Study opportunities in the Faculty

The following are exclusive to Southern Cross Students

Screenworks membership

Are you interested in working in the screen industry, whether it be film, television, online, games or apps? Our partnership with Screenworks means you can apply for a free student membership, giving you access to industry leaders and professional events. Learn more about the Screenworks mentoring and internship opportunities.

APRA AMCOS Songwriting Workshops

Learn from some of Australia’s best songwriters, musicians, performers and composers who regularly visit the Lismore campus to share their insights and skills. Ask them about performing, songwriting, creativity, touring, collaborating and more. Discover the APRA AMCOS Songwriting Workshops.

Guido van Helten

“I try to represent the community in their city, within their space. I don’t want to appear too heroic or like I’m changing the world.”

Guido van Helten Large scale muralist and visual arts graduate
Interested in studying with us? Enquire now to get all your questions answered.

Australia’s most creative region

Be part of the creative revolution. The east coast corner we call home has the highest concentration of creatives in Australia

Learn in a rainforest setting or by the beach

Campus envy. Our unique study locations are intellectually and creatively stimulating...and sooth the soul during downtime

Our environment shapes our values

Social and environmental justice motivates the School and informs our teaching, learning and research

Study opportunities in the Faculty

Art and Design
Digital Media
Contemporary Music
Creative Writing

Applying for Art and Design

You’ll need to present your portfolio at an interview

Portfolio and interview details

Applying for Contemporary Music

You’ll need to fill out an application form and come along for an audition and interview.

Application form & audition details

Scholarships

Worth up to $32,000, our scholarships can help ease the financial burden of study.

Apply for a scholarship

Explore your Honours options

You’ve completed your undergraduate degree and discovered a passion for research. Or maybe a particular topic has lit a fire within and you’re keen to explore it further.

An Honours year extends your knowledge and develops advanced research skills. Some students publish research papers based on their Honours project.

It’s also the preferred pathway to PhD studies. There's also a variety of Honours scholarships.

Honours courses and how to apply

Explore your postgraduate research degree options

Immerse yourself in an exciting intellectual and artistic environment as you pursue postgraduate research in the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts.

You’ll discover a remarkable diversity of disciplines and creativity, combined with a high level of social and cultural engagement. From humanities (history, politics, communication and cultural studies) to social sciences (sociology and social welfare) and creative practice (new media, visual arts, contemporary music and creative writing). Supervisors are also searchable. 

The Faculty offers two types of art higher degrees by research:

  • Master of Arts and Social Sciences (Research)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)
Visit the Graduate School page for details