Student Testimonials
Melissa Mann
“To learn from lecturers who are so passionate is an amazing opportunity for any student.”
"The best bit about Tourism at ECU? Definitely the practical industry experience. Many assignments involved interaction with the tourism industry, and the contacts made were very valuable in finding employment. The excellent facilities enhanced my study experience - the new library and e-lab are great. I found ECU a very supportive and engaging environment. The tourism lecturers were so brilliant that my greatest challenge was giving up studies to go work!”
ECU Tourism graduate
Katie McKenzie
“ECU’s law degree bridges the gap between theory and practice.”
"In my first year of Law at ECU I was conducting mediations and negotiations, and by my third year I was interviewing clients under supervision! So, by the time I graduated , I was job-ready. I was made a number of job offers from some of the top law firms before I even graduated. If I had to pick a highlight of doing my course, it would be being selected for a Judge’s Associateship with the Supreme Court WA.”
ECU Law graduate
Christine Mahncke
“I plan to get ahead. That’s why I’m studying Planning at ECU.”
Seeing the big picture is something I’ve always tried to do. So, when the chance came to study
Planning at ECU, I seized the opportunity. The staff here are fantastic; they’re really helpful and
supportive. I’m now in the second year of my degree and I love the diverse range of subjects we’ve
studied so far, from Business Studies and Geography to Ecology and Community Work.
I love the fact that when I graduate, a huge choice of Planning careers will be available to me!”
ECU Planning student
Ben Smith
“With ECU’s Sport Management degree, I hit the ground running.”
"My ECU Sport Management degree took me straight from study to a great job working for the City of Wanneroo as a Program Officer where I manage a variety of sport programs. The hands-on nature of my course gave me the advantage of being job-ready. The guidance my lecturers gave me on how to write fluently has been indispensable and enables me to write effective business reports. Now
I’m keen to go even further in my studies, by completing an ECU Honours degree next year.”
ECU Sport Management student
Rebecca New
“In my considered judgement, nothing beats Criminology & Justice at ECU.”
"When it comes to versatility, there can't be many courses that offer such scope and interest as ECU's Criminology & Justice. So far, my studies have already covered areas such as psychology, counselling, behavioural sciences and criminal law. Field trips have given me insight into WA correctional facilities and their operational and organisational structures. I am really enjoying
learning from knowledgeable and industry-experienced lecturers. They have provided me with a variety of professional skills, which I am sure will prove invaluable in my future criminology career."
ECU Criminology & Justice student
Snezhana Torgashev
“Business Edge units provided a practical approach to my HRM and Psychology degree.”
“I loved everything about my time at ECU. I loved the fact that Human Resource Management (HRM) taught me how to manage people and organisations effectively. I loved the fact that studying Psychology gave me an amazing insight into human motivation. Most importantly, I loved the fact that the Business Edge units I took provided me with the administration, leadership and negotiation skills necessary to get me onto the career path of my dreams.”
ECU Business graduate
Sam McManus
“Studying at ECU turned my passion for sport into good business sense.”
“ECU’s flexible study options meant I didn’t have to give up my passion for sport. The Marketing and Management course gave me the knowledge, skills and confidence to think outside the box and led to an opportunity to begin a business career in a sporting environment. I am now a Match Manager for the Australian Football League (AFL) at Subiaco Oval and second-in-command of the Hyundai Hopman Cup, an international tennis event.”
ECU Business graduate
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
