Why study at Southern Cross University?
5-star student
support
We are one of Australia's leaders in student support, at a time when this matters most.*
Better employment
outcomes
We have above average employment rates in areas such as Nursing, Engineering and Allied Health^.
High graduate
salaries
Southern Cross graduates are among the best paid in Australia^.
*Good Universities Guide 2020 ^QILT 2019 Graduate Outcomes Survey
Find a short course that suits you
Considering your study options? The world might have stopped, but your learning doesn't have to.
All our short courses provide an entry pathway and credit toward a professional degree at Southern Cross University.
Undergraduate Certificate
Information Technology
Gain IT skills for an enduring career in an online world.
Civil Construction (Engineering Management)
Explore the foundations of the booming civil construction industry.
Engineering
Develop transferable skills and a pathway to an engineering career.
Environmental Science
Become part of the solution to address our environmental challenges.
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
A solid science and maths foundation for your next career move.
Allied Health
A path to speech pathology, occupational therapy, osteopathic studies or podiatry.
Sport and Exercise Science
A foundation in the concepts and language of sport science.
Biomedical Science
Learn the basics of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry.
Psychological Science
An introduction to the science of psychology.
Coastal Systems Engineering
Skills for managing and protecting our coastal zones.
Education
Develop a solid understanding of work in the education sector and a path to a teaching career.
Graduate Certificate
Sustainable Engineering Management
Transferable skills and a pathway to the Master of Engineering Management/Master of Business Administration.
Early Childhood Education
A pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) and an early education career.