploma or Foundation in February, June/July or October 2025
    • Be enrolling into an ECC Diploma or Foundation program for the first time
    • Be enrolled full-time at ECC (minimum 3 units)
    • Be in the top 10% of the course
    • Achieve a WAM of 65% in the first trimester or semester

    Conditions

    • The scholarship is open to any student who commences their first Diploma/Foundation course at ECC in 2025, and is not available for course changes
    • The student must achieve a 65% WAM
    • The student must study a minimum of 8 units at ECC
    • The merit scholarship amount cannot be refunded or transferred if you subsequently withdraw, defer or exit from the course.
    • The scholarship is valued at 25% of the total 8 units i.e. full-year tuition fees (or 2 units) and is applied as a credit towards the student’s subsequent/second study period of enrolment.
    • The student will pay subsequent/second semester or trimester less the scholarship amount.
    • No scholarship will be refunded

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