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Why choose PIBT
Study a university designed program, on a university campus, with university lecturers, in smaller
classes with longer teaching sessions, that suit your needs – and PIBT guarantees you entry into
2nd year university upon successful completion of the relevant course.*
University designed program
PIBT Diplomas are based on the 1st year
of the equivalent ECU Bachelor degree
programs, and are registered as Higher
Education courses accredited by the
Government of WA.
As the Diploma and Advanced Diploma
programs are fully moderated by ECU,
students can be confident that their
course is of the highest quality with
standards equivalent to the university.
Three semester system –
fast-track
PIBT’s innovative Three Semester System
allows students to fast-track their studies
and complete a course in only 8 months.
This allows them to enter the 2nd year of
a university degree course earlier than
students studying in a conventional two
semester system.
With intakes in February, June and
October there is also additional flexibility
which allows students to extend their
course over 3 full semesters, in order to
provide the best possible opportunity for
academic success.
Part-time enrolment is available to
Australian students.
Small class sizes and
individual attention
Lecture groups have a maximum of
50 students, although most average
between 25 – 35 students. Lectures are
complemented by small group tutorials/
workshops ensuring students receive the
best of attention.
Longer teaching sessions
In keeping with its supportive approach
PIBT provides more teaching hours per
unit than at university. Instead of the
traditional 3 hours of teaching, PIBT
conducts its classes in 4 hour sessions,
Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 12.30pm
and 1.15pm – 5.15pm. This extra academic
contact allows students to fully develop
their knowledge and understanding of
each unit.
Mixed programs
(English and Academic Studies)
A special program of English with 1 or
2 academic units in the first semester
is available for those students who do
not quite satisfy the English language
requirement. This allows students to
combine the learning of English language
and support skills with a gradual
introduction to academic subjects. This
course extends standard programs by an
additional semester.
Attendance and assessment
PIBT requires all students to attend at least
80% of scheduled course contact hours.
The methods of assessment may
differ depending on the subject and
course. Most subjects will be assessed
through a combination of written
examinations and assignments, essays,
presentations, seminars and tutorial
presentation. Some coursework will
include group-based projects and
practical work.
Course accreditation
All courses are accredited by the
appropriate vocational education and
higher education government agencies
to ensure that courses meet quality
assurance standards. As part of the
accreditation process, courses are
regularly reviewed and revised so that
students at PIBT are guaranteed current
and relevant courses.
Progression to ECU
International students who successfully
finish their Diploma program are
guaranteed entry to the 2nd year of
the relevant Bachelor degree.
ECU has over 400 courses and each of
the courses have many majors to choose
from. A major is focusing your studies on
a particular area of interest/specialisation
and is chosen in your second year at ECU.
* Entry for Australian and Permanent Resident students
is determined by the availability of Commonwealth
supported places on a competitive basis.
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