| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
Post-Graduate Qualifying Program - IT
Course Overview
The Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT (Stage 1) will develop the academic knowledge, skills and English Language Proficiency (ELP) for entry into the PQP semester and therefore Master’s degrees at ECU.
The Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT (Stage 2) will equip students with the knowledge, skills and English Language Proficiency (ELP) for entry into masters degrees in the School of Science (Computing and Security) at ECU.
Duration
- Stage 2: 4 months
- Stage 1 + Stage 2: 7 months
Intake Dates
- Stage 2: February, July
- Stage 1: April, October
Campus Location
- ECU Joondalup Campus West
International Fees
- 2025 Stage 2: A$14,100
- 2025 Stage 1 + Stage 2: $21,200
Domestic Fees
- Not available to Domestic students
Lead to ECU
Your Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT can lead into ECU first year of the below postgraduate degrees:
- Master of Computer Science – 2 years
- Master of Cyber Security – 2 years
Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT (Stage 1)
CRICOS Code F
The course is comprised of four core units which cultivate and build upon English language development and academic English skills.
- PQP3000 – Academic English
- PQP3300 – Introduction to Research Methods
- PQP3100 – Introduction to Effective Communication
- PQP3400 – Introduction to Critical Thinking
Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT (Stage 2)
CRICOS Code F
The course is made up of four core units comprising three PQP units that embed and test academic rigour and language development, together with one discipline-based unit for which ECU will award advanced standing on transfer to the university.
- CSI6201 – Networking Technologies (offered in Semester 1 only)
- CSI6199 – Cyber Security (offered in Semester 2 only)
- PQP4100 – Effective Communication
- PQP4300 – Research Methods
- PQP4400 – Post-Graduate Preparation in Critical Thinking
Advanced Standing
- Advanced standing granted by ECU for CSI6201 and CSI6199 units.
