Overview
ECU’s campus in Sri Lanka campus offers pathway programs through partner institutes Edith Cowan College, Perth (ECC) and Australian College of Business and Technology (Pvt) Ltd (ACBT).
This program focuses on both theoretical and practical dimensions of communications and creativity. It provides introductory level units in which you will acquire the fundamental skills that are essential to the program and your future career.
The program consists of 8 units of study and can be completed over 2 or 3 trimesters.
Students who successfully complete 4 units under the ACBT Diploma program will receive Advanced Standing in the ECC Diploma of Communications & Creative Industries Program – Year 2 (CRICOS Code 092033G).
Students also have the possibility of receiving up to 8 units (120 credit points) advanced standing, the equivalent of the first year, in the respective bachelor’s degree at ECU.
A minimum of 50% pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.
Course Structure
| No. | Code | Course Units | Credits |
1 | SAH1100 | Communicating Ideas* | 15 |
2 | SAH1150 | Creativity* | 15 |
3 | SAH1200 | Media and Culture* | 15 |
4 | SAH1250 | Storytelling and Meaning* | 15 |
5 | PAC1100 | Professional and Academic Communication* | 15 |
6 | SBL1300 | Business Environment and Markets* | 15 |
7 | SBL1600 | Business Identity and Protocols* | 15 |
8 | MKT1600 | Marketing Principles and Practices* | 15 |
*These modules are offered every other trimester
Entry into 2nd Year
Students can also enter into many universities in Australia or Navitas-partnered Universities for the 2nd year in related majors such as Fashion, Games and Interactive Design, Visual and Spatial Design, Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, Advertising etc.
Transfer to ECU
Completion of the University Foundation Program and the ECC Diploma Year 01 program can lead into the first year undergraduate degrees at ECU.
