Your tomorrow is our purpose

A university experience designed for you to thrive and step confidently into what comes next. With flexible study options, dedicated support, and strong career outcomes, we help you turn ambition into opportunity.

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Find your dream course

Discover a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions. Whatever your passion, there is a course to suit you and a study mode to suit your lifestyle.

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Find your dream course

Discover a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions. Whatever your passion, there is a course to suit you and a study mode to suit your lifestyle.

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Take your study global

See the world while earning credit towards your degree.

Why choose between university and a gap year when you can explore the world through overseas study experiences as part of your degree.

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A better way to learn

Six-week terms

Terms are six-weeks long with a break between each one. You are never juggling more than two subjects, or ‘units’, at once.

Higher grades

Since the Southern Cross Model was implemented, our students have achieved higher grades than ever before.

Immersive learning

Focus on just one or two units a term for an immersive experience. Learn through curated on-demand learning modules, workshops and tutorials.

Study-life balance

The Southern Cross Model works with juggling other commitments — family, work, sport, friends, travel!

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How to apply

1. Find a course

Discover and compare course to find the right one for you.

Explore our courses

2. Start your application

Don’t forget to consider your scholarship options and if you’re eligible for credit for prior learning.

How to apply

3. Accept and enrol

Accept your offer, enrol in the course’s units. Congratulations, you’re now an SCU student!

Getting started

Scholarships

Explore our scholarships and take advantage of our single scholarship application process, allowing you to apply for a wide range of donor-funded scholarships all at once.

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Credit for prior learning

Prior learning, work experience and qualifications can all play a role in reducing the study required to complete your undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

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