Student Testimonials
Steven Rose
“I followed my interests to find the perfect course.”
“I have always had a love of sports, so when I was first looking at university courses, Sport Management at ECU stood out straight away. The best part of my course is the industry practice which lead to a position in a resort pro-shop and as their events assistant. You gain hands-on experience in a range of different fields and can learn so much more than you would just in a classroom. I am constantly learning and able to apply it when I’m out there working in the real world.”
ECU Sport Management student
Gabby Clarke
“The hands-on law experience is invaluable. You just can’t learn that stuff in a lecture.”
“I’ve always been interested in human rights, so I chose ECU for my law degree. The emphasis is definitely on law that makes a positive difference to society. I was also attracted by the smaller class sizes. It makes all the difference when you are tackling the more challenging concepts of law! But for me, the opportunity to get hands-on, practical experience with alternate dispute resolution and in the onsite community legal practice was more than I could resist. Not only is it exciting and engaging, it will put me in a better space to make a difference when I graduate.”
ECU Law student
Charleen Lee
“I have experienced and supportive teachers. I know I will be job ready when I complete my studies.”
"I chose to attend ECU because they offered a course that suited my needs – study within the sport, marketing and tourism areas and hands on experience in the industry. I love Uni life, I get to meet people from different courses and different ages and backgrounds.
Lecturers at ECU know what they are teaching. They are from the industry themselves or have been part of the industry for many years. I feel very supported - one of my lecturers has provided me with contacts and job opportunities within the industry. Through the jobs link on the ECU website I got work experience with Octagon (an events company) at the Gravity Games H2O and the XXXX Gold Beach Cricket."
ECU Event, Sport and Recreation Management student
Geoffrey Mather
"I have always appreciated the environment ECU provided."
"It was very supportive of its part-time students. My studies at ECU provided me with a very sound understanding of finance and accounting concepts and theories. I have used these sills constantly throughout my career. It was a very practical approach."
ECU Finance student
Kate Marshall
“I absolutely love criminology and policing and can’t wait to realise my dream.”
“ECU is the only uni that offered exactly what I was looking for and I’d recommend it to everyone. I really enjoy the Uni life. My favourite units so far have been essential communication, ethics and addiction studies. I’ve met some great people and all my lecturers have been fabulous! I’m very excited about graduating; it’s been my dream to join the police force.”
ECU Policing student
Naomi Berry
“Business Edge taught me skills that businesses want.”
“The Business Edge program which is part of the Bachelor of Business, is such a useful
and practical program. After one semester, it has already played a significant role in
developing my skills and helping me achieve goals. You learn skills like team-work,
written and verbal communication, presentations and critical thinking, which can be
applied everywhere – solving business problems or just resolving an argument. I am
very excited about my Bachelor of Business, knowing the personal and professional
opportunities this will bring.”
ECU Business student
Ryan Skene
“I am loving Criminology & Justice at ECU."
"My course has been challenging, interesting and fun. Thanks to the friendly, approachable and knowledgeable lecturers I’m sure I’ll be able to land my dream career in the justice system or law enforcement. I now have a sound understanding of the theories of criminal behaviour and am looking forward to my work placement with the Australian Federal Police to see how this is put into practice.”
ECU Criminology and Justice student
Luke Aitken
“You get to put your planning theory into practice with live projects.”
“The Bachelor of Planning at ECU covers pretty much every aspect of regional and urban planning that
I’m interested in, so it was an easy choice for me. It means that when I graduate, I’ll be useful in a whole range of planning careers. The other big draw for me was the hands-on approach. You get to put your planning theory into practice with live projects. With the knowledge and skills I’ll be equipped with, I’m confident I’ll be very employable when I graduate. As far as the staff go, I found the lecturers to be totally dedicated. They are always going out of their way to help.”
ECU Planning student
Kelly Binder
"ECU had the best opportunities for me to study a hospitality degree."
"The courses cover many ranges of topics from the legal and accounting side to the more interesting and hands on units such as commercia food service and rooms division. The teachers gave us all a lot of information from their own experiences."
ECU Hospitality Management student
Angela Saffin
“Plan your study around your life, not the other way around!”
“ECU provided an easy-going, flexible learning environment where I was able to excel.
My degree provided me with the knowledge, qualifications and experience to immediately land a job
as a graduate accountant. But my education hasn’t stopped there - the accessible ECU postgraduate
courses mean I can continue to progress my career at an accelerated rate – while I earn.”
ECU Accounting student
Mark McLauchlin
“Studying business at ECU was one of the best decisions I have made career wise.”
“Not only has it enabled me to develop my theoretical skills it has provided me with the opportunity to make some life
long friends and contacts who are either in a similar career or have the same aspirations. My current role at Unisys West
as Manager of service delivery and projects is the most exciting I have had since entering the workforce and I truly
believe that my studies at ECU have helped me get to where I am and will be one of the driving forces of my career.”
ECU Business Postgraduate student
Bronwyn Southee
"Flexible study options allowed me to juggle my work, home and social life."
"I was attracted to study planning at ECU because of th direct sikills I can learn to set me up for a job in the industry. The one year diploma compliments my previous degree and is very flexible with both on and off campus units that allow me to juggle my work home and social life. I'm excited about the variety of jobs that will be available to me once I have finished and have the proper knowledge and experience under my belt."
ECU Planning Postgraduate student
Stuart Dart
“I needed a career change. Postgraduate studies at ECU helped to steer my life in a new direction.”
“After 11 years in the Navy, I chose the Grad Dip in Sports Management at ECU to get a career in sports management. The course at ECU provided me sound background knowledge of sports management as well as practical experience. After my studies I was approached by RugbyWA to take up a position there as Competition Manager. Since then I have been involved in the successful bid for the Western Force and moved into an Events Manager position. After 5 years at RugbyWA, I have recently moved to the WA Football Commission to take up the position of Events Manager at Subiaco Oval.”
ECU Business Postgraduate student
Jacquelan Hall
“Experience counts in real life. It counts at ECU too.”
“I was conscious that I wanted to be studying in an environment that valued real-life experiences, and ECU provided just that. The practical units had the greatest impact on me as an HR Professional. Lecturers encouraged students to share their experiences, so we all had the opportunity to learn from each other. Plus the lecturing staff were great - very giving of their own time, and always available to answer questions on assignments, or provide additional assistance during exam preparation. I formed many friendships and networks during my time at ECU, most of which will be invaluable in years to come.”
ECU Human Resource Management Postgraduate student
Lisa Cullen
“When the going got tough, I was glad I’d chosen ECU for my research.”
“Like any labour of love, research can be challenging. But the staff at ECU were always there when the going got tough. They mentored me throughout all the trials and tribulations – and also the joys! Although there were some pretty intense times, the sense of accomplishment that you feel when you complete a project is unbeatable. The other thing that made a real difference was access to excellent facilities.”
ECU Postgraduate Research student