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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.
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“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.”
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
Applying for Art and Design
You’ll need to present your portfolio at an interview
Portfolio and interview detailsApplying for Contemporary Music
You’ll need to fill out an application form and come along for an audition and interview.
Application form & audition detailsScholarships
Worth up to $32,000, our scholarships can help ease the financial burden of study.
Apply for a scholarshipExplore 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 applyExplore 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)