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GREAT 21ST CENTURY CAREERS BEGIN WITH A CLEAN SHEET, A FRESH APPROACH AND A RESOLVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE, REGARDLESS OF THE OBSTACLES. Southern Cross University | T: +61 7 5589 3366 | scucollege@scu.edu.au | scu.edu.au/scucollege | CRICOS Provider: 01241G 2
TOP 100 IN ASIA-PACIFIC TOP 50 GEN Y UNIVERSITIES TOP 100 UNDER 50 YEARS OLD TOP 400 FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES TOP 400 FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES TOP 300 FOR LIFE SCIENCES Gold Coast Lismore Coffs Harbour TOP 150 UNDER 50 YEARS OLD WORLD STANDARD OR ABOVE IN 24 KEY RESEARCH AREAS 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: NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR • Read through course listings in the subject areas that interest you; INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • Look at entrance requirements and remember there are many different paths into any university; • Look into our range of scholarships, enabling people from a wide range of 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. 5-STAR STUDENT SUPPORT Students at Southern Cross are treated as peers in a community dedicated 5-STAR MEDIAN GRADUATE to creating new knowledge, new solutions and new capabilities. I urge you to STARTING SALARY consider joining us – there are exciting opportunities ahead. 5-STAR GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT Professor Adam Shoemaker Vice Chancellor 1
Southern Cross alumnus and internationally-recognised artist Guido van Helten completed his multi-story masterpiece at the Gold Coast campus in 2018. 2
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 3
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 5
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 6
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. 7
“ 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 8
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 3 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 9
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 10
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. 11
“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 12
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 13
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 14
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. 15
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. 16
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 17
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 CRICOS PROVIDER: 01241G SCU7229
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