The Postgraduate Qualifying Program – IT (Stage 1) at Navitas Edith Cowan College is your pathway to Master’s degrees in Information Technology at ECU. This program is designed for students seeking to enhance their academic English, research, and critical thinking skills, preparing you for the rigours of postgraduate study. You will develop essential academic competencies, including introduction to research methods and effective communication, ensuring you are well-equipped to succeed in a demanding academic environment and build a strong foundation for your future IT career.
This full-time, on-campus program is delivered over 7 months, comprising four core units that focus on academic English and critical thinking. You will engage with PQP units such as Academic English and Introduction to Critical Thinking, alongside discipline-specific content like Networking Technologies in Stage 2. Upon successful completion with a minimum 50 percent pass in all units, you will gain advanced standing towards your chosen Master's degree at Edith Cowan University, graduating with the confidence and academic preparedness needed for advanced IT specialisation.