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UNDERGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2018 www.scu.edu.au CRICOS Provider: 01241G
Why study with us?
Ranked in the top 150 universities under 50 years old in the world.
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
Outstanding research achievements – rated ‘at world standard or above’ in 24 key research areas
Excellence in Research for Australia 2015
Dedicated staff, great facilities and beautiful campuses on Australia’s east coast
Inclusive and socially aware
5 star rating for social equity Good Universities Guide 2017
Consistently rated in the top two Australian universities for international student support
International Student Barometer 2016
Key dates
Open July 2017
Rising Stars Scholarship applications
Check website for closing dates:
for 2018
scu.edu.au/scholarships
UAC and QTAC on-time applications Open early August 2017
for 2018 entry (Session 1) Close late September 2017
Late UAC and QTAC applications incur an extra fee
STAR Early Entry opens Early July 2017
STAR Early Entry offers Early December 2017
Southern Cross University Info Days 4, 5 and 7 December 2017 (see page 53)
UAC and QTAC main round offers Mid January 2018
For the full list of offer rounds visit the UAC and QTAC websites
Session 1 2018 teaching dates 5 March – 1 June 2018
Orientation 26 February – 2 March 2018
Session 2 2018 teaching dates 2 July – 28 September 2018
Orientation 25 – 29 June 2018
Session 3 2018 teaching dates 29 October 2018 – 15 February 2019
Orientation 22 – 26 October 2018
All dates in the table above are provisional only and may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information visit the
Southern Cross University teaching calendar page: www.scu.edu.au/teachingcalendar
UAC and QTAC dates may also be subject to change. For information visit: www.uac.edu.au or www.qtac.edu.au
About
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is a contemporary and connected approach to creating careers for the future.
regional research university.
Our campuses are located at the southern Gold Coast, Lismore
Our approach is distinctly personalised. At our University, you’re and Coffs Harbour, in regions renowned for their unparalleled
a name not a number and you will be well supported in your beauty and diversity, providing living laboratories for learning
studies by our dedicated staff. and creative hubs for artistic endeavour, embracing our
students with a sense of belonging and community.
Bold and progressive – and at just 23 years of age – Southern
Cross is one of the Asia-Pacific’s top 100 universities, according The University also operates The Hotel School and branch
to the inaugural 2017 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia- campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, and delivers many
Pacific University Rankings. THE also rated Southern Cross degrees in dynamic online form.
among the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years of age in
We attract international students from more than 50 countries
its 2017 Young University Rankings.
who study with us in Australia.
The University’s research profile includes ratings of ‘at world
Whether studying on campus, online, or both, we offer exciting
standard or above’ in 24 research fields in the most recent
and high quality learning experiences at a new-generation
national evaluation. This research empowers our learning and
university that’s perfect for you.
teaching, our engagement with the wider world and our ethical
Southern Cross University acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
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Contents
About Southern Cross University 1
Contents 2
2018 undergraduate degrees list 3
Campuses 4
Studying with us 8
Global opportunities 9
Scholarships 9
STAR Early Entry 10
Head-Start 10
Five steps to Southern Cross University 11
2018 undergraduate degrees 13
UniLife 40
Elite Athletes and Performers 42
Career Development Service 42
SCU Health Clinic 43
Student Access and Inclusion 43
Chaplaincy Service 43
Indigenous Australian Student Services 44
Accessing your university 45
Alumni 45
Developing academic skills 46
Library services 46
UniMentor program 46
Accommodation 47
Cost of attending uni 48
How to plan your budget 49
Research and postgraduate study 50
Unispeak – common university terms 52
Southern Cross University Info Day and Discovery Day 53
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2018
Undergraduate degrees (Bachelor and Associate degrees)
Arts & Social Sciences 14 Education 22 Health Sciences &
Psychology
Media & Creative Arts B Arts/B Education (Primary/Early B Biomedical Science
B Digital Media and Communications Childhood)
B Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)
B Arts/B Education (Primary)
B Contemporary Music B Psychological Science
B Arts/B Education (Primary/Secondary)
B Art and Design B Psychological Science, B Laws NEW
B Arts/B Education (Secondary) B Sport and Exercise Science
B Laws and Creative Writing NEW
B Technology/B Education (Secondary) B Sport and Exercise Science, B Laws
Humanities & Social
Sciences Law & Justice 34
Environment, Science & 24
B Arts Engineering
B Laws
Associate Degree of Creative Writing
Environmental, Forest & B Legal and Justice Studies
B Social Science
Marine Sciences Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies)
B Social Welfare B Environmental Science B Arts, B Laws
B Arts, B Laws
B Forest Science and Management B Business, B Laws
B Business, B Arts B Legal and Justice Studies, B Laws
B Marine Science and Management
B Social Science, B Laws B Social Science, B Laws
B Environmental Science/B Marine
Science and Management B Sport and Exercise Science, B Laws
Associate Degree of Arts
B Science B Psychological Science, B Laws NEW
Business & Tourism 18 B Laws and Creative Writing NEW
Associate Degree of Science
Business Diploma of Science Gnibi College of Indigenous 38
B Accounting
Engineering Australian Peoples
B Business B Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering B Indigenous Knowledge
B Digital Business NEW B Engineering (Honours) in Coastal
Systems Engineering NEW SCU College 39
B Business, B Arts
B Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical
B Business, B Laws Engineering Associate Degree of Arts
Associate Degree of Business Associate Degree of Business
Health & Human Sciences 28
Information Technology Associate Degree of Health
B Information Technology Nursing & Midwifery
Associate Degree of Science
B Midwifery
Associate Degree of Information Diploma of Science
Technology B Nursing
Tourism B Nursing (for enrolled nurses)
B Business in Tourism and Allied Health
Hospitality Management
B Occupational Therapy
B Business in Hotel Management
B Pedorthics
B Podiatry
B Speech Pathology
Associate Degree of Health
Important Notices
1. The information in this brochure was correct at the time of publishing (August 2017). All University courses may be subject to change by the University and the
information provided in this brochure should be used as a guide only. To the extent permitted at law, the University excludes all liability (including all losses, damages,
costs and expenses of whatever nature) arising from the use of, or reliance on, any of the Information contained in this brochure.
Copyright Southern Cross University August 2017 SCU6380
2. This publication is intended for Australian domestic students only. Students from other countries should not rely on this information as it may not be applicable.
International students should contact SCU International or visit SCU International’s website www.scu.edu.au/international for information that is applicable to them
about courses, accommodation, support services and how to apply.
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Gold Coast
Campus
Progressive, fresh and contemporary, the Gold Coast campus
provides an exciting learning environment. About the Gold Coast region
You will study in state-of-the-art facilities just minutes away
A sun-loving sub-tropical city of beaches, rainforest,
from North Kirra Beach and a short walk to Gold Coast
parkland and thriving business and retail activity, the
Airport.
Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in Australia with a
If you are studying one of our health science degrees, you population of more than half a million people. Sport and
will learn in discipline-specific laboratories with high-tech entertainment, including major theme parks, are part of
interactive models to provide simulated training experiences, the relaxed lifestyle. The Gold Coast will host the 2018
specialist labs, professional standard manufacturing facilities Commonwealth Games.
for footwear and orthotic supports, midwifery birthing suites
and industry-standard equipment for sports science, speech
pathology and occupational therapy.
Degrees are also offered in arts, business and tourism,
education, IT, law, social science and social welfare.
Campus tours and video
The SCU Health Clinic provides opportunities for clinical
Come on over for a personal campus tour and
experience for our students studying health degrees. It also
check out our Gold Coast campus video here:
provides professional allied health services to the general
www.scu.edu.au/goldcoast
public, students and staff.
T: 1800 626 481
E: campustours@scu.edu.au
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Lismore
Campus
Our Lismore campus in its beautiful rainforest setting hums with
vitality. It exudes a creative vibe befitting the music, media and About the Lismore region
visual arts degrees for which it is renowned.
Lismore in the Northern Rivers of NSW, with its
It is also home to state-of-the-art engineering and
surrounding villages and nearby coastal towns of
environmental science facilities where you will find laboratories
Byron Bay and Ballina, is a superb location to live and
for activities as diverse as concrete stress testing and
study. Artistic, alternative and socially active, Lismore is
hydraulic water flow modelling, to 3D printing and synchrotron
renowned for its proximity to sub-tropical World Heritage
technology that offers access to the nanoscale world.
rainforests, access to stunning beaches and signature
Our sports science and nursing facilities, where students learn events such as Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay
in specialist labs, simulated hospital wards and use the latest Bluesfest, Byron Writers Festival, Mullumbimby Music
high-tech models, are second-to-none. Festival and Lismore Lantern Parade.
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.
Campus tours and video
The SCU Health Clinic provides opportunities for clinical
Come on over for a personal campus tour and
experience for our students studying health degrees. It also
check out our Lismore campus video here:
provides a bulk billing GP practice and professional allied health
www.scu.edu.au/lismore
services to the general public, students and staff.
T: 1800 626 481
Lismore campus is home to Gnibi College of Indigenous
E: campustours@scu.edu.au
Australian Peoples.
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Coffs Harbour
Campus
Intimate and friendly, our Coffs Harbour campus is a place
where you instantly feel at home. About the Coffs Harbour region
Uniquely located with North Coast TAFE and a senior high
Located halfway between Brisbane and Sydney, where
school, this coastal campus is surrounded by a beautiful natural
the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range meets
environment, with an abundance of birdlife, amazing beaches
the Pacific Ocean, Coffs Harbour is a popular tourist
and views of the Pacific Ocean from the hilltop above the
destination. Beautiful beaches and a lush coastal
campus.
hinterland offer a relaxed and friendly lifestyle in this well
You will study in a contemporary setting with discipline-specific serviced city of about 73,000 people which offers many
equipment and facilities including a midwifery birthing suite and outdoor pursuits such as camping, bushwalking and
anatomy, physiology and neuroscience laboratories for nursing, water sports.
midwifery and psychological science. Courses also include sport
and exercise science, education, business and tourism.
The Gathering Space in the heart of the campus is the ideal
place for student activities, or head to the UniLounge to relax Campus tours and video
with friends.
Come on over for a personal campus tour and
check out our Coffs Harbour campus video here:
www.scu.edu.au/coffsharbour
T: 1800 626 481
E: campustours@scu.edu.au
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The National Marine Science Centre
The National Marine Science Centre is part of Southern Cross The Centre has state-of-the-art teaching facilities, climate-
University’s School of Environment, Science and Engineering. controlled laboratories, aquaculture facilities including a
Located in Coffs Harbour, close to the beach, the Centre sits commercial hatchery, a public aquarium and a world-class flow-
on the edge of the beautiful Solitary Islands Marine Park. These through sea water system.
islands have a unique range of tropical and temperate habitats Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees equip a new
such as corals and kelp forests – the perfect environment for generation of marine scientists with the knowledge and skills
marine research and education programs. In fact the National to address marine sustainability issues and develop our
Marine Science Centre is one of the world’s best-located understanding of marine and coastal life.
facilities for studying coastal and marine habitats and their
Visit: www.scu.edu.au/nmsc
inhabitants.
The Hotel School Sydney | Melbourne
Southern Cross University teaches the Bachelor of Business and Royal Botanic Gardens on its doorstep. It is also in close
in Hotel Management at The Hotel School Sydney and The proximity to a range of major hotels.
Hotel School Melbourne in partnership with Mulpha Australia. The Hotel School Melbourne is in the heart of Melbourne’s
This full-fee-paying course focuses on management practice in central business district with the Yarra River, art galleries,
hospitality industries and the skills needed for employment in a museums, public parks and gardens, and major hotels all in
competitive and changing global business environment. close proximity.
The Hotel School Sydney is positioned in the heart of the Visit: www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au
central business district, with Sydney Harbour, the Opera House
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Studying with us
Southern Cross University offers a range You may take part in face-to-face lectures, computers) and tap into our extensive
of degrees including Bachelor degrees workshops and tutorials, collaborative wireless network. Certain degrees are
(your first degree) and postgraduate peer projects, laboratory work, field trips offered fully in online mode for students
degrees (by coursework and by research). and residential workshops. Courses may who cannot make it onto campus or are
Studying involves a range of learning include interactive video-conference balancing work and other commitments.
experiences which may vary based on lectures, podcasts and discussion forums. Most degrees include opportunities for
your course of study, your location and You can bring your own device onto gaining professional experience and
your mode of study. campus (or use one of our on-campus building networks.
As a Southern Cross University student you may:
• attend lectures and tutorials on campus or online • be inspired by a guest speaker who is a leader in their
• watch a recorded lecture to catch up on content you may field on campus or direct to your desktop or mobile device
have missed or want to see again • connect with course materials, quizzes and online
• access an extensive range of online or print resources to resources via your personalised learning portal
support your learning • gain credit towards your degree through a paid or unpaid
• consult with your lecturer in person, by phone or online internship or work placement
via Skype • take part in field trips
• work in a team with your peers on campus or virtually on • participate in performances or exhibitions
a joint project or for a collaborative study session • attend residential workshops.
8 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.auZac Wone
Bachelor of Legal and Justice
Global opportunities Studies
International exchange
There are exciting options if you want internship, or try a short-term program. Project Coordinator,
to broaden your experience through Short-term programs are offered through The BLACK Workshop
studying overseas. International most of our Academic Schools and give
exchange is available at our partner you the opportunity to go abroad for “For the last year of my degree, I
universities around the world, if you one week or up to a month – generally studied at Kansai Gaidai University in
have successfully completed one year of as part of a group. If you are studying Osaka.
study at Southern Cross University – and business or tourism, our hospitality “Living and studying in Japan for a year
the good news is that you may receive internships enable you to complete is an opportunity I’m definitely grateful
academic credit for your studies abroad. part of your study overseas. For more to the University for. It’s a humbling
You can go for one or two teaching information visit: experience, having to adapt to another
sessions, undertake a professional www.scu.edu.au/exchange culture and relying on local people
to help you navigate an unfamiliar
environment.
Scholarships “It built my confidence. That experience
helps me empathise with people who
Southern Cross University has links on our scholarships page. With just are trying to navigate the mainstream
scholarships for undergraduate, one application, commencing students system, whether they are new to
postgraduate and Indigenous Australian are in the running for all Rising Stars Australia or traditional Aboriginal people
students. There are also scholarships scholarships for which they are eligible. from remote communities.”
available to help you study overseas for a Equity scholarships are also available, Today, Zac works as the project
short period as an international exchange providing support for students who have coordinator of The BLACK Workshop,
student. experienced disadvantage. Students a youth leadership program. BLACK
The value of scholarships and the basis interested in an equity scholarship should stands for Bold Leadership, Awareness,
of selection varies. Through our Rising apply at UAC (University Admissions and Cultural Knowledge. The program
Stars program, scholarships are made Centre) Equity Scholarships: is designed to raise awareness of
available by the University, industry www.uac.edu.au/equity Australian South Sea Islander history
providers and generous donors who through education and cultural
Or via the QTAC Educational Access
believe in the value of education. participation. The program won the
Scheme: www.qtac.edu.au
While the selection criteria may differ, all NSW Council for Pacific Communities
A range of Australian Government and 2016 Award for Community Events –
Rising Stars scholarships are designed
industry scholarships is also available. Youth.
to recognise academic achievement,
community involvement and leadership. W: www.scu.edu.au/scholarships
Zac is also the Deputy Vice President
They encourage student success as well T: Future students: 1800 626 481 and Youth Representative of the
as support students with demonstrated E: scholarships@scu.edu.au Australian South Sea Islanders – Port
financial or other disadvantages.
Jackson organisation.
All students are encouraged to apply for
a scholarship and the process is simple.
You can apply online by following the
www.scu.edu.au | Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 9Koen Sleba
Indigenous Head-Start grant
Tackling a university subject while still
in high school seemed like a worthy
goal for footy-mad student Koen
Sleba.
With the help of his Banora Point High
School career advisor he was able to
put the right foot forward and keep
STAR Head-Start his eye on the ball.
Early Entry If you are in Year 11 or 12 and would
like an early taste of university life, SCU
The 19-year-old student council
leader studied a first-year business
subject at Southern Cross University,
STAR Early Entry enables Year 12 Head-Start could be for you!
while maintaining his Year 12 HSC
students who attend a Southern Cross Free from university fees, the program studies and representative sports
University partner high school to gain provides you with an opportunity to gain commitments.
early admission to the University on direct entry and advanced standing
the basis of their school Principal’s Koen was a recipient of a Head-Start
in a variety of our courses, stimulate
recommendation. Indigenous Study Grant in 2016. His
your interest in academic pursuits, and
successful completion of the Head-
Students who attend school in the enhance your educational performance
Start program gave him direct entry to
Greater Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Mid and long-term aspirations.
study a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
North Coast, Upper Hunter, Namoi, New The program has been designed for
(Osteopathic Studies).
England, or North West NSW regions are students who have the academic
eligible to apply. For a full list of eligible capability to succeed at university. “The University has helped me a lot
schools visit: www.scu.edu.au/star Applicants will be selected on merit, through the Head-Start program and
Most of our undergraduate courses based on their academic performance, the early entry offer takes the pressure
are available through STAR. Your STAR a personal statement and the off a little bit.
registration is free. If you’re successful, recommendation of their Principal. “The program has helped me to know
you won’t need to wait to find out your The program starts with a unique what to expect at university and what
Year 12 results before you start making orientation and provides ongoing is expected of me – it has made me
plans for university. We will notify QLD support to assist you to develop as a more eager to study at Southern
students in mid-October and NSW confident and independent learner. You Cross University.”
students in mid-November of the will have the opportunity to connect with
outcome of their application. like-minded high-achieving students
through a range of social and academic
How do I apply?
networking activities.
STAR registrations open in July each year
For more information about available
– go to the course of your choice at
subjects and to register your interest:
www.scu.edu.au/courses and click
on the STAR Entry button on the course W: www.scu.edu.au/headstart
information page, or visit the STAR E: headstart@scu.edu.au
website: www.scu.edu.au/star
10 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.au5 steps to Southern Cross
Choose a course
• Visit www.scu.edu.au/courses and check out:
q Course options
q Major areas of study
q Locations and teaching sessions
q Professional placements and internships
• Talk to your school career advisor or guidance officer.
Find out more
• Ask us a question in person, online or by phone: 1800 626 481
• Visit our U & YOUR FUTURE website www.scu.edu.au/yourfuture
• Book a guided campus tour campustours@scu.edu.au
• Attend a Southern Cross University Info Day (see page 53)
• Explore scholarship opportunities and entry pathways.
Apply
To study on campus (full-time or part-time) apply via
UAC www.uac.edu.au or QTAC www.qtac.edu.au
To study online, apply direct to the University.
www.scu.edu.au/howtoapply
Accept your offer
• If successful, you will receive an offer from Southern Cross
University via email. The email will give you all the information
you need to accept your offer.
Visit: www.scu.edu.au/gettingstarted
Enrol in units
• After you have accepted your offer, you will need
to enrol in the units (subjects) you want to study.
Visit: www.scu.edu.au/enrol
www.scu.edu.au | Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 11Degrees which put you
in the workplace
Considering what career and which course is
right for you can be a challenge. Our website can
put you on the right track.
Hear from current and former students
and use our tools to help you explore,
be inspired and make decisions about
what to do and when, from considering
careers and courses through to
application and enrolment.
scu.edu.au/yourfuture
15344
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There are many ways to apply to
Southern Cross University.
Applicants may be considered for
admission based on their ATAR/OP
score; previous secondary, TAFE or
tertiary study; interview, audition,
questionnaire or portfolio; or pathway
programs like Preparing for Success.
Also, STAR Early Entry enables Year
12 students who attend a Southern
Cross University partner high school
to gain early admission based on their
school Principal’s recommendation.
Visit: www.scu.edu.au/star
If you are a current school leaver from
within the University’s footprint, five
bonus points will be added to your
ATAR score or two bands to your OP.
Please note the ATAR/OPs published
by the Tertiary Admissions Centres
may vary from those in this study
guide, which were ‘indicative only’
at the time of publication. For the
latest entrance ranks and course
information, visit:
www.scu.edu.au/courses
The Educational Access Scheme
(EAS) run by UAC and QTAC can also
help disadvantaged students gain
access to Southern Cross University.
Visit:
www.scu.edu.au/howtoapply/sas
For further information visit:
www.scu.edu.au/futurestudents
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Degrees which put you in the workplace
Supervised professional placements digital media industries. Contemporary or study for a session at universities
enable our arts and social sciences music students work with music overseas. Opportunities exist for students
students to engage with their respective organisations, at major national and in the Bachelor of Arts to undertake
industries, put theory and knowledge international venues, and produce and professional placements in a range
of their chosen discipline into practice, perform music throughout their studies. of community organisations. Social
and establish contacts and networks to Creative writing students can undertake science students can gain experience
prepare for entry to the workforce. writing tasks and other activities including in government departments and non-
Digital media and communications at the Byron Writers Festival and government community organisations,
students undertake placements at radio with Northern Rivers Performing Arts while social welfare students undertake
and television stations, newspapers (NORPA). Art and design students can placements in a range of settings to meet
and on film and music video shoots to undertake internships with the dynamic professional accreditation requirements.
equip them for working in a range of arts industries of the NSW North Coast
Emily Imeson
Bachelor of Visual Arts
(Now Bachelor of Art and Design)
Painter
Emily Imeson approaches her
practice with equal parts passion and
determination. “My dream is to be a self-
sufficient artist. I spend roughly 40 hours a
week on my business – painting, research
plus completing grant and scholarship
proposals.”
‘Portraits of Landscapes’ was Emily’s first
solo exhibition. “I developed my exhibition
proposal while at University. Writing that
proposal helped me stay on track and
achieve what I wanted.”
Emily’s focus has been rewarded with a
NSW Young Regional Artist Scholarship
from the NSW Government. Her project,
‘Experienced Landscapes’, includes a
painting residency at Hill End, research
trips across regional NSW to develop
landscape painting skills, a mentorship
with two artists and an exhibition in two
years’ time.
She is full of praise for the University’s
facilities and teachers. “Second and third-
year students have their own studio space
in V Block to experiment and explore,
create a mess and leave it, to bounce
ideas off other students. Having that
conversation running creates a really nice
energy. It’s up to you to make the most of
your very generous teachers.”
Emily completed her visual arts degree in
just two years, after receiving advanced
standing for a TAFE advanced diploma.
14 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.auMedia & Creative Arts
Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/QTAC Units Duration
Gold Coast
codes (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Digital Graduates will typically find careers in a 3 3* UAC: 24 3F/6P
Media and range of digital media industries – from 333103
Communications film, music videos, TV, radio, newspapers, QTAC:
magazines, blogging and graphic design, 053041
ATAR: 68
to marketing, advertising and public
OP: 13
relations.
B Contemporary As performers, songwriters, producers, 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
Music sound engineers, music educators, session 333101
musicians, musical directors, arrangers, QTAC:
ATAR: 68 music event promoters, band and venue 053011
OP: 14 managers.
Entry to the Graduates who complete the required
performance and
songwriting/composition
units can study the Master of Teaching and
streams is by audition/ teach secondary school music.
interview.
B Art and Design Graduates typically become practising 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
artists and fine art researchers within 333102
ATAR: N/A
the context of contemporary practice. QTAC:
OP: N/A
Students exhibit in the Graduate Exhibition 053021
Entry to this course is and can undertake research projects.
by portfolio/interview.
NEW IN 2018 Graduates will be skilled as lawyers who 3 3 3^ UAC: 32 4F/8P
can write well and as writers who can think GC 336164
B Laws and
and argue strategically. They can pursue L 336115
Creative Writing
opportunities in fields such as intellectual QTAC:
property, commercial or academic GC 056371
publishing, corporate communications, as L 056211
well as legal work in a range of creative
industries, government departments and
professional practices.
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour
* Some units include compulsory residential workshops for online students.
^
Both online and on-campus students attend compulsory workshops for some law units.
National campus band competition
Southern Cross University musicians have achieved
success at the National Campus Band Competition (NCBC)
for the past two decades. Most recently, our bands won
the QLD state final three years in a row – Ladyslug (2016,
pictured left), Nocturnal Tapes (2015) and Parkside
Orchestra (2014) – with Nocturnal Tapes and Parkside
Orchestra crowned national winners.
NCBC alumni from the University include Grinspoon,
WHARVES, The Swamp Stompers, The Simpletons, The
Downstairs Mix-up, Proem, and Chenlab.
Notching up 23 years, NCBC is the only band competition
in the southern hemisphere to run on Australian university
and TAFE campuses across the country; 400 bands from
LADYSLUG, left to right: Ben Jackson, Lachlan Dwyer, Luke Rosten, Kodi Twiner more than 40 institutions have competed live in that time.
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Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/QTAC Units Duration
Gold Coast
codes (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Arts In communication industries, community 3 3 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
relations, journalism, cultural policy, GC 333161
ATAR: 68
management and administration, publishing, L 333100
OP: 14
public service, multimedia design, creative QTAC:
and cultural industries, politics, social justice GC 053161
and human rights, and secondary school L 053001
teaching (with further study).
Associate Degree As a writer of novels and scripts; food, 3 3 UAC: 16 2F/4P
of Creative nature, art or travel writer; feature 333301
Writing journalist; critic and reviewer; essayist;
QTAC:
poet; editor and publisher; or writer for
ATAR: 63 053301
marketing and public relations, the public
OP: 15 service and arts‑related industries.
B Social Science In private and government agencies including 3 3 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
departments of family, community and human GC 331161
ATAR: 68
services; local government community L 331101
OP: 13
development units; child safety and disability QTAC:
services; immigration; in political parties; and GC 051161
in non-government organisations such as aid L 051011
agencies or advocacy groups.
B Social Welfare As welfare and community workers in 3 3* UAC: 24 3F/6P
various roles within the community services 331162
ATAR: 68
sector. These include government and QTAC:
OP: 13
non‑government positions in fields such 051361
as child protection, disability services,
housing services, youth work, aged care,
alcohol and drug rehabilitation, community
engagement, mental health services, and
domestic violence services.
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour
* Online students attend one three-day residential school at the Gold Coast campus.
Isaac Smith
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, majoring in Media
Mayor of Lismore City
Operations Manager, Home Assistance and
Regional Transport Services (HART), Lismore
Lismore City’s newest and youngest mayor credits his arts degree for
the communication, learning and management skills that have proven
invaluable across his career: from teaching, to running his own web and
media business, to managing staff and clients and helping the community.
“Core arts subjects are an asset, a bedrock, to any career or opportunity
in life,” said the 42-year-old who was popularly-elected mayor after
serving two terms as a councillor.
“In my business, I had to be able to do everything – graphic production,
video production, media releases, newsletters – that was one of the great
outcomes of the degree. Camaraderie, too, was one of the best things I
enjoyed at Southern Cross University.
“I was the first in my family to go to university. I learnt a lot from the
lecturers and built lifelong relationships with many of them.”
Isaac has juggled his council roles with his full-time job as operations
manager at HART.
16 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.auHumanities & Social Sciences
Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/QTAC Units Duration
Gold Coast
codes (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Psychological
Science
(see page 32)
B Arts, B Laws Graduates can pursue career opportunities 3^ 3^ 3^ UAC: 40 5F/10P
that combine knowledge of arts and law; GC 336160
ATAR: 89
and those specific to each discipline. L 336104
OP: 6
See B Arts page 16 and B Laws page 35. QTAC:
GC 053261
L 056041
B Business, Graduates can pursue career opportunities 3 3 UAC: 36 4.5F/9P
B Arts that combine knowledge of business 332105
and the arts; and those specific to each QTAC:
ATAR: 65 discipline. See B Arts page 16 and B 052051
OP: 14 Business page 19.
B Social Science, Graduates can pursue career opportunities 3^ 3^ 3^ UAC: 40 5F/10P
B Laws that combine knowledge of social science GC 336162
and law; and those specific to each L 336113
ATAR: 89 discipline. See B Social Science page 16 QTAC:
OP: 6 and B Laws page 35. GC 056561
L 051071
Associate Degree Graduates may find work in para- 3 3 3 UAC: 16 2F/4P
of Arts professional roles in a range of settings GC 333361
relevant to the arts and social sciences. L 333311
Graduates who proceed to the Bachelor QTAC:
of Arts will have expanded career GC 053061
opportunities based on majors completed. L 053111
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour
^
Both online and on-campus students attend compulsory workshops for some law units.
Jules Allen
Bachelor of Social Science
Media commentator and public speaker;
Foster Care Australia ambassador;
Adopt Change ambassador
Jules Allen had been working in youth support
and child protection for several years when
she decided to boost her TAFE qualifications.
She started a Bachelor of Social Science at 30,
juggling full-time study with work and being a
parent.
“Theories of sociology helped me make sense
of what was going on and to see issues from
a different perspective. It taught me a lot about
communication and the art of listening and asking
questions. I found my people within the degree –
we were interested in how society works and what
we could do to change it.”
Jules uses her media profile to raise awareness of
young people in crisis, the foster care system and
child protection.
www.scu.edu.au | Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 17Business, Tourism & IT
Degrees which put you in the workplace
A Work Integrated Learning (WIL) • Regular careers and industry events • Personalised career development
program, which consists of a workplace providing networking opportunities for and interview and application writing
preparation unit and an internship students seeking internship and/or preparation for students through core
placement, is one of the strengths of graduate opportunities. study units.
Southern Cross University’s School of • Assistance with internship • Ongoing support and feedback to
Business and Tourism degrees. scholarships. students on career development and
Students are responsible for finding an • Access to the University’s recruitment and selection processes
internship placement within their area of employment, internship and career for the duration of their studies.
interest. The dedicated WIL team offers a information website. • Advice, academic supervision and
variety of professional support services to mentoring of students while on
• Email alerts to students promoting
students and industry including: internship.
current internship and graduate roles.
Luke Tucker over four major markets – Australia, UK, agencies in the world, Luke worked on
Bachelor of Business, majoring US and Asia – honing my craft, while iconic brands like Kraft Cheese, rubbing
in Marketing working alongside some incredible, shoulders with some of the best creative
diverse talent.” minds in the industry.
Regional Group Account Director,
McCann Worldgroup, Singapore After graduating, Luke cut his teeth Returning to Sydney, Luke managed the
working on staple Aussie brands such as digital and data-driven communications
Since graduating from Southern Cross Leggo’s, Four’N Twenty, Birds Eye and at DDB Group Australia for their Westpac
University, Luke Tucker has enjoyed an Campbell Arnott’s before scoring a brand account.
impressive international marketing career. marketing job with McDonald’s UK and Now based in Singapore with McCann
“Building brands, and maximising their later The Marketing Store in Chicago. “I Worldgroup, a global advertising agency,
potential, are skill sets buried deep in my worked on significant campaigns with Luke manages their MasterCard business
DNA, whether I like it or not. Fortunately, enormous budgets that were viewed by account. “It has been a very exciting
I love it. The media landscape has millions of people each week.” career. I am now looking at undertaking
evolved significantly in recent years and Headhunted for a director role at Ogilvy my Master of Business Administration
I’ve been lucky enough to experience it & Mather, one of the largest advertising (MBA) with Southern Cross University.”
18 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.auBusiness
Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/QTAC Units Duration
Gold Coast
codes (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Accounting Graduates will have the skills and 3 3 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
knowledge to manage their own GC 332162
ATAR: 65
accounting practice. They may also L 332103
OP: 14
typically find employment in areas such as QTAC:
financial and business advisory services, GC 052461
tax, business consulting, business L 052211
planning, business valuations, employee
relations, estate and trust planning,
forensic accounting and sustainability
strategy development.
B Business Graduates typically work in the areas of 3 3 3 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
advertising, marketing, public relations, GC 332160
ATAR: 65
product management, international L 332100
OP: 14
business, human resource management, CH 332150
investment, banking, accounting and QTAC:
finance, and tourism and hospitality. GC 052161
L 052001
CH 052501
NEW IN 2018 Graduates can pursue career opportunities 3 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
in broad business areas (see above) and 332163
B Digital Business
also as business owners, entrepreneurs, QTAC:
business analysists, programmers, 052061
multimedia developers, systems analysts,
software engineers, project managers and
web developers.
B Business, Graduates can pursue career opportunities 3 3 UAC: 36 4.5F/9P
B Arts that combine knowledge of business 332105
and the arts; and those specific to each
ATAR: 65 QTAC:
discipline.
OP: 14 052051
See B Business above and B Arts page 16.
B Business, Graduates pursue career opportunities 3^ 3^ 3^ UAC: 40 5F/10P
B Laws that combine knowledge of business and GC 336114
law; and those specific to each discipline. L 336101
ATAR: 89 See B Business above and B Laws QTAC:
OP: 6 page 35. GC 056461
L 056011
Associate Degree Graduates may find work in para- 3 3 3 3 UAC: 16 2F/4P
of Business professional roles in a range of settings. GC 332362
Graduates can proceed to Bachelor L 332313
degrees in business, tourism and CH 332351
hospitality management, and information QTAC:
technology. GC 052362
L 052313
CH 052351
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour
^
Both online and on-campus students attend compulsory workshops for some law units.
www.scu.edu.au | Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 19Information Technology
Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/QTAC Units Duration
Gold Coast
codes (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Information As programmers, user-experience 3 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
Technology designers and developers, systems 332161
analysts, software engineers, database QTAC:
ATAR: 65 administrators, project managers, web 052361
OP: 14 developers, systems administrators and
technical support personnel.
Associate Degree As user-experience designers and 3 UAC: 16 2F/4P
of Information developers, web developers, systems 332350
Technology administrators and technical support QTAC:
personnel. 052551
ATAR: 65
OP: 14
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour
Dean Reinhard
Bachelor of Information Technology,
majoring in Interactive Media
Partner and Creative Technology
Director (Asia Pacific), Iris Worldwide,
Singapore
Virtual reality, augmented reality, gamification,
3D design and animation, motion capture,
robotics: Dean Reinhard develops these
creative tech solutions at advertising agency
Iris Worldwide for international clients like
Shell, Adidas, Diageo (for Johnnie Walker), Fiji
Airways, Aeon and Barclays.
“I get to sit around and tinker with gadgets
all day every day. My desk is covered
with 3D printers, laser cutters, robots and
microprocessors. I have a couple of Microsoft
HoloLenses, five HTC Vive headsets. It’s stuff
that I would sit at home and do as a hobby but
I get paid for it.
“I work creatively across projects, from pitch
ideation to strategy to delivery. I manage a
team of developers and designers but I’m
also hands-on. I’m client-facing to ensure we
have someone (me) who understands the
technology and constraints – and pushes it as
far as possible.”
Dean has high praise for one of his units which
required students to find and work with a
business client to develop an IT solution: “My
client was a real estate office. I came up with
a 3D interactive game to encourage people to
think of real estate as an investment.”
20 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.auTourism
Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/QTAC Units Duration
Gold Coast
codes (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Business in Professional management positions in 3 3 3 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
Tourism and hotels and resorts; clubs and gaming GC 330460
Hospitality operations; restaurants and catering; L 330410
Management tourism destination planning and CH 330450
marketing; tourism policy development;
ATAR: 65 QTAC:
ecotourism; visitor management; tourism
OP: 14 GC 050961
retail management; tourist attractions
L 050911
and theme parks; conference and event
CH 050951
operations.
B Business Professional positions in hospitality and The Hotel School UAC: 24 3F/6P
in Hotel service management in Australia and Sydney S 354140
Management overseas; management positions in hotels QTAC:
and resorts, human resources, marketing, S 054041
ATAR and OP: N/A #
front office, food services, food and
(full-fee-paying) The Hotel School M*
beverage, events and conferences and
general management. Melbourne
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour S = Sydney M = Melbourne
* For Melbourne, apply online at www.scu.edu.au/courses
#
Applicants are selected on their individual merit and attend an interview as part of the process.
Catherine Stark
Bachelor of Business in Tourism
Owner and General Manager,
Seven Sheds Brewery
Chair, Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
It is in the wilds of Tasmania, amongst fragrant
hops and bubbling brewing barrels, that Catherine
Stark can be found.
Catherine, who completed her degree online
in 2003, owns and operates Tasmanian artisan
brewery Seven Sheds with her partner, beer writer
Willie Simpson.
encouragement among the brewers, has grown to cater to thousands of
After heading to Devonport in 2002 they came
a bit like tourism in that we all do thirsty customers flowing through the
across a property at Railton – which was home
better by working cooperatively cellar door each year, eager to try its
to Seven Sheds. They bought the property and
and making the industry stronger diverse ales. Each batch of beer is
began their beer brewing venture, which has seen
overall.” less than 1,000 litres, meaning there
Seven Sheds become one of the country’s most
Catherine said the business degree is uniqueness in every drop.
renowned craft breweries.
helped establish and grow Seven As chair of the Cradle to Coast
“We focus on flavour and use local ingredients as
Sheds and led her to further study in Tasting Trail, a cooperative marketing
much as possible.
Tasmania. group of food and beverage
“There’s a lot of creativity, experimentation and “My degree has helped me to businesses, Catherine encourages
boundary-pushing going on and the consumer develop financial management visitors to experience the finest
market is enjoying that side as much as the and human resource management produce from Tasmania’s north-west
brewers are. systems as well as marketing region.
“Unlike wine, a great beer can be made in a few activities and general awareness “My event management studies
weeks, though some do improve with age and around legal compliance, food during the course were valuable in
correct cellaring. safety and other nitty gritty business setting up and delivering Taste of the
“It’s also great fun being in this industry at the dealings.” North West, an annual event based
moment and there’s a lot of cooperation and Since opening in 2003, Seven Sheds in Sheffield, Tasmania.”
www.scu.edu.au | Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 21Education
Degrees which put you in the workplace
To enhance career outcomes, Southern units that enable them to become a Entry into our teaching degrees is
Cross University education degrees offer secondary teacher in more than one based on the indicative ATAR of
students the opportunity to become subject. 70 or OP of 13 with no additional
qualified teachers in various areas: Students complete significant blocks of prerequisite entry requirements.
early childhood and primary school teaching in educational settings under All Southern Cross University
(six-weeks-old to 12 years); or primary the supervision of experienced teachers education degrees are fully accredited.
with the option to specialise in an area and university advisers. Southern For more information visit:
of the student’s interest; or primary and Cross University’s education degrees www.scu.edu.au/
secondary (kindergarten to Year 12); also enable students to engage and educationaccreditation
or secondary in a range of teaching collaborate with educators, teachers and
subjects – with the option to choose the educational community.
Anthony Brown Anthony Brown’s job is all about play: and social problem-solving.
Bachelor of Education “Play is absolutely everything with these
“The lecturers were fantastic with a
(Early Childhood) kids,” he said of the four-year-olds he’s
lot of expertise we could tap into.
preparing for kindergarten next year at
Bachelor of Contemporary Our degree was up-to-date. We were
Casino West Public School.
Music learning benchmark aspects of early
“I use play to deliver an educational childhood education and care ahead
Preschool Teacher, Little
program around project-based learning, of the release of the National Quality
Jarjums Preschool, Casino
individualised education opportunities Standard.”
22 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.auEducation
Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/QTAC Units Duration
Gold Coast
codes (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Arts/B Education Dual qualification: early childhood teacher 3 3 3 3 UAC: 32 4F/8P
(Primary/Early in childcare centres, preschools and other GC 330161
Childhood) early childhood services; and primary L 330111
school teacher. CH 330151
ATAR: 70
QTAC:
OP: 13
GC 050661
L 050611
CH 050651
B Arts/B Education Primary school teacher. 3 3 3 3 UAC: 32 4F/8P
(Primary) GC 330160
L 330110
ATAR: 70 CH 330150
OP: 13
QTAC:
GC 050161
L 050711
CH 050751
B Arts/B Education Dual qualification: graduates can work 3 3 3 3 UAC: 32 4F/8P
(Primary/ as both a primary school teacher GC 330162
Secondary) and a secondary school teacher (in L 330112
English, mathematics, modern history or CH 330152
ATAR: 70 geography). QTAC:
OP: 13
GC 050561
L 050511
CH 050551
B Arts/B Education Graduates may find employment as a 3 3 3 3 UAC: 32 4F/8P
(Secondary) secondary school teacher in schools and GC 330163
colleges. Graduates can teach in up to two L 330113
ATAR: 70 subjects. CH 330153
OP: 13
QTAC:
GC 050861
L 050811
CH 050851
B Technology/ Graduates can pursue careers as 3 UAC: 32 4F /8P
B Education secondary teachers of design and 334191
(Secondary)* technology, graphics technology,
QTAC:
industrial technology, food technology,
ATAR: 70 051191
textiles technology, and computing
OP: 13 technology. They may also work in the
emerging technology areas of public and
private enterprises and in organisations
where innovation, technology skills and
specific industry knowledge is highly
desired.
For graduates of all Southern Cross University education degrees, further typical career opportunities may include: as an after
school care coordinator; tutor; community/environment/outdoors educator; education officer with various organisations including
the armed services; or in training and development settings in industry and the public service.
All education degrees include some units that are only delivered online. Online students may also be required to attend
on-campus workshops.
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour
* For this degree, apply direct to Southern Cross University at www.scu.edu.au/howtoapply
www.scu.edu.au | Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 23Environmental, Forest & Marine Sciences
Study in a living laboratory
When you study one of the courses proximity to amazing natural landscapes Our courses are practical and hands-
offered by our School of Environment, that provide a living laboratory for your on, giving you ample opportunity to turn
Science and Engineering, you will be in field trips and off-campus investigations. theory into real life skills to build your
the perfect place to take advantage of From World Heritage rainforest areas and confidence and prepare you for the
our unique local environment. pristine beaches to mangrove wetlands workplace.
Our campuses at Lismore and Coffs and the underwater habitats of the View our field trip at:
Harbour – where our National Marine Solitary Islands Marine Park, we have www.scu.edu.au/environment-
Science Centre is located – are in close environments that are second to none. science-engineering/fieldtrips
Outstanding research
Southern Cross University is ranked ‘well above world standard’ and ‘above world standard’ in Oceanography,
Environmental Science and Management, Forestry Sciences and Civil Engineering.
See full Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) results on page 50.
24 Undergraduate Study Guide 2018 | www.scu.edu.auEnvironmental, Forest & Marine Sciences
Degrees Career Opportunities UAC/ Units Duration
Gold Coast
QTAC (years)
Harbour
Lismore
Online
codes
Coffs
Indicative ATAR/OP F: full-time
P: part-time
B Environmental In public and private sectors, national park and 3 3* UAC: 24 3F/6P
Science protected area management, environmental 334100
protection, waste management, environmental impact QTAC:
ATAR: 68 assessment and monitoring, environmental education 054001
OP: 13 and interpretation, sustainable forestry, fisheries
management, aquaculture, ecotourism, land/river/
coast care programs; and in environmental science
research.
B Forest Science In field forestry and in plantation establishment and 3 3* UAC: 32 4F/8P
and Management management; use of geographic information systems; 334102
natural resource management and environmental QTAC:
ATAR: 68 planning; native forest management, fire prevention 054021
OP: 13 and control; forest resource assessment; policy
development; pest and disease management;
agroforestry and farm forestry advisory services; forest
growth modelling and yield prediction; protected
area management; international forestry focused
on developing countries, reserve management; and
forestry research.
B Marine Science As a consultant, marine park planner, marine biologist 3# 3*# UAC: 24 3F/6P
and Management and ecologist, marine reserve officer, aquaculturalist, 334104
fisheries manager, project officer, technical officer, QTAC:
ATAR: 68 state coordinator; and in marine research. 054101
OP: 13
B Environmental Graduating with knowledge and skills in both 3# 3*# UAC: 32 4F/8P
Science/B Marine environmental science and marine science enables 334112
Science and students to enter professions in either field or pursue QTAC:
Management a career which spans both fields. See B Environmental 054211
Science and B Marine Science and Management
ATAR: 68 above.
OP: 13
B Science Graduates typically find employment in public and 3^ 3 UAC: 24 3F/6P
private sectors and in a range of industries that are 334116
ATAR: 68
dependent on the student’s choice of major. Typical QTAC:
OP: 13
professional outcomes include environmental resource 054611
manager, sustainability advisor and planner, policy
developer, biologist, ecologist, health scientist and
laboratory analyst.
Associate Degree Graduates may find work in para-professional roles in a 3 3* UAC: 16 2F/4P
of Science range of settings. Graduates can proceed to Bachelor 334312
degrees in environmental, marine, or forest science; QTAC:
science, or engineering. 054311
Diploma of As for Associate Degree of Science above. 3 3* UAC: 8 1F/2P
Science 334014
QTAC:
054701
GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour
* Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at the Lismore campus for some units.
#
Final-year units for all students are delivered in intensive mode at the National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour.
^
Some units may only be available to study online or at specific campuses, and some include compulsory residential workshops.
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