Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

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Further studies are available to you after you complete your
undergraduate degree. here’s what ECu has to offer.
HONOURS
If you are passionate about a particular subject, an Honours
program will enable you to explore this area of study in
greater depth. An Honours degree is a fourth year of study at
undergraduate level, which includes some coursework units and a
research thesis or project.
Entrance to an Honours course is normally through invitation by
the School to students with a course average of 70% or higher.
Students who have a course average close to 70% and who have
demonstrated an aptitude for research and independent study
may apply to be considered for Honours.
In certain four-year degrees such as Engineering, dependent
on the student’s total weighted course average and the final
year project mark, students may be automatically awarded an
Honours degree.
An ECU Honours degree may enhance your employment
opportunities, as Honours graduates are highly valued by
prospective employers for their excellent writing, research
and communication skills, allowing them to put their mark on
complex projects.
“My honours journey has provided me
with a range of benefits.”
The Honours course that I am studying, along
with the guidance and support from my research
supervisor, has provided me with an avenue to delve
deeper into an area that I find very interesting. It has
enhanced my knowledge of the human resource
management field, sharpened my research skills
and will undoubtedly help me to fulfil a career in the
airline or retail industry.
olivia Gialuisi
ECu Business (human Resource Management)
honours student
POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
People undertake postgraduate study for a wide range of reasons.
Generally, their reasons can be attributed to the following criteria:
y development and extension of knowledge and skills derived
from previous study or vocational experience
y Career progression (differentiate yourself from others,
gaining a competitive advantage, increased earning potential,
professional recognition)
y Change in career
y desire to enter academia
All ECU postgraduate degrees are recognised nationally and
internationally. Rigorous accreditation procedures used by the
University, and in consultation with professional and vocational
groups, ensures that there is appropriate professional recognition
of all courses.
Programs include; Graduate Certificate, Graduate diploma,
Master by Coursework, Professional doctorate, Master by
Research and doctor of Philosophy.
Visit www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/postgraduate/overview
for more information on your postgraduate study options.
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