Griffith University has been proudly making a positive impact on our world for almost 50 years.

With a history of excellence in inclusivity, social justice and sustainable practices, Griffith creates meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and the whole of society.

Ranked in the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide, we provide an outstanding education to give you the confidence, competence, knowledge and skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

As a Griffith student, you'll get inside access to industry, with many of our degrees offering work placements, field trips and the chance to undertake industry projects for real clients that help make sense of what you learn in the classroom.

We believe education is for everyone, and are proud of our reputation as a university where talented students from all backgrounds are supported to reach their full potential.

Whatever your interest area, Griffith has a degree for you; we offer undergraduate programs in a range of fields across business, medicine, dentistry and health, education, law, STEM, humanities and the creative arts.

We strive to make your time at uni a memorable experience, with the thriving student culture across our campuses supported by a network of student-led clubs and societies providing social, sporting and cultural opportunities for all. You'll also have access to world-class sporting and event facilities at most campuses.

Our experienced staff can support you in every aspect of your studies, helping with scholarships, career advice and study skills, as well as employment opportunities through our Careers Recruitment team.

We’re also proud to offer a range of admission pathways to study, including bridging courses, recognition of vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and more.

Contact us to explore your options, find the right degree, and start your next chapter with Griffith University.

<h3>How to apply</h3>

We make applying to study at Griffith easy. All you have to do is contact us via our website.

You can also get started at our applications page, which features step-by-step instructions on how to apply as a domestic student.

You’ll also find information specific to your circumstances (for example, if you're a school leaver, TAFE graduate, or ADF veteran) as well as details on scholarship opportunities and subject requirements.

Our friendly team is here to help you take your next steps towards your dream career. If you’re based in Australia you can call us 1800 677 728 with any questions; we also have a dedicated application portal just for international students via our website.

At Griffith, we believe in, strive for and celebrate the remarkable.

Griffith University

Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose: employability. It’s at the centre of all we do, with 95% of graduates finding a job they love within one year.

Built on the strong foundations of our distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s newest and fastest growing university. All of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.

With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education, Health and Nursing, Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.

At Torrens University Australia you’ll get the individual attention and support you need to learn and thrive. Our classes foster an environment of encouragement, contribution and respect, giving students the skills to tackle professional life.

Students complete practical work experience and internships with some of the most influential brands in the world and have access to cutting-edge facilities and technology. Many Torrens University graduates secure jobs with the organisations they’ve worked with as part of this program, or through connections they’ve made during their studies.

Our research- and career-oriented academic staff, together with our industry partners, help students to bridge the gap between study and work.

All students also have access to the Torrens University Success Coaching program. The program provides students with ongoing support, advice and encouragement throughout the duration of their course. New students are assigned a dedicated Success Coach during their first trimester to help them become familiar with the expectations of studying at a Higher Education level.

<h4>How to apply</h4>

If you need help from with your application, you can contact us on 1300 575 803 or email or visit us at <a href="https://www.torrens.edu.au/">https://www.torrens.edu.au/</a>

Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, modern, careers-focused and global perspective to higher education.


Torrens University Australia

Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, modern, careers-focused and global perspective to higher education.

Engaged learners 
 
Learners are at the centre of USC's learning and teaching practice. As a result USC is the only public University in Queensland to earn five stars for teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide annually since 2007.

USC provides its students with inclusive, personalised support in conjunction with programs that allow them ample opportunities to engage with their discipline, profession and community, including work integrated learning, entrepreneurship, and overseas study opportunities.

Outstanding teachers 
 
The University's teaching and support staff are known to:

<ul>
	<li>engage students and foster their curiosity</li>
	<li>facilitate student-centred learning and teaching experiences</li>
	<li>recognise students’ existing knowledge and experience</li>
	<li>enable students to become independent and life-long learners</li>
	<li>provide a range of suitable learning experiences, including collaborative learning, where knowledge can be tested and explored; and</li>
	<li>respect and support the development of students as individuals.</li>
</ul>

<h4>Graduate Satisfaction &amp; Employment&nbsp;</h4>

Students rate University of the Sunshine Coast below average in terms of full-time work and salary. However, the quality of teaching is way above average.

Overall satisfaction1: 85.3% (national average 83.0%) 
Teaching quality rating2: 81.0% (national average 71.8%) 
Skills improvement rating3: 80.3% (national average 79.7%) 
Full-time employment4: 74.8% (national average 83.5%) 
Median salary5: $68,900 (national average $80,000) 
Employer satisfaction7: 88.8% (national average 84.0%)

Source: <a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
&nbsp;

Footnotes

<ol>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who expressed overall satisfaction with their course, based on an individual question in the CEQ.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed they experienced good teaching practices during their study.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed their studies had improved their generic skills.</li>
	<li>The proportion of graduates who were employed full-time four months after completing their course, as a percentage of those who were available for full-time employment.</li>
	<li>The median salary level of graduates who were in full-time employment.</li>
	<li>Department of Education and Training&nbsp;<a href="http://highereducationstatistics.education.gov.au/">Higher Education Statistics</a>.</li>
	<li>The extent to which employers were satisfied with graduates from Australian Catholic University, as per the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/about-this-site/employer-satisfaction">2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey</a>.</li>
</ol>

We value and support outstanding teaching, and work hard to create a learning environment in which students have every opportunity to flourish.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

<h4>Key Stats</h4>

Total students:&nbsp;13,000&nbsp; 
Founded:&nbsp;1994

<h4>Student Experience</h4>

The statistics below measure the educational experience of current students at&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall quality of educational experience:83.4% (national average 79.3%) 
Teaching quality:&nbsp;85.3%&nbsp;(national average 80.9%) 
Learner engagement:&nbsp;63.0%(national average 64.1%) 
Learning resources:&nbsp;88.9% (national average 84.1%) 
Student support:&nbsp;77.8%&nbsp;(national average&nbsp;72.2% ) 
Skills development :&nbsp;83.7% (national average 81.0%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-current-undergraduate-student">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
&nbsp;

<h4>Graduate Satisfaction</h4>

These statistics measure how well recent graduates of University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) rated their learning experience.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores just above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall satisfaction:&nbsp;84.8%&nbsp;(national average 80.0%) 
Teaching scale:&nbsp;75.8% (national average 63.0%) 
Skills scale:&nbsp;86.7%&nbsp;(national average 81.8%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-newly-qualified-higher-education-undergraduates">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
&nbsp;

<h4>Graduate Employment</h4>

This section measures the employment outcomes of recent graduates from&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

Graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)&nbsp;employment rate are slightly below average of&nbsp; pther university graduates, however their annual salary is not any higher than the average.

Employed full-time:&nbsp;64.1%&nbsp;(national average 70.6%) 
Employed overall:&nbsp;86.5% (national average 87.5%) 
Enrolled in full-time study:&nbsp; 11.9%&nbsp;(national average 21.1%) 
Median annual salary:&nbsp;$55,000&nbsp; (national average $58,000)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=employment-outcomes">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
&nbsp;

<h4>How to apply</h4>

USC offers more than 100 degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in beautiful locations in Queensland, Australia.

Bond University offers a personalised academic environment that produces globally-minded, work-ready graduates who stand out in their chosen careers and industries. Ranked #1 in Australia for undergraduate student experience for 17 consecutive years according to the Good Universities Guide, our students are at the heart of everything Bond does – reflected by its small class sizes, focus on personalised and practical learning, and a close-knit cohort of ‘Bondies’. 
 
As an independent, not-for-profit institution, all tuition fees are reinvested back into the University to build world-class facilities, provide state-of-the-art learning resources, support innovative degrees, and ensure that every student builds valuable professional skills and networks to prepare them for a standout career.

&nbsp;
Application process:


Bond accepts applications directly, through a simple and fast online application form. Complete the application form and upload the required documents to submit your application.

Our small classes mean you’ll get to know your professors and fellow students, and get opportunities to expand your horizons beyond the campus.

Bond University

Bond University offers a personalised academic environment that produces globally-minded, work-ready graduates who stand out in their chosen careers and industries. Ranked #1 in Australia for undergraduate student experience for 17 consecutive years according to the Good Universities Guide, our students are at the heart of everything Bond does – reflected by its small class sizes, focus on individual attention, and a close-knit cohort of ‘Bondies’. 
 
As an independent, not-for-profit institution, all tuition fees are reinvested back into the University to build world-class facilities, provide state-of-the-art learning resources, support innovative degrees, and ensure that every student has an unforgettable university experience.

&nbsp;

Application process:

Bond accepts applications directly, through a simple and fast online application form. Complete the application form and upload the required documents to submit your application.

Southern Cross is a different kind of university

Southern Cross University stands for what matters. It’s an ethos that informs the courses, the research and the direction of the university.&nbsp;

Southern Cross is committed to protecting and managing our precious natural resources, to understanding and advancing our human world. Regenerating, challenging, exploring, experimenting, finding solutions where they appeared to be none, building knowledge from the ground up. Adapting to and finding resilience in an uncertain world.

All three of the main campuses at Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour offer something unique, thanks to their locations and the vibrant communities that live in these subtropical areas, communities that nourish the thinking and the academic rigour that define the University. The online campus at Southern Cross is a dynamic, connected community, where distance is no barrier to a deeply satisfying university experience. 

Whether you study at one of the beautiful campuses or online, the small class sizes mean the lecturers know you by name, while the flexible support services and study options reflect a community that can’t wait to see you flourish and succeed at Southern Cross. 

Top 150 Young Universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020)

Southern Cross is a young university, but has come a long way in 25 years and is now ranked among the world’s top young universities.&nbsp; 

Southern Cross is ranked in the top 3% of universities in the world in Life Sciences, in the top 4% in Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020) and in the top 3% for Agriculture and Forestry (QS Rankings 2020).

Additionally, the University achieved world standard or above results in 23 key research areas (Excellence in Research for Australia 2018). 

No.1 in Australia for overall international student support (International Student Barometer)

There’s never been a more important time to feel supported. No matter who you are, Southern Cross University’s 5-star student support (The Good Universities Guide 2020) is available to you. Support programs include:

<ul>
	<li>Academic skills – individual appointments, UniMentor Program and the Learning Experience Team</li>
	<li>International students – academic pathways, settling in and dedicated advisers</li>
	<li>Student access and inclusion – supporting and educating the University community in matters relating to disability</li>
	<li>Indigenous Australian Student Services – a wide range of information, advice and support for Indigenous Australian students</li>
	<li>Counselling, careers and employability and a multifaith chaplaincy.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Southern Cross graduate stories. Listen to the people who have already been there.&nbsp;</h3>

Maria Smith

Online MBA (Managing and Leading People) graduate

<blockquote>
“For me the support I’ve had during the course has been fantastic. Just to get a call for a ‘How are you going?’ or ‘What do you need?’ That’s been great!
</blockquote>

Steffen Westmann

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

<blockquote>
“The academic support in completing this research thesis is quite amazing, my supervisors are really switched on and really helpful.”
</blockquote>

Zohra Ali

Online Master of Laws (Business Law) graduate

<blockquote>
“I chose Southern Cross University because I was attracted to the flexibility of the program. I am able to study at times that are suitable to me rather than having to adhere to a structured attendance timetable. This was an important feature for me as someone who is working full-time and managing a household.”
</blockquote>

Katarzyna Loubet&nbsp;

Bachelor of Social Science with Honours

<blockquote>
“Going to university was one of the best decisions I have made! The rewards of tertiary study are certainly worth all the hard work, the frustrations, and even the tears. It’s an amazing feeling when you get onto that stage to receive your qualifications, you really do feel like anything is possible, it’s a truly fulfilling moment."
</blockquote>

<h3>Upskill with a 12-week short course</h3>

Southern Cross University has announced a suite of short courses for Australians looking to upskill and retrain from mid-2020. 

The new online courses are backed by the Federal Government’s COVID-19 relief package and are designed to enable people to build skills in areas such as health, IT, engineering, science, education and agriculture for a fraction of the usual cost of study – with HECS-HELP available to all Australian citizens.

To find out more, please visit our website.

<h3>Research degrees</h3>

If you are ready to take your research studies or career to the next level, become part of our vibrant and widely recognised research community. This will allow you to benefit from the expertise of our researchers, fellow graduates and staff across a varying range of disciplines. Travelling this pathway with the help and support of supervisors, fellow graduate research students and our University, will be a highly rewarding and life-changing experience. We can help you achieve your goals. 
To find a supervisor or browse our research degree&nbsp;options visit scu.edu.au/graduate-school

<h2>Scholarships</h2>

One application. 380+ scholarships.&nbsp;

Scholarships really make a difference. They make your education attainable by reducing the financial burden – enabling you to focus on your studies and put your learning first. 

Postgraduate scholarships range in value to help pay for textbooks up to living expenses, and fee reductions of up to $8,000 per year. &nbsp;

Scholarships are available for:

<ul>
	<li>Financial hardship</li>
	<li>Academic achievement</li>
	<li>International students</li>
	<li>Indigenous Australian students</li>
	<li>Leadership and community involvement.</li>
</ul>

For more details and how to apply, please visit our website.

<h2>Research Masters and PhD Scholarships</h2>

All students choosing to undertake a research program should refer to the&nbsp;Graduate School’s Scholarships page&nbsp;or the&nbsp;Southern Cross Plant Science’s Scholarship page&nbsp;for full details of available financial support.

<h2>Featured scholarships</h2>

<ul>
	<li><a>Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship</a></li>
	<li><a>International Advancement Scholarship</a></li>
	<li><a>SCU International Regional Scholarship</a></li>
	<li><a>SCU International Women in STEM Scholarship</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>Campuses</h2>

Gold Coast

The Southern Cross University Gold Coast campus is located at Coolangatta, just 400 meters from North Kirra Beach, and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. Many vantage points offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;

The campus is spread across three contemporary buildings that house innovative learning spaces, health sciences laboratories, computer labs, student lounges, the University’s Digital Enterprise Lab and an on-campus Health Clinic. 

Lismore

Lismore was the first Southern Cross campus, located in the heart of the Northern Rivers. Set on acres of lush rainforest, Lismore campus is a creative hub within easy reach of both national parks and the ocean.

It is also home to state-of-the-art engineering and environmental science facilities, specialist health labs and simulated hospital wards, a Learning Centre and library complex, heated pool and gym, and an on-campus Health Clinic. Koalas and native wildlife are a common sight on campus.&nbsp;

Coffs Harbour

The University is part of an education precinct in Coffs Harbour, co-located with TAFE NSW and the Coffs Harbour Innovation Hub.

A multi-million dollar Health Sciences Building opened on campus in 2019, with state-of-the-art teaching facilities for our health science students. The campus includes a fitness centre, extensive landscaped grounds and close proximity to beaches and the growing regional centre of Coffs Harbour. 

The University’s National Marine Science Centre is located in nearby Charlesworth Bay. 

Explore the Southern Cross campuses.

<h2>Application process &nbsp;</h2>

Postgraduate application process

If you are an international applicant or applying for postgraduate degrees by coursework, please apply directly to Southern Cross University online. Contact the Graduate School to apply for postgraduate degrees by research.

If you have any questions about your study options or the application process please contact our Future Students team at studentrecruitment@scu.edu.au or call 1800 626 481.&nbsp;

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Find a course 
Search for the <a>postgraduate</a>&nbsp;course you want to study. Refine your search by session or location, or use the keyword search bar e.g. Business.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Apply

To start your application, click the yellow Apply Now button on the course page and select your campus preference. Make sure you have all your previous study and work experience documents ready to upload.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accept and enrol

Southern Cross University will send you a formal offer by email – congratulations! Your next step is to accept the offer and enrol in the course units.

For details on each application step, please visit our website.&nbsp;

Southern Cross also has a range of <a>scholarship opportunities </a>which all students are welcome to apply for.

Southern Cross University combines academic and research excellence with outstanding learning opportunities and a commitment to what matters.

Southern Cross University (SCU)

Southern Cross is a different kind of university

Southern Cross University stands for what matters. It's an ethos that informs the courses, the research and the direction of the university.

Southern Cross is committed to protecting and managing our precious natural resources, to understanding and advancing our human world. Regenerating, challenging, exploring, experimenting, finding solutions where they appeared to be none, building knowledge from the ground up. Adapting to and finding resilience in an uncertain world.

All three of the main campuses at Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour offer something unique, thanks to their locations and the vibrant communities that live in these subtropical areas, communities that nourish the thinking and the academic rigour that define the University. The online campus at Southern Cross is a dynamic, connected community, where distance is no barrier to a deeply satisfying university experience.

Whether you study at one of the beautiful campuses or online, the small class sizes mean the lecturers know you by name, while the flexible support services and study options reflect a community that can't wait to see you flourish and succeed at Southern Cross.

Top 150 Young Universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020)

Southern Cross is a young university, but has come a long way in 25 years and is now ranked among the world's top young universities.

Southern Cross is ranked in the top 3% of universities in the world in Life Sciences, in the top 4% in Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020) and in the top 3% for Agriculture and Forestry (QS Rankings 2020).

Additionally, the University achieved world standard or above results in 23 key research areas (Excellence in Research for Australia 2018).

No.1 in Australia for overall international student support (International Student Barometer)

There's never been a more important time to feel supported. No matter who you are, Southern Cross University's 5- star student support (The Good Universities Guide 2020) is available to you. Support programs include:

<ul>
	<li>Academic skills – individual appointments, UniMentor Program and the Learning Experience Team</li>
	<li>International students – academic pathways, settling in and dedicated advisers</li>
	<li>Student access and inclusion – supporting and educating the University community in matters relating to disability</li>
	<li>Indigenous Australian Student Services – a wide range of information, advice and support for Indigenous Australian students</li>
	<li>Counselling, careers and employability and a multifaith chaplaincy.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Southern Cross graduate stories&nbsp;</h3>

Listen to the people who have already been there.

Layla Buckley 
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws graduate

<blockquote>
"I am very proud of my university! I recommend it to everyone. I love that Southern Cross stands for its community, and openly supports and encourages diversity and inclusion, whether it be internationals, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ or our Indigenous community... and the focus on the environment. It's a very forward-thinking university, and I love being a part of it!"
</blockquote>

Sam Murphy 
Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management graduate

<blockquote>
"My most memorable experience at Southern Cross University was getting the opportunity to learn and engage with incredibly passionate, knowledgeable and supportive lecturers and staff. These people nurtured and understood the areas I was passionate about and shared in this with me during my time at University."
</blockquote>

Katarzyna Loubet 
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours

<blockquote>
"Going to university was one of the best decisions I have made! The rewards of tertiary study are certainly worth all the hard work, the frustrations, and even the tears. It's an amazing feeling when you get onto that stage to receive your qualifications, you really do feel like anything is possible, it's a truly fulfilling moment."
</blockquote>

<h3>Upskill with a 12-week short course</h3>

Southern Cross University has announced a suite of short courses for Australians looking to upskill and retrain from mid-2020.

The new online courses are backed by the Federal Government's COVID-19 relief package and are designed to enable people to build skills in areas such as health, IT, engineering, science, education and agriculture for a fraction of the usual cost of study – with HECS-HELP available to all Australian citizens.

Find out more at scu.edu.au/short-courses

<h3>Scholarships</h3>

One application. 380+ scholarships. Valued up to $60,000.

Scholarships really make a difference. They make your education attainable by reducing the financial burden – enabling you to focus on your studies and put your learning first.

Scholarships range in value from $150, which could help you buy textbooks, to $60,000, which could help pay your living expenses.

Scholarships are available for:

<ul>
	<li>Financial hardship</li>
	<li>Academic achievement</li>
	<li>International students</li>
	<li>Indigenous Australian students</li>
	<li>Leadership and community involvement.</li>
</ul>

For more details and how to apply,&nbsp;visit scu.edu.au/scholarships

Research Masters and PhD Scholarships

All students choosing to undertake a research program should refer to the Graduate School's Scholarships page or the Southern Cross Plant Science's Scholarship page for full details of available financial support. 
Featured scholarships

<ul>
	<li>Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship</li>
	<li>International Advancement Scholarship</li>
	<li>SCU International Regional Scholarship</li>
	<li>SCU International Women in STEM Scholarship</li>
</ul>

<h3>Campuses</h3>

Gold Coast 
The Southern Cross University Gold Coast campus is located at Coolangatta, just 400 meters from North Kirra Beach, and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. Many vantage points offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

The campus is spread across three contemporary buildings that house innovative learning spaces, health sciences laboratories, computer labs, student lounges, the University's Digital Enterprise Lab and an on-campus Health Clinic.

Lismore 
Lismore was the first Southern Cross campus, located in the heart of the Northern Rivers. Set on acres of lush rainforest, Lismore campus is a creative hub within easy reach of both national parks and the ocean.

It is also home to state-of-the-art engineering and environmental science facilities, specialist health labs and simulated hospital wards, a Learning Centre and library complex, heated pool and gym, and an on-campus Health Clinic. Koalas and native wildlife are a common sight on campus.

Coffs Harbour 
The University is part of an education precinct in Coffs Harbour, co-located with TAFE NSW and the Coffs Harbour Innovation Hub.

A multi-million dollar Health Sciences Building opened on campus in 2019, with state-of-the-art teaching facilities for our health science students. The campus includes a fitness centre, extensive landscaped grounds and close proximity to beaches and the growing regional centre of Coffs Harbour.

The University's National Marine Science Centre is located in nearby Charlesworth Bay.

Explore the Southern Cross campuses.

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