About Southern Cross University
Address and contact details
Campus location
Course information
Academic structure
Information for enrolling students
Fees schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
Credit transfer and articulation information
Learning and teaching information
About Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University (SCU) 
is a contemporary university which thinks big - our courses reflect global issues of significance from climate change to public health leadership.
Southern Cross University is committed to equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch and further their careers. Now in its second decade, the University has established a progressive reputation for world class degrees in business, environmental and health sciences, education, law, Indigenous studies, social science and a broad range of the arts. Courses are designed in consultation with industry to produce work-ready graduates in traditional and emerging professions.
Our vibrant, regional campuses are situated on the North and Mid North Coast of New South Wales, a place of great physical beauty experiencing strong growth.
As a dynamic regional university, we take pride in the commitment and quality of our lecturers, many of whom are recognised internationally and throughout Australia as leaders in their fields.
Flexible delivery options assist students to balance their busy lives. Many courses are offered by distance education, with an online study environment that strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community.
While fast-tracking their careers is what many students want, Southern Cross University also strives to equip graduates with the skills to pursue personal and professional growth beyond their initial course of study to help realise their future ambitions.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
To Be Advised
National Priority Places
Not Maintained
Additional support will be provided for areas identified by the Australian Government as National Priorities. Teaching and nursing have been identified as initial key areas of National Priority, to ensure an adequate supply of high quality graduates for Australia’s schools and hospitals. The figures above refer to additional National Priority places only and do not indicate the total number of nursing or teaching places offered by this provider.
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Address and Contact details
Southern Cross University
Military Road
Lismore NSW 2480
Postal Address:
PO Box 157
Lismore NSW 2480
Telephone: +61 2 6620 3000 / 1800 626 481
Fax: +61 2 6622 4341
Email: admissions@scu.edu.au 
Campus Location
Coffs Harbour Campus
Hogbin Drive
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Lismore Campus
Military Road
East Lismore NSW 2480
Tweed Gold Cost Campus
Brett Street
Tweed Heads NSW 2485
Sydney
The Hotel School
Macquarie Street
Sydney
A Gold Coast campus is planned for construction in 2008, with opening scheduled for 2009.
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Course Information
Course Finder
Online Handbook
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Academic Structure
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Graduate Research College
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Information for enrolling students
Open Days
Personalised campus tours available. Phone +61 2 6620 3975 to book
Application process
Tertiary Admission Application
Direct Applications Download a direct application form for admission to courses by distance education
Important Enrolment Dates
Orientation Week Comences 18 February 2008
First semester commences 25 February 2008
Second semester commences 21 July 2008
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Year 12 Certificate, Standard entry procedures apply but some courses have additional or alternative selection criteria (Contemporary Music, Visual Arts, Naturopathy).
A range of Special Entry Schemes also apply. These include a Regional Entry Report Scheme, Tertiary Preparation/Bridging Courses and Alternative Entry as follows: Applicants who are 18 years or over, in the year of intended enrolment, and who have attempted tertiary studies, may be considered for admission on the basis of a range of other qualifications. These qualifications include: TAFE studies at Certificate IV level or higher; results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); work experience (including voluntary work experience for some courses); professional qualifications.
For admissions information, please visit http://www.scu.eu.au/howtoapply
Standard admission requirements apply for overseas students.
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships
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Quality Information
Providers are audited every 5 years.
Annual Report
SCU was audited in 2003
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Credit Transfer and Articulation Information
Advanced Standing, Credit Transfer and Articulation
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Learning and Teaching Information
Learning and Teaching Information
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