Southern Cross University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Southern Cross University

Bold, progressive and just 23 years of age – Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities.
This stellar performance sees Southern Cross ranking within the top 150 universities in the global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and the QS World Rankings.
We are one of the leading destinations for students seeking a high-quality education at an Australian university.

Our contemporary campuses, with purpose-built world-class facilities, are located on the east coast of Australia, at the Gold Coast in Queensland, and in Lismore and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
The campuses provide a safe, caring, inclusive and friendly environment that seeks to embrace students with a sense of belonging and community.
The high-quality study experience at Southern Cross is distinctly personalised. Here, you will be well supported in your studies by dedicated staff, many of whom are world leaders in their field.
Our growing world-class status is reinforced by our outstanding research reputation. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has ranked Southern Cross ‘at world standard or above’ across 24 diverse research fields of global and national significance.

We look forward to welcoming you into our bold and progressive new-generation Southern Cross learning community.

About Southern Cross University

Bold, progressive and just 23 years of age – Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities.
This stellar performance sees Southern Cross ranking within the top 150 universities in the global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and the QS World Rankings.
We are one of the leading destinations for students seeking a high-quality education at an Australian university.

Our contemporary campuses, with purpose-built world-class facilities, are located on the east coast of Australia, at the Gold Coast in Queensland, and in Lismore and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
The campuses provide a safe, caring, inclusive and friendly environment that seeks to embrace students with a sense of belonging and community.
The high-quality study experience at Southern Cross is distinctly personalised. Here, you will be well supported in your studies by dedicated staff, many of whom are world leaders in their field.
Our growing world-class status is reinforced by our outstanding research reputation. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has ranked Southern Cross ‘at world standard or above’ across 24 diverse research fields of global and national significance.

We look forward to welcoming you into our bold and progressive new-generation Southern Cross learning community.

Available programs

Southern Cross University is a great place to study, offering a range of courses in a supportive learning environment. It offers degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels. The University has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia and 80 countries around the world. It has developed industry partnerships and strong links with business and the professions to provide a practical emphasis as well as a rigorous appreciation of theory.

SCU offers industry relevant degrees that focus on business, tourism, environmental and health sciences, Indigenous studies, education, law and a broad range of the arts. The University is currently part of seven Australian Co-operative Research Centres.

Southern Cross University collaborates with other international institutions in the delivery of courses in China, Tashkent, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Singapore. The University is committed to enhancing the lives and helping to advance the careers of all its international students.

NOTE: All International students who are studying in Australia under the student visa must study full time. Domestic candidates can choose to study full time or part time. It is the University's policy that all scholarship recipients must study full time unless there are exceptional circumstances and approval has been granted for part time study.

Arts and Humanities (6)

Bachelor of Art and Design (BAD)

Bachelor of Arts (Gold Coast Campus)

Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Session 1)

Business and Management (6)

Bachelor of Business (Domestic Students)

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management (BBusHotelMgt) (Domestic Students)

Engineering and Technology (6)

Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfTech) (China)

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBioMedSc) (Domestic students)

Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) (BClinSc(OstSt)) (Domestic Students)

Bachelor of Midwifery

Bachelor of Nursing (BN) (Domestic Students)

Bachelor of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse pathway (BN) (Domestic Students)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccThy) (Domestic Students)

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Natural Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Science (Domestic Students)

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications (BDigMedCom) (Domestic Students)

Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Full Time)

Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science (BExScPsychSc)

Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge (BIndigK)

Bachelor of Laws - Undergraduate entry (Domestic Students)

Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies

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Southern Cross University is a great place to study, offering a range of courses in a supportive learning environment. It offers degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels. The University has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia and 80 countries around the world. It has developed industry partnerships and strong links with business and the professions to provide a practical emphasis as well as a rigorous appreciation of theory.

SCU offers industry relevant degrees that focus on business, tourism, environmental and health sciences, Indigenous studies, education, law and a broad range of the arts. The University is currently part of seven Australian Co-operative Research Centres.

Southern Cross University collaborates with other international institutions in the delivery of courses in China, Tashkent, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Singapore. The University is committed to enhancing the lives and helping to advance the careers of all its international students.

NOTE: All International students who are studying in Australia under the student visa must study full time. Domestic candidates can choose to study full time or part time. It is the University's policy that all scholarship recipients must study full time unless there are exceptional circumstances and approval has been granted for part time study.

Business and Management (4)

Master of Business Law (MBL)

Master of Professional Accounting

Engineering and Technology (4)

Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

Master of Information Technology (MIT)

Master of Information Technology Management - (MITM)

Life Sciences and Medicine (4)

Master of Healthcare Leadership (MHlthLdr)

Master of Mental Health

Master of Mental Health Nursing (MMHN)

Master of Osteopathic Medicine (MOstMed)

Social Sciences and Management (4)

Master of Education (MEd)

Master of Laws (Business Law) (LLM (BusLaw))

Master of Project Management

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Others (1)

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration - (MBA) online

Social Sciences and Management (1)

Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies (DIndigPh)

General

GPA

2+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

94+

Bachelor

SAT

1010+

ATAR

65+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

94+

Total students

9,522

UG students

80%

PG students

20%

International students

1,638

UG students

60%

PG students

40%

Total faculty staff

379

Domestic staff

73%

Int'l staff

27%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.