Secure your entry into Southern Cross University now
Take the stress out of Year 12 by applying for an Early Offer. Early Offer gives you the opportunity to receive a direct offer into a Southern Cross University degree of your choice, based on your high school grades and a recommendation by your school Principal. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 by securing your place at university before your ATAR is released. It’s a simple, free online application.
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Discover Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is a progressive and connected regional university with vibrant campuses on Australia's east coast. We place particular emphasis on engaging with the communities around us, and creating real change around the world.
Our Gold Coast campus, in southeast Queensland, is adjacent to Gold Coast Airport and a 'hop, skip and a jump' to the surf. Our Northern Rivers campus, in northern New South Wales, is nestled amoungst ancient and regenerated rainforest, and has a koala sanctuary on site. Coffs Harbour is on the northern NSW coast and is also the location of our renowned National Marine Science Centre, perched just meters from the beach.
Our Rankings & Ratings
Southern Cross University is invested in innovating students' experiences to make sure they achieve their best - both during their time at uni, and beyond. According to the Good Universities Guide, Southern Cross University has a 91% graduate employment rate for 2021-2022, as well as 5 star ratings for areas such as Full-Time Employment, Overall Educational Experience and Student Support for undergraduates in the following faculties:
- Business & Management
- Computing & Information Systems
- Education
- Health Services & Support
- Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences
- Law & Paralegal Studies
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Science and Mathematics
Our Student Experience
At Southern Cross University your student experience is our priority. Whether joining us on campus, online or both, we always strive to deliver exciting, contemporary and the highest quality learning and living experiences. We offer plenty of opportunities for students to get to know one another and settle into university life, including online forums, sporting, cultural and social activities.
We implement the latest education research directly into our teaching practices. The Southern Cross Model is an innovative academic model based on six-week terms. You’ll study a maximum of two subjects a term so you can really focus on what you are learning and dive deep into the subject matter — stress less and enjoy your studies more. The Southern Cross Model improves your overall success and engagement with your studies through immersive teaching and learning. In six-week terms, (with two weeks’ break in between), you’ll study only two subjects and learn through questioning, discussion, and problem-solving with your peers, rather than through traditional lectures. We also offer comprehensive student services including academic support, counselling, mentoring programs, and career advice so you can thrive and enjoy your university experience.
Looking at postgraduate study? Our postgraduate courses received five stars for overall educational experience and teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide.
Our difference
Our beautiful locations in regional Australia have a profound influence on our teaching and academic programs, from degrees that explore regenerative agriculture, marine science and Indigenous knowledge to research that is helping to regenerate the reef, engineering that is making our urban environments smarter and more sustainable, and digital entrepreneurship and creative arts training which supports the innovators of our future, while providing the soundtrack to it too.
Our researchers are solving real-world problems around climate change, natural resource management, food security, health and wellbeing and social welfare with impact, not only in our backyard, but globally.
Our courses and campuses
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines and many are available online. Whether studying on-campus, online, or a blend of both, we deliver exciting, contemporary, and high-quality learning experiences to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need in this rapidly changing world.
In addition to our three main campuses, previously mentioned, we have branch campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth which operate in collaboration with EduCo; as well as The Hotel School Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hayman Island Resort in partnership with Mulpha Australia. We opened a new branch campus in Coomera on the Gold Coast in 2019.
Our online campus is located at your fingertips and spans the world. Each campus — physical or online — has state-of-the-art facilities and services to make the best of your university life.
Whether you study at one of our beautiful campuses, flanked by rainforest or ocean, or online, our small class sizes mean we know you by name. You’ll be supported every step of the way with leading student services designed to help you flourish and succeed at university.
What can I study?
With such a broad range of degrees on offer at Southern Cross we encourage you to take this opportunity to think about your skills, your passions and your future, then contact us for assistance with finding the degree that's right for you. Together we can explore the exciting places it can take you.
