Learning Resources
The School of Law and Justice delivers courses in a blended learning environment using innovative and emergent technologies.
MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and books of readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed textbooks.
The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.
College Connect offers extra support for all students undertaking a SCU College Bachelor degree, Associate degree or Diploma.
The Student Learning Zone supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations with a Learning Coach during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub Connect Now button or on the Learning Zone. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.
Grammarly Premium is free to all Southern Cross University students. Grammarly is a great tool to help improve your writing in conjunction with the help of Learning Coaches at the Student Learning Zone.
The School of Law and Justice Resident Tutor assists first year students who experience difficulties in understanding their study tasks and/or adapting to tertiary study.
Equipment and facilities
Southern Cross University provides students with modern well-equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audio-visual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.
Students in Lismore have access to a moot court with a two-way viewing room, which is used for teaching practical skills in a court setting.