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Find your dream course Find your dream course Discover a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions. Whatever your passion, there is a course to suit you and a study mode to suit your lifestyle. Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities In our technology-driven world, critical skills and knowledge in languages, art, history, ethics, philosophy, psychology and human development are more important than ever. What you learn today can transform tomorrow. Our arts and humanities degrees will equip you with the skills you need for a career in the dynamic media and cultural sectors. With dozens of subject areas to choose from, you can become a specialist in your chosen field by tailoring a degree with shared majors. You will gain transferable skills that are highly valued across all sectors, such as communication, analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving. Also, by delving deeply into human society, culture, history and philosophy, our graduates emerge with strong cultural awareness, empathy and the ability to build creative capacities and communication effectiveness. Career opportunities are diverse for arts and humanities graduates and might include work in cultural institutions like museums and galleries, as journalists or media professionals, in social media management and content creation or in policy or analytical roles that require a deep understanding of human culture and its various expressions. Explore Arts and Humanities Business Business Business professionals of tomorrow need more than an understanding of core business disciplines. They need adaptability, curiosity and agility to respond to a changing future. At Southern Cross University, we want to give our graduates the knowledge and skills to transform tomorrow. That’s why our business degrees have a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, applied knowledge and ethical practice. You’ll study in the unique Southern Cross Model, an academic model designed for student success with momentum and motivation as you achieve milestones quickly. Many degrees have the opportunity for internships or study abroad, developing your networks and professional experience. Our campuses are located in ideal environments for work placements – with thriving business communities and leisure industries on the doorstep. Careers in business are diverse. Whether it’s an undergraduate qualification in accounting or financial services, a bespoke business degree with a wide choice of majors to focus your studies, or a postgraduate qualification to advance your business career, you can look forward to a world of opportunity. Explore Business Education and Teaching Education and Teaching Southern Cross graduate teachers have a lasting and profound impact on the lives of their students, from children in the early childhood years right through to students in secondary schools. Our degrees engage with contemporary and transformative thinking in education, nurtured by a dynamic community of researchers and thought leaders at the University who contribute to Australian and international curriculum and policy. Whether it’s a degree to prepare you as an early childhood educator, a primary or secondary school teacher, a postgraduate qualification in an area of specialist knowledge or a research degree to tackle the pressing issues in our education sector, you’ll be taught by sector-leading academics. Initial teacher education courses include extensive and meaningful professional experience placements, ensuring that graduates are profession-ready. Accreditation of all our teaching courses provides career opportunities in New South Wales, Queensland and across Australia. Your knowledge, skills and opportunities are enhanced by learning under our unique Southern Cross Model – designed to deliver greater momentum and motivation, achieve milestones quickly, and to set you up for success at university and beyond. Explore Education and Teaching Engineering Engineering If you are fascinated by how the world works – and how you might make it work better – our engineering degrees will prepare you for tackling and solving the biggest civil and mechanical challenges of our times. What you learn today can help you transform tomorrow. Engineering is a rapidly evolving discipline that touches just about every facet of modern life, from mining to robotics, and infrastructure to managing natural environments. Employers are seeking job-ready engineers with strong skills, instincts and problem-solving abilities. Our accredited undergraduate degrees include 60 days of supervised work placement in an engineering environment. It pays off – most of our students have jobs before they graduate. Postgraduate qualifications can extend your skills and your career possibilities in management, business development and enterprise. You’ll learn in engineering laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art technology, including a 10-tonne self-reacting frame, climate-controlled rooms, a 10-metre tilting water flume, concrete technology, universal machine testing and 3D printers. Explore Engineering Health Health Australia's expanding healthcare industry needs qualified professionals more than ever. If you have an interest in human health and a passion for helping people in need, we deliver training of the highest standard for the professionals our communities need, with a global focus on practice and learning. Our accredited degrees are designed in consultation with health sector professionals and associations and fulfil the academic prerequisites for professional registration. Professional placements are extensive, complemented by two on-campus health clinics that provide safe and supervised environments for student practicums. Our undergraduate and postgraduate health courses are taught in state-of-the-art laboratories and span a wide range of clinical and social sciences, from biomedical science to nursing and midwifery and mental health to naturopathy and social work. You’ll benefit from learning under our unique Southern Cross Model, which is designed to deliver greater momentum and motivation as you achieve milestones quickly, setting you up for success at university and in your health career. Explore Health Indigenous Knowledge Indigenous Knowledge Discover how learning, knowledge and wisdom are shared in the world’s oldest living cultures with courses that explore Indigenous histories, knowledge systems, health and wellbeing, and ways of living. You’ll be part of an education process founded on cultural integrity, inclusion, social justice and a profound understanding of issues affecting Indigenous people. Delivered through the Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples based at our Northern Rivers campus and guided by our Elders Council, Indigenous Knowledge courses prepare you for careers in a range of professional sectors, including health, community services, tourism, business, justice, policy and research. Whether you choose a shared major as part of your undergraduate degree or you are interested in a research degree, you’ll be part of a University renowned for its unique approach to Indigenous knowledge. Explore Indigenous Knowledge Information Technology Information Technology The jobs of tomorrow require innovative information technology specialists who can master technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Immersive and Pervasive Computing. They need to solve real-world problems, create and distribute software, content and resources with excellent user experience across channels and technologies in both physical and virtual worlds. Our undergraduate degrees offer a strong foundation to develop the problem-solving skills you need to be successful as a specialist in the IT industry, whether you dream of a career as a software developer, user experience designer, a network and cybersecurity specialist, or a Big Data technologist. If you are already working in the industry and you are looking to expand your career possibilities, our postgraduate courses take your skills to the next level in computing, project management and entrepreneurship. Not only do IT students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects in the Digital Enterprise Lab at our Gold Coast campus, our strong links with industry form a fundamental part of internship programs that give students experience in real jobs before they graduate. And by studying under our unique Southern Cross Model, you can translate teaching innovation into career innovation. Explore Information Technology Law Law Whether it’s defending a client in court, challenging a ruling before a tribunal, building a case to protect the environment or a career in corporate law, a Southern Cross law degree offers flexibility and an academic model that sets you up for success at University and beyond. Your study options are various. You can dive straight into a three-year undergraduate law degree, where a wide range of elective units lets you shape your law degree to suit your interests and to pursue the many opportunities the law offers. Alternatively, you might choose to explore an associate degree in paralegal studies with the option of specialising in conveyancing or you may be pursuing a postgraduate specialisation to expand your career options. As a Southern Cross student, you’ll be part of an engaged student community, taught by leaders and practitioners who know what it takes to succeed. With a focus on social justice, critical thinking, academic rigour and work-ready skills, our professionally-accredited qualifications open the way to a range of careers, from paralegal conveyancing and criminology to a future as a specialist or generalist lawyer or an advocate for human rights and the environment. Explore Law Music and Creative Arts Music and Creative Arts Do you dream of showcasing your creative work in galleries or on stages around the world? Or what about creating film and media for national or international audiences? Our creative industries degrees are offered at the Lismore campus, in the vibrant heart of the Northern Rivers, while our Coomera campus on the Gold Coast also welcomes contemporary music and digital media students. Whether it’s music, digital media, art and design or creative writing that gets your artistic blood pumping, you’ll be taught by esteemed practitioners who have an intimate knowledge of what it takes to make a successful creative career. You’ll study in beautiful studios, creative laboratories and state-of-the-art performance venues with the opportunity to study overseas at international art hubs or do a professional placement close to home at signature events and festivals. Explore Music and Creative Arts Science and Environment Science and Environment Southern Cross University’s science degrees cover every aspect of the understanding and management of our natural and built environments. You can specialise in a field of professional practice such as regenerative agriculture, environmental, marine or forest science or create a bespoke science degree by choosing a science major or a shared major from disciplines across the University. Advanced analytical laboratories and a strong field focus prepare you for a range of careers in science that might see you working as managers of natural environments, agriculture, fisheries or other natural resources, or as policy-makers and program directors, researchers, educators or leaders of tomorrow’s scientific advances. Passionate academics nurture your knowledge and skills, whether it’s learning how to use drones and GIS technology or surveying wildlife on field trips to the living laboratories on our doorstep. World Heritage rainforests, reefs and rivers are all within easy reach of our campuses. Learning under our Southern Cross Model is an immersive and satisfying experience as you achieve milestones quickly, and gain greater clarity for the scientific career you plan to pursue. Explore Science and Environment Social Work and Community Welfare Social Work and Community Welfare Whether you want to create an impact on one individual’s life or the lives of many, a fulfilling career awaits in social work and community welfare. With an emphasis on social justice and human rights, our accredited degrees include extensive on-the-job placements of up to 1,000 hours, depending on the degree you choose. An active research community at the University drives thought leadership and cutting-edge analysis on our most pressing social issues, and you’ll be taught by leaders in their fields of practice. Learning under our Southern Cross Model is an immersive and satisfying experience as you achieve milestones quickly, with the flexibility to combine study and work. Gain a qualification in a field of high job growth, with great career diversity and opportunity in social work, community development, human services, social policy development and analysis, counselling and research. Explore Social Work and Community Welfare Tourism Tourism Whether you’re studying an undergraduate or postgraduate course, you’ll be taught by one of Australia’s premier tourism universities, the first in Australia to offer studies in tourism. A unique partnership with global hotel investment group Mulpha Australia means our students can choose from a range of courses in tourism and hotel management at The Hotel School in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or even on Hayman Island. You can also choose to study Tourism and Event Management as a shared major in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge or Bachelor of Psychological Science. Practical training in hotels and tourism structures – with mentorship from experienced management professionals – forms a fundamental part of your course. It means you will be well-prepared for the demands of this dynamic sector once you graduate and for the diverse careers on offer – from hotel management and restaurant operations to major event planning and ecotourism. Explore Tourism Design your degree Design your degree Want to study Arts, but also passionate about helping solve global environmental challenges? Or perhaps you’re interested in psychology but also in digital media? Depending on which course you are enrolled in, you may be able to combine more of your interests by choosing a shared major from a wide range of disciplines across the University. A shared major is the equivalent of eight units or one year of full-time study. Explore Design your degree Pathway Programs Pathway Programs SCU College If you don’t meet the Bachelor degree entry requirements, SCU College offers a range of alternative pathways to university study. SCU College classes are small and extra support is available for all students. Preparing for Success Program The Preparing for Success Program (PSP) can be completed full-time over 12 weeks or part-time in one year, either on campus or online. PSP is fee-free and equips you with the study skills needed for success at university. Students who complete the program can proceed directly to a Southern Cross University degree with the confidence that they are well-prepared*. Transition to Uni Transition to Uni is a fee-free, intensive preparatory course designed for current ATAR-eligible Year 12 students or school leavers who have completed Year 12 with an ATAR (or equivalent). The course develops the key academic literacies and foundational scientific and quantitative concepts you will need at university. Passing the Transition to Uni program will guarantee you entry into a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree*. SCU College Diplomas The College also offers a range of Diplomas, which are guaranteed pathways to a Bachelor degree. Whether it’s business, education, information technology, engineering, health, or science, SCU College has a pathway Diploma to suit you. Diplomas can be a one-year standalone qualification or provide up to one year of credit towards a Bachelor degree. Classes are small and focus on improving your academic skills and discipline knowledge. Diploma students also have access to the College Connect academic support workshops. Explore Pathway Programs Find your dream course Find your dream course Discover a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions. Whatever your passion, there is a course to suit you and a study mode to suit your lifestyle. Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities In our technology-driven world, critical skills and knowledge in languages, art, history, ethics, philosophy, psychology and human development are more important than ever. What you learn today can transform tomorrow. Our arts and humanities degrees will equip you with the skills you need for a career in the dynamic media and cultural sectors. With dozens of subject areas to choose from, you can become a specialist in your chosen field by tailoring a degree with shared majors. You will gain transferable skills that are highly valued across all sectors, such as communication, analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving. Also, by delving deeply into human society, culture, history and philosophy, our graduates emerge with strong cultural awareness, empathy and the ability to build creative capacities and communication effectiveness. Career opportunities are diverse for arts and humanities graduates and might include work in cultural institutions like museums and galleries, as journalists or media professionals, in social media management and content creation or in policy or analytical roles that require a deep understanding of human culture and its various expressions. Explore Arts and Humanities Business Business Business professionals of tomorrow need more than an understanding of core business disciplines. They need adaptability, curiosity and agility to respond to a changing future. At Southern Cross University, we want to give our graduates the knowledge and skills to transform tomorrow. That’s why our business degrees have a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, applied knowledge and ethical practice. You’ll study in the unique Southern Cross Model, an academic model designed for student success with momentum and motivation as you achieve milestones quickly. Many degrees have the opportunity for internships or study abroad, developing your networks and professional experience. Our campuses are located in ideal environments for work placements – with thriving business communities and leisure industries on the doorstep. Careers in business are diverse. Whether it’s an undergraduate qualification in accounting or financial services, a bespoke business degree with a wide choice of majors to focus your studies, or a postgraduate qualification to advance your business career, you can look forward to a world of opportunity. Explore Business Education and Teaching Education and Teaching Southern Cross graduate teachers have a lasting and profound impact on the lives of their students, from children in the early childhood years right through to students in secondary schools. Our degrees engage with contemporary and transformative thinking in education, nurtured by a dynamic community of researchers and thought leaders at the University who contribute to Australian and international curriculum and policy. Whether it’s a degree to prepare you as an early childhood educator, a primary or secondary school teacher, a postgraduate qualification in an area of specialist knowledge or a research degree to tackle the pressing issues in our education sector, you’ll be taught by sector-leading academics. Initial teacher education courses include extensive and meaningful professional experience placements, ensuring that graduates are profession-ready. Accreditation of all our teaching courses provides career opportunities in New South Wales, Queensland and across Australia. Your knowledge, skills and opportunities are enhanced by learning under our unique Southern Cross Model – designed to deliver greater momentum and motivation, achieve milestones quickly, and to set you up for success at university and beyond. Explore Education and Teaching Engineering Engineering If you are fascinated by how the world works – and how you might make it work better – our engineering degrees will prepare you for tackling and solving the biggest civil and mechanical challenges of our times. What you learn today can help you transform tomorrow. Engineering is a rapidly evolving discipline that touches just about every facet of modern life, from mining to robotics, and infrastructure to managing natural environments. Employers are seeking job-ready engineers with strong skills, instincts and problem-solving abilities. Our accredited undergraduate degrees include 60 days of supervised work placement in an engineering environment. It pays off – most of our students have jobs before they graduate. Postgraduate qualifications can extend your skills and your career possibilities in management, business development and enterprise. You’ll learn in engineering laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art technology, including a 10-tonne self-reacting frame, climate-controlled rooms, a 10-metre tilting water flume, concrete technology, universal machine testing and 3D printers. Explore Engineering Health Health Australia's expanding healthcare industry needs qualified professionals more than ever. If you have an interest in human health and a passion for helping people in need, we deliver training of the highest standard for the professionals our communities need, with a global focus on practice and learning. Our accredited degrees are designed in consultation with health sector professionals and associations and fulfil the academic prerequisites for professional registration. Professional placements are extensive, complemented by two on-campus health clinics that provide safe and supervised environments for student practicums. Our undergraduate and postgraduate health courses are taught in state-of-the-art laboratories and span a wide range of clinical and social sciences, from biomedical science to nursing and midwifery and mental health to naturopathy and social work. You’ll benefit from learning under our unique Southern Cross Model, which is designed to deliver greater momentum and motivation as you achieve milestones quickly, setting you up for success at university and in your health career. Explore Health Indigenous Knowledge Indigenous Knowledge Discover how learning, knowledge and wisdom are shared in the world’s oldest living cultures with courses that explore Indigenous histories, knowledge systems, health and wellbeing, and ways of living. You’ll be part of an education process founded on cultural integrity, inclusion, social justice and a profound understanding of issues affecting Indigenous people. Delivered through the Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples based at our Northern Rivers campus and guided by our Elders Council, Indigenous Knowledge courses prepare you for careers in a range of professional sectors, including health, community services, tourism, business, justice, policy and research. Whether you choose a shared major as part of your undergraduate degree or you are interested in a research degree, you’ll be part of a University renowned for its unique approach to Indigenous knowledge. Explore Indigenous Knowledge Information Technology Information Technology The jobs of tomorrow require innovative information technology specialists who can master technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Immersive and Pervasive Computing. They need to solve real-world problems, create and distribute software, content and resources with excellent user experience across channels and technologies in both physical and virtual worlds. Our undergraduate degrees offer a strong foundation to develop the problem-solving skills you need to be successful as a specialist in the IT industry, whether you dream of a career as a software developer, user experience designer, a network and cybersecurity specialist, or a Big Data technologist. If you are already working in the industry and you are looking to expand your career possibilities, our postgraduate courses take your skills to the next level in computing, project management and entrepreneurship. Not only do IT students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects in the Digital Enterprise Lab at our Gold Coast campus, our strong links with industry form a fundamental part of internship programs that give students experience in real jobs before they graduate. And by studying under our unique Southern Cross Model, you can translate teaching innovation into career innovation. Explore Information Technology Law Law Whether it’s defending a client in court, challenging a ruling before a tribunal, building a case to protect the environment or a career in corporate law, a Southern Cross law degree offers flexibility and an academic model that sets you up for success at University and beyond. Your study options are various. You can dive straight into a three-year undergraduate law degree, where a wide range of elective units lets you shape your law degree to suit your interests and to pursue the many opportunities the law offers. Alternatively, you might choose to explore an associate degree in paralegal studies with the option of specialising in conveyancing or you may be pursuing a postgraduate specialisation to expand your career options. As a Southern Cross student, you’ll be part of an engaged student community, taught by leaders and practitioners who know what it takes to succeed. With a focus on social justice, critical thinking, academic rigour and work-ready skills, our professionally-accredited qualifications open the way to a range of careers, from paralegal conveyancing and criminology to a future as a specialist or generalist lawyer or an advocate for human rights and the environment. Explore Law Music and Creative Arts Music and Creative Arts Do you dream of showcasing your creative work in galleries or on stages around the world? Or what about creating film and media for national or international audiences? Our creative industries degrees are offered at the Lismore campus, in the vibrant heart of the Northern Rivers, while our Coomera campus on the Gold Coast also welcomes contemporary music and digital media students. Whether it’s music, digital media, art and design or creative writing that gets your artistic blood pumping, you’ll be taught by esteemed practitioners who have an intimate knowledge of what it takes to make a successful creative career. You’ll study in beautiful studios, creative laboratories and state-of-the-art performance venues with the opportunity to study overseas at international art hubs or do a professional placement close to home at signature events and festivals. Explore Music and Creative Arts Science and Environment Science and Environment Southern Cross University’s science degrees cover every aspect of the understanding and management of our natural and built environments. You can specialise in a field of professional practice such as regenerative agriculture, environmental, marine or forest science or create a bespoke science degree by choosing a science major or a shared major from disciplines across the University. Advanced analytical laboratories and a strong field focus prepare you for a range of careers in science that might see you working as managers of natural environments, agriculture, fisheries or other natural resources, or as policy-makers and program directors, researchers, educators or leaders of tomorrow’s scientific advances. Passionate academics nurture your knowledge and skills, whether it’s learning how to use drones and GIS technology or surveying wildlife on field trips to the living laboratories on our doorstep. World Heritage rainforests, reefs and rivers are all within easy reach of our campuses. Learning under our Southern Cross Model is an immersive and satisfying experience as you achieve milestones quickly, and gain greater clarity for the scientific career you plan to pursue. Explore Science and Environment Social Work and Community Welfare Social Work and Community Welfare Whether you want to create an impact on one individual’s life or the lives of many, a fulfilling career awaits in social work and community welfare. With an emphasis on social justice and human rights, our accredited degrees include extensive on-the-job placements of up to 1,000 hours, depending on the degree you choose. An active research community at the University drives thought leadership and cutting-edge analysis on our most pressing social issues, and you’ll be taught by leaders in their fields of practice. Learning under our Southern Cross Model is an immersive and satisfying experience as you achieve milestones quickly, with the flexibility to combine study and work. Gain a qualification in a field of high job growth, with great career diversity and opportunity in social work, community development, human services, social policy development and analysis, counselling and research. Explore Social Work and Community Welfare Tourism Tourism Whether you’re studying an undergraduate or postgraduate course, you’ll be taught by one of Australia’s premier tourism universities, the first in Australia to offer studies in tourism. A unique partnership with global hotel investment group Mulpha Australia means our students can choose from a range of courses in tourism and hotel management at The Hotel School in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or even on Hayman Island. You can also choose to study Tourism and Event Management as a shared major in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge or Bachelor of Psychological Science. Practical training in hotels and tourism structures – with mentorship from experienced management professionals – forms a fundamental part of your course. It means you will be well-prepared for the demands of this dynamic sector once you graduate and for the diverse careers on offer – from hotel management and restaurant operations to major event planning and ecotourism. Explore Tourism Design your degree Design your degree Want to study Arts, but also passionate about helping solve global environmental challenges? Or perhaps you’re interested in psychology but also in digital media? Depending on which course you are enrolled in, you may be able to combine more of your interests by choosing a shared major from a wide range of disciplines across the University. A shared major is the equivalent of eight units or one year of full-time study. Explore Design your degree Pathway Programs Pathway Programs SCU College If you don’t meet the Bachelor degree entry requirements, SCU College offers a range of alternative pathways to university study. SCU College classes are small and extra support is available for all students. Preparing for Success Program The Preparing for Success Program (PSP) can be completed full-time over 12 weeks or part-time in one year, either on campus or online. PSP is fee-free and equips you with the study skills needed for success at university. Students who complete the program can proceed directly to a Southern Cross University degree with the confidence that they are well-prepared*. Transition to Uni Transition to Uni is a fee-free, intensive preparatory course designed for current ATAR-eligible Year 12 students or school leavers who have completed Year 12 with an ATAR (or equivalent). The course develops the key academic literacies and foundational scientific and quantitative concepts you will need at university. Passing the Transition to Uni program will guarantee you entry into a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree*. SCU College Diplomas The College also offers a range of Diplomas, which are guaranteed pathways to a Bachelor degree. Whether it’s business, education, information technology, engineering, health, or science, SCU College has a pathway Diploma to suit you. Diplomas can be a one-year standalone qualification or provide up to one year of credit towards a Bachelor degree. Classes are small and focus on improving your academic skills and discipline knowledge. Diploma students also have access to the College Connect academic support workshops. Explore Pathway Programs Jump into your study essentials Jump into your study essentials MySCU MyEnrolment Student email Key dates Timetables Unit search Book an appointment Learning Zone Technology Services Library Play video Transforming tomorrow At Southern Cross University we strive for excellence. Our game-changing new education models bring a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life. Why SCU Transforming tomorrow Events View all events Open Day 2023 6 August 2023 - 13 August 2023 Coffs Harbour Running Festival 10 September 2023 Campus tours 3 August 2023 International Day of People with Disability 3 December 2023 Online Research for a better tomorrow Southern Cross University is a dynamic university with a vibrant and innovative research program that focuses on issues that are both regionally relevant and globally significant. We work closely with industry, the government sectors, and our community to fulfil this program. How we're making a difference Explore research Research for a better tomorrow At Southern Cross University, we are committed to producing a positive impact on our region and on the lives of people in our community. We do this through our interconnected and multidisciplinary research impact clusters. Explore research 91% graduate employment 91 per cent of undergraduates and 94 per cent of postgraduates were employed following their degree (2021-2022). Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022 Top 200 Young Universities We are ranked in the top 200 young universities in the world. Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020 Excellence in Research Outstanding ratings of at world standard' or above in 23 research fields. Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018 Natural wonders Study surrounded by natural beauty from world-class surf breaks to heritage-listed rainforests and national parks. Explore the beauty 91% Postgraduate employment 91 per cent of postgraduates and 89 per cent of undergraduates were employed following their degree (2021-2022). Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022 Travel convenience Our main campuses are all within close proximity to an international or regional airport, public transport and the Pacific Highway. Explore locations Top 200 Young Universities We are ranked in the top 200 young universities in the world. Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020 Natural wonders Study surrounded by natural beauty from world-class surf breaks to heritage-listed rainforests and national parks. Explore the beauty Top 7 for graduate income Ranked in top 7 universities nationally for highest median full-time undergraduate salaries after graduation. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022 Start planning your career Connected community UniMentor connects new undergraduate students with a second or third-year mentor studying the same discipline. Start a conversation Healthy lifestyle Keep on top of your personal health goals with the on-campus fitness centre, health clinics, sporting clubs, and wellness support. Get involved More about Get to know Southern Cross Get to know Southern Cross Recognise your experience We offer a range of ways to gain entry for those not coming straight from high school. Previous work experience and secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies will be assessed for credit. Additionally, for those who need to brush up on their academic skills, SCU College offers the fee-free Preparing for Success Program that prepares students with the skills required for success at university. Register your interest Get to know Southern Cross How to apply You can apply directly with us through our application portal or via a course page. Explore our locations Explore our locations and experience studying along Australia’s idyllic east coast. 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