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SCU COLLEGE
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Southern Cross University is committed to delivering education differently, so you
get the knowledge and networks you need for the new world of work. We want to
be known not only for innovation, but also integrity.
This book is not just about a degree. If you are going to commit three or more
years of your life to formal learning, you deserve an educational experience with
the potential to open new horizons and to change the lives of others as well as
your own.
To help you decide if Southern Cross is the right place for you:
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   backgrounds to enter university and thrive;
•	Talk to our friendly student advisers, either on the phone, by email or in
   person – so we can help you work out if you would like to apply and also help
   you through the application process.
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Southern Cross alumnus and
    internationally-recognised artist
    Guido van Helten completed his
    multi-story masterpiece at the
    Gold Coast campus in 2018.

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OUR CAMPUSES
Gold Coast
Our Gold Coast campus provides a dynamic learning environment.
You will study in state-of-the-art facilities just minutes away from
North Kirra Beach and a short walk to Gold Coast Airport.

Business and tourism degrees take full advantage of this            enterprise lab, where students develop innovative solutions
thriving city where a multitude of leisure and service              to real-world problems.
industries offer work and placement opportunities.
                                                                    Engineering management, arts, law and social welfare
If you are studying one of our health science degrees,              complete the wide range of disciplines taught at the
you will learn in discipline-specific laboratories with high-tech   Gold Coast.
interactive models to provide simulated training experiences
and industry-standard equipment for podiatry, pedorthics,           ABOUT THE GOLD COAST REGION
midwifery, nursing, sport science, speech pathology,
                                                                    A sun-loving subtropical city of beaches, rainforest, parkland
osteopathy and occupational therapy. Students also gain
                                                                    and thriving business and retail activity, the Gold Coast is the
clinical experience providing health services to the public in
                                                                    sixth largest city in Australia with a population of more than
the Southern Cross University Health Clinic.
                                                                    half a million people. Sport and entertainment, including
The Gold Coast is also the perfect location for studying IT         major theme parks, are part of the relaxed lifestyle.
or digital business with close proximity to industry partners
                                                                    Visit: scu.edu.au/goldcoast
such as the Gold Coast Airport and to the University’s digital

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OUR CAMPUSES
Lismore
Our Lismore campus, in its beautiful rainforest setting, hums with
vitality and is a creative hub for the music, media and visual arts
degrees for which it is renowned.

                                      Lismore campus is also home to state-of-the-art engineering
                                      and environmental science facilities where you will find
                                      laboratories for activities as diverse as concrete stress
                                      testing and hydraulic water flow modelling, 3D printing
                                      and synchrotron technology.
                                      Our sports science and nursing facilities, where students
                                      learn in specialist labs, simulated hospital wards and use
                                      the latest high-tech models, are second-to-none. Health
                                      students gain clinical experience in providing health services
                                      to the public in the Southern Cross University Health Clinic.
                                      The Lismore campus also hosts cutting edge law and
                                      business degrees that ensure students have access to
                                      opportunities for internships, exchanges, activities and
                                      events that support their success and long term goals.
                                      The Learning Centre and library complex, heated pool
                                      and gym, and lush grounds with an abundance of wildlife,
                                      provide a unique setting in which to study.
                                      Lismore campus is home to Gnibi College of Indigenous
                                      Australian Peoples.

                                      ABOUT THE LISMORE REGION
                                      Lismore in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, with its
                                      surrounding villages and nearby coastal towns of Byron
                                      Bay, Lennox Head and Ballina, is a superb location to live
                                      and study. Artistic, alternative and socially active, Lismore
                                      is renowned for its proximity to subtropical World Heritage
                                      rainforests, access to stunning beaches and signature
                                      events such as Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay Bluesfest,
                                      Byron Writers Festival, Mullumbimby Music Festival and
                                      Lismore Lantern Parade.
                                      Visit: scu.edu.au/lismore

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UNIVERSITY
     PATHWAYS

    “	The teachers are very
      friendly. I know people
      from different countries
      and cultures and I learn a
      lot from different friends.”

     Jose   – Chile
     English Language Program
     student
     Gold Coast

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There is a range of pathways into Southern Cross University degrees
through SCU College. Depending on your requirements, the College
delivers both English language and academic pathways that provide
direct entry into Southern Cross University degrees.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH PATHWAYS

                                   ENGLISH FOR

    EAP                                                                                                    Direct entry
                                                                                                               into
                                                                                                          Southern Cross
                                                                                                            University
ACADEMIC SKILLS PATHWAYS                                                                                     Degree

                                   UNDERGRADUATE

    UQP                            Entry: IELTS* 5.5#
                                   Duration: 15 weeks
                                   2 UNITS CREDIT#

                                   POSTGRADUATE

    PQP                            Entry: IELTS* 6.0
                                   Duration: 15 weeks
                                   2 UNITS CREDIT

DIPLOMA PATHWAYS

    DIP
                                   DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS

    BUS
                                   Entry: IELTS* 5.5
                                   Duration: 1 year
                                   UP TO 8 UNITS CREDIT

                                   DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE

     DIP                           Entry: IELTS* 5.5

     SCI                           Duration: 1 year
                                   UP TO 8 UNITS CREDIT

+ Duration will depend on English language level at application.
* View page 7 for English language requirements. Refer to ielts.org for more information about the International Language Testing System (IELTS).
# Nursing and allied health stream requires IELTS 6.5 and has no advanced standing.

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“	One of the reasons I chose Southern Cross was
      so I could focus on my English skills. I really
      feel that I can be different here, I can share
      special moments with local Australian people.”

     Giselle    – Brazil

     English Language Program student
     Lismore

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ACADEMIC ENGLISH PATHWAYS
    ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC                                            GENERAL ENGLISH
    PURPOSES (EAP)

Duration:       5 to 50 weeks                                   Duration:       1 to 50 weeks
Starts: 		      See table below                                 Starts: 		      Monday of any teaching week
Location:       Gold Coast, Lismore                             Location:       Gold Coast, Lismore
CRICOS:         064715B                                         CRICOS:         064715B
2019 Tuition Fees: $420+ per week                               2019 Tuition Fees: $420+ per week
Admission requirements: Students will be assigned to an         Admission requirements: Students will be assigned to
appropriate English language level based on proficiency         an appropriate English language level based on proficiency
scores (e.g. SCU College English Language Test, IELTS)          scores (e.g. SCU College English Language Test, IELTS)
presented on application. The student’s proficiency is          presented on application. The student’s proficiency is
monitored to determine progress. English language of            monitored to determine progress.
Academic IELTS 3.0 to 6.5 or equivalent.                        +Plus $240 enrolment fee.
+Plus $240 enrolment fee.

                                                                COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE OVERVIEW
                                                                General English helps students develop their English
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) prepares students for       speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with a focus on
study at Southern Cross University. EAP builds on existing      communicative English. Students will have the opportunity to
English language abilities in reading, writing, speaking and    develop their language skills as well as strategies for learning
listening. It then develops students’ academic and digital      and using English in a range of contexts (e.g. work, holidays).
literacy practices, including: researching, referencing,        Classes may be mixed-level ability. Homestay is available
note taking, using the Southern Cross University Learning       for students studying the English Language Proficiency
Management System and giving presentations. The length          program, please refer to scu.edu.au/scucollege
of EAP studies will depend on a student’s English language      for more information.
level at application. Successful completion of EAP provides
direct entry to a range of Southern Cross University degrees.

Timetable for English Language
Proficiency Program*
Gold Coast          Class                 Self Study
                                                                 EAP
Group 1             8:30 am to 1:15 pm    1:15 pm to 2:15 pm      1         Entry to courses with IELTS 5.5 and 6.0

Group 2             1.30 pm to 6.15 pm    6.15 pm to 7.15 pm
                                                                 EAP
Lismore             Class                 Self Study              2         Entry to courses with IELTS 6.5
Group 1             9 am to 2 pm          2 pm to 3 pm

*Subject to change and availability                              EAP        Entry to courses with IELTS 7.0
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 START DATES FOR SESSION 1, 2019         STUDY BREAK             START DATES FOR SESSION 3, 2019           STUDY BREAK

 20 weeks       17 Sept 18 – 8 Feb 19    24 Dec 18 – 1 Jan 19    20 weeks         27 May - 18 Oct 19       19 Aug - 25 Aug 19
 15 weeks       22 Oct 18 – 8 Feb 19     24 Dec 18 – 1 Jan 19    15 weeks         1 Jul - 18 Oct 19        19 Aug - 25 Aug 19
 10 weeks       26 Nov 18 – 8 Feb 19     24 Dec 18 – 1 Jan 19    10 weeks         5 Aug - 18 Oct 19        19 Aug - 25 Aug 19
 5 weeks        7 Jan – 8 Feb 19         24 Dec 18 – 1 Jan 19    5 weeks          16 Sep - 18 Oct 19       19 Aug - 25 Aug 19

 START DATES FOR SESSION 2, 2019         STUDY BREAK

 20 weeks        21 Jan – 14 Jun 19      15 – 22 Apr 19
 15 weeks        25 Feb – 14 Jun 19      15 – 22 Apr 19
 10 weeks        1 Apr – 14 Jun 19       15 – 22 Apr 19
 5 weeks         13 May – 14 Jun 19      15 – 22 Apr 19

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ACADEMIC SKILLS PATHWAYS
         UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFYING                                       POSTGRADUATE QUALIFYING
         PROGRAM (UQP)                                                  PROGRAM (PQP)

     Duration:       15 weeks                                        Duration:      15 weeks
     Total units: 3                                                  Total units: 3
     Location:       Gold Coast, Lismore                             Location:      Gold Coast
     CRICOS:         091558G                                         CRICOS:        091557J
     2019 Tuition Fees: $12,840                                      2019 Tuition Fees: $12,840
     Admission requirements: Qualification equivalent to             Admission requirements: Applicants will need to have
     Australian Year 11; be 18 years old at the start; and English   completed a full-time, three-year, higher education sector,
     language comparable to Academic IELTS 5.5 with no band          post-secondary (post-Year 12) study qualification or
     less than 5.0. Nursing and Allied Health stream requires        equivalent; and English language comparable to Academic
     Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.                  IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5#.

     UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFYING PROGRAM                                POSTGRADUATE QUALIFYING PROGRAM

      GOLD COAST STREAMS                     START                    GOLD COAST STREAMS                     START

      Arts                                   March, July, November    Business, Tourism, Accounting          March, July, November
      Business                               March, July, November    Engineering                            March, November
      (Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality)
                                                                      Information Technology                 March, November
      Information Technology                 March, July, November

                                                                     COURSE OVERVIEW
      LISMORE STREAMS                        START
                                                                     The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) develops study
      Arts                                   March, July             skills at the postgraduate level in business, engineering
      Business                               March, July             and information technology. It is designed for international
      (Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality)                            students whose academic qualifications are slightly
      Engineering                            March                   below Southern Cross University’s entry requirements for
                                                                     postgraduate degrees.
      Nursing and Allied Health              November
      (Occupational Therapy, Podiatry)
                                                                     ADVANCED STANDING
      Science                                March
                                                                     Students who successfully complete the course will meet
                                                                     the academic and English language requirements for
     COURSE OVERVIEW                                                 entry into the Master of Business Administration, Master of
     The Undergraduate Qualifying Program (UQP) prepares             Professional Accounting, Master of Information Technology,
     international students for undergraduate study in arts,         Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management and
     aviation, business, allied health, engineering, information     the Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business
     technology, nursing, tourism and hospitality and science.       Administration and will gain two (2) units of advanced
     The course combines English language and academic               standing in these courses.
     skills development with academic, content-based studies.
     It is designed for international students whose academic
     qualifications and/or English proficiency levels are slightly
     below Southern Cross University’s entry requirements for
     undergraduate degrees.

     ADVANCED STANDING
     Students who successfully complete this course meet
     the academic and English language requirements for
     entry into the following degrees with two (2) units of
     advanced standing: Diploma of Business, Bachelor of
     Business, Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality
     Management, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor
     of Digital Business, Diploma of Science, Bachelor of Arts
     or the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications. No
     advanced standing is available for the nursing and allied
                                                                     #Comparable scores includes SCU College placement test scores,
     health stream.
                                                                     Cambridge English: Proficiency or Advanced, and TOEFL PBT.
                                                                     Refer to: scu.edu.au/englishskills

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DIPLOMA PATHWAYS
   These courses are offered through SCU College. The College understands that students have diverse
   experiences and ways of learning and offers additional tailored workshops and tuition help. Students
   can also interact with their peers through the College Connect service.

   DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS                                              DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE

Duration:     1 year                                            Duration:     1 year
Starts: 		    March, July, November                             Starts: 		    March
Total units: 8                                                  Total units: 8
Location:     Gold Coast                                        Location:     Lismore
CRICOS:       079231K                                           CRICOS:       086408J
2019 Tuition Fees: Unit $3,150 | Annual $25,200                 2019 Tuition Fees: Unit $3,650 | Annual $29,200
Admission requirements: Qualification equivalent to an          Admission requirements: Qualification equivalent to an
Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade; and English   Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade; and English
language comparable to Academic IELTS 5.5 and no less           language comparable to Academic IELTS 5.5 and no less
than 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in all other bands.    than 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in all other bands.

 GOLD COAST STREAMS                    START                    COURSE OVERVIEW
 Business                              March, July, November    The Diploma of Science will prepare students with a
                                                                grounding in scientific knowledge and skills and a taste
 Information Technology                March, July, November
                                                                of the many opportunities that science provides. Students
                                                                will learn the language and nature of science and
COURSE OVERVIEW                                                 mathematics, and will be able to follow their interests
The Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to            in specific areas of science.
develop your academic and business skills in areas that
could include digital business, finance, management,            CAREER OUTCOMES
economics and marketing. Successful completion of the
                                                                Graduates of the Diploma of Science may find work in para-
diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units
                                                                professional roles, including positions as field assistants,
of credit towards a range of Southern Cross University
                                                                laboratory assistants and environmental monitoring officers.
business, tourism and information technology degrees.

CAREER OUTCOMES                                                 ADVANCED STANDING
                                                                The Diploma can offer up to one year of credit, depending
Graduates of the Diploma of Business may find employment
                                                                on course and units taken, into linked Bachelor degrees
in general areas of business including accounting, finance
                                                                in science, environmental science, marine science and
and marketing.
                                                                management, forestry science and management, civil
                                                                engineering (Honours), and mechanical engineering
ADVANCED STANDING                                               (Honours).
Successful graduates of the Diploma of Business will be
eligible to gain one year of advanced standing towards the
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business in Tourism and
Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Digital Business, or
Bachelor of Information Technology.

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“The Diploma pathway has given
     me greater confidence in my
     ability to study the Bachelor of
     Business in Tourism and Hospitality
     Management. It made me
     understand the Australian education
     system, showed me how to access
     the different learning systems and
     gave me lots of extra support.”

     Amrit    – Nepal
     Diploma of Business pathway to
     Bachelor of Business in Tourism
     and Hospitality Management

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STUDY ABROAD
   CAREER START (STUDY ABROAD)

Duration:      6 months                                              COURSE OVERVIEW
Total units: 4                                                       Career Start (Study Abroad) is a full-time course that starts
                                                                     with 10-weeks of English (English for Academic Purposes or
Location:      Gold Coast, Lismore                                   EAP), followed by four (4) units of academic study in either
CRICOS:        096807M                                               business, tourism and hospitality, science or arts stream
                                                                     over one session.
2019 Tuition Fees: $12,040
Admission requirements: Qualification equivalent                     ADVANCED STANDING
to Australian Year 12; and English language comparable
to Academic IELTS 5.0 with no band less than 4.5.                    Students who successfully complete this course may
                                                                     receive up to four (4) units of credit towards the Diploma
                                                                     of Business or the Diploma of Science.
 GOLD COAST STREAMS                  STARTS

 Arts                                26 Nov 18
 Business                            26 Nov 18, 1 Apr 19, 5 Aug 19
 Tourism and Hospitality             26 Nov 18, 1 Apr 19, 5 Aug 19
 Science                             26 Nov 18

 LISMORE STREAMS                     STARTS

 Arts                                26 Nov 18, 1 April 19
 Business                            26 Nov 18, 1 April 19
 Tourism and Hospitality             26 Nov 18, 1 April 19
 Science                             26 Nov 18

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STUDY TOURS
        ENGLISH STUDY TOURS
        (DESIGNED FOR YOU)

     Duration: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 10 weeks                             COURSE OVERVIEW
     Starts: Anytime                                              English language study tours can be designed at any
                                                                  level to allows students to immerse themselves in an
     Location: Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour                 English speaking environment. We can design a program
                                                                  that suits your needs.
     2019 Tuition Fees: on application
     Admission requirements: We cater to school-aged              Study tours include English classes, vocational lectures
     students, university level, professional or other specific   and relevant industry visits such as tourism, information
     requirements. Applicants can be on any visa type             technology, tropical horticulture, aquaculture, organic
     (but not on a student visa).                                 growing, agribusiness or marine studies. Other options can
                                                                  be added including homestay, social or recreational activities.
                                                                  For more information contact studytours@scu.edu.au

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ACCOMMODATION
GOLD COAST                                                         COFFS HARBOUR
The Gold Coast offers private housing options, from full           SCU Village, managed by Campus Living Villages, provides
board with private residents, to hostel accommodation,             modern, fully furnished, four-bedroom apartments with
units, houses, and sharing a house or unit with others.            internet access, laundry facilities, and a recreation lounge
                                                                   for group gatherings and organised social events. Dedicated
Unistays lists a range of off-campus accommodation in the
                                                                   resident teams and evening duty managers provide a
local area, visit: unistays.scu.edu.au. Local real estate agents
                                                                   supportive and friendly environment within walking distance
or portals such as realestate.com.au also list private rentals.
                                                                   of the campus. Visit: scuvillage.com.au for more details.
Homestay provides accommodation with a local Australian
                                                                   Unistays lists off-campus accommodation in the local area,
family for English language students, and is a great way to
                                                                   visit: unistays.scu.edu.au. Local real estate agents or portals
improve English skills and learn more about Australian culture,
                                                                   such as realestate.com.au also list private rentals.
visit: scu.edu.au/englishlanguage
                                                                   Homestay provides accommodation with a local Australian
LISMORE                                                            family for English language students, and is a great way to
                                                                   improve English skills and learn more about Australian culture,
SCU Village, managed by Campus Living Villages, offers two-
                                                                   visit: scu.edu.au/englishlanguage
to-six-bedroom apartments at three colleges – Orion, Sirius
and Magellan. Dedicated resident teams and evening duty
managers provide a supportive and friendly environment
within walking distance of the campus. Facilities include
internet access and on-site laundries, outdoor entertainment
areas and movie facilities.
Visit: scuvillage.com.au for more details.
Unistays lists off-campus accommodation in the local area:
unistays.scu.edu.au. Local real estate agents or portals such
as realestate.com.au also list private rentals.
Homestay provides accommodation with a local Australian
family for English language students, and is a great way to
improve English skills and learn more about Australian culture,
visit: scu.edu.au/englishlanguage

COST OF LIVING
GOLD COAST, LISMORE AND COFFS HARBOUR
Southern Cross University students may benefit from the reduced cost of living compared to Australian capital cities.
The table below is a general weekly guide in Australian dollars for a single student living near the Gold Coast, Lismore or
Coffs Harbour campuses.

                                                                     SCU VILLAGE
                                                                     (LISMORE,
 EXPENSE                      PRIVATE RENTAL                         COFFS HARBOUR)              HOMESTAY
 Accommodation                $130–$250 room | $350–$600 house       $167–$209                   $270–$330*
 Food                         $100–$150                              $100–$150                   Included
 Public transport             $20–$70                                $20                         Included to and from campus
 Electricity                  $15 room | $40 house                   Included                    Included
 Water                        $5                                     Included                    Included
 Mobile/internet              $30–$60                                $30–$60                     $30–$60

Updated April 2018. Figures are per week.
* Does not include placement fee.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
     REQUIREMENTS
     Most applications must include evidence of English                       ‘English language comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0
     language proficiency. Academic IELTS is the bench-mark                   with no band less than 5.5’ means to meet the English
     score indicated in the admission requirements for each                   requirement the minimum overall IELTS score is 6.0, and
     course. All English language results must have been                      no band in reading, writing, speaking or listening can be
     achieved in the last two years.                                          below 5.5.
     For undergraduate degrees the minimum score required                     Southern Cross University also accepts comparable scores
     is IELTS of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 with the exception            from CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency), CAE
     of health sciences, nursing and midwifery and social                     (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English), TOEFL (Test
     sciences degrees.                                                        of English as a Foreign Language – internet-based test),
     For most postgraduate degrees the minimum score                          PTE (Pearson Test of English), ISPLR (International Second
     required is IELTS of 6.5 overall.                                        Language Proficiency Rating), CEFR (Common European
                                                                              Framework of Reference for Languages).
     The English language requirement may also be satisfied by
     completing an English for Academic Purposes or pathway
     program with SCU College (see page 21).

      IELTS              5.0 with no band   5.5 no band         6.0 no band           6.5 no band         7.0 no band         7.0 all bands
                         less than 4.5      less than 5.0       less than 5.5         less than 6.0       less than 6.5

                                            46                  60                    79                  94                  94
      TOEFL (Internet)   35-45                                                        W: 21 R: 20
                                            W: 16               W: 17 R: 11 L: 11     L: 20 S: 20         W: 24               W: 25

                                            42 Communication 50 Communication 58 Communication 65 Communication 65 Communication
      Pearson PTE        36
                                            score: 36        score: 46        score: 50        score: 58        score: 65

      Cambridge CAE      154                47                  52                    58                  67                  67

      CPE                –                  –                   52                    –                   –                   –

                                                                3+ or better
      ISPLR              –                  3 in all 4 skills                         4 in all 4 skills   4 in all 4 skills   4+ in all 4 skills
                                                                in all 4 skills

      CEFR               –                  –                   B2                    –                   C1                  –

     W: Writing S: Speaking R: Reading L: Listening – indicates minimum score in each band.

     ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
     The minimum academic requirement for undergraduate                       When assessing applications against the relevant Academic
     degrees is displayed in the ‘Academic Score by Country’                  Standards, the University will use accepted educational
     shown on the international tab for each course on the                    resources, including Australian Education International –
     University website.                                                      National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR),
     For postgraduate degrees, assessment is made on an                       United Kingdom National Recognition Information Centre
     equivalent Australian Bachelor degree plus any other                     (UK NARIC), University Admissions Centre Assessment
     course-specific requirements.                                            of Qualifications Manual and the Queensland Tertiary
                                                                              Admissions Centre Schedule to establish the Australian
     Advanced standing refers to previous study undertaken
                                                                              equivalent of an applicant’s overseas qualifications.
     which may reduce the duration of your degree. You need
     to apply for advanced standing at the time of application.               For more information visit:
                                                                              scu.edu.au/international/apply
                                                                              Please note that some courses in nursing, midwifery
                                                                              and health sciences have inherent requirements. Refer
                                                                              to scu.edu.au/international for more information.

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HOW TO APPLY
    1. Apply scu.edu.au/international
    Apply online (preferred) OR complete the International Application for Admission form with
    all supporting documents:
         Original or Certified Copy of academic transcripts, with grading system
         English language test results (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL)

    Submit your completed International Application for Admission form with all supporting
    documents to intapps@scu.edu.au

    2. Assessment
    Applications will be acknowledged and responded to within 10 days.* Succesful applications receive
    an International Offer Package (Offer) including:
         Offer
         Information for Accepting your Offer
         Offer Acceptance Agreement.

    * Time period relates to complete application for the immediate study period.

   3. Accept
  1. Review the Offer to make sure all information is correct and submit extra documents if requested.
		 Once conditions are met, send the signed Offer Acceptance Agreement, before the Offer Lapse Date.
  2. Pay the ‘fee payable on acceptance’ amount on the Offer once Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
		 conditions are met.
  3. Once all documents are received and conditions are met, Southern Cross University will issue an
		 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) so you can apply for an Australian visa.

   Arriving in Australia
   Getting to Australia                              Accommodation                     Orientation
   Make sure you know how to get to                  Review short-term and long-term   Orientation week is compulsory
   the campus before you leave as public             accommodation options before      and full of essential information.
   transport in regional areas is limited.           you leave.                        Bring your passport as
   Remember to fill in the Greeting                                                    identification.
   Service request online.
   scu.edu.au/international/arrive                   scu.edu.au/accommodation          scu.edu.au/orientation

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SCU INTERNATIONAL                 2019 KEY DATES                         CONTACT
                                                                         scucollege@scu.edu.au
GOLD COAST                        Session 1                              scu.edu.au/scucollege
Southern Cross Drive              Orientation: 25 February – 1 March     T: +61 7 5589 3366
Bilinga                           Start: 4 March
QLD 4225 Australia
                                  Exams: 3 – 14 June
LISMORE                                                                    scuonline
                                  Session 2
Military Road                                                              scuinternational
Lismore                           Orientation: 1 – 15 July
NSW 2480 Australia                Start: 8 July                            southerncrossuni
                                  Exams: 8 – 18 October                    uniscu
COFFS HARBOUR
Hogbin Drive                      Session 3
Coffs Harbour                     Orientation: 28 October – 1 November
NSW 2450 Australia                Start: 4 November
FIND AN AGENT                     Exams: 17 – 21 February 2020
scu.edu.au/international/agents

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