Postgraduate

You can apply directly to Southern Cross University online, free of charge. Choose the course you're interested in, select "Apply," and follow the prompts. Check the entry requirements listed on your chosen course page, as some courses have specific admission criteria.

Southern Cross University offers both online and on-campus study for most postgraduate programs, so you can choose the mode that fits your life, whether you're working full-time or prefer face-to-face learning.

Yes, eligible students can defer their fees rather than pay up front. If you're in a fee-paying course, you may be able to defer through FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme. If you're in a Commonwealth Supported Place (a subsidised place partly funded by the government), you may be able to defer through HECS-HELP, the Higher Education Loan Program. Students who aren't eligible for either scheme pay for their units upfront at the start of each term. For current fee details, check the Postgraduate Fee Information page on the Southern Cross University website.

Advanced standing is credit toward your degree for knowledge, skills or experience you've gained before enrolling, through previous study, work, or other learning. You can apply for advanced standing when you apply for admission to Southern Cross University (tick the relevant box on your application) or at any time during your enrolment.

Your faculty will assess your prior learning and let you know the outcome. In the meantime, you can check your eligibility through the website. 

Yes, Southern Cross University offers a range of postgraduate scholarships. Visit the scholarships page on the university website to see what you may be eligible for.

Coursework degrees involve attending classes, completing set assignments, and building practical and theoretical knowledge in a specific field.

Research degrees involve independent, in-depth study under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, aimed at producing original research that contributes new knowledge to a field.