Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University/CRICOS Provider No: 01241G (NSW), 02621K (WA), 02629B (VIC)

Overview

Southern Cross University has been open since 1994 and now has well over 15,000 students enrolled both on campus and externally. SCU provides a balance between academic pursuits and on campus experience with highly qualified teaching staff in the class room and pleasant study and living spaces at each of its locations so that students are able to work towards their study goals in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Research and academic programmes are characterised by excellence and relevance to the real world so that graduates are well equipped for life in the global marketplace upon completion of their studies.

Location

SCU’s campuses are located on the mid North and North coast of New South Wales, set in beautiful rainforest and coastal areas with a backdrop of mountains and World Heritage parks near the border with Queensland and not far from the famous Gold Coast.

Campuses

Lismore campus is set on 75 hectares of natural bushland in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, three hours drive form Brisbane. Facilities include nursing and tactile therapies laboratories, pool and student services complex, Moot Court and law library, natural therapies clinic and medicinal herbarium, visual arts and music studios, and recording facilities.

Facilities at Coffs Harbour campus include nursing laboratories and simulated clinical wards, early childhood teacher training facilities, sporting and fitness facilities, and student accommodation.

Lakeside and Riverside campuses in Tweed Heads offer between them most of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses run by SCU and Beachside campus on the Gold Coast is due to open in 2010.

The Hotel School Sydney in the heart of the Sydney CBD is the site at which SCU runs its hotel operations and tourism management courses in association with InterContinental Hotel Sydney and a number of leading tourism associations

Courses

Southern Cross University offers courses in Arts and Social Sciences, Creative and Performing Arts, Education, Environmental Science and Management, Health and Human Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Commerce and Management, Information Technology, Law and Justice, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

AA Education Network can advise you aboutwhich campus offers any particular course.

English Courses

Lismore campus offers General English (ELICOS), Specialist English, Conversation Classes, and Study Tour Programs.

Coffs Harbour campus offers Academic English, Business English, General English, and Holiday English Programs.

Tweed Gold Coast offers a range of English language course options by arrangement with Queensland International Business Academy (QIBA) at their Coolangatta centre.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate admission generally requires successful completion of the recognised equivalent of Australian Year 12 High School and an IELTS of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5.

Postgraduate admission generally requires successful completion of the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree and n IELTS of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 for postgrad coursework and an IELTS of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 for postgrad research. Some postgrad courses also require relevant work experience and some requirements are higher.

An AA Education Network counsellor can give you the exact requirements for your chosen course of study.

Enrolment dates

The academic year is divided into three sessions. An AA Education Network counsellor can advise you of the best times to apply, but it is advisable for students to apply well in advance of the session in which they wish to commence study, to allow time for processing of applications.

Student activities

The University organises many social and recreational activities throughout the year for students and student can take advantage of the beautiful natural locations of the campuses to pursue sun and surf, rainforest and mountains, or relaxing on campus in the friendly student communities.

Southern Cross University provides you with:

• A first class education in a supportive environment of academic excellence.
• Connection with a local and global network of SCU graduates.
• A range of flexible options to pursue your study goals.
• The chance to meet students from Australia and overseas and form lasting friendships.
• The opportunity to live and study in some the country’s most spectacular and beautiful natural environments.

Application

Contact AA Education Network today. One of counsellors will guide you through each step of planning your dreams and pursuing your goals of study at Southern Cross University. A taste of Australia’s natural beauty awaits you.