INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2011 UNDERGRADUATE www.scu.edu.au/international CRICOS Provider Nos: NSW 01241G, QLD 03135E, WA 02621K 54,960 56,320 56,320 28,160 53,760 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Bachelor of Education (Primary) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Graduate Entry) 52,800 Arts & Sciences 51,600 50,400 24,000 Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) Bachelor of Business Administration 1 41,400 42,600 42,600 41,400 Bachelor of Business 14,200–21,300 13,800–20,700 1 $24,800 28,400 Bachelor of Applied Computing (8–12 units) BACHELOR DEGREES 27,600 Associate Degree of Information Technology ASSOCIATE DEGREES Bachelor of Visual Arts 46,080 44,880 2 Bachelor of Trauma and Healing 56,208 55,008 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science 46,800 45,600 Bachelor of Social Science 1 20,320 51,600 Bachelor of Nursing 51,600 Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours 50,400 Bachelor of Media 54,960 60,960 53,760 Bachelor of Marine Science and Management 46,080 Bachelor of Psychological Science 44,880 Bachelor of Indigenous Studies 73,280 74,944 71,680 Bachelor of Forest Science and Management 56,208 57,920 57,920 51,600 3 Years 3 Years 1–1.5 Years 2 Years 2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 3 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 4 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 1 Year 2 Years Duration L, CH, GCB, SCBIT 5 L, CH, GCB, SCBIT 5 CH, SCBIT 5 L, GCB CH L L L L, CH, THR CH CH THL L, CH L for 3rd year) L/(NMSC L L L L L, CH, THR L, CH L, CH, THL L L L, CH THR L L Location 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1 1, 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1, 2 1 1, 2 1 1, 2 1 1 1 1 1 1, 2 1, 2 1 1 Intakes 20 20 46 48 44 26 44 34 18 40 40 38 38 24 32 42 32 36 30 28 28 26 24 36 18 34 42 22 Page 5 For further information on SCU courses at Associated Providers, SCBIT and ASTHM, including information on fees, and majors and Requests to undertake the Study Abroad program at Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campuses will also be considered The Hotel School Sydney students pay an administration fee of $1,000 and $550 for the orientation program. 3 4 Additional selection criteria apply for admission to this course, e.g. portfolio. See course entry for location of course majors. 2 1 Students are also required to pay Overseas Student Health Cover in advance for the duration of their stay. In some courses, including those in the Environmental, Forest and Marine Science areas, field trips are an additional cost, which varies depending on duration and location. In addition to tuition fees students will be required to pay for such items as textbooks, stationery, photocopying, printing, postage, telephone calls, USB drives, calculator and study implements at an estimated cost of A$840–A$1050 per year. Fees are correct at time of printing. 2010 fees apply for the normal duration of a course commenced in 2010. 2011 fees apply for the normal duration of a course commenced in 2011. courses & fees Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 55,008 Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition Bachelor of Environmental Science 28,960 50,400 Bachelor of Contemporary Music 1 50,400 Bachelor of Clinical Sciences 55,200 45,600 Bachelor of Arts 1 46,800 18,736 18,336 Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) BACHELOR DEGREES 15,360 31,200 Fees (A$) Fees (A$) 2011 Comm. Course Tuition 2010 Comm. Course Tuition Diploma of Community Recovery DIPLOMA Associate Degree of Creative Writing ASSOCIATE DEGREES Program undergraduate Busin ness & Law Double Degrees 1 54,000 52,500 42,600 41,400 65,600 36,000 41,400 Bachelor of Laws – Undergraduate entry Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies Bachelor of Sport Tourism Management 82,000 62,100 82,000 82,000 82,000 65,600 84,000 82,000 82,000 82,000 65,600 84,000 62,240 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Contemporary Music /Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Indigenous Studies/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Visual Arts /Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Undergraduate unit fee (fees vary from Faculty to Faculty) 1,725 1,800 16,400 Year (2 sessions) Abroad MISCELLANEOUS UNIT FEE 8,200 Session Abroad STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 2 57,120 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) DOUBLE DEGREES 49,200 Bachelor of Laws – Graduate entry 1,800 – 1,825 TBA TBA 63,840 86,000 67,200 84,000 84,000 84,000 86,000 67,200 84,000 84,000 84,000 63,900 84,000 58,720 42,600 37,200 67,200 50,400 42,600 41,400 Bachelor of Environmental Tourism Management Bachelor of Information Technology 42,600 41,400 Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 1 42,600 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management 3 42,600 41,400 Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management 42,600 41,400 Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management 1 subject 1 Year 6 Mths 4 Years 5 Years 4 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 4 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 4.5 Years 5 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years N/A SCU2884 1.2.10 N/A 12 1, 2 L 12 30 52 30 52 52 52 52 30 52 52 52 22 52 30 58 50 48 50 46 1, 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1, 2 1 1 1, 2 1 1 1 1, 2 58 56 56 54 54 52 4 5 1, 2 1, 2 1 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 L4 L L L L L L L L L L L L L L, CH L L, GCB L, GCB L, GCB CH, SCBIT L ASTHM5 L, GCB, L, GCB THSS CH, ASTHM 5 GCB, ASTHM 5 Telephone: 61-2-6620 3876 Facsimile: 61-2-6620 3227 Email General enquiries: intoff@scu.edu.au Electronic Applications (other than China): int.apps@scu.edu.au Electronic Applications (from China): china.int.apps@scu.edu.au Agent enquiries: agents@scu.edu.au Web: www.scu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Nos: NSW 01241G, QLD 03135E, WA 02621K International Office Southern Cross University PO Box 157, Lismore NSW 2480 Australia For further information on courses and intakes, please visit our website at www.scu.edu.au/courses 3 = Session 3* Start of Classes – early November Exams – early Feb *Limited subject offers 2 = Session 2 Orientation – mid-June Start of Session – end of June Exams – end of September End of Session – mid October 1 = Session 1 Orientation – mid-February Start of Session – late February Exams – end of May End of Session – early June INTAKES 2010 and 2011 ASTHM = Australian School of Tourism and Hotel Management SCBIT = Sydney College of Business and IT THSS = The Hotel School Sydney NMSC = National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour THR = Tweed Heads Riverside Campus THL = Tweed Heads Lakeside Campus GCB = Gold Coast Beachside Campus CH = Coffs Harbour Campus L = Lismore Campus LOCATION units available, please refer to their websites: SCBIT: www.scbit.edu.au ASTHM: www.asthm.com.au welcome contents Fees, Durations, Locations and Intakes Welcome Flexible Study Courses Which Put You in the Workplace Great Campuses Accommodation Associated Providers Location Map and Distances Academic Year Teaching and Assessment Equipment and Facilities Student Services and Support International Exchange Opportunities Study Abroad Program Admission Requirements Pathway Programs Diploma Programs AUSTRALIA Diploma Programs OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 11 12 13 16 16 16 Undergraduate Course Descriptions Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Business Administration Double Degrees with Business Associate Degree of Creative Writing Bachelor of Contemporary Music Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Visual Arts Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Bachelor of Education (Primary) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees Bachelor of Environmental Science Bachelor of Forest Science and Management Bachelor of Marine Science and Management Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition Bachelor of Clinical Sciences Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours Diploma of Community Recovery Bachelor of Indigenous Studies Bachelor of Trauma and Healing Associate Degree of Information Technology Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Applied Computing Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) Bachelor of Laws (Undergraduate Entry) Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies Double Degrees with Law Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management Bachelor of Environmental Tourism Management Bachelor of Sport Tourism Management Four Steps to Admission Glossary of Uni Terms International Application Form for Undergraduate Admission 18 18 18 20 20 22 22 24 24 26 26 28 28 30 30 32 32 34 34 36 36 38 38 40 40 42 42 44 44 46 46 48 48 50 50 52 52 54 54 56 56 58 58 60 62 63 Consider a new way to think when choosing where to study. Southern Cross University has a choice of campuses in some of the best locations in Australia. From our new southern Gold Coast campus, to Lismore in the Byron Bay hinterland, and Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast, we provide an opportunity to pursue a quality education, while being immersed in a unique cultural experience. International students are encouraged to mix with other students from different countries and walks of life, and opportunities are provided to make real community connections. We are committed to the success of our students, their ability to generate and apply knowledge, and their capacity to actively engage in the community to achieve productive outcomes. Such passion and commitment will support and guide you on your journey to achieving a valuable and life-changing degree. You will find that links with industry are an important feature of our courses, with many combining a strong practical emphasis including internship placements with a rigorous appreciation of theory. The University is named after the constellation of stars that appears in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere and that also appears on the Australian flag. It is a proud and significant symbol in Australia’s history associated with this country’s move to establishing its national identity and is a fitting symbol for this progressive University. Explore the range of Southern Cross University degrees and discover a new way to think about undergraduate study. Professor Peter Lee Vice Chancellor Southern Cross University DISCLAIMER The information in this publication was correct at time of publishing (December 2009). Southern Cross University strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in printed information distributed by Southern Cross University or information stored on the web pages of Southern Cross University (Information). Southern Cross University reserves the right to change or alter at any time, without notice, any of the information. This includes any information about courses or units of study offered by Southern Cross University. Please confirm any information about courses, units of study or fees with the relevant department. The information is not intended to convey any offer, promise or guarantee of a placement within Southern Cross University or any offer or guarantee that a course or unit will be offered by Southern Cross University in the future. To the extent permitted at law, Southern Cross University excludes all liability (including all losses, damages, costs and expenses of whatever nature) arising from the use of, or reliance on, any of the information. flexible study Learning at Southern Cross University may take place in traditional lecture theatres or in virtual classrooms, using state-of-the-art web-based audio technology. Learning may also involve field trips, workshops, participation in a summer school or work experience and internships. Depending on the course of study, the virtual environment or e-classroom enables lecturers to actively engage with students in different locations and students to talk to each other using ‘interactive learning materials’. courses which put you in the workplace Some Southern Cross University courses can include a paid or unpaid internship, professional placement, clinical placement or some other type of hands-on work experience. Most Southern Cross University undergraduate Tourism and Hospitality Management courses include industry internships. An attractive option for the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School Sydney is an internship program offered during the first year of the course. As an elective option within the Business courses, students can complete an internship with a business firm, which upon successful completion counts as two units toward their degree. Our Primary Teaching course includes in-school teaching experiences from the first year and the new Early Childhood course provides a professional practice component to ensure students gain experience working with children from birth to eight years. Secondary Education students also enjoy extensive in-school teaching experiences to demonstrate their independent, professional capability as secondary school teachers. Contemporary Music students rub shoulders with music industry identities and are regularly engaged in performance. Visual Arts students have opportunities to exhibit their works individually or as part of group exhibitions. Our Nursing course features clinical placements in hospitals, allied health services and other clinical settings. Sport and Exercise Science students complete a 3-week internship as part of their study program with the option of an additional internship, while Exercise Science and Nutrition, and Sport Management (Surfing Studies) students can complete 150 hours of industry placement to complement their studies. Our Environmental and Marine Science and Management degrees offer internship study to give students on-the-job experience to supplement the practical skills and theory components of the courses, while Forest Science and Management students complete 16 weeks of practical workplace experience in a forestry-related area during their studies. Law students may also undertake legal experience and professional placement with legal firms to build their practical legal skills and become familiar with the many issues that confront legal practitioners. 3 great campuses Lismore Tweed Heads and Gold Coast www.scu.edu.au/lismore www.scu.edu.au/goldcoast Lismore, located in the Northern Rivers Queensland’s Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth largest city region of New South Wales, was aptly and a major international tourist destination, with long white named by early European settlers after the beaches and heritage listed rainforests forming part of its Scottish Island of Lismore, which means many attractions. The University’s newest campus is located “great garden” in Gaelic. The campus at the southern end of the Gold Coast, adjacent to the Gold occupies 75 hectares of grounds including Coast Airport and close to North Kirra Beach. Currently rainforest walkways and is home to many the Faculty of Business and Law teaches undergraduate varieties of Australian flora and fauna. business, law and tourism management degrees at this Lismore, and its surrounding villages, has campus. The foundation building features a student hub, a population of around 46,000 people. It a one-stop-shop for student needs, and facilities include a has a vibrant arts and library with views of the Pacific Ocean. All Southern Cross music scene, and is The University operates two smaller close to stunning coastal University campuses are teaching facilities at Tweed Heads, a short destinations. The city linked electronically for drive from the Gold Coast campus. SCU has a domestic airport, Lakeside at Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads coursework and is less than an hour’s offers undergraduate courses in nursing and research purposes. drive to Byron Bay and midwifery and early childhood education, under three hours drive while the main focus of the Riverside campus at Brett to Brisbane. Facilities on campus include St, Tweed Heads is postgraduate tourism and hospitality a student centre, leisure centre including management, and business management degrees, as gym and pool, and a range of specialist well as graduate entry courses in secondary education teaching facilities, including laboratories, and undergraduate courses in social science and sport visual arts studios and contemporary music management. Facilities at this location include six computer performance space, and law moot court. laboratories, common room, English Language Centre*, Coffs Harbour www.scu.edu.au/coffsharbour 4 Coffs Harbour is a popular tourist destination on the Mid North coast of New South Wales, and features beautiful beaches and a lush, coastal hinterland. The contemporary campus is part of an education precinct, with the University co-located with a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) facility and a secondary school. Facilities include nursing laboratories and a new recreational centre. The city has several spectacular surfing beaches and is gateway to the remarkable Solitary Islands Marine Park. The University also operates the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour. The city has a population of more than 65,000 people. lecture theatre and seminar rooms. A shuttle bus service connects the three locations. The Hotel School Sydney www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au Southern Cross University offers the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management through The Hotel School Sydney. The School is a unique partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia. The Hotel School Sydney is renowned for its graduates’ success. Paid work opportunities are an attractive feature of the course, as is The Hotel School’s proximity to the five-star InterContinental Sydney (adjacent). The School is positioned in the heart of the CBD, with the Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Botanical Gardens on its doorstep. * subject to NEAS approval. associated providers accommodation The University places a high priority on ensuring that international students have access to appropriate accommodation on or close to its campuses. All students are assisted in finding suitable accommodation. SCU Village on the Coffs Harbour and Lismore campuses provides a range of fully furnished accommodation options. Students live in self-catering units, which comprise two to six bedrooms and shared living, bathroom and cooking facilities. Students are responsible for buying food and for cooking and cleaning for themselves. An extensive resident life program is designed to support social, academic and personal development. Dedicated Resident Assistant teams at each property are also available to provide assistance, help students settle into the community and make sure there’s always someone to talk to if required. www.scuvillage.com.au Students at the Tweed Heads and Gold Coast live off campus, which is also an option in Lismore and Coffs Harbour. The most popular type of off-campus accommodation is a house or unit shared with other students, where students do their own cooking and share the cost of household expenses. Both furnished and unfurnished off-campus rental accommodation is available. www.scu.edu.au/accommodation It is recommended that students coming to the Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campuses book temporary accommodation prior to arrival. The International Office can advise on appropriate temporary accommodation while suitable longer-term accommodation is being sought. ! N Darwin NT QLD WA Brisbane SA Tweed Gold Coast Lismore NSW Coffs Harbour Canberra Location Sydney VIC Australia Air Southern Cross University (SCU) has an educational collaboration with SCBIT to offer a range of SCU courses, namely: !" Bachelor of Business Administration !" Bachelor of Business !" Bachelor of Information Technology !" Bachelor of Applied Computing Students of these courses are enrolled as SCU students and are subject to SCU rules and regulations. They study SCU curriculum and study materials, sit SCU assessment and exams under SCU quality assured conditions and are taught by SCU approved SCBIT teaching staff. SCBIT Campus is in the Sydney CBD, within a few minutes walk of Sydney’s Central Railway Station, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Sydney enjoys a warm temperate climate and boasts many tourist attractions as well as a number of beaches, bays and national parks in close proximity to the city. Its 4.5 million people come from 180 nations, speaking 140 languages, making Sydney one of the most multicultural cities in the world. www.scbit.edu.au Perth !" Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Hobart Bus/Train Self-drive (Hours: Minutes – approximate times) Lismore to Sydney Sydney College of Business and Information Technology (SCBIT) ASTHM offers SCU’s: Melbourne TAS Sydney Australian School of Tourism and Hotel Management (ASTHM) Perth Adelaide Please note that General Information about Support Services, Learning Resources and Equipment and Facilities at Southern Cross University in pages three to 11, pertain to the Southern Cross University campuses at Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast and do not reflect the Support Services, Learning Resources and Equipment and Facilities at any Associated Provider. For information on our Associated Providers please go to the websites provided at the end of their entries in this prospectus. !" Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management 1:30 12:30 9:30 !" Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management Lismore to Brisbane – 5:00 2:30 Lismore to Tweed Gold Coast – 2:30 1:10 Tweed Gold Coast to Sydney 1:30 12:00 10:30 ASTHM is centrally located in Perth, the capital city of Australia’s largest state, Western Australia. Perth enjoys a warm temperate climate and an outdoor lifestyle. Tweed Gold Coast to Brisbane – 2:00 1:30 Coffs Harbour to Sydney 1:00 8:00 7:00 Coffs Harbour to Brisbane 1:00 7:00 5:00 – 4:00 2:30 Coffs Harbour to Lismore The School has won many awards for tourism education and training over the past decade. www.asthm.com.au 5 teaching and assessment Teaching Methods and Learning Resources Units available for study by international students in the University’s courses are delivered utilising a range of converged teaching methods but most will have regular scheduled face-toface contact with the unit teaching staff. This is necessary so that students can meet their visa requirement that at least 75% of their course be studied internally. The duration and frequency of contact may vary from course to course and even from unit to unit. The range of face-to-face contact and converged teaching activities will also vary with most units utilising traditional lectures and tutorials, online discussion forums and Elluminate – a virtual classroom. Laboratories, workshops, and small-group interaction may also be used in some units. Other forms of teaching may include professional experience (Education), supervised clinical practice (Nursing), individual supervision, workplace internships (Tourism and Hospitality) and fieldwork (Environmental Science). Some courses such as Media, Contemporary Music and Visual Arts also provide studio-based teaching, individual tuition and small-group learning experiences. Some units may only be available by Distance Education or in Online mode when individual students wish to study them. It is acceptable for international students to study these units in these modes provided they do not in total exceed more than 25% of the units undertaken in their course. academic year Undergraduate courses operate on an academic year of three sessions. Many programs have more than one intake per year. For further details on specific programs check individual program entries in this prospectus. Principal Dates are available at www.scu.edu.au/governance/academicboard Learning resources for individual units reflect the information provided in the Unit Statement, which outlines the unit objectives, syllabus and assessment requirements. Most units require the purchase of prescribed textbooks. Other resources may include study guides, recommended readings, professional and academic journals, public domain materials and dedicated online learning sites. All students are expected to regularly access the unit online learning sites at MySCU, which provides and links to a variety of electronic resources related to that particular unit. This includes unit documents, a discussion board, electronic readings (ereserve), SCU Library catalogues, databases and electronic resources. Academic and Learning support is provided on all campuses by the Academic Skills and Development Unit. This support is in the form of orientation presentations, ongoing generic and unit-specific workshops, and individual consultation. In addition Academic Skills information guides are available both online and on CD-ROM. For information on teaching methods and learning resources for a particular course go to: ww.scu.edu.au/courses Assessment Methods Assessment activities and criteria are designed for specific units and courses, and reflect University policy and academic best practice and trends. Assessment tasks may require individual or group submission. Most units include a written exam at the end of the study period. Exams may be open or closed book and can include essay questions, case studies, multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Other assessment tasks include researched essays and reports, case studies, portfolios, annotated bibliographies and are submitted either in hard copy or electronically. Other types of assessment include online quizzes, problem resolution, in-class tests, laboratory activities, logbooks, technique tests, portfolios, creative projects and contribution to online discussion, blogs and wikis. Assessment of activities such as fieldwork, professional experience and clinical practice may include supervisor observation and reflective journals and reports. A wide variety of individual and group presentations is often a component of assessment, and may include oral, audio or video presentations, media and contemporary music performances. For information on assessment methods for a particular course go to: www.scu.edu.au/courses 6 equipment and facilities Southern Cross University provides its students with up-to-date equipment and facilities to enable them to get the very best out of their study and leisure time on campus. Students have access to the Co-operative Bookshop, modern library and well-equipped general purpose computing labs and centres. Learning at SCU may take place in up-to-date traditional lecture theatres or in virtual classrooms, using state-of-the-art web-based audio technology. Wireless access points are strategically placed around each of the campuses enabling connection to the internet and web services from students’ laptops. Examples of program-specific and industry-relevant equipment and facilities include: !" moot court with a two-way viewing room and Law library for law students !" purpose-built nursing laboratory, complete with simulated wards for nursing students !" osteopathic clinic for clinical sciences students !" science (biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology) laboratories !" fully equipped exercise physiology, biomechanics and biochemistry laboratories, a multi-purpose sports hall and weight training gymnasium for sport and exercise science students !" studios for visual arts students: 3D (including bronze foundry, wood workshop plus electric, gas, wood fired and raku kilns); Drawing; Digital Art and Design; Painting; Photography (including black and white darkroom and digital facilities); Printmaking (including screen printing, etching and relief facilities); Papermaking (including paper beaters, vats and presses) !" newsroom, multi-camera television studio, digital editing suites, multi-purpose sound production studio and editing studios, and a 20 work-station multimedia computer laboratory for media students !" purpose-built music building with recording studios, music production workstation laboratory, keyboard laboratory, television studio and concert performance space, and well-equipped tuition and practice facilities for individual student and band performances for contemporary music students !" networked computer labs containing powerful PCs and Apple Macintosh computers and several server computers allowing group access to commercial data processing software, databases, software engineering tools and many computer programming languages for IT students !" laboratories across a range of scientific disciplines including: laboratories fully equipped with advanced analytical equipment, especially for geochemistry, microscopy and genetic analysis, and analytic chemistry machines. The University also provides a large collection of general sampling and field equipment including several boats and 4WD vehicles, fish and animal sampling equipment, sediment samplers, diving equipment and an underwater video recorder, geotechnical and geochemical data collection equipment, and a portable weather station and data logger !" research laboratories, psychology computer laboratory, and a test library for psychology students Note: Not all facilities are available at each campus. For information on equipment and facilities relevant to a particular course go to: www.scu.edu.au/courses 7 student services and support International Office Student Support Services Using Other Libraries and Reciprocal Borrowing Southern Cross University is committed to providing all students with the support services to help achieve a successful academic and personal experience. University libraries in Australia extend reciprocal borrower status to students of Southern Cross University. To take advantage of this service students take their current student photo ID card and proof of enrolment to the university library from which they wish to borrow. Charges may apply at some libraries. The University prides itself on providing international students with a very high level of support. International students at our Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campuses are provided with a range of specialist services, which include: • pre-departure information • airport reception • accommodation placement • comprehensive orientation • student advisors SCU Connect enables students to become part of Southern Cross University’s online community as soon as possible by providing them with all the relevant information to connect in one place. Southern Cross University students are provided with access to a range of internet and computing services both on and off campus, including: • English language assistance !" My Enrolment • organisation of social activities and excursions !" MySCU (your University online) • student visa and health insurance advice !" Library catalogues and electronic resources • returning home meeting !" a personal SCU webmail address !" on-campus computing labs International Student Learning Assistance International students have access to academic and learning support through the Academic Skills and Development Unit to assist with academic writing skills, study techniques, understanding the study culture at SCU and exam preparation. University Library The Library provides an extensive range of resources and services: books, journals, databases and full-text electronic journals, electronic books, inter-library loans and document supply, and professional staff to assist students to become independent learners. Libraries are located at Lismore, Coffs Harbour, and Gold Coast Beachside campuses and can be accessed electronically. A shuttle bus connects the three Gold Coast locations to facilitate library usage. Information on all Library services is available from the Library home page at: www.scu.edu.au/library Electronic Access to Library Resources Our electronic services include access to subject-specific and multidisciplinary databases. If students have access to the internet they can: 8 Accessing the University !" access the Southern Cross University Library catalogue !" renew and reserve books online !" send requests for books, photocopies of articles and other material !" send requests for subject searches !" search our full-text databases and electronic journals !" access electronic books !" access a range of internet resources !" access the catalogues of other university libraries www.scu.edu.au/scuconnect MySCU – Your University Online MySCU brings together all the online resources available to Southern Cross University students and provides access to: !" learning resources and facilities associated with the units a student is studying, including lecturer announcements !" the Library and its electronic databases and catalogues !" student administration and other areas of the University !" timetables for lectures and exams !" access to grades each study period !" a personal calendar and address book !" the latest University news and events happening around the campuses and beyond !" student classifieds !" software and software updates MySCU is available to all Southern Cross University students through a password login. All new students are able to access an SCU user name and password when they arrive in Australia and login for the first time. Accessing the Internet Southern Cross University students can use the on-campus computer labs, which provide fast access to the internet; they can also use the wireless network using their own laptops. Students are provided with 250 megabytes internet quota per month. Student Computer Labs Our general purpose computing labs are well-equipped and available to students on each of the University campuses and centres. Support staff provide assistance with the use of technology in the computing labs and orientation sessions are available for students at the beginning of each session. Wireless access points are also strategically placed around each of our campuses enabling connection to the internet and web services with students’ own laptops. Audio Visual and Multimedia Services A variety of services are available from the Multimedia Centre located on Lismore campus including: !" video/audio editing !" duplication service !" all format conversion – video system conversion !" specialised multimedia production support IT Support Support is offered across all campuses for our students via the IT Call Centres and student helpdesks. A comprehensive range of information relating to IT and telecommunication services (IT&TS) is available from: www.scu.edu.au/scuconnect This information is updated on a regular basis. For more information please visit the IT&TS webpages at: www.scu.edu.au/it The Office of Sport and Cultural Activities (OSCA) OSCA is part of Student Services and it works closely with SCU Student Associations to build a vibrant campus community and to add to the SCU student life experience. OSCA is the home to SCU Sport, Clubs and Societies and Orientation programs. It also coordinates university-wide events such as SCU Race Day, National Campus Band Competition, U Film Fest and the OSCA Awards. Go to www.scu.edu.au/osca for all the latest events! Counselling Service Should individuals have problems with any aspect of their personal or academic life while a student at Southern Cross University, our free confidential counselling services may be able to help. Our counsellors offer caring and confidential assistance to all members of the University community at the Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campuses. The Chaplaincy and Multifaith Service By helping to connect people this service seeks to serve the University community during the ordinary and the crisis times of life. A number of issues-based forums and other lunchtime meetings are held regularly. Chaplaincy support is ecumenical and multifaith in nature and maintains strong links with the major denominational churches and faiths in the region. For more information email chaplaincy@scu.edu.au Healthcare Services The Lismore campus offers a fully accredited medical practice offering a range of general practitioner services, with a limited service also available at Coffs Harbour campus. Students with Disabilities The University has a number of services and aids to assist with the special needs of students who have disabilities or chronic health problems. Each campus has parking for students with a disability, and wheelchair access to teaching and learning rooms and facilities. Any prospective student who thinks they might have such a need or have concerns regarding their mobility, accommodation, library usage, exams or note-taking, or would like to discuss any aspect of life on campus, should contact the Disability Officer at each campus. For more information visit: www.scu.edu.au/disabilitysupport Childcare Facilities Southern Cross University Children’s Centre, on campus at Lismore, caters for 39 children aged from six weeks to five years, and operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Lismore is also well served with other modern long day care centres, preschools and family day care centres. Students at the Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campuses also have access to numerous childcare centres in the district. Schools for Dependants of International Students School attendance is compulsory for all children in Australia aged between six and 15 years of age, with most children commencing school at five years of age. In Australia there are two main types of schools: government (which are public schools) and private schools. It is an immigration policy that school-age dependants of international students undertake formal schooling while they are in Australia. Students will need to provisionally enrol their children in a school before leaving their home country and will normally have to pay the school fees 12 months in advance. For a list of schools in the area of the three Southern Cross University campuses go to the ‘Student Life’ section of www.scu.edu.au/international/downloads For a full list of public schools in New South Wales visit: www.schools.nsw.edu.au For a full list of public schools on the Gold Coast visit: www.bcl.com.au/goldcoast/schools.htm 9 School-age dependants of international students studying at the Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses will be studying in New South Wales. School-age dependants of international students studying at the Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campuses will study in either New South Wales or Queensland. Where the student lives will have an influence on choice of school. More information can be found at the NSW Department of Education and Training International website. www.detinternational.nsw.edu.au/schools/study_options/ temporary_residents/temporary_residents.htm More information can be found at the Education Queensland International website: www.eqi.com.au/programs/dependant-student.html Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations regulates the education and training sector’s involvement with overseas students studying in Australia on student visas. It does this through the ESOS Act legislative framework. This protects Australia’s reputation for delivering quality education services and the interests of overseas students, by setting minimum standards and providing tuition and financial assurance. The ESOS Act mandates a nationally consistent approach to registering education providers so that the quality of the tuition and care of students remain high. The professionalism and integrity of the industry is further strengthened by the ESOS Act’s interface with immigration law. This imposes visa-related reporting requirements on both students and providers. A simple explanation of the framework is the Easy Guide to ESOS. www.aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/EasyGuide_ESOS.htm Cost of Living One of the great advantages of living in Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads or the southern Gold Coast is the cheaper cost of living compared with that in Australia’s major capital cities. In particular, accommodation costs in Lismore and Coffs Harbour are much lower than in the major cities. This can lead to major savings. In general, a budget of A$230-A$385 per week (pw) should cover all non-tuition costs associated with studying at the University, including rent, food, public transport, Overseas Student Health Cover, textbooks and course materials. It should be noted that this does not include purchasing or running a car or bringing family members to Australia. Students with school-age children should also be aware that school fees in local schools are between A$4,500 and A$5,500 per child per year. An example of a weekly budget for a single person is as follows: 10 Accommodation (shared) A$100-A$180 per week Food A$45-A$85 per week Bills A$20 per week Transport A$15 per week Health costs A$15 per week Entertainment A$15-A$50 per week Academic costs (books, etc) A$20 per week TOTAL A$230-A$385 per week This budget is an indication only, as accommodation costs will vary depending on the type chosen and other costs will be dependent on lifestyle. Employment International students with work permits are able to work for up to 20 hours per week during the study period and unlimited hours per week during the session breaks. Permission to work is automatically granted upon receiving a student visa. Casual employment opportunities are most abundant on the Gold Coast; however, it is recommended that students focus on the demands of their studies during the study period. CareerHub is an SCU web-based portal that provides an electronic communication hub between students and recent graduates and the University’s Career Service – providing information useful to job seeking and career planning. Students of the Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campuses, as well as those studying by distance education, can access further information at: www.scu.edu.au/studentservices Careers Advisory Service Southern Cross University provides helpful vocational counselling for students. The Careers Advisor at the Lismore campus can help with course and career choices, counselling, library and resources and casual employment. Regular seminars and workshops are held to develop résumé writing and interview skills. The service also invites employers to visit the University for information sessions and interviews with final year students. Casual work and graduate employment is advertised on CareerHub, an online job board accessed through MySCU. English Language Programs Academic Preparation English language programs are available at Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and Gold Coast campus locations to assist students who do not meet the University’s English language entry requirements. These programs vary in length depending on the needs of individual students, and are aimed at preparing students for university-level study. Students who do not meet the English language entry requirement but fulfil the remaining admission requirements are generally made a package offer to an appropriate English language program and to the degree program that they have chosen. Satisfactory completion of the English Language Academic Preparation Program requirements will provide students with the skills and confidence in English needed to succeed in university-level study. Four-week English Academic Preparation The University encourages all students from nonEnglish speaking backgrounds who do meet the English language entry requirement to undertake the four-week English Academic Preparation Program to ease their entry to Australian university study and enhance their chances of success. Teaching and learning methods in Australia are different from those in many countries. Research, analysis, debate, presentations, active class participation, group work, case studies and ongoing assessment are features of Australian higher education that students may not be familiar with in their home country. This course presents a great opportunity to become familiar with the unique aspects of Australian education and to understand what is needed to be successful at an Australian university. Students undertaking this program can expect to learn: • essay writing – essay planning/drafting/editing • report writing • note-taking and summarising skills • paragraphing • referencing skills • lecture listening techniques • listening for specific information • extended vocabulary development specific to study areas • presentation and seminar skills • discussion and tutorial participation techniques • critical reading skills • text analysis • skimming and scanning reading techniques • key word searches • library research methods – compiling bibliographies • journal and web search skills • pronunciation • problem solving • group work activities • information about the culture of Australian universities. This intensive English Program teaches the language, cultural and academic skills required for tertiary study in Australia. For more information visit: www.scu.edu.au/international 2011 Fees (Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Tweed Gold Coast *) Please note: these fees are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change Tuition Homestay Homestay placement Overseas Student Health Cover $310 per week (25 hours) $185 per week ** $185 one off payment $388.80 per year (2010 fee) international exchange opportunities Southern Cross University offers its students the opportunity to complete part of their studies overseas, and the experience is described by most on their return as “life-changing”. Visual Arts students may study for a session at universities overseas, including the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Tourism, Hotel and Resort Management students have become familiar with the international tourism industry through their studies with Southern Cross University’s tourism and hospitality through the SCU International Exchange program institutions in Canada, Austria, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Holland and the USA. Environmental Science students too, have substantially increased their understanding of global environmental issues through their studies in New Orleans, Northern Arizona and Hong Kong. Southern Cross University has agreements with around 50 other tertiary education institutions in countries including the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, China and Korea. The exchange program is open to all Southern Cross University students who have successfully completed their first year of study, and credits earned for study overseas go toward the achievement of their chosen degree. Students fund their own travel and living expenses and international students are subject to the visa requirements of the country which hosts the exchange program. For more information go to: exchange.scu.edu.au * subject to NEAS accreditation. ** Homestay fees on the Gold Coast may be higher 11 study abroad program Southern Cross University offers an exciting Study Abroad experience for students looking to study for only one or two sessions and experience Australia. The University provides a distinctive natural environment for study, an interesting range of subjects and exciting excursions to help students make the most of their time in Australia. Unique Unit Selection Southern Cross University courses take full advantage of the University’s unique setting. Areas of study such as outdoor education, contemporary music, arts, environmental studies and indigenous studies typify the innovative nature of studies at the University. The University also offers strong unit offerings in the areas of marketing, management, sport and exercise science, and tourism and hospitality management, to name a few. Many of our programs offer opportunities for field trips. All students are eligible for the Outdoor Education I unit, which develops students’ stamina, survival skills, ability to educate others, and interpersonal skills. Another popular unit is Perspectives in Australia, which offers the students the opportunity to volunteer and actively participate in the local communities. Study Abroad students generally study four courses per session. Provided prerequisites are met and there are no scheduling conflicts, students can choose any combination of undergraduate units. 12 Study Abroad Excursions Program fees include an optional one-week excursion run by the University: !" a camping trip to Central Australia* Ayres Rock/Uluru – this outback trip is a unique and unforgettable experience; or !" a camping trip to Fraser Island the world’s largest sand island – this trip includes kayaking to see dolphins; or !" a surf safari held in Byron Bay – students learn to surf and when possible the surfing trip is run to coincide with the major festivals held in Byron Bay. *airfare to Central Australia not included Students wanting more information should go to the Study Abroad website. studyabroad.scu.edu.au Scholarships The University offers a limited number of competitively awarded scholarships to international students undertaking postgraduate research degrees. All Masters by Research and PhD applicants are automatically considered for one of these scholarships. The University does not offer scholarships to international students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate coursework courses with the exception of the Innis Foundation Disadvantaged Scholarship for the Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) and scholarships for the Honours year of some degrees, which are open to both Australian and overseas citizens. For more information on these scholarships, email the Scholarships Office at scholarships@scu.edu.au There are a number of scholarships offered by the Australian Government to students from a range of countries through programs such as the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) program, Australian Leadership Awards, and the various Endeavour scholarship programs. Information about these can be viewed at: www.australianscholarships.gov.au admission requirements To be considered for admission to undergraduate programs at Southern Cross University the applicant must: !" Have completed an educational qualification deemed to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia and have achieved the equivalent of the minimum entry grade for the program for which they have applied, and The entry requirement for the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any band. !" Have met the University’s English language requirement* - Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band; or - TOEFL 550 with no less than 4.5 in the Test of Written English; or Education Programs – Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) – all require IELTS 7.5 prior to entry with no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and no less than 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) with no less than 4+ in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. This will also apply to any double or combined degree courses which include an education degree. Note: The minimum requirement for Provisional and Conditional Accreditation in NSW after completion of an Education degree is IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing. - internet-based TOEFL 79 with no less than 22 in Writing; or - equivalent; and !" Have met any course-specific requirements (e.g., a portfolio for the Bachelor of Visual Arts). Key: *Note: The entry requirement for the Bachelor of Nursing is IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any band. Please note: to receive registration with the NSW Nurses and Midwives Board an IELTS of 7.0 (in all bands) must be achieved. Southern Cross University accepts the following as satisfying the English language requirement for entry to undergraduate programs other than nursing, occupational therapy and education: Comparable Tests Score Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed AQF Certificate IV or an incomplete AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma of 1 year full time equivalent or more CCPE C pass CULT Overall 65 IELTS (Academic version only) 6.0 overall (Minimum 5.5 in each subtest) International Baccalaureate Minimum English A2 at higher or standard level ISLPR 3+ or better in all 4 skills GCE ‘A’ Levels (from Britain or Singapore) C pass in humanities subject GCSE ‘O’ Levels (from Britain or Singapore) C pass in English STPM C pass in 914/920 English HKALE Overall C pass, C pass in Use of English TOEFL Paper-based score 550 (Minimum 4.5 in TWE) TOEFL Internet-based score 79 (Minimum 22 in Writing) Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning AQF Australian Qualifications Framework IELTS International English Language Testing System CCPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English ISLPR International Second Language Proficiency Rating CULT Combined Universities Language Test GCE General Certificate of Education STPM Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia GCSE General Certificate of Secondary Education TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language HKALE Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination TWE Test of Written English 13 The following table gives the qualifications from various countries that will be considered for admission to undergraduate programs. It is not an exhaustive list. If you have completed a qualification that is not listed, please contact the University at: int.apps@scu.edu.au Country/Region Accepted Qualifications West African General Certificate of Education, West African Higher School Certificate (Principal Level), East African Advanced Certificate of Education, Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Education or Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education. AFRICA Aggregate. Minimum of two A-level subjects taken at one sitting plus up to two AS subjects taken in same or previous academic year. A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 for A-level subjects and A = 2.5, B = 2, C= 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5 for AS subjects. AUSTRALIA BANGLADESH CANADA Higher School Certificate. Entry based on ranking index such as ATAR or OP; University Foundation Year. Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate. Grade average of final year results. A+/80 = 5, A/70 = 4, A-/60 = 3.5, B/50 = 3, C/39 = 2, D/33 = 1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Overall average score including six University or University/College Preparation Courses, or equivalent from other provinces CHINA (PRC) National University Entrance Exam (Gao Kao). Percentage of maximum score for relevant province. DENMARK Studentereksamen or equivalent. Overall average on a 13-point scale. FRANCE French Baccalaureat. Admission average. GERMANY Abitur. Durchschnittsnote. Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination. Aggregate of three best A-levels plus any AS subject. All must be taken in one HONG KONG academic year. A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 for A-level subjects and A = 2.5, B = 2, C= 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5 for AS subjects. Pure or Applied Maths, Biology, Physics and Chemistry at A-level each attract an extra weight of 1. All India Senior Secondary School Certificate. Overall grade in best four externally examined subjects. A1 = 5, A2 = 4.5, B1 = INDIA 3.5, B2 = 3, C1 = 2, C2 = 1.5, D1 = 1, E1 = 0.5. Indian School Certificate. Average percentage in best four externally examined subjects. Indian Higher Secondary Certificate. Average percentage in academic subjects. INDONESIA Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional (SKHUN) (previously Surat Tanda Kelulusan – STK) awarded on passing the National (Final) Examination (Ujian [Akhir] Nasional – UN/UAN) and issued by the Department of National Education. Overall grade. International Baccalaureate. Average score including bonus and penalty points. INTERNATIONAL Cambridge Higher School Certificate. Aggregate. Minimum of two A-level subjects taken at one sitting plus up to two AS subjects taken in same or previous academic year. A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 for A-level subjects and A = 2.5, B = 2, C= 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5 for AS subjects. JAPAN KOREA MALAYSIA Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho. Grade average of final year results. A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, F = 1. Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Choreup Chung or Silopgye Kodung Hakkyo Choreup Chung. Grade average of final year results. A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1. Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM). Aggregate of advanced level subjects passed (minimum 2) in the same academic year (2003 onwards). A = 7, A- = 6, B+ = 5, B = 4, B- = 3, C+ = 2, C = 1. NEPAL Proficiency Certificate. Grade average of final year results. NORWAY Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole, Examen Artium or Eksamen fra Økonomisk Gymnas. Grade average. PAPUA NEW GUINEA Higher School Certificate (best four subjects). A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. Singapore and Cambridge GCE Advanced Level. Aggregate of all H2 and H1 subjects with a minimum of three H2 subjects SINGAPORE and one H1 subject, where H1 results can be from previous academic years (2007 onwards). A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 for H2 subjects and A = 2.5, B = 2, C= 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5 for H1 subjects. SRI LANKA SWEDEN Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education. Aggregate of best 3 A-level subjects. A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, S = 1, F = Fail. Secondary Leaving Certificate (Gymnasie Kompetens). Grade average of final year results. Mycket väl godkänd (MVG) (pass with special distinction) = 4, väl godkänd (VG) (pass with distinction) = 3, godkänd (G) (pass) = 2, Icke godkänd (fail) = 1. TAIWAN Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Diploma. Grade average of final year results. THAILAND Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education. Marks out of 100 or GPA. A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0. General Certificate of Education. Aggregate. Minimum of two A-level subjects taken at one sitting plus up to two AS subjects UNITED KINGDOM taken in same or previous academic year. A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 for A-level subjects and A = 2.5, B = 2, C= 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5 for AS subjects. USA 14 VIETNAM High School Diploma and SAT 1 (Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing). Presentation of diploma and composite SAT 1 score. Bang Tu Tai or Bang Tot nghiep Pho thong Trung hoc. General classification or aggregate in best four subjects. The following table gives indicative minimum academic entry requirements for Southern Cross University undergraduate programs. INDICATIVE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Country Associate Degrees All other courses# Psychology and Occupational Therapy Education* other than Early Childhood Law** AUSTRALIA ATAR 64 or OP 19 ATAR 68 or OP 16 ATAR 73 or OP 14 ATAR 77 or OP 12 ATAR 91 or OP 6 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 24 pts 24 pts 25 pts 27 pts 33 pts CAMBRIDGE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE 3 4 5 9 12.5 AFRICA 3 4 5 9 12.5 3.5 GPA or first div 3.5 GPA or first div first year university first year university first year university pass pass studies required studies required studies required CANADA (OSSD) 50 50 54 62 81 CHINA GAO-KAO 60 60 60 60 68 DENMARK 4.8 5.2 5.6 6.4 9.7 FRANCE 10 10 10 10.25 13 GERMANY 4 4 3.8 3.4 2.2 BANGLADESH # HONG KONG (HKALE) 2 2.5 3.5 6 11.5 INDIA (AISSC) 4 6 7 9 15 INDIA (ISC) 50 58 64 72 INDIA (HSC) 73 74 76 79 90 first year university INDONESIA 7.2 7.8 8.4 9.4 first year university first year university first year university studies required studies required studies required studies required first year university studies required JAPAN 3.3 3.7 KOREA (SOUTH) 2.6 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.5 MALAYSIA (STPM) 4 5 7 12 17 NEPAL 69 76 first year university first year university first year university studies required studies required studies required NORWAY 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 PNG 16 16 first year university first year university first year university studies required studies required studies required SINGAPORE 6.5 7.5 11.5 13.5 18.5 SRI LANKA 4 5 5 6 10 SWEDEN 2 2 2 2.1 3.2 TAIWAN 78 83 first year university first year university first year university studies required studies required studies required THAILAND 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.5 3.4 UNITED KINGDOM 3 4 5 9 12.5 USA 1360 1410 1460 1530 1800 VIETNAM 24 28 first year university first year university first year university studies required studies required studies required admission to Visual Arts is based on portfolio/interview * including double degrees with Education ** including double degrees with Law 15 pathway programs Overview Several institutions offer pathways into Southern Cross University undergraduate programs. Please note that progression into a Southern Cross University degree must satisfy the University’s entry requirements specified on page 13. Diploma Programs AUSTRALIA Queensland International Business Academy (QIBA), Gold Coast (CRICOS Provider Number 01515J) Diploma of Business Admission Requirements Completion of Year 12 and Academic IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. Please note that progression into a Southern Cross University degree must satisfy the University’s entry requirements specified on page 13. Advanced Standing into Southern Cross University Degree Eight units (first year) of advanced standing into Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management, Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Tourism Management, Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management, and Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management. Duration 36 weeks Fees For information on fees please go to: www.qiba.qld.edu.au/courses/business-courses-at-qiba Application Apply for diploma and intended Bachelor Degree using the application form at the back of this prospectus. Diploma programs OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA Country Institution Course China Holmes College, Qingdao University Diploma (check with SCU for details) Jiangsu Institute of Education Diploma of Logistics Diploma of Marketing Diploma in Tourism Management Jilin Transportation Institute of Technology Diploma of Accounting Diploma of Logistics Management 16 Advanced Standing into Southern Cross University Degree Up to 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Associate Degree of Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Associate Degree of Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Associate Degree of Business Administration 12 units (1.5 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business Administration Diploma programs OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA (continued) Country Institution Course Malaysia Institut Sinaran Diploma of Commerce Reliance College Diploma in Hotel and Travel Management Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre Diploma in Culinary Skills Singapore Diploma in Hotel Management Diploma in Tourism Management Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management Singapore Polytechnic Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management Temasek Polytechnic Diploma of Hospitality and Tourism Business Diploma in Culinary and Catering Management Diploma in Leisure and Resort Management Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management ABE Singapore Diploma of Business Administration Diploma of Travel Tourism and Hospitality Advanced Diploma of Business Administration Advanced Diploma of Travel Tourism and Hospitality Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Business Information Technology Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management Management Development Institute of Singapore Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism Management Institute of Singapore WSQ Diploma in Tourism Tourism Foundation Studies Programme Norway MI College Tourism Academy Diploma United Kingdom Sunderland University Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism Advanced Standing into Southern Cross University Degree 12 units (1.5 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Business 16 units (2 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 16 units (2 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 12 units (1.5 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 16 units (2 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 16 units (2 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 12 units (1.5 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 16 units (2 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 12 units (1.5 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 16 units (2 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management up to 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 8 units (1 year) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 12 units (1.5 years) advanced standing into: Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management Please note that these pathways are subject to change. Prospective students should check with Southern Cross University to confirm the currency of the pathways listed here before acting on the information. Those whose qualification is not listed here may wish to enquire about new pathways which may have been developed since the publication of this prospectus. Southern Cross University also has pathways for those with degree-level qualifications. Please contact the relevant School or International Office for further details. 17 Bachelor of Arts About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements Arts and Social Sciences www.scu.edu.au/international 3 years; Session L, CH The Bachelor of Arts is a contemporary degree which 1, 2 - check page explores current issues in society and enables the one for dates. student to build broad knowledge and understanding. The course provides the framework to pursue specialisations such as writing; cultural studies; history, politics and society; and the freedom to pursue majors from the comprehensive range of study areas offered across the University. In addition to the command of their chosen disciplines, graduates develop creativity, cultural awareness, intellectual rigour, critical thinking and communication skills. This is ultimately of benefit to the graduate’s future workplace, whether they choose to be employed in the public service, education or communication in the public or private sector, or to build their own business. Part A Part B Written Communication Australia, Asia and the World Subjects and Citizens Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television Making History Cultural Studies Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, Introduction to Cultural Studies History Plus 7 from the following: Indigenous World-Views Space, Place and Travel Professional Placement Borderlands Introduction to Politics EcoCultural Studies Global Social Movements Cultural Studies Research Project Political Ideologies Gender, Sexuality and Culture Peace, War and International Politics Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Introduction to Sociology Studies Non-Standard Lives: Work and Family Reel Time: Cinema in a Social Context in Australia Communication and Culture Global Inequality Perspectives on Australia Religions and the State History, Politics, Society Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Writing Introduction to Written Texts Introduction to Creative Writing Plus 6 from the following: Theories of Text and Culture Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing Prose Writing for Performance Writing Genre Writing from the Edge Auto/biography Writing Project The Fourth Estate: News Journalism Hot Topics: Feature Journalism Bachelor of Social Science About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Social Science builds capacity in problem solving, communication, critical thinking and analysis. Depending on the chosen area of study, it will prepare students for professions involved in social change, social advocacy, community service, social welfare and government and non-government policy development. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, CH, THR Part A Interpersonal Communication Introduction to Psychology II Group Work Written Communication Indigenous World-Views Introduction to Politics Introduction to Sociology Ethics in Society 18 $46,800 $46,800 Part B Social Welfare Community Studies Counselling Introduction to Social Welfare Introduction to Community Studies Social Policy Advocacy and Change Welfare Law Counselling Theory and Practice Social Planning Grief, Trauma and Crisis Counselling Deviance in Society Non-Standard Lives: Work and Family in Australia Introduction to Community Studies Community Development Communities, Education and Change Social Planning Community Project Management International Community Development Introduction to Social Welfare Advocacy and Change Local Government Managing Conflict Counselling Theory and Practice Social Policy Interventions in Counselling Grief, Trauma and Crisis Counselling Counselling Theory and Practice Introduction to Social Welfare Relationships Counselling Abnormal Psychology Issues of Protection Deviance in Society Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Government and Policy Studies Social Planning Consultation and Participation Managing Conflict Social Policy Political Ideologies Non-Standard Lives: Work and Family in Australia Religions and the State Global Inequality Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: • • • • Writing – L The Bachelor of Arts builds critical thinking, research and writing skills, giving Cultural Studies – L, CH graduates a wide range of career options. The flexible nature of the course All units from Part History, Politics and Society – L structure, enabling students to choose more than one major and a range of A, and elective units, further enhances future career options. Depending on choice Additional majors may also be At least one 8-unit of majors, graduates may find employment in community relations, cultural selected from a wide range major from Part B, policy, management and administration, education, publishing, public service, offered across the University and multimedia design, creative and cultural industries, politics, social justice and (see Part C below). Another 8-unit major human rights. from Part B or an A Professional Placement unit offers students the opportunity to gain 8-unit major from experience in the workplace. Students with the Writing major may seek Part C or an 8-unit placement in the writing, publishing and media industries, while students University-wide with the History, Politics and Society major may seek placement in heritage major, and and historical museums or associations. Students with the Cultural Studies 4 elective units major may also seek professional placement with a community organisation working in an area of their interest. Part C 8-unit major in: Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses Arts and Social Sciences Art and Design Education Media Studies Contemporary Music Indigenous Australian Studies Psychology Law and Justice Organisational Management Natural Medicine Sport Management Sustainability For a list of units in Part C majors visit www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Majors/Specialisations 24 units: Government and Policy Studies – L Students of Social Welfare and Community Studies may attain membership, after Community Studies – CH graduation, with the Australian Institute of Counselling – CH Welfare and Community Workers (AIWCW) Social Welfare – THR (dependent upon units selected). Additional majors may also be Career options include welfare officers, selected from a wide range counsellors, community development offered across the University (see workers, policy makers and writers within Part C below). government departments and agencies, and also the private sector. • All units from Part A, and either • 2 majors from Part B, or • The Counselling major from Part B plus the Counselling major from Part C, or • The Social Welfare major from Part B plus the Social Welfare major from Part C, or • The Community Studies major from Part B plus the Community Studies major from Part C, or • The Government and Policy Studies major from Part B plus the Government and Policy Studies major from Part C, or • One major from Part B plus one University-wide major, or • One major from Part B plus 8 electives chosen from any undergraduate degree offered by the University. Part C Advanced Counselling Counselling for Addictions Field Education I * Development across the Lifespan Welfare Law Managing Conflict Advanced Social Welfare Counselling within the Ageing Community Counselling Children and Adolescents Managing Conflict Human Services Organisations – Power and Practice Issues of Protection Arts Project Field Education I * Field Education II * Global Inequality Advanced Community Studies Welfare Law Global Inequality Consultation and Participation Arts Project Field Education I * Field Education II * Advanced Government and Policy Studies Organisational Communication Local Government Justice in World Politics Peace, War and International Politics Global Social Movements Internet Society Deviance in Society Arts Project Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure Students who choose to specialise in Counselling, Community Studies or Social Welfare have the opportunity to gain relevant work experience by undertaking a field placement as part of their degree. Peace, War and International Politics Global Social Movements Internet Society Deviance in Society Arts Project 8-unit University-wide major in: Law and Justice Organisational Management Advanced Government and Policy Education Studies Natural Medicine Sport Management Organisational Communication Sustainability Local Government Indigenous Australian Studies Justice in World Politics * Double-weighted unit For a list of units in University-wide majors and all undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 19 Commerce and Management www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Business About this Course Duration and Intake Campus The Bachelor of Business provides the professional qualifications specifically required and most in demand throughout the public and private business sectors. This course is accredited by key industry bodies. 3 years; Session L, CH, GCB 1, 2 - check page one for dates. Total Tuition Fee Admission Requirements (2011 Comm.) $42,600 Part A Part B Finance Communication in Organisations Ethics and Sustainability Managing Organisations in a Global Context Quantitative Analysis for Business Financial Information for Decision Making Introduction to Business Law Economics Marketing Principles Accounting Introduction to Accounting Business Finance Stock Exchange and Finance Law International Finance Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Fundamentals of Financial Planning Statistical Analysis Financial Instruments and Markets To obtain accreditation with Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and to facilitate admission into CPA Australia students must complete the unit Auditing in addition to the 8 units listed below: Introduction to Accounting Business Finance Financial Reporting Management Accounting Taxation Contemporary Issues in Accounting Business Information Systems Company Law Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Human Resources Management International Business It is recommended that students also complete EEO and OH&S Law and Practice in addition to the 8 units listed below. Principles and Practice of Human Resource Management Staff Selection and Performance Management International Human Resource Management Industrial Relations Employment and Industrial Relations Law Work: Its Organisation and Remuneration Working in Organisations Staff Development and Training Strategic Management International Human Resource Management International Management Multi-National Business Organisation International Economics and Trade International Business Law International Finance Global Marketing Information Systems Computer Control Auditing and Security Database Systems I Applications Development Data Communications and Networks Systems Analysis and Design Electronic Commerce Systems Web Development I Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Bachelor of Business Administration About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission Requirements (2011 Comm.) The Bachelor of Business Administration qualification is ideal for experienced managers early in their career or those aspiring to move into supervisory/ managerial roles as part of their career progression. It offers a highly flexible option to those who already have some professional or technical qualifications, and the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skill base in the areas of management and professional practice. Session 1, 2 check page one for date L, CH, GCB $42,600 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Students with qualifications comparable to an AQF* Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree, irrespective of discipline of study, will receive up to 8, 12 and 16 units of advanced standing respectively as a general rule into the Bachelor of Business Administration. * Australian Qualifications Framework Part A Part B Part C All undergraduate units offered by the School of Commerce and Management All undergraduate units offered from within any specialist major offered by the University All undergraduate units offered by the University Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 20 Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Accounting – GCB, L, CH Advanced Accounting – DE * Finance – GCB, L Human Resource Management – GCB Information Systems – CH International Business – L Management – DE * Marketing – GCB, L, CH The Bachelor or Business course is accredited by the National Institute of Accountants, Australian Human Resource Institute, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance, and CPA Australia. • All units from Part A, and • One 8-unit major from Part B, and • A second 8-unit major from Part B, or • 8 elective units selected * Major is available by Distance Education only but some from Part B or Part C, or units in the major are available on campus. Students can study up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or distance learning, but in each compulsory study period each student must be studying at least one unit that is not distance or online. • One 8-unit Universitywide major. Graduates may begin or advance careers in the areas of accounting, advertising, banking, finance, human resource management, international business, investment, management, marketing, product management, and public relations. Students may choose to undertake a 300-hour internship with a business as an elective which, depending on the major chosen, may count as two units toward their degree. Management Advanced Accounting Part C * Double-weighted unit Consumer Behaviour Marketing Research Sales and Promotion Management Advertising and Media Strategies Global Marketing Retail Marketing Strategic Management Trade Practices Law Choose any 8 from the following 10 units: Because of prerequisites this Major is only available to those students who have completed the Accounting major. Electives For a list of units in University-wide majors and all undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Business Finance Leadership Strategic Management Managing Change Supervision and Teamwork International Management Entrepreneurship Sustainable Business Management Working in Organisations Project Management Auditing Advanced Auditing Advanced Taxation Advanced Financial Reporting Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Fundamentals of Financial Planning Statistical Analysis Strategic Management Auditing Economic Policy Environmental Economics Business Internship * Business Internship (Part 1 of 2) Business Internship (Part 2 of 2) Any undergraduate unit offered by the University 8-unit University-wide major in: Law and Justice Organisational Management Education Natural Medicine Sport Management Sustainability Indigenous Australian Studies Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Accounting – GCB, L, CH Advanced Accounting – DE * Finance – GCB, L Human Resource Management – GCB Information Systems – CH General Business – GCB, L, CH International Business – L Management – DE * Marketing – GCB, L, CH Depending on units completed, students may apply to join the Australian Human Resources Institute or the Australian Institute of Management. • 8 units from Part A, and • 8 units from Part B, and • 8 units from Part C Graduates may find opportunities in management roles within private and government organisations, human resource management, marketing, international business, finance, information systems and management. www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure Commerce and Management Marketing * Major is available by Distance Education only but some units in the major are available on campus. Students can study up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or distance learning, but in each compulsory study period each student must be studying at least one unit that is not distance or online. Matthew Rocholl USA Bachelor of Business Administration The best things about the course were its flexibility and the approachability of my lecturers. I own and run my own photography business – Matthew Rocholl Photography – which I began developing during my studies at SCU and have continued to build since moving to Brisbane. Running a business isn’t easy. Any skills you can learn regarding finance, marketing or general business planning are invaluable. Specifically however, I started my business shortly after writing the business plan for it in an Entrepreneurship course. Again, the usefulness of my studies was directly applicable to real life. The location was actually quite amazing. Close to the beach, but not at the beach (otherwise I wouldn’t have gotten any study done). Lismore is a microcosm of culture with everything on offer in many facets of life. Whether it was food, music, people, places or lifestyles, Lismore – and SCU – has one of the most diverse communities on offer. I remember discussing the war in Israel during a politics class, and there were students from Israel who had first-hand experience with the conflict; talk about hands on. On a side note, Lismore is also a coffee lovers dream. With the hillsides from Byron Bay out to Nimbin covered with niche coffee growers and roasters, one can be treated any day of the week to a new and exciting cup of coffee. 21 Double Degrees with Business About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee (2011 Comm.) Admission Requirements An option for students wanting to study Business is to consider one of the following double degrees to increase career options: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts – 4.5 years; Session 1, 2 - check page one for dates. L Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Associate Degree of Creative Writing aims to provide students with a broad range of skills spanning all writing genres. It enables students to focus on the practice of writing, along with developing the attributes needed for a professional career in writing. 2 years; Session 1 check page one for dates. L Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws * $63,900 * For information on the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws, see double degrees with Law on page 54 Associate Degree of Creative Writing $31,200 The course offers a rich mix of creative writing and literary studies across a range of writing modes including fiction and non-fiction, writing for stage and screen, autobiography, memoir, biography, journalism, editing and publishing. Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Creative and Performing Arts www.scu.edu.au/international Students may choose to study a further eight units to gain a Bachelor of Arts degree. 22 Part A Part B Part C Introduction to Creative Writing Introduction to Written Texts Written Communication Subjects and Citizens Prose Writing Genre Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing Writing for Performance Auto/biography Theories of Text and Culture Writing from the Edge Act One: Screenwriting The Fourth Estate: News Journalism Hot Topics: Feature Journalism Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies Arts Industry Studies Australia, Asia and the World Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression Introduction to Cultural Studies Gender, Sexuality and Culture Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Course Structure Majors/ Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 36 units: Business component: • 8 core Business units, and Accounting • 28 other units which can be in a combination of major/s, Arts and/or elective units Finance The Business course is accredited by the National Institute of Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance, and CPA Australia. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses International Business Marketing Arts component: Cultural Studies History, Politics and Society Graduates of the Business/Arts degree are equipped with the critical analysis skills and management expertise to help them succeed in the field of business and the arts and media sector. Business students may choose to undertake a 300-hour internship with a business as an elective which, depending on the major chosen, may count as two units toward their degree. Writing Course Structure Majors/ Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 16 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and Major areas of study include fiction and non-fiction; writing for stage and screen; autobiography, memoir and biography; journalism; editing and publishing. Graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australian Society of Authors, The Australian Writers Guild, the NSW Writers Centre, and the Northern Rivers Writers Centre or other local writer’s organisation. • All units from Part B, and • 4 units from Part C Typical career paths include fiction and non-fiction writing, journalism, writing for film, television and theatre, editing and publishing, marketing and public relations, literary criticism, writing reviews and social commentary, essay writing as well as positions in the public service and arts related industries. Creative and Performing Arts www.scu.edu.au/international 23 Bachelor of Contemporary Music About this Course Duration and Intake The Bachelor of Contemporary Music degree at Southern 3 years; Session 1 - check page Cross University offers students learning in a music one for dates. industry environment and engages them from the start of this course. Students can specialise in performance, music industry, professional studies and/or music education. Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements L $ 51,600 Creative and Performing Arts www.scu.edu.au/international Lecturers are all practising musicians and well connected in the industry. The creative vibe on campus draws inspiration from the rich music scene of the North Coast of New South Wales, including annual events such as Splendour in the Grass and the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival. Part A Part B Contemporary Music Theory I Introduction to Music Technology Music Practice I Contemporary Music Styles Songwriting Applied Musicianship Internet Music Marketing Music Practice II Music Industry Studies Performance Performance I Performance II Performance III Performance IV Ensemble I Ensemble II Ensemble III Advanced Musicianship Professional Studies Sound Theory and Recording Technique Plus 7 from the following: Professional Placement Bachelor of Media About this Course Duration and Intake Month Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Media explores narratives in all its forms – visual, textual and sound. Students have the opportunity to develop the essential critical and practical skills required for work in a variety of media industries. 3 years; Session 1 check page one for dates L $51,600 Excellent production facilities include digital workstations and labs, radio and television studios and location recording equipment. Professional placement and media project units are features of the course, providing practical experience in content research, production distribution and industry standard portfolio development. Students also develop skills in networking, collaboration and project management. Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band The Media degree at Southern Cross University has strong links to the vibrant growing creative industries of Northern NSW and beyond. Our graduates are critical and creative thinkers, technologically adaptable, entrepreneurial and imaginative and ready for work in the digital media industry. Part A Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies The Big Picture: Global Media Professional Placement Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space Written Communication From the Bard to Bart: Media and Popular Culture Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression 24 Arts Industry Studies Music Industry Studies The Independent Musician Plus 5 from the following: Digital Art and Design I From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills Events Management Contemporary Music Theory II Sound Theory and Recording Technique Global Perspectives in Music Advanced Songwriting and Arrangement Sounds, Beats and the Home Studio Advanced Live Sound Production Advanced Recording Studio Production Arts Project Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Part B Journalism Media Design Screen The Fourth Estate: News Journalism Hot Topics: Feature Journalism True Stories: Factual Media Making Radio: Production Essentials ‘Net Works: Online Media Design Arts Industry Studies Digital Photography I Plus 1 from the following: The Rebirth of Frankenstein: Media and New Technologies Studies This Sporting Life: Sports Media Once Upon a Time: Media Genres To Be Continued: Media Project Arts Project Design Digital Art and Design I Cartoon ‘Net Works: Online Animation ‘Net Works: Online Media Design Arts Industry Studies From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills Plus 2 from the following: Digital Art and Design II From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills Visions of Light: Crafting the Magic of Film Reel Time: Cinema in a Social Context Act One: Screenwriting Cartoon ‘Net Works: Online Animation Arts Industry Studies Plus 2 from the following: Making Radio: Production Essentials The Rebirth of Frankenstein: Media and New Technologies Studies ‘Net Works: Online Media Design This Sporting Life: Sports Media Once Upon a Time: Media Genres To Be Continued: Media Project Digital Photography I Arts Project Act One: Screenwriting Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Professional Studies (encompasses composition, music production and practical music) Graduates work in the entertainment industry as performers, recording and mastering engineers, recording studio managers, and in other music-related businesses. Graduates combining the degree with the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) can also teach music at secondary level. • All units from Part A, and • Two 8-unit majors from Part B Music Industry Music Education Graduates may become members of the Australasian Performing Performance (guitar, bass, keyboards, Rights Association, International Association for the Study of voice or drums) Popular Music, and The International Society for Music Education. Please note: Entry into the Performance Major is restricted. The Performance Major has a prerequisite of demonstration of aptitude through an audition prior to commencement of the Performance Major. Music Education Studies in Western Art Music Advanced Studies in Western Art and Contemporary Music Ensemble Direction and Arranging Advanced Musicianship Contemporary Music Theory II Plus 3 from the following: Music Practice III Music Practice IV Sound Theory and Recording Technique Performance III Performance IV Ensemble III Global Perspectives in Music Advanced Songwriting and Arrangement Sounds, Beats and the Home Studio Music Composition Techniques Advanced Live Sound Production Arts Project Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Screen • All units from Part A, and Journalism • One 8-unit major from Part B, and Media and Society Graduates work in journalism, film and television, radio, multimedia and online production, teaching, publishing, marketing and public relations as well as in editing and production. Students have had their work published in a variety of regional, national and international publications and our graduates have worked with numerous media organisations including APN News and Media, ABC Radio and TV, SBS TV and News Limited. • Another 8-unit major from Part B or an 8-unit University-wide major or 8 electives from across the University or an 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Arts or Social Science (subject to Head of School approval) Media Design Additional majors are available for this course from across the University including Arts, Humanities and University-wide majors (see Part C below). The Bachelor of Media includes a compulsory professional placement unit at the closing stages of the degree. This unit enables students to undertake practical workplace experience within media organisations. Media and Society Part C 8-unit University-wide major in: The Rebirth of Frankenstein: Media and New Technologies Studies The Fourth Estate: News Journalism Hot Topics: Feature Journalism Reel Time: Cinema in a Social Context This Sporting Life: Sports Media Once Upon a Time: Media Genres Arts Project Plus 1 from the following: Arts Industry Studies Australia, Asia and the World Subjects and Citizens Space, Place and Travel EcoCultural Studies Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television Gender, Sexuality and Culture Second 8-unit major from Part B: Law and Justice Organisational Management Education Natural Medicine Sport Management Sustainability Indigenous Australian Studies 8-unit Social Science major in: Screen Journalism Media Design Media and Society 8 Electives: Any undergraduate unit offered by the University Government and Policy Studies Counselling Social Welfare Community Studies 8-unit Arts major in: Cultural Studies History, Politics, Society Writing www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure Creative and Performing Arts From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills Events Management Music Practice III Music Practice IV Global Perspectives in Music Advanced Songwriting and Arrangement Sounds, Beats and the Home Studio Music Composition Techniques Audio Visual Synchronisation Advanced Live Sound Production Advanced Recording Studio Production Arts Project Many students perform at north coast entertainment venues, taking advantage of the rich music environment. Public performances are also part of the assessment process. For a list of units in Part C majors and all undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 25 Creative and Performing Arts www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Visual Arts About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Visual Arts provides a comprehensive grounding in practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary visual arts practice. Students develop their skills working in well-equipped, purpose-built studios for painting, printmaking, 3-dimensional art (including ceramics and bronze casting), drawing, photography and digital arts, under the guidance of staff who are all practising artists. The theoretical component of the course instils an appreciation of both contemporary and historical perspectives. Southern Cross University is committed to providing a diverse and rich studio experience in an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires creativity. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L $51,600 Part A Part B Arts Industry and Media Arts Introduction to Visual Culture Framing Modernity Visual Arts Studio Studies I: Foundation Visual Arts Studio Studies II * Design Studio Drawing I Visual Arts Studio Studies III * Visual Arts Studio Studies IV * Visual Arts Studio Studies V * Visual Arts Studio Studies VI * Arts Industry and Technology Contemporary Debates in Visual Culture Australian Visual Cultures Arts Industry Studies Plus 5 from the following: Digital Art and Design I Digital Art and Design II Digital Art and Design III Digital Photography I ‘Net Works: Online Media Design Cartoon ‘Net Works: Online Animation From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills Professional Placement Arts Project Contemporary Debates in Visual Culture Australian Visual Cultures Arts Industry Studies Plus 5 from the following: Digital Art and Design I Digital Art and Design II Digital Art and Design III Photography II Digital Photography I Studio Drawing II Studio Drawing III Professional Placement Studio Elective I (Visual Arts) Entry by portfolio/ interview and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Education www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) 26 About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) was developed in consultation with state and national accrediting bodies. The course is distinctive in terms of its child-centred philosophy and is supported by up-to-date evidence on best practice in the early years, including research being undertaken through the Centre for Children and Young People, which is co-located with the School of Education. The course includes extensive professional experience so that students gain practice working with children from birth to eight years. 4 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, CH, THL Part A English Education I: Foundations Mathematics Education I: Curriculum and Pedagogy Creative Arts Education I: Foundations Introduction to Teaching Human Society and its Environments Education I: Foundations Understanding Children and Young People Pedagogy in Practice I: Basic Skills and Strategies Play and Pedagogies in the Early Years English Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Mathematics Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Creative Arts Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Personal Development, Health and Physical Education I: Foundations Learning Technologies Sociology of Children, Family and Communities Constructions of Childhood Early Childhood Principles and Practice $57,920 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 7.5 with no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and no less than 7.0 in Reading and Writing Note: IELTS is not required where the assessable entry qualification is from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English. Science and Technology Education I: Foundations Personal Development, Health and Physical Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities Indigenous Australians in Education Mathematics Education III: Issues English Education III: Issues Pedagogy in Practice II: Quality Teaching Science and Technology Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Transition to Teaching Positive Behaviour Support Investigating Issues in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education and Care III: Professional Pathways Education and Care I: Preschoolers Education and Care II: Infants and Toddlers Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Core Studies: • All units from Part A, and Studio studies: 3D studies, painting, printmaking Art theory Studio drawing Design Graduates work as professional and community artists, designers, arts administrators, educators, curators and arts writers. Graduates are employed by the private and public sectors or are self-employed. Graduates combining the degree with the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) can also teach art at secondary level. • 8 units from one of the majors in Part B Major in either: Arts Industry and Technology: photography, digital art and design, studio drawing Arts Industry and Media Arts: online media, photography, online animation, digital art and design, screen production basics Our graduates have featured in some of Australia’s most prestigious art awards and their work regularly features in commercial and public galleries nationally and internationally. Students have the opportunity to undertake internships with the dynamic arts industries of the NSW North Coast. They can also study for a session at universities overseas including the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. I graduated in April 2006 with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, majoring in sculpture. I am currently a professional Mural Artist and a Master Scuba Diver Trainer. As a Mural Artist I set forth proposals to different organisations, businesses, and private investors for large scale mural painting projects around the world…I have recently started my own company called Bent Tree Anomaly, LLC and built my own website, www.sethcre8s.com I had always considered myself artistic, however, it wasn’t until I had finished my Visual Arts course at SCU that I was able to call myself an artist. It was a struggle for me in the beginning because I was forced to search for meaning in the work that I was doing. I am so grateful for that provocation now... to really learn the rules so that now I not only know them but I can challenge them. This is a key element in everything I do! SCU also allowed me to mould the visual arts course in a way that was unique for me. I was able to propose my own curriculum for my final year which gave me the opportunity to propose and execute a 500 square metre mural for Ballina Shire Council and receive university credit for it. www.scu.edu.au/international Seth Womble USA Bachelor of Visual Arts Creative and Performing Arts Course Structure I think the staff and fellow students and the camaraderie with both were the elements that truly made my experience at SCU exceptional. I had arrived in Australia not knowing anyone and knowing very little about the country. I was accepted immediately and warmly and was often called upon to offer a different view on issues raised. And of course the international department was OUTSTANDING in helping me feel comfortable in a new place! Course Structure Majors/Specialisations 32 units: No majors • All units from Part A Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other Students gain extensive teaching practice in childcare centres, kindergartens, schools and other recognised early childhood services. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses www.scu.edu.au/international Graduates of this degree can pursue teaching opportunities in kindergartens, early primary schools, pre-schools, childcare centres and other early childhood services. Education This course is approved by the NSW Institute of Teachers and also endorsed by the NSW Department of Community Services. Usually, teacher The course focuses on understanding the education, education qualifications approved in NSW are recognised nationally and internationally, but students need to check with potential employers and care and development of other teacher registration authorities in other states, territories and countries children; childhood studies; regarding accreditation standards. Note: For graduates from a non-English and curriculum studies. speaking background, the minimum requirement for Provisional and Conditional Accreditation by the NSW Institute of Teachers after completion of an Education degree is IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in Listening and Speaking, and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing. 27 Bachelor of Education (Primary) About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This course prepares students to work with primary school 4 years; Session children, aged from five to 12 years, and is recognised 1 - check page Australia-wide as well as in many other countries. one for dates. Graduates are highly regarded in the primary teaching profession because of the quality of their preparation for professional practice. L, CH $57,920 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 7.5 with no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and no less than 7.0 in Reading and Writing Note: IELTS is not required where the assessable entry qualification is from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English Education www.scu.edu.au/international Part A 28 English Education I: Foundations English Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Mathematics Education I: Curriculum and Pedagogy Mathematics Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Human Society and its Environments Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Science and Technology Education I: Foundations Science and Technology Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Creative Arts Education I: Foundations Creative Arts Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Personal Development, Health and Physical Education I: Foundations Personal Development, Health and Physical Education II: Curriculum and Pedagogy Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities Indigenous Australians in Education Learning Technologies Introduction to Teaching Human Society and its Environments Education I: Foundations Sociology of Children, Family and Communities Transition to Teaching Curriculum and Programming Mathematics Education III: Issues English Education III: Issues Understanding Children and Young People Positive Behaviour Support Pedagogy in Practice I: Basic Skills and Strategies Pedagogy in Practice II: Quality Teaching Pedagogy in Practice III: Differentiation Pedagogy in Practice IV: Professional Pathways Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Graduate Entry) About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This Education degree offers graduates of disciplines other than Education the opportunity to gain the necessary qualifications to become a secondary school teacher in a curriculum specialisation. The curriculum specialisation units are generally delivered by practising teachers who bring first-hand experience to lectures and tutorials. School-based, professional experience enables student teachers to put theory into practice as they observe and reflect on the dynamics of the classroom. It also provides the opportunity to become acquainted with the formal and informal aspects of what occurs in classrooms and secondary schools. 2 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, CH, THR Part A Part B Education Studies Teaching and Learning Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities Learning Technologies Language, Literacy and Diversity Professional Experience I Professional Experience II School Internship Positive Behaviour Support Computing Studies/Information Technology Curriculum Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education I (Movement) Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education II (Lifestyle) Curriculum Specialisation: Music I Curriculum Specialisation: Music II Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics I $28,960 Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline and Academic IELTS 7.5 with no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and no less than 7.0 in Reading and Writing Note: IELTS is not required where the assessable entry qualification is from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English. Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics II Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts I Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts II Curriculum Specialisation: Science I Curriculum Specialisation: Science II Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment I Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment II Curriculum Specialisation: English I Curriculum Specialisation: English II Curriculum Specialisation: Technology Studies I Curriculum Specialisation: Technology Studies II Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 32 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and The course covers foundation studies in areas of teaching and learning, professional practice, program design, educational information technology, behaviour management, understanding children and young people, special education, and curriculum studies across six key learning areas. The course is approved by the NSW Institute of Teachers. Usually, teacher education qualifications approved in NSW are recognised nationally and internationally, but students need to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities in other states, territories and countries regarding accreditation standards. Note: For graduates from a non-English speaking background, the minimum requirement for Provisional and Conditional Accreditation by the NSW Institute of Teachers after completion of an Education degree is IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in Listening and Speaking, and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing. • 2 units or one doubleweighted unit from Part B, and • 3 units from Part C Graduates may be employed as primary teachers, after-school care coordinators, tutors and community/environment/outdoors educators. During the first year of the course, students are placed in schools to observe teaching and learning, culminating in a block practicum. In-school experiences continue throughout each year of the course. Part B Part C Either Professional Learning Project Or Extended Education Project * Extended Education Project Co-operative Learning Skills in the Classroom Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Teaching the Gifted Understanding Educational Research Assessment and Reporting Environmental Education Outdoor Education I Music and Children Children’s Literature Storytelling Personal Safety and Sexual Health in Adolescence Drug and Alcohol Education Independent Study – Education I Independent Study – Education II * Double-weighted unit Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Education Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 16 units: English – L, CH, THR • All units from Part A, and Music – L • Not less than two sequential units in a curriculum specialisation from Part B, and Visual Arts – L, CH, THR • For all students except BHMS graduates, 5 approved elective units, which may be from Part C, and Technology and Design Studies – L, CH, THR The course is approved by the NSW Institute of Teachers. Usually, teacher education qualifications approved in NSW are recognised nationally and internationally, but students need to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities in other states, territories and countries regarding accreditation standards. Note: For graduates from a non-English speaking background, the minimum requirement for Provisional and Conditional Accreditation by the NSW Institute of Teachers after completion of an Education degree is IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in Listening and Speaking, and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing. • For BHMS graduates only – all units from Part B. Science – L, CH, THR Human Society and its Environment* – L, CH, THR Mathematics – L, CH, THR *History, Geography, Society and Culture, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Economics, Indigenous Studies, Commerce Part C Movement Skills I Movement Skills II Movement Concepts in Education Personal Safety and Sexual Health in Adolescence Drug and Alcohol Education www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure In addition to teaching in secondary schools, graduates also work in a range of training and development settings in industry, the public service, and in tourist resorts as recreational or activities officers. Students complete a program of practical in-school teaching experiences throughout the course, culminating in a 7-week in-school internship to demonstrate their independent, professional capabilities as secondary school teachers. Part D – PDHPE Specialisation Note: This specialisation is only available to students undertaking the combined degree Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Education (Secondary). Introduction to Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Physical Education Studies I: Athletics and Aquatics Physical Education Studies II: Dance and Gymnastics Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Young People Contemporary Health Issues for Young People Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a With approval from the Course Co-ordinator, full list of units, please refer to the course Curriculum Specialisation units can also be listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses completed on a cross-institutional basis for For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from Curriculum Specialisations not offered by www.scu.edu.au/courses Southern Cross University. Not all curriculum specialisations may be available. Applicants are advised to check with the School of Education prior to lodging their application. Students wishing to complete a second Curriculum Specialisation unit in discipline areas where only one Curriculum Specialisation unit is offered may elect to do an Independent Study unit directed towards that discipline area. One unit in a Curriculum Specialisation is required for a secondary teaching subject. 29 Combined Degrees with Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Duration and Intake Southern Cross University’s combined degrees in 4 years; Session secondary education are four-year combined study 1 - check page programs which provide the qualification necessary to one for dates. teach selected curriculum areas within the secondary education sector. There are a range of courses from which to choose: Campus Total Tuition Fee (2011 Comm.) L, CH • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Education (Secondary), and Admission Requirements BA, BEd(Sec) $58,720 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 BSc, BEd(Sec) with required entry grade $67,200 for courses other than BSES, BEd(Sec) Bachelor of Visual Arts, $67,200 Bachelor of Education BVA, BEd(Sec) (Secondary) (where entry $63,840 is by portfolio/interview) and Academic IELTS 7.5 with no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and no less than 7.0 in Reading and Writing • Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Note: IELTS is not required where the assessable entry qualification is from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English. Education www.scu.edu.au/international About this Course Environmental Science and Management www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Environmental Science 30 About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee (2011 Comm.) Admission Requirements The Bachelor of Environmental Science aims to produce graduates who can manage the environment for future generations and focuses on building a scientific knowledge and practical skills in land, water, flora and fauna conservation. The degree offers three majors (Coastal Management; Environmental Resource Management; and Fisheries and Aquaculture Management) and it is possible to complete the degree with a double major. Students can also elect to complete an internship working with government and industry partners. 3 years (single major), 3.5 years (double major); Session 1, 2 check page one for dates. L Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Part A Part B Biology Ecology Global Environmental Issues Chemistry Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Environmental Information Management Environmental Information Analysis Environmental Mapping Coastal Management Coastal Marine Ecosystems Principles of Coastal Resource Management Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management Environmental Planning Protected Area Management Plant Identification and Conservation Integrated Project * Single major: $54,960 Double major: $64,120 Environmental Resource Management Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Wildlife Conservation Soil Processes Water and Catchment Management Land Degradation and Rehabilitation Plant Identification and Conservation Ecotechnology for Water Management Integrated Project * Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management Coastal Marine Ecosystems Wetland Ecosystems Fisheries Biology Aquaculture Management Fisheries Management Integrated Project * Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 32 units BA, BEd(Sec): English, Society and Culture, History or Geography, Professional Experience – L, CH The courses are approved by the NSW Institute of Teachers. Usually, teacher education qualifications approved in NSW are recognised nationally and internationally, but students need to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities in other states, territories and countries regarding accreditation standards. Note: For graduates from a non-English speaking background, the minimum requirement for Provisional and Conditional Accreditation by the NSW Institute of Teachers after completion of an Education degree is IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in Listening and Speaking, and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the relevant course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses BSc, BEd(Sec): Biology, Chemistry Physics, Curriculum Studies, Educational Studies, Professional Experience – L BSES, BEd(Sec): Exercise Science, Movement Studies, School-based Health Promotion, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Curriculum Studies, Professional Experience – L BVA, BEd(Sec): Painting, Printmaking, 3D In addition to teaching in secondary schools and colleges, Studies, Digital Art, Photography, Visual Art graduates also work in a range of training and development Curriculum Studies, Professional Experience – L settings in industry, and the public service. Education students complete a program of practical inschool teaching experiences in the course, culminating in a seven-week in-school internship to demonstrate their independent, professional capabilities as secondary school teachers. Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units (single major): Coastal Management • All units from Part A, and Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia. • The relevant 8-unit major sequence from Part B, and • 7 elective units from Parts B and/or C, or other approved units 28 units (double major): • 24 units as per single major, and • 4 units from a major from Part B not already completed Part C Graduates may gain employment in an ever-expanding range of areas including national parks and protected area management, environmental protection, environmental impact assessment and monitoring, environmental education and interpretation, sustainable forestry, fisheries management, aquaculture, ecotourism, and land/river/coast care programs. The private sector and all tiers of government employ increasing numbers of our graduates as environmental managers. Students have the opportunity to undertake an industry internship during their studies for practical experience to supplement the theory components of the course. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Coastlines – Diversity, Dynamics and Risks Coastal Biogeochemistry Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Internship Study Plant Identification and Conservation Coastal Marine Ecosystems Protected Area Management Principles of Coastal Resource Management Environmental Planning Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management Integrated Project Soil Processes Water and Catchment Management Land Degradation and Rehabilitation Wildlife Conservation Ecotechnology for Water Management Fisheries Biology Fisheries Management Wetland Ecosystems Aquaculture Management * Double-weighted unit Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses www.scu.edu.au/international Ecological Restoration and Monitoring Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation Cultural Heritage Science Environmental Chemistry Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development Waste Technology Fire Ecology and Management Plant Physiology and Ecology Forest Modelling and Management Natural Resources Policy Environmental Resource Management Environmental Science and Management Course Structure www.scu.edu.au/international Majors/Specialisations Education Course Structure 31 Environmental Science and Management www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Forest Science and Management About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee (2011 Comm.) Admission Requirements Forest management is a science concerned with the nature of forest ecosystems and how they can best be managed not only for timber but for biodiversity conservation, protection of catchments, storage of carbon and other essential functions. The Bachelor of Forest Science and Management was designed in consultation with a range of forestry stakeholders to meet a shortage of degree-qualified foresters. Our forestry graduates develop many skills and understand the multi-faceted aspects of sustainable resource management. They also have the opportunity to specialise in small or largescale plantations, restoration forestry, provision of environmental services, wood utilisation, forest inventory and planning, or international forestry. 4 years; Session 1, 2 - check page one for dates. L Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band. Part A Soil Processes Land Degradation and Rehabilitation Biology Ecology Plant Identification and Conservation Global Environmental Issues Chemistry Native Forest Silviculture Forest Operations Plantation Silviculture Wood Science and Utilisation Forest Health: Pest and Disease Management Agroforestry and Farm Forestry Forest Modelling and Management Natural Resources Policy Extension and Advisory Services Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Environmental Information Management Environmental Information Analysis Environmental Mapping Bachelor of Marine Science and Management About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Marine Science and Management combines marine science with contemporary management concepts to equip graduates with the skill set sought by employers in this field. The course develops practical field skills in a range of subtropical coastal and marine environments, including the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Further highlights include the intensive marine mammals and coral reef study units. The marine mammals unit explores the biology and ecology of whales, dolphins and other marine mammals and highlights the major conservation and management issues that threaten these extraordinary species. The coral reefs unit integrates the material taught throughout the final year and involves an extended field trip to coral reef sites in the Great Barrier Reef. After completing two years of the course in Lismore, students attend intensive six-day teaching periods in Coffs Harbour to study specialist marine science units such as oceanic systems, global climate change, marine pollution and marine ecosystem management, which are taught at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC), a specialised marine teaching and research facility. 3 years; Session 1, 2 - check page one for dates. L (first 2 years) and NMSC (3rd year) Part A Part B Biology Ecology Fisheries Biology Coastal Marine Ecosystems Wetland Ecosystems Global Environmental Issues 32 Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management Fire Ecology and Management Plant Physiology and Ecology Measuring Trees and Forests $73,280 Chemistry Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Environmental Information Management Environmental Information Analysis Environmental Mapping Environmental Chemistry Marine Systems Science and Management Survey Design Science for Management Marine Communities as Sentinels of Change Global Climate and Oceans Systems $54,960 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment Pollution of the Marine Environment Coral Reefs on the Edge Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation Coastlines – Diversity, Dynamics and Risks Soil Processes Course Structure Majors/ Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 32 units: • All units from Part A, and • 6 units from Part B, or other approved units This course meets the requirements for membership of the Institute of Foresters of Australia. The National Association of Forest Industries has indicated that strong industry growth will continue to increase demand for degree-qualified foresters. The estate of plantations in Australia has doubled in size in the last decade, to two million hectares. Native forests continue to be important sources of high-value wood, and require managers not only in public forest agencies but in national parks departments where the focus is on fire management, weed and feral animal control, and a host of issues. The Forestry industries in the Green Triangle of Australia (Auspine, ForestrySA, GTFP, HVP, and ITC) are strongly supportive of the course and its graduates. Forestry graduates are typically employed in: field forestry in plantation establishment and management, use of geographic information systems, natural resource management and environmental planning, native forest management, fire prevention and control, forest resource assessment, policy development, pest and disease management, agroforestry and farm forestry advisory services, forest growth modelling and yield prediction, international forestry focused on developing countries, reserve management and forestry research. Students complete 16 weeks of practical workplace experience in a forestry-related area during their studies. No majors The course provides graduates with a strong foundation in forest science, which incorporates fieldbased practicals and interactive tutorials. It also focuses on the business aspects of industrial forest management, while acknowledging the importance of alternatives such as small-scale farm forestry, mixed-species plantations, and managed private native forests. Financial Information for Decision Making Water and Catchment Management Community Development Wildlife Conservation Protected Area Management Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. Graduates are employed within the public and private environmental sectors as consultant marine park planners, marine biologists and ecologists, marine reserve officers, project officers, technical officers, and state coordinators. Graduates also have opportunities to develop careers as marine researchers by undertaking marine research for Honours and postgraduate research degrees. Students have the opportunity to undertake an industry internship during their studies for practical experience to supplement the theory components of the course. Importantly the course content was relevant. The case studies used by many lecturers were based on their experiences in the Pacific * This course has been replaced by the Bachelor of Environmental Science Islands. and the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management. There’s no doubt that the course I studied I studied the Bachelor of Applied Science, at SCU has helped me with carrying out my double majoring in Marine Science and duties as a Senior Fisheries Officer both in the Management, and Fisheries and Aquaculture. field and with management of staff. I am now a Senior Fisheries Officer with the Studying at SCU gave me the opportunity Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Samoa to study at both Lismore and Coffs Harbour It is difficult to choose the one best thing where I met people from a mix of cultures about my course, as it was all excellent, but and backgrounds. Plus, Coffs Harbour had the assistance provided by the lecturers, and great views and excellent shopping and the tutors was what I remember the most. international student community gathered Ulusapeti Tiitii Samoa Bachelor of Applied Science * Soil Processes Water and Catchment Management Land Degradation and Rehabilitation Wildlife Conservation Plant Identification and Conservation Fisheries Management Protected Area Management Ecological Restoration and Monitoring Aquaculture Management For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/ courses Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other No majors This degree combines marine science with contemporary management concepts. The course includes marine mammals and coral reef units with a strong focus on conservation and management issues that challenge the marine environment. Additional specialist marine science units include oceanic systems, marine pollution, survey design, global climate change and marine ecosystem management. Part C Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses Principles of Coastal Resource Management Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development Ecotechnology for Water Management Waste Technology Environmental Planning Fire Ecology and Management Plant Physiology and Ecology Forest Modelling and Management nearly every weekend for BBQ and fun. The night life was also brilliant and we always felt safe around the area. I am also proud that I was the only Samoan at SCU during my studies, not forgetting the network established between myself and other Pacific Islanders – a connection that will last forever. Natural Resources Policy Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Coastal Biogeochemistry Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Legislation, Administration and Communication Integrated Project * Cultural Heritage Science Internship Study www.scu.edu.au/international 24 units • All units from Part A, and • At least 9 units from Part B, and • Up to 3 elective units from Parts B and/or C, or other approved units Mediation and Dispute Resolution Statistics I Marketing Research Human Resource Management Managing Organisations in a Global Context Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management Ecological Restoration and Monitoring Environmental Planning Product Development and Marketing Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History Independent Study – Science I Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Environmental Science and Management Part B * Double-weighted unit Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 33 Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) was developed in response to industry demand and in conjunction with Surfing Australia to provide the knowledge and skills required of employees and managers in the ever-expanding global surf industry. Our graduates are academically qualified specialists in the Australian and international surfing industry and this course provides a business management qualification with excellent employment outcomes. 1 year; Session 1, 2 - check page one for dates. THR $18,736 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band The curriculum provides a balance of sport management theory and the study of surf culture (surfing studies), practical components for personal development and involves work experience in the industry. The Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) also provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. Units Sport Management (Surfing) Sport Marketing (Surfing) Sport Events (Surfing) Sport Media (Surfing) Sport Business (Surfing) Surfing Culture Surfing Technology and Skills Internship Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Health and Human Sciences About this Course Duration and Intake 3 years; Session The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science developed out 1 - check page of a need to provide qualified professionals for employment one for dates. in the fields of sport, health fitness and rehabilitation. These areas are currently expanding and offer increased employment opportunities both in Australia and overseas. Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements L $56,208 Field experience is a feature of the course. It provides the opportunity to apply theory and knowledge in practical settings enabling students to develop a professional approach to training and preparation as a sport manager, exercise scientist, or health and fitness consultant. Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band The sport and exercise science program at Southern Cross University is also formally recognised by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) of America as successfully meeting its established educational criteria. Part A Exercise Physiology Mechanics for Movement Human Physiology Human Anatomy Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity Sport and Exercise Psychology Principles and Practices of Sport and Exercise Science 34 Sports Conditioning and Training Methods Professional Preparation Sport and the Law Research and Analysis in Health Sport Management Principles Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity Part B Sport Management Sport Organisation Leadership Sport Promotion and Public Relations Sport Marketing Sports Policy and Planning Sport Facilities and Events Sport Economics and Finance Sport Business Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise I Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise II Exercise Science Advanced Exercise Physiology Biomechanics and Kinesiology Applied Biomechanics Exercise Biochemistry and Drugs in Sport Motor Control Human Growth, Development and Ageing Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 8 units: No majors • All units listed below, and The course provides the necessary business skills to develop a career in sport management and surfing including sport marketing, events planning, sport media, small business and entrepreneurship. This course is endorsed by Surfing Australia, which also delivers the practical surfing components at their High Performance Centre at Casuarina, Northern NSW. • A minimum of 75 hours approved industry experience Graduates are employed in the management of surfboard manufacturing, surf accessories and clothing manufacturing, wholesale and retail sales of surfing products, surf tourism, and in the organisation of surf events and surf schools. Students can complete 150 hours of industry placement for practical work experience to complement their studies. Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units Exercise Science • All units from Part A, and Sport Management Graduates with the major in Exercise Science will be eligible for full membership as Exercise Scientists with the Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS). As AAESS members, graduates will also be eligible to apply for Fitness Australia (FA) Fitness Professional Registration. • All 10 units from one major sequence in Part B, and • One elective unit, which may be from Part C Graduates who completed the Sport Management strand will be eligible for admission as an Associate of the Institute of Sport Management (AISM), upon gaining employment in the sport and leisure industry. Graduates can expect to find employment in a variety of sport, recreation, health and fitness related areas, with government and non-government agencies at the community, local, state and national levels. Graduates currently work as: personal trainers and fitness consultants, rehabilitation program consultants, health promotion officers, development officers with amateur and professional sporting organisations, strength and conditioning coaches, program staff at sport and recreation centres, activities officers at leisure resorts, fitness and health centre managers, sports administrators, executive officers with national and state sporting associations, event managers/coordinators, sport facility managers, recreation officers in state and local government, sport marketing and media officers, project officers. Health and Human Sciences Course Structure Majors/ Specialisations Students complete a 3-week internship placement of their choice during their third year studies, and have the option of an additional internship available to them. These placements normally occur during the session breaks. Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription Applied Exercise Testing and Prescription Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology Motor Learning Part C Graduating Seminar # Internship Sport Tourism I Sport and Exercise Nutrition # Required unit if applying for entry to Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with Honours Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 35 Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition could be described as the ‘wellness’ degree. Adopting a healthy lifestyle combining regular physical activity with good nutrition can reduce the risk of premature death or the onset of cardiovascular disease, some cancers, obesity and diabetes. Exercise science and nutrition provide a comprehensive picture of the human body, from the chemical and biochemical aspects to the muscles and nervous system. As a result of the increased awareness of these links, employment opportunities in exercise science and related health fields have expanded. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L Health and Human Sciences www.scu.edu.au/international Units Human Anatomy Human Physiology Research and Analysis in Health Exercise Physiology Professional Preparation Sports Conditioning and Training Methods Applied Exercise Testing and Prescription Biomechanics and Kinesiology Mechanics for Movement Independent Study – Human Movement I Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription Biological Chemistry I (Foundations of Chemistry) Biological Chemistry II (Natural Products Chemistry) Biochemistry Human Growth, Development and Ageing Food and Nutrition in Health Life Cycle Nutrition and Diet Therapy Nutritional Pharmacology and Biochemistry Sport and Exercise Nutrition Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity Sport and Exercise Psychology Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Bachelor of Clinical Sciences About this Course Duration and Intake This clinically-oriented health science degree enables students 3 years; Session 1 - check page to develop an understanding of health and disease and the process of medical diagnosis. The course enables students one for dates. to tailor their study program to meet their specific needs and interests. A particular stream of study also exists within the course for those wishing to pursue a professional qualification in osteopathic medicine. Part A Human Anatomy Human Physiology Physiological Pathology I Physiological Pathology II Clinical Diagnosis I Clinical Diagnosis II Food and Nutrition in Health Research and Analysis in Health Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements L $55,200 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Part B Psychology Human Structure and Function Osteopathic Studies 8 units from the following: Introduction to Psychology I Introduction to Psychology II Psychological Assessment Personality and Social Psychology Learning and Memory Research Methods in Psychology Abnormal Psychology Development across the Lifespan Physiological Psychology and Sensory Processes Quantitative Methods in Psychology Mechanics for Movement Biomechanics and Kinesiology Applied Biomechanics Introductory Pharmacology Advanced Visceral Anatomy Neuroscience Histology and Embryology Exercise Biochemistry and Drugs in Sport Clinical Studies I Clinical Studies II Osteopathic Studies I Osteopathic Studies II Osteopathic Studies III Osteopathic Studies IV Osteopathic Studies V Osteopathic Studies VI In order to meet the first stage of requirements of the NSW Osteopathy Registration Board a student must complete both the major in Human Structure and Function and the major in Osteopathic Studies. 36 $56,208 In order to complete the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited stream of study, all ten (10) units must be completed (pending approval). Course Structure Majors/ Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units No majors • All units listed below This degree recognises and promotes the link between exercise science and nutrition for health and human performance. This is reflected in the curriculum with a focus on exercise science, biochemistry and nutrition. This course meets the requirements for entry to postgraduate study leading to accreditation by the Dietetics Association of Australia. Graduates are also eligible to apply for membership and undertake further postgraduate courses with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Some graduates work with special populations such as the aged, obese children, and people with disabilities. Others work in personal training with individual sportspeople or with sporting organisations. Some graduates prefer to work in the specialised area of cardiac rehabilitation. The course is designed to provide graduates with a wide variety of career choices in exercise and sport science, community and corporate fitness, and/or health and wellness. Some graduates also choose to pursue further study at postgraduate level in dietetics and sports nutrition. Students can complete 150 hours of additional work experience with associated industries during the study breaks. 24 units • All units from Part A, and • Two 8-unit majors from Part B, or • 16 elective units from Part B or Part C For students interested in pursuing a career in osteopathy, five years of Human Structure and Function education and training is required. The first component is the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences with a double major in Osteopathic Studies and Human Structure and Psychology Function. The second component is a two-year Master of Osteopathic Medicine Complementary Medicine. offered by Southern Cross University (or equivalent). The course can also be Entry level training in osteopathic medicine in NSW is accredited by the NSW completed without a major, Osteopaths Registration Board, under the NSW Osteopaths Registration providing the option to pursue Act. This course was granted Conditional Provisional Accreditation in 2008. a general study program. Registration in one state gives registration in every state of Australia and New A wide range of elective Zealand, and a national system of registration is due for implementation in 2010. units is available including This course provides a potential pathway into graduate entry medicine, Public and Environmental physiotherapy, occupational therapy and the second stage of training in Health, Nutrition, Psychology, osteopathic medicine. It also prepares students for a variety of career directions Complementary Medicine, in the health and education sectors including health centres, resorts, retreats, Indigenous Health, Exercise in research, as natural health consultants to the industry sector and within the Physiology, Biomechanics, media. Stress Management, Neuroscience, Chemistry and Professional placement applies only to those students who have chosen the osteopathic stream of study. Biochemistry. Osteopathic Studies Complementary Medicine Part C 8 units from the following: Introductory Homeopathy Homeopathic Theory and Practice History and Foundations of Herbal Medicine Naturopathic Foundations Clinical Homeopathy Medicinal Plants: Botany and Applications Herbal Materia Medica Critical Reasoning and Research Methods in Natural Medicine Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage Advanced Therapeutic Massage: Lymphatic Technique and Physical Activity Advanced Therapeutic Massage: Myofascial Techniques Interpersonal Relating Biology Exercise Physiology Advanced Exercise Physiology Human Growth, Development and Ageing Biochemistry Biological Chemistry I (Foundations of Chemistry) Biological Chemistry II (Natural Products Chemistry) Public and Environmental Health Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Stress Management Care of the Older Person I Pharmacognosy Clinical Herbal Medicine Independent Study in Natural Medicine Sport and Exercise Nutrition www.scu.edu.au/international • One 8-unit major from Part B and 8 elective units from Part B or Part C, or Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other Health and Human Sciences Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 37 Bachelor of Nursing About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements Southern Cross University’s Nursing degree provides a combination of coursework and clinical experiences to prepare students for a career in the health sector. Clinical experience is gained at government and private hospitals and health agencies. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, CH Part A Health and Human Sciences www.scu.edu.au/international Contexts of Nursing Practice Applied Human Bioscience I Clinical Nursing I Clinical Nursing II Applied Human Bioscience II Foundation Studies in Mental Health Nursing Clinical Nursing III Community Health Nursing Psychosocial Contexts of Health Family Health Nursing Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Mental Health Nursing Assessment and Intervention Nursing and Health Promotion Enquiry and Critique in Health Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any band Part B Preparation for Graduate Nursing Practice Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Bachelor of Occupational Therapy About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This course aims to develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical components of occupational therapy, with a focus on both general and specialist knowledge and skills. The course is taught by dedicated professionals, both academic and clinical, who have a wide range of work experience. 4 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. THL $74,944 Southern Cross University’s Occupational Therapy degree provides a combination of both coursework and clinical experiences to prepare students to commence employment in the health and human services sectors. Teaching facilities comprise computer-assisted technologies, simulation and clinical laboratories. Clinical experience is gained at hospitals, community and health agencies both in Queensland and NSW, providing students with hands-on experience in a variety of areas. Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any band The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy was offered for the first time by any university at Tweed Gold Coast in 2009. The degree is taught at SCU’s Lakeside campus in Caloola St, Tweed Heads. Some elements of the human anatomy unit in first year utilise new, specialised laboratories located at the School of Health and Human Sciences in Lismore, with transport provided by the University. Part A Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Human Physiology Human Anatomy Motor Control Functional Kinesiology The Australian Health Care System Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples 38 Cellular and Neuropathophysiology Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical Nursing IV Systems Pathophysiology Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical Nursing V Medical-Surgical Nursing III Clinical Nursing VI Medical-Surgical Nursing IV $52,800 Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations Communication Skills in Occupational Therapy Mobility and Personal Care Occupations Sensory Motor Assessments and Interventions Learning and Applying Knowledge for Individuals and Groups Musculoskeletal and Reduced Energy Assessments and Interventions Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions Home and Community Occupations Regional Rural Remote Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice Mental Function (Cognition) Assessments and Interventions Evaluation of Occupational Therapy Programs Education, Leisure and Play Occupations Work and Employment Occupations Mental Function (Psychosocial) Assessments and Interventions Introduction to Complementary Medicine Health Promotion and Primary Health Care * Advanced Fieldwork ** Transition to Professional Practice Research and Analysis in Health Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and Clinical experience is gained at hospitals and health agencies throughout NSW, providing students with hands-on experience in a variety of areas including community health, surgical, aged care, mental health, medical, indigenous health, and child health. The degree is accredited by the NSW Nurses and Midwives Board, and provides the necessary qualification for graduates to be eligible to become a Registered Nurse within the NSW health sector. Please note that registration with the NSW Nurses and Midwives Board also requires Academic IELTS 7.0 overall and in all bands. • All units from Part B Graduates are employed in a range of clinical areas in the public and private health sectors including surgical theatres, paediatrics, community health and education, renal dialysis, as practice nurse in GP clinics, and in mental health. Nursing students undertake clinical placements throughout the course. 32 units: OT AUSTRALIA (The Australian Association of Occupational Therapists) is responsible for monitoring standards of ethical behaviour for occupational therapists who are members of the Association and through its Code of Ethics promotes excellence in occupational therapy practice. This course is developed in consultation with occupational therapy professionals and other stakeholders, including OT AUSTRALIA, to ensure the program meets the requirements of both the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and OT AUSTRALIA. The University will be seeking full accreditation for the course from OT AUSTRALIA. Once accredited, this degree will provide the necessary qualification for graduates to be eligible for membership of OT AUSTRALIA and eligible for registration in Queensland. • All units from Part A, and • One unit from Part B, and • One elective unit from Part C In order to meet the Australian Competency Standards for EntryLevel Occupational Therapists this course is structured in accordance with professional body recommendations. All students complete streams in the following areas: Professional areas Social Sciences Biological Sciences Occupational Therapists provide services to people whose ability to cope with everyday life is impaired by developmental deficits, the ageing process, physical injury, psychological or social disability. They work with clients to identify problem areas, assess a client’s abilities, interests and lifestyle, and then to plan appropriate treatment. Clients may be individuals or groups of people whose functional abilities are affected or at risk of limitation. Part B * Double-weighted unit The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples Trans- and Intergenerational Trauma ** Triple-weighted unit For undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Part C Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses All undergraduate units offered by the University For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses www.scu.edu.au/international Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other Health and Human Sciences Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Treatment may include providing activities to encourage development of physical and perceptual abilities; recommending equipment and/or environmental modifications to help individuals become more efficient and independent with daily activities; counselling; and group work to develop skills when psychological or social problems are interfering with function. Occupational Therapists may find work in a wide range of settings, including public and private hospitals, medical rehabilitation units, community health settings, occupational rehabilitation and occupational health facilities, community home care services, aged care facilities, mental health clinics, hostels and hospitals, vocational rehabilitation centres, tertiary education centres, independent living centres, private practice, schools, pharmacies and industry. Students gain clinical experience in all four years of the course in health care settings that may include aged care, hospitals, community health, mental health services and a variety of health centres where they are supported by clinical teachers and facilitators. 39 Health and Human Sciences www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Psychological Science About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides students with a sound scientific basis for further study in psychology leading to professional practice, and with academic skills and knowledge valued highly by employers in a broad range of non-psychological settings. First year forms the platform for academic and practical skills development in years 2 and 3. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own goals with respect to development of professional careers, and are exposed to perspectives of Indigenous and other cultures. A solid grounding in methodology is provided in preparation for participation in a research-based fourth year (Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours) if desired. A wide variety of teaching environments is employed, including traditional lectures, workshops and laboratories in both on-campus and online modes. In all teaching, including the content-focused units in second and third year, the emphasis is on the development of critical thinking, and enhancing communication skills for evidence-based professional conduct. This emphasis on methodological rigour and scientific communication equips all graduates with skills for a broad range of employment opportunities, including project management in health and business environments, human resource management, public service, statistical and methodological consulting, and management roles in the military and other large organisations. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. CH Part A Introduction to Psychology I Laboratory Program in Psychology I Contemporary Issues in Psychology Written Communication Introduction to Psychology II Laboratory Program in Psychology II Methods and Concepts in Psychology Indigenous World-Views Psychological Assessment Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Personality and Social Psychology Learning and Memory Quantitative Methods in Psychology Research Methods in Psychology Abnormal Psychology Development Across the Lifespan Physiological Psychology and Sensory Processes Cross Cultural and Indigenous Issues in Psychology Behaviour Change Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours provides the final year of the four-year sequence required for conditional registration as a psychologist in Australia. The central academic work completed in this degree is a piece of independent research. Students develop a set of hypotheses, complete the ethical requirements necessary, conduct the research project, analyse the results, and submit a thesis of approximately 10,000 words (literature review and journal manuscript). The research is supervised by an academic member of staff, and is intended to result in a document fit for publication in a peer-reviewed journal in psychology. Coursework units support and complement this research activity through provision of methodological skills (for example, in meta-analysis), involvement in high-level scholarly presentations, and review of conceptual issues. Students also further develop their understanding of ethical and practical issues in professional practice. 1 year; Session 1 - check page one for dates. CH Units Research Thesis (4 units) Research Methods and Applied Project Ethics and Professional Issues History and Philosophy of Psychology Advanced Seminars in Psychology 40 $60,960 Please note that not all units are offered in each study period. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses $20,320 Bachelor of Psychological Science or equivalent qualification with at least a Credit average in all units forming the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council sequence for entry to a fourth year of study in Psychology and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band. Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: In order to practise as a professional psychologist in Australia it is necessary to have completed not less than four years of study in programs accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), followed by not less than two years of supervised experience. Membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) requires a further two years of university study in an accredited program. Membership of a College of the APS (for example, in Clinical or Neuropsychology) may be sought dependent upon the nature of the specialisation in the degree forming years 5 and 6 of study. No majors • All units from Part A, and • 6 units from Part B Part B Any undergraduate unit offered by the University May include Psychology Electives: Please note that not all units are offered in each study period. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Course Structure Majors/Specialisations No majors Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other In order to practise as a professional psychologist in Australia it is necessary to have completed not less than four years of study in programs accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), followed by not less than two years of supervised experience. Membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) requires a further two years of university study in an accredited program. Membership of a College of the APS (for example, in Clinical or Neuropsychology) may be sought dependent upon the nature of the specialisation in the degree forming years 5 and 6 of study. The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours is accredited by APAC as a fourth year of university study leading to registration as a psychologist. In order to complete the university study necessary for conditional registration it is necessary for a graduate to complete a fourth-year program, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours. While many graduates may choose to enter employment as a conditionally registered psychologist on completion of this fourth year, the Honours thesis is also the minimal requirement for entering further postgraduate study in a specialist Masters or Doctoral Program, or for entering a research career through PhD study. www.scu.edu.au/international To graduate with Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours students must achieve at least a Credit average. Psychologists work in a wide variety of situations, including but not limited to: providing clinical and counselling support to individuals and groups; developing behavioural programs for special needs; administering and interpreting tests of psychological and cognitive functioning; in multi-disciplinary teams dealing with drug and alcohol issues; consulting for organisations with respect to personnel or environmental issues; supporting people in the justice system; conducting research; and teaching. Health and Human Sciences Health Psychology Environmental Psychology Human Factors The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by APAC for the provision of the first three years of university study leading to registration as a psychologist. In order to complete the university study necessary for conditional registration it is necessary for a graduate to complete a fourth-year program, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours. Psychologists work in a wide variety of situations, including but not limited to: providing clinical and counselling support to individuals and groups; developing behavioural programs for special needs; administering and interpreting tests of psychological and cognitive functioning; in multi-disciplinary teams dealing with drug and alcohol issues; consulting for organisations with respect to personnel or environmental issues; supporting people in the justice system; conducting research; and teaching. 41 Diploma of Community Recovery About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Diploma of Community Recovery has been developed for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to enhance their abilities to work ‘on the ground’ in communities in need of services in counselling, trauma and violence recovery. One year; Session 1 check page one for dates. L $15,360 The focus of the course is to provide students with practical skills to work as community workers, counsellors or community project workers or managers in a culturally safe and secure way to enhance the development of Indigenous peoples through their own self determination; working with heart and hand together and to help break the cycles of dysfunction and trauma which many Indigenous people suffer. Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band The course is designed to have students accept and expand on their own lived experiences and acquired knowledge and wisdom, before moving to expand and deepen their understanding of communal context linked to situations of other human groups. Indigenous Studies www.scu.edu.au/international Part A 42 Dadirri in Recreating the Circle of Wellbeing Indigenous Counsellor Training Trauma and Trauma Recovery Loss and Grief Counsellor Training Part B Professional Self – Family – Community Trans- and Intergenerational Trauma The Biological Effects of Traumatic Stress Healing Childhood Traumatisation Secondary Traumatisation Family – Community Violence and Recovery Working with Children – Prevention and Healing It’s my Life/Working with Youth Plus one from the following, based on gender: Men’s Healing Recovery Women’s Healing Recovery Conflict Management Restorative Justice The Prun – Indigenous Group Conflict Management Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Communities Restorative Justice Indigenous Common Law Bachelor of Indigenous Studies About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The course has been specifically designed to communicate and generate a better understanding of Indigenous world views by exploring past and present histories in a culturally diverse and supportive environment. This degree increases awareness of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ histories, ways of living, and social commitments while raising understanding between people of all matters relevant for a shared and valued future. It prepares students for all workplaces but particularly areas which are highly serviced by Indigenous people, communities and organisations. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L Part A Part B Indigenous World-Views Contemporary Australian Indigenous Issues Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression History of Invasion of Aboriginal Nations The Story of Healing/Indigenous Healing Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and Contemporary Legal Issues Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples International Indigenous Issues Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Common Law Comparative International Indigenous Legal Issues Indigenous Australians in Education Trans- and Intergenerational Trauma The Biological Effects of Traumatic Stress Healing Childhood Traumatisation Secondary Traumatisation Cultural and Spiritual Well-Being $46,080 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and the Criminal Justice System Part C Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Communities Foundation Study: Introduction to Politics, Media and Identity Race and Racism Indigenous Australians and Anthropology Law and Justice Organisational Management Education Indigenous Australian Studies Natural Medicine Sport Management Sustainability Trauma and Healing 8-unit major in: Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 8 units: Self – Family – Community • 4 units from Part A, and Professional • 4 units from one strand in Part B Caring for Country – Caring for People, Cultural Heritage and Environmental Management Focus Career opportunities include counselling, community development, community welfare, case workers, field worker, community development managers, allied health workers, mental health workers, community recovery areas such as violence, trauma, abuse and addiction workers, case management, project managers, international development. Conflict Management Restorative Justice Major areas of study include community recovery, trauma and trauma recovery, Indigenous counsellor training, loss and grief counselling training, family violence and recovery, addictions, spirituality and healing, youth, men and women’s healing recovery, early childhood and trauma, Indigenous specific community engagement/recovery, Dadirri – Listening and Recreating the Circle of Wellbeing. The course is taught using intensive block workshops of three days for each unit. Students are also supported through unit websites, study guides and consultation with staff. Through the delivery of the course, a range of Indigenous-based teaching and learning experiences is utilised. These include but are not limited to the following cultural tools for healing: reflective and critical discussion; narration; art; music; theatre; emotional release counselling and body work. Students may also have the opportunity to engage more closely in Indigenous Australian communities through fieldwork. Caring for Country – Caring for People, Cultural Heritage and Environmental Management Focus Indigenous Studies Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management Global Environmental Issues Protected Area Management Cultural Heritage Science Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Legal and Justice Studies • All units from Part A, and Education • 8 units from Part B, and Sustainability • An 8-unit major from Part C Social Science Graduates can pursue a range of careers in areas where an understanding of Indigenous issues is required. Depending on the units completed in the degree, graduates may be suited to positions in project management or administration with Indigenous organisations or in private or public sector areas such as health services, education and training, paralegal and social work, environmental management, humanities and the arts. Organisational Development Trauma and Healing Creative and Performing Arts www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure Majors/Specialisations For a list of units in Part C majors visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 43 Indigenous Studies www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Trauma and Healing About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This course meets the need within Indigenous communities for a healing response to the individual, family and community pain many people carry as part of their life experiences, which was acknowledged in the historic apology by the Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. It responds to the documented demand within both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities regionally, nationally and internationally for courses which address the effects of trauma and which facilitate skills for healing. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L Part A Human Anatomy Introduction to Psychology I Trans- and Intergenerational Trauma Secondary Traumatisation Human Physiology Introduction to Psychology II The Biological Effects of Traumatic Stress Healing Childhood Traumatisation $46,080 Part B Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Cultural and Spiritual Well-Being Communities Race and Racism Dadirri in Recreating the Circle of Colonialism Wellbeing The Story of Healing/Indigenous Indigenous Counsellor Training Healing Family – Community Violence and Indigenous World-Views Recovery The Mental Health of Australian Loss and Grief Counsellor Training Indigenous Peoples Working with Children – Prevention Indigenous Research Theory and and Healing Practice It’s My Life/Working with Youth Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression Men’s Healing Recovery Health and Indigenous Australian Women’s Healing Recovery Peoples Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous History of Invasion of Aboriginal Environmental Management Nations Contemporary Australian Indigenous Issues Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Part C Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage Advanced Therapeutic Massage: Lymphatic Technique and Physical Activity Advanced Therapeutic Massage: Myofascial Techniques History and Foundations of Herbal Medicine Food and Nutrition in Health Welfare Law Restorative Justice International Criminal Justice Mediating Across Cultures Interpersonal Communication Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity Information Technology www.scu.edu.au/international Associate Degree of Information Technology 44 About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This course comprises the first two years (16 units) of the Bachelor of Information Technology degree (see entry below). This entry-level course offers strong technical emphasis in the preparation of computing para-professionals for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry and successful graduates may then upgrade their qualification to Bachelor level following successful completion of an additional year. The University also offers the mentoring program ‘Women in Technology’, to female students of this course to provide dedicated support for women entering this specialised area. 2 years; Session 1, 2 - check page one for dates. CH Part A Applications Development Communication in Organisations Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Systems Analysis and Design Database Systems I Managing Organisations in a Global Context Discrete Mathematics Web Development I Data Communications and Networks Principles of Programming $28,400 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Part B Part C Introduction to Accounting Electronic Commerce Systems Object Oriented Program Development Digital Media I: Images, Text and Interface Design Any undergraduate unit offered by the University Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Psychology • All units from Part A, and Additional majors may also be selected from a wide range offered across the University (see Part C below). Graduates will be skilled to work in a diverse range of community-based and government organisations in areas linked to trauma and healing work and where an understanding of Indigenous and humanitarian issues is required. Depending on the units completed in the degree, employment options include cross-cultural social work, health, community services, international aid work, or working with Indigenous Australian communities and peoples. • 8 units from Part B, and • Another 8 units from Part B or 8 units from Part C, or the Psychology major, or any University-wide major This degree provides an understanding of the origins and effects of trauma within Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities; and a deeper insight and important skills to deal specifically with social trauma and levels of violence across multiple generations, within specific populations. Students may select their major study area from disciplines across the University that complement the core unit base of this degree. Part C Ecology Plant Identification and Conservation Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management Global Environmental Issues Protected Area Management Stress Management Interpersonal Relating Introduction to the Natural Therapies Nursing and Health Promotion Enquiry and Critique in Health Introduction to Social Welfare Issues of Protection Grief, Trauma and Crisis Counselling Managing Conflict Relationships Counselling or 8-unit major in: Psychology or 8-unit University-wide major in: Law and Justice Organisational Management Education Natural Medicine Sport Management Sustainability Indigenous Australian Studies For a list of units in Part C majors visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 16 units: No majors This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. • All units from Part A, and Units are available in applications development, database systems, digital media, programming systems analysis and design, and web development. Graduates can establish information technology careers as network specialists, web developers, systems administrators, and technical support personnel. • 4 elective units Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses www.scu.edu.au/international For undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Information Technology Course Structure Majors/Specialisations • 2 units from Part B, and www.scu.edu.au/international Principles and Practices of Sport and Exercise Science Understanding Children and Young People Play and Pedagogies in the Early Years Constructions of Childhood Sociology of Children, Family and Communities Introduction to Cultural Studies Subjects and Citizens Australia, Asia and the World Borderlands Subjects and Citizens Gender, Sexuality and Culture Personality and Social Psychology Development across the Lifespan Behaviour Change Health Psychology Indigenous Studies Course Structure Majors/Specialisations 45 Bachelor of Information Technology About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee (2011 Comm.) Admission Requirements The Bachelor of Information Technology offers a complete grounding in all aspects of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industries including programming, systems analysis and design, multimedia development and usage, database development, networking and communications theory, computer security and technology management. 3 years; Session 1, 2 - check page one for dates. CH Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band $42,600 Information Technology www.scu.edu.au/international Students also have the opportunity to study some of the issues confronting the ICT industry, including employer obligations, employee rights, impacts on society, and future directions of the industry. Female IT students are offered the mentoring program, ‘Women in Technology’ which provides additional support to women entering this specialist area. Part A Part B Software Development Interactive Multimedia Applications Development Communication in Organisations Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Systems Analysis and Design Discrete Mathematics Web Development I Data Communications and Networks Principles of Programming Information Systems Managing Organisations in a Global Context Computing Project II: Development and Implementation Database Systems I Computing Project I: Analysis and Design Object Oriented Program Development Client/Server Systems Web Development II Object Oriented GUI Development Managing Organisations in a Global Context Digital Media II: Audio-Video Resources and Linear Scriptwriting Database Systems I Computing Project I: Analysis and Design Computing Project II: Development and Implementation Digital Media I: Images, Text and Interface Design Interactive Multimedia Application Development I Interactive Multimedia Application Development II Bachelor of Applied Computing About this Course Duration and Intake This course provides more advanced areas of Information Technology and IT Management, adding a theoretical understanding to practical skills developed in the pathway programs that lead to it, and providing greater possibilities in future career advancement. 1 or 1.5 years; CH Session 1, 2 check page one for dates. Part A Discrete Mathematics Managing Organisations in a Global Context Applications Development Communication in Organisations Web Development I Database Systems I Electronic Commerce Systems Principles of Programming Computer Control Auditing and Security 46 Managing Organisations in a Global Context Computing Project II: Development and Implementation Database Systems I Computing Project I: Analysis and Design Introduction to Accounting Electronic Commerce Systems Computer Control Auditing and Security Intelligent Decision Systems Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission Requirements (2011 Comm.) Intelligent Decision Systems Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Web Development II Digital Media II: Audio-Video Resources and Linear Scriptwriting Systems Analysis and Design Computing Project I: Analysis and Design * Computing Project II: Development and Implementation $14,200 to $21,300 ($1,775 per unit) New South Wales (NSW) TAFE Diploma of Information Technology or Aptech Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ACCP) or NSW TAFE Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or a qualification equivalent to any of these, and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Part B Part C Computer Control Auditing and Security Intelligent Decision Systems Object Oriented GUI Development Electronic Commerce Systems Client/Server Systems Web Development II Digital Media I: Images, Text and Interface Design Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Computing Project I: Analysis and Design * Computing Project II: Development and Implementation * Web Development I Database Systems I Electronic Commerce Systems Principles of Programming Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Computer Control Auditing and Security Web Development II Computing Project I: Analysis and Design * Computing Project II: Development and Implementation * Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Information Systems • All units from Part A, and Software Development This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. • One 8-unit major from Part B or all 4 units from Part C and any 4 units from Part D, and Interactive Multimedia • 8 elective units or a second 8-unit major from Part B or an 8-unit University-wide major Part C The course covers programming, systems analysis and design, multimedia use and development, database development, networking and communications theory, computer security, and the management of technology. Any undergraduate unit offered by the University Second 8-unit Part B major in: Information Systems Software Development Interactive Multimedia 8-unit University-wide major in: Law and Justice Organisational Management Education Natural Medicine Sport Management Sustainability Indigenous Australian Studies Majors/Specialisations NSW TAFE Diploma of Information Technology or No majors an equivalent qualification, and 12 units from Part A Units are available in applications or development, database systems, Aptech Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering digital media, programming, systems analysis and design, and (ACCP) or an equivalent qualification, and 8 units web development. from Part B or For a list of units in University-wide majors and undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society, the organisation that assesses all IT courses in Australia. IT specialists are currently in demand within the banking and finance sector, accounting firms, service industries, public and private sector organisations. www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure 8 Electives Information Technology Web Development II Object Oriented GUI Development Database Systems I Digital Media I: Images, Text and Managing Organisations in a Global Interface Design Context Digital Media II: Audio-Video Resources Computing Project I: Analysis and and Linear Scriptwriting Design Computing Project II: Development and Interactive Multimedia Application Development I Implementation Interactive Multimedia Application Part D Development II Electronic Commerce Systems Computer Control Auditing and Security Intelligent Decision Systems Object Oriented Program Development Client/Server Systems Graduates can establish information technology careers as programmers, multimedia developers, systems analysts, software engineers, database administrators, network specialists, project managers, web developers, systems administrators and technical support personnel. NSW TAFE Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification, and 8 units from Part C For undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 47 Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) About this Course Duration and Intake 2 years; Session The School of Law and Justice runs a large paralegal program 1 - check page each year and has extensive experience in teaching paralegal studies at university level. Our Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal one for dates. Studies) continues to set the national benchmark for paralegal education. Graduates may find employment within the national legal industry or, more specifically, in property conveyancing in NSW. Students who achieve the required grade point average at the end of the course may then apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Laws. Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements L, GCB $24,800 Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Southern Cross University was the first university in Australia to recognise the need for paralegal knowledge across a range of professions and to introduce a course of this type. Law and Justice www.scu.edu.au/international Please note that delivery modes differ between campuses. Students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Law at the Lismore campus typically attend a two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial each week per unit, while students enrolled at the Gold Coast Beachside campus can expect to receive a comprehensive set of study materials, MP3 recordings of lectures, fortnightly tutorials and on-campus academic support. Part A Part B Criminal Process Legal Research and Writing Introduction to Land Law Foundations of Torts Family Law Practice Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics Australian Legal System Principles of Contract Law Paralegal Studies Wills and Estates Legal and Conveyancing Practice Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy Law and Government Decision Making Plus 4 from the following: Drugs, Crime and the Law Employment and Industrial Relations Law EEO and OH&S Law and Practice Mediation and Dispute Resolution Litigation Practice Principles and Practice of Human Resource Management Legal and Conveyancing Practice Conveyancing Law Wills and Estates Conveyancers Professional Practice Commercial Law Company Law Local Government and Planning Law Principles and Practice of Human Resource Management Bachelor of Laws (Undergraduate Entry) About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This degree provides accreditation for those who wish to qualify to practise law as a barrister or solicitor in Australia. Applicants who do not have the required entry mark are encouraged to apply for the Associate Degree in Law or the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies. If those students achieve the required grade point average during either of those courses, they may then apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Laws. 4 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, GCB $67,200 Please note that delivery modes differ between campuses. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies at the Lismore campus typically attend a two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial each week per unit, while students enrolled at the Gold Coast Beachside campus can expect to receive a comprehensive set of study materials, MP3 recordings of lectures, regular tutorials and on-campus academic support. 48 Licensed Conveyancing Part A Part B Legal Research and Writing Legal Process * Constitutional Law * Evidence and Civil Procedure * Equity * Property Law * Administrative Law * Contract Law * # Criminal Law and Procedure * # Professional Conduct * The Philosophy of Law Corporations Law * Law of Torts * Environmental Law Please note: Not all elective units are offered each year. Conveyancing Law Wills and Estates Employment and Industrial Relations Law Victimology Clinical Legal Experience Law Placement International Business Law Mediation and Dispute Resolution Criminology International Law Human Rights International Criminal Justice Restorative Justice Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method Mooting Advanced Taxation Family Law Practice Welfare Law Drugs, Crime and the Law EEO and OH&S Law and Practice Local Government and Planning Law Intellectual Property Law Placement Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Information Technology and the Law Mediation Practice and Procedure Commercial Law Independent Legal Research Stock Exchange and Finance Law Mediating Across Cultures Taxation Advanced Advocacy Cyberlaw Public Interest Advocacy Entertainment Law International Intellectual Property Law and Public Policy Privacy Law and the Private Sector Course Structure Majors/ Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 16 units: Licensed Conveyancing The course is accredited by the NSW Licensed Conveyancers’ Committee. Please note that all Australian States and Territories have individual statutory requirements for conveyancing practice, with the exception of Queensland where conveyancing is carried out by qualified solicitors. • All units from Part A, and • An 8-unit major from Part B, or 8 elective units including at least 2 from Part C Paralegal Studies The course consists of 8 compulsory law units plus 8 elective units which may be selected from some other academic areas throughout the University. The two majors are optional. Part C Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses Law and Justice Part C is identical to Part C in the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies (see page 52) except that the unit Legal Project is not available as a law or non-law elective in the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies). Typically, a paralegal works as an assistant to a solicitor or barrister and is involved in most areas of legal practice. Alternatively, students who complete the conveyancing major and complete two years of related work experience, may apply for a NSW Conveyancers Licence. Other employment options include as legal assistants with legal firms, in corporate firms or government legal departments and law enforcement agencies, in legal aid offices, courts administration, public prosecutions, and in the corporate sector in finance, banking and insurance. For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Majors/ Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 32 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and A diverse range of law-based units is available. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the practice of law in Australia. To be admitted as a barrister or solicitor in NSW, Law graduates must complete a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course through a PLT provider. Mutual recognition legislation extends this accreditation to other Australian States and Territories, but there may be additional requirements. In Queensland, following completion of an approved law degree, and practical legal training or a traineeship, applicants apply for admission to the Roll of Legal Practitioners and a practising certificate from the Queensland Law Society to practise as a solicitor, or the Bar Association of Queensland to practise as a barrister. • A minimum of 10 units from Part B, and • A maximum of 6 elective units, which may include units from Part B or C www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country’s admission body to confirm whether completion of this degree meets accreditation requirements. Graduates work in Australia and overseas as barristers, solicitors, judges’ associates, and in corporate or government legal departments. Some also pursue careers in the public and private sector where their Law degree and legal knowledge are acknowledged and highly valued in their work. Law students may choose to undertake legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices to complement their practical legal skills and become familiar with the many issues that confront legal practitioners. Human Rights and the Global Economy Race and the Law The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law Psychiatry, Psychology and the Law Education and the Law International Human Rights Law Animal Law Crime, Globalisation and Governance Australian Military and National Security Law Trials and Witnesses Sexual Orientation and the Law Comparative Law Family Law and Society Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and the Law Insolvency Law Advanced Constitutional Law Law Review Environmental Law International Trade and Development Law Part C Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and the Criminal Justice System Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Communities Trade Practices Law * To undertake these units, students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws course as well as satisfy all prerequisite requirements. # Double-weighted units. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 49 Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This degree provides the opportunity for graduates of appropriate disciplines other than Law to achieve accreditation to qualify to practise law as a barrister or solicitor in Australia. The course is similar to the Bachelor of Laws undergraduate course previously listed but can be completed in three years rather than four. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, GCB About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This course provides an excellent grounding in legal issues and the opportunity for entry into the field of justice studies or law at the sub-professional level. For students working professionally in the legal and justice field, it will also help to extend their knowledge, skills and expertise to develop their careers and recognise their contribution to the field of law. Additionally, the course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to enter the criminal justice system including policing, corrective services and security. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, GCB $50,400 Please note that delivery modes differ between campuses. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws at the Lismore campus typically attend a two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial each week per unit, while students enrolled at the Gold Coast Beachside campus can expect to receive a comprehensive set of study materials, MP3 recordings of lectures, regular tutorials and on-campus academic support. Degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree with a level of achievement acceptable to the School Board and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Law and Justice www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Students who achieve the required GPA in the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies may apply to course transfer into the undergraduate Bachelor of Laws. Please note that delivery modes differ between campuses. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies at the Lismore campus typically attend a two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial each week per unit, while students enrolled at the Gold Coast Beachside campus can expect to receive a comprehensive set of study materials, MP3 recordings of lectures, fortnightly tutorials and on-campus academic support. Part A Dispute Resolution Social Justice Studies Paralegal Studies Criminal Process Legal Research and Writing Introduction to Land Law Foundations of Torts Family Law Practice Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics Australian Legal System Principles of Contract Law Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy Mediation and Dispute Resolution Plus 6 from the following: Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Communities Mediation Practice and Procedure Counselling Theory and Practice Managing Conflict Litigation Practice Restorative Justice Interpersonal Communication Legal Project Mediating Across Cultures Welfare Law Human Rights Plus 6 from the following: EEO and OH&S Law and Practice Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and Contemporary Legal Issues Criminology Contemporary Australian Indigenous Issues Race and Racism International Criminal Justice Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Justice in World Politics Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Communities Restorative Justice Legal and Conveyancing Practice Conveyancing Law Wills and Estates Conveyancers Professional Practice Commercial Law Company Law Local Government and Planning Law Principles and Practice of Human Resource Management Wills and Estates Legal and Conveyancing Practice Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy Law and Government Decision Making Plus 4 from the following: Litigation Practice Drugs, Crime and the Law Employment and Industrial Relations Law EEO and OH&S Law and Practice Mediation and Dispute Resolution Principles and Practice of Human Resource Management Policing Studies Part B Criminal Justice Studies 50 $37,200 Criminology Victimology Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and the Criminal Justice System Plus 5 from the following: Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Legal Project Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and Contemporary Legal Issues Welfare Law Drugs, Crime and the Law International Criminal Justice Restorative Justice Deviance in Society Refer to Rule 4.3(b) in the Student Handbook. Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and A diverse range of lawbased units is available. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the practice of law in Australia. See professional recognition information under Bachelor of Laws (Undergraduate Entry). Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country’s admission body to confirm whether completion of this degree meets accreditation requirements. • 8 units from Part B or Part C, with no more than 2 units being from Part C For a list of units, please refer to Parts A, B and C in the entry for Bachelor of Laws (Undergraduate Entry). Graduates work in Australia and overseas as barristers, solicitors, judges’ associates, and in corporate or government legal departments. Some also pursue careers in the public and private sectors where their Law degree and legal knowledge are acknowledged and highly valued in their work. Others specialise in those laws relevant to their partner degree. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu. edu.au/courses Law students may choose to undertake legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices to complement their practical legal skills and become familiar with the many issues that confront legal practitioners. For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: Dispute Resolution • All units from Part A, and Social Justice Studies • One 8-unit major from Part B, and Licensed Conveyancing • Another 8-unit major from Part B or 8 elective units with a minimum of 2 from Part C or one 8-unit University-wide major other than the Law and Justice major. This course is accredited by the Licensed Conveyancers’ Committee (NSW). Please note that all Australian States and territories have individual statutory requirements for conveyancing practice, with the exception of Queensland where conveyancing is carried out by qualified solicitors. Paralegal Studies Criminal Justice Studies Policing Studies Studies and Policing Studies Additional majors may also be selected from a range offered across the University (see Part C below). Depending on their area of specialisation, graduates work in legal firms, for government departments and in large corporations – particularly banking and insurance. Alternatively, students who complete the conveyancing major and complete two years of related work experience, may apply for a NSW Conveyancers Licence. Students planning to study at the Gold Coast campus should contact the Law School for an up-to-date list of the units available to them on campus. Part C Taxation Advanced Taxation Company Law Legal Project Conveyancing Law Litigation Practice Welfare Law Drugs, Crime and the Law Wills and Estates Employment and Industrial Relations Law EEO and OH&S Law and Practice Conveyancers Professional Practice Legal and Conveyancing Practice Family Law and Society Environmental Law Local Government and Planning Law Victimology Intellectual Property International Business Law Information Technology and the Law Trade Practices Law Mediation and Dispute Resolution Mediation Practice and Procedure Criminology International Law Human Rights Commercial Law Cyberlaw International Criminal Justice Restorative Justice Stock Exchange and Finance Law Law and Government Decision Making Veterans Law I Veterans Law II Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy Public Interest Advocacy Entertainment Law Mediating Across Cultures The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law Mooting Education and the Law International Human Rights Law Animal Law Australian Military and National Security Law Trials and Witnesses Sexual Orientation and the Law Comparative Law Any undergraduate unit offered by the University 8-unit University-wide major in: Organisational Management Education Natural Medicine Sport Management Sustainability Indigenous Australian Studies www.scu.edu.au/international Majors/Specialisations Law and Justice Course Structure For a list of units in University-wide majors and all undergraduate units offered by the University visit www.scu.edu.au/courses Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 51 Law and Justice www.scu.edu.au/international Double Degrees with Law About this Course Duration and Campus Intake Southern Cross University offers nine double degrees with Law on campus at Lismore to provide a broader range of employment opportunities. In addition to the traditional areas that combine with Law such as Arts, Business and Science, the University offers non-traditional double degrees with Contemporary Music, Tourism Management, Sport and Exercise Science, and Indigenous Studies. 5 years; Session 1 check page one for dates. Total Tuition Fee (2011 Comm.) Admission Requirements Qualification equivalent to Australian Year Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management, Bachelor of Laws $84,000 12 with required entry grade and Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws Academic IELTS 6.0 $84,000 with no less than Bachelor of Contemporary Music, 5.5 in any band Bachelor of Laws $84,000 L Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws $84,000 Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Laws $86,000 Applicants who do not have the required entry mark are encouraged to apply for the single, partner degree. If those students achieve the required grade point average during that course, they may then apply for transfer into the double degree with Law. Bachelor of Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Laws $84,000 Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Laws $84,000 Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Laws $84,000 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Laws $86,000 Tourism and Hospitality Management www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management 52 About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee (2011 Comm.) The Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management positions graduates at the centre of the fast growing business events industry. Students acquire the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the management, planning and marketing of corporate events; conventions and meetings; festivals and special events. 3 years; Session GCB 1, 2 - check page one for dates. $42,600 Admission Requirements Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band This course offers an optional International Exchange program for second year students to study in the USA, England, Holland, Canada, Austria, Hong Kong or Germany. Part A Part B Part C Financial Information for Decision Making Communication in Organisations Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Hospitality Services Management Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Tourism Theories and Practices Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality Intern Study I * Intern Study II * Intern Study III * Intern Study IV * Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Professional Development for the Workplace Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Conventions, Meetings and Exhibitions Management Events Management Theming and Staging for Conventions and Events Project Management for Conventions and Events Food and Beverage Management Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations *Intern Study MKT01221–4 may be taken either throughout the course during times when other units are not scheduled, or over a 20-week (600 hours) period after the completion of 19 units. All internship placements must be approved by the Internship Coordinator prior to commencement. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 40 units Under the double degree structure, students study simultaneously for the Bachelor of Laws plus the other specified degree course and, on graduation, have the advantage of qualifications in two fields. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the practice of law. See Bachelor of Laws (Undergraduate Entry) for further professional recognition information. International students must confirm with their country’s admission body if completion of this degree meets accreditation requirements. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units for a particular double degree with Law, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses Graduates of SCU’s double degree law programs have found employment as solicitors, barristers, judges’ associates, and in corporate or government legal departments. Not all graduates enter legal practice; some pursue other careers in the public and private sector where their law degree and legal knowledge, or the second degree is highly advantageous to their work. Law students may choose to undertake legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices to complement their practical legal skills and become familiar with the many issues that confront legal practitioners on a daily basis. Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and Developed in consultation with industry and academic leaders in the field of convention and event management, this degree offers industry-specific topics such as Project Management; Theming and Staging; Events Management; Facility and Risk Management; and Conventions, Meetings and Exhibition Management. All School of Tourism and Hospitality Management courses are assessed to meet the standards set by the Tourism and Hospitality Education-International Centre for Excellence (THE-ICE). • All units from Part B, and • All units from Part C Graduates may pursue careers in professional conference organisation, business development, conference, event or destination marketing, corporate meeting planning, event and concert production, festival direction, event planning, and/or sponsorship coordination. During the final session an Internship Program, which counts as four units of the degree, will provide students with a 20-week block of practical workplace experience that involves working in a hospitality, tourism, events or sport tourism organisation in Australia or overseas. Tourism and Hospitality Management Course Structure www.scu.edu.au/international Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Law and Justice Course Structure www.scu.edu.au/international 53 Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements Tourism and Hospitality Management www.scu.edu.au/international This course is designed to give students the business 3 years; Session CH management skills to pursue a career as a hospitality 1, 2 - check page industry leader capable of managing international one for dates. hotel and resort operations or to run a hospitality business of their own. It offers an optional International Exchange program for second year students to study in the USA, England, Holland, Canada, Austria, Hong Kong or Germany. Part A Part B Part C Communication in Organisations Tourism Theories and Practices Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Financial Information for Decision Making Hospitality Services Management Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality Professional Development for the Workplace Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality Intern Study I * Intern Study II * Intern Study III * Intern Study IV * Food and Beverage Management Foodservice Operations Conventions, Meetings and Exhibitions Management Information Systems for Tourism, Hotel and Event Management Managing Rooms Division Operations Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Gaming and Club Management Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Contemporary Workplace Relations Issues for Tourism and Hospitality Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange I Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange II Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange III Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange IV Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements 3 years; Session THSS This degree focuses on hotel operations and 1, 2 - check page management practice in a changing global one for dates. environment. It provides students with the management skills required for a career in the tourism and hospitality industries. The Hotel School Sydney is a unique partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia. An attractive option is an internship program offered during the first year of this course. The School is located adjacent to the five-star InterContinental Hotel in the heart of Sydney’s central business district with Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Botanic Gardens right on its doorstep. There are more than 40 four- and five-star hotels in Sydney’s CBD enabling ease of access to part-time employment for students. Part A Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management Communication in Organisations Intern Study I Intern Study II Intern Study III Intern Study IV Tourism Theories and Practices Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Environmental Management for the Hotel Industry 54 $42,600 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Financial Information for Decision Making Hospitality Services Management Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality $54,000 Contemporary Workplace Relations Issues for Tourism and Hospitality Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Professional Development for the Workplace Food and Beverage Operations Rooms Division Operations Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band. All applicants for The Hotel School Sydney are selected on their individual merit and an interview is conducted in person or via telephone. For application information visit: hotelschool.scu.edu.au Part B Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality Special Interest Tourism Tourism and Hospitality Industry Project Conventions, Meetings and Exhibitions Management Tourism in Pacific Asia Managing Rooms Division Operations Information Systems for Tourism, Hotel and Event Management Events Management Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Contemporary Tourism Issues Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and The course focuses on management skills relevant to the operation of hotels and resorts including food and beverage management, hotel and resort management, human resource management, sales and marketing, facility and risk management and strategic management. All School of Tourism and Hospitality Management courses are assessed to meet the Standards set by the Tourism and Hospitality Education-International Centre for Excellence (THE-ICE). • All units from Part B, and • 8 units from Part C Career opportunities include management careers in industry sectors such as hotels, resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, catering organisations, clubs and casinos. During the final session an Internship Program, which counts as four units of the degree, will provide students with a 20-week block of practical workplace experience that involves working in a hospitality, tourism, events or sport tourism organisation in Australia or overseas. *Intern Study MKT01221–4 may be taken either throughout the course during times when other units are not scheduled, or over a 20-week (600 hours) period after the completion of 19 units. All internship placements must be approved by the Internship Coordinator prior to commencement. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and First year study includes operational subjects as well as Professional Development in the Workplace followed by one study session of paid work placement; second year covers management, finance and marketing; third year students develop advanced analytical and management skills. • 2 units from Part B, and • 2 other units acceptable to the School Board Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses The Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management meets the standards set by the Tourism and Hospitality Education-International Centre for Excellence. The Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, UK. The Hotel School Sydney is a member of: • EUHOFA INTERNATIONAL – an association of hotel schools • AAHS – Australian Association of Hotel Schools Graduates of this course have built management careers in hotel, tourism and service management in Australia and overseas. Examples include positions in human resources, marketing, rooms division, guest relations, front office, banqueting, food and beverage management, event and conference management, and general management. A paid internship in the second study session of the first year counts as four units of the degree. This may be completed in Australia or abroad. All students are employed and consequently establish valuable industry experience, confidence and networks in their first year of study. This enables students to continue casual employment throughout years two and three of study and graduate with almost three years work experience. www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure Tourism and Hospitality Management For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Bosco Chan Having graduated from The Hotel School Sydney June 2009, Bosco has been able to take full advantage of the skills he gained from studying his Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management and apply it immediately into his current position of Guest Relation Officer at Four Seasons Hong Kong. “The course provided great analytical skills for me to effectively handle challenging guests’ enquiries, the combination of work experience and academic recognition internationally also made me more employable than other local Hong Kong students” Bosco said. The social aspects of studying and working in Sydney also provided Bosco with a maturity and personal growth that will remain a positive and memorable experience. “I really enjoyed studying at The Hotel School Sydney, I made a lot of friends and the opportunities that I was given has only elevated my desire to gain a senior role in Hotel Management” Bosco also said. The flexibility of the course and genuine care of lecturing staff and fellow students was such a warm welcome to Bosco that it still continues today with his regular communication through the networking he established. 55 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements The Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management aims to prepare students for an international career in the tourism industry by providing a global perspective and experience in the tourism industry. This newly developed course includes an optional International Exchange program for second year students to study in the USA, England, Holland, Canada, Austria, Hong Kong or Germany. 3 years; Session 1 - check page one for dates. L, GCB Tourism and Hospitality Management www.scu.edu.au/international Part A 56 Communication in Organisations Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism Theories and Practices Hospitality Services Management Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Financial Information for Decision Making Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Professional Development for the Workplace Tourism in Pacific Asia International Tourism Destinations Global Politics of Tourism International Transport and Tourism Intern Study I * Intern Study II * Intern Study III * Intern Study IV * $42,600 Part B Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange I Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange II Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange III Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange IV Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band *Intern Study MKT01221–4 may be taken either throughout the course during times when other units are not scheduled, or over a 20-week (600 hours) period after the completion of 19 units. All internship placements must be approved by the Internship Coordinator prior to commencement. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements Graduates of this degree will have the management expertise to build a tourism and hospitality management career anywhere in the world. This course offers an optional International Exchange program for second year students to study in the USA, England, Holland, Canada, Austria, Hong Kong or Germany. L, GCB 3 years; Session 1, 2 - check page one for dates. $42,600 Part A Part B Part C Communication in Organisations Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism Theories and Practices Hospitality Services Management Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Financial Information for Decision Making Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality Professional Development for the Workplace Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality Intern Study I * Intern Study II * Intern Study III * Intern Study IV * Contemporary Tourism Issues Tourism Planning and the Environment Special Interest Tourism Tourism in Pacific Asia Events Management Conventions, Meetings and Exhibitions Management Food and Beverage Management Gaming and Club Management Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Information Systems for Tourism, Hotel and Event Management Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange I Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange II Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange III Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange IV Foundations of Visitor Interpretation Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and Developed in consultation with industry stakeholders, this degree offers industry-specific units on topics such as human resource management, marketing, economics, finance, planning, environmental management, and law. Graduates will have the opportunity to build an international management career in a wide range of tourism, hospitality and leisure industries. • 4 units from Part B or 4 elective units from University offerings, with approval by the Course Advisor During the final session an Internship Program, which counts as four units of the degree, will provide students with a 20week block of practical workplace experience that involves working in a hospitality or tourism organisation in Australia or overseas. 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and This degree focuses on generic areas of business management as well as providing opportunities for study in such areas as special interest tourism, tourism planning and development, tourism in the Asia Pacific and entrepreneurship. • All units from Part B, and • 8 units from Part C *Intern Study MKT01221–4 may be taken either throughout the course during times when other units are not scheduled, or over a 20-week (600 hours) period after the completion of 19 units. All internship placements must be approved by the Internship Coordinator prior to commencement. Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses All School of Tourism and Hospitality Management courses are assessed to meet the standards set by the Tourism and Hospitality Education-International Centre for Excellence (THE-ICE). Graduates may find employment as professional managers in resorts and hotels, government and tourist organisations, clubs, airlines, tourist attractions and other special interest operations. During the final session an Internship Program, which counts as four units of the degree, will provide students with a 20-week block of practical workplace experience that involves working in a hospitality, tourism, events or sport tourism organisation in Australia or overseas. A double degree with Law is also available. For information on this please see ‘Double Degrees with Law’ on page 54 and refer to the course listing for Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management, Bachelor of Laws at www.scu.edu.au/courses Jonas Rosborg www.scu.edu.au/international Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other Tourism and Hospitality Management Course Structure Sweden Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management I will definitely return to complete my Masters with Southern Cross University because of the fantastic support I received from the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management’s staff, not just the high quality academic support but they really prepared me with the work life balance skills I needed for my career in tourism. I previously studied with University Kalmar, Sweden; that experience does not compare to the experience I have had at SCU. 57 Tourism and Hospitality Management www.scu.edu.au/international Bachelor of Environmental Tourism Management 58 About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements This multi-disciplinary degree combines tourism education with leading edge environmental science studies to develop interests in marine, forest and natural resource management into a viable tourismbased career, while developing an understanding of the social, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism development. This course offers an optional International Exchange program for second year students to study in the USA, England, Holland, Canada, Austria, Hong Kong or Germany. 3 years; Session L 1, 2 - check page one for dates. $42,600 Part A Part B Part C Communication in Organisations Tourism Theories and Practices Biology Ecology Environmental Information Management Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Environmental Information Analysis Contemporary Tourism Issues Environmental Mapping Principles of Coastal Resource Management Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Professional Development for the Workplace Special Interest Tourism Tourism Planning and the Environment Integrated Project # Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Marketing * Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality * Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality * Events Management * Hospitality Services Management * Foundations of Visitor Interpretation * Protected Area Management ** Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band Environmental Planning ** Plant Identification and Conservation ** Ecological Restoration and Monitoring ** Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management ** Wildlife Conservation ** Bachelor of Sport Tourism Management About this Course Duration and Intake Campus Total Tuition Fee Admission (2011 Comm.) Requirements L Offered jointly by the School of Tourism and Hospitality 3 years; Session Management and the Department of Exercise Science 1, 2 - check page one for dates. and Sport Management, this specialised course is designed to put students on track to build a sport tourism management career anywhere in the world. This course offers an optional International Exchange program for second year students to study in the USA, England, Holland, Canada, Austria, Hong Kong or Germany. Part A Communication in Organisations Sport Management Principles Sport Tourism I Tourism Theories and Practices Sport and the Law Research and Analysis in Health Sports Policy and Planning Sport Economics and Finance Sport Marketing Professional Development for the Workplace Sport Tourism II Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity Intern Study I * Intern Study II * Intern Study III * Intern Study IV * Tourism in Pacific Asia Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry $42,600 Part B Special Interest Tourism Sport Promotion and Public Relations Conventions, Meetings and Exhibitions Management Sport Organisation Leadership Sport Facilities and Events Sport Business Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis** Events Management Contemporary Tourism Issues Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with required entry grade and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band *Intern Study MKT01221–4 may be taken either throughout the course during times when other units are not scheduled, or over a 20-week (600 hours) period after the completion of 19 units. All internship placements must be approved by the Internship Coordinator prior to commencement. ** This unit (or equivalent) must be satisfactorily completed for entry to the Bachelor of Sport Tourism Management with Honours. Course Structure Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and The course provides a combination of skills in business tourism and environmental management including HR management, tourism management, tourism planning, biology, ecology and coastal resource management. • All units from Part B, and • 8 units from Part C (4 from the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management and 4 from the School of Environmental Science and Management) # All School of Tourism and Hospitality Management courses are assessed to meet the standards set by the Tourism and Hospitality Education-International Centre for Excellence (THE-ICE). Graduates can pursue careers in eco-tourism operations at attractions, hotels and resorts; environmental and visitor management at state and national parks; policy planning related positions with government bodies and community-based tourism organisations. A compulsory integrated project involves identification of a suitable resource management issue or research topic, the planning and design of research methods, the gathering of relevant information and data, and the preparation of a professional report. double weighted * School of Tourism and Hospitality Management unit ** School of Environmental Science and Management unit For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses Majors/Specialisations Professional Recognition, Career Opportunities, Other 24 units: No majors • All units from Part A, and This degree meets the rising demand for managers with the ‘hands-on’ skills and the theoretical knowledge needed in this growing field of tourism. The curriculum has been designed to provide a balance between tourism studies, management principles, and the business of sport. All School of Tourism and Hospitality Management courses are assessed to meet the standards set by the Tourism and Hospitality EducationInternational Centre for Excellence (THE-ICE). • 6 units from Part B or 4 units from Part B and 2 electives Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses Career opportunities include management of sport tourism events and attractions, sport festivals, sport conferences, leisure theme parks, sport tourism tours, sports adventure tourism, and sport tourism resorts and also within local, state and national government sport and tourism departments. During the final session an Internship Program, which counts as four units of the degree, will provide students with a 20-week block of practical workplace experience that involves working in a hospitality, tourism, events or sport tourism organisation in Australia or overseas. www.scu.edu.au/international Course Structure Tourism and Hospitality Management Please note that not all units are offered in each study period and that some may only be available by distance education or online. For Specific Award Rules and a full list of units, please refer to the course listing at www.scu.edu.au/courses For unit availabilities follow the links to ‘Search Units’ from www.scu.edu.au/courses 59 four steps to admission Overview There are four main steps to follow when applying for admission to a Southern Cross University degree 1. Research your course options: using this guide and the University course website www.scu.edu.au/courses By Email as Scanned Documents: int.apps@scu.edu.au – for applications other than those from China china.int.apps@scu.edu.au – for applications from China 2. Submit your application or 3. Accept your offer By Mail: International Admissions Officer International Office Southern Cross University PO Box 157 Lismore NSW 2480 Australia 4. Prepare for departure Step 1 Research your course options a) Read the course information in this guide then visit the University website for more details on the courses that interest you *Please note: Only courses listed in this guide are available for International Students. b) Visit: www.scu.edu.au/courses Note: International students in Australia on a Student Visa are not permitted to enrol in distance education courses. To use the course options website: c) Select either: Undergraduate or Postgraduate d) Select broad area of study: After selecting one Area of Study, you will find the list of courses offered. Click on your preferred one. e) Either: Download Undergraduate Application Form (International) at www.scu.edu.au/international/downloads or use the form at the back of this guide. Step 2 Submit your application a) Complete the application form and application checklist. (Please print clearly in black ink using block letters.) Please complete all fields of the application form. b) Attach all the required academic certificates, transcripts and relevant documents. 60 c) Submit your application form, with attachments: Academic certificates, transcripts and other documents must be original documents or copies of original documents accompanied by authorised translations with certification by a notary, Justice of the Peace or equivalent testifying to the genuineness of the documents and their translations. In addition, any coursespecific requirement (e.g. a portfolio for the Bachelor of Visual Arts) must also be supplied. or By Courier: International Admissions Officer International Office Southern Cross University Military Road, East Lismore NSW 2480 Australia Please note: All students are required to bring their original documentation to Australia as documentation will need to be sighted by the International Office upon request. Step 3 Accept your offer After your application has been assessed and a decision made, Southern Cross University will send you one of the following letters: a) An Unconditional Letter of Offer: This provides you with an unconditional offer, and allows entry in the next available intake for the course you have selected. No further conditions need to be satisfied. Sometimes alternative courses are suggested if you do not meet entry requirements of the course/s that you have applied for. b) A Provisional or Conditional Offer: This letter outlines the conditions that need to be satisfied in order for you to be offered a place in your selected course. Evidence must be shown that you have met the conditions before a conditional offer can be converted to an unconditional offer. c) A Package Offer: This letter requires that you complete an English Language Program or another preliminary program before commencing the course. You must accept the entire package by the deadline stated on the offer letter. (Please note: if you choose to re-take an English test and meet the University’s English Language requirement, you will need to re-submit your test score to the University’s International Office). d) If your application is unsuccessful: We will send you a letter advising that your application does not meet the University’s entry requirements. You will be emailed a copy of your offer and directions to information on: • How to accept your offer • How to pay fees • Overseas Student Health Cover • Southern Cross University’s tuition fee refund policy • University Accommodation*, and • Living and Learning at Southern Cross University. This information should be read thoroughly. *Available at Lismore and Coffs Harbour. See www.scuvillage.com.au For students who choose to live off campus, information can be found at www.scu.edu.au/accommodation Instructions for accepting your offer and paying fees can be found at www.scu.edu.au/international/downloads Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) information can be found at www.medibankprivate.com.au – follow the links to Overseas Students. To secure your place at the University, you must accept the offer and pay the initial fee stated on the offer letter by the deadline clearly stated in the offer letter, or the offer will lapse. The Australian Government has listed all countries according to student visa assessment levels. If you are from an assessment level three, four or five country you will need to submit a Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA) application to the Immigration Office once you obtain your letter of offer. The PVA can take around two to 12 weeks to be assessed. Once you pass your PVA you can accept your offer by following the acceptance of offer instructions. PVA is not required where electronic lodgement of student visa applications (eVisa) takes place. Information regarding the visa assessment levels can be found at: www.immi.gov.au/students/ student-visa-assessment-levels.htm Method of Payment The offer letter lists information about a number of ways to pay the initial tuition and OSHC fees. Please note that the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE – see glossary of terms page 62) will not be issued until all funds are cleared. You can pay: • By Telegraphic Transfer (outside Australia only) • By telephone – credit card • By mail – bank draft, or • In person (if already on campus) Please note: payment must be in Australian Dollars. Step 4 Preparing for Departure Visa requirements Once the University has received your signed acceptance of offer, the initial tuition fee payment and the OSHC fee payment, the eCoE will be issued by email as an attachment along with predeparture information. A hard copy of the eCoE and pre-departure information will be sent in the mail only if requested. You will then need to submit the eCoE to the Immigration Office in your nearest Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission (check www.dfat.gov.au/missions), where you can apply for a student visa. Student visas carry certain conditions: for example you have to study fulltime, and cannot change institutions within the first six months of your program. To find out more about student visa conditions please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website: www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser Students from assessment level one countries are able to apply for their Australian visa on-line. Students from other assessment level countries should go to www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser for further information regarding how to apply. Pre-departure information With the eCoE you will be sent pre-departure information, which has information on the Greeting Service for International Students, arrival in Australia, contact details once in Australia and related important information. Please read thoroughly and ensure you submit the Greeting Service form to ensure you are met upon arrival. Orientation Week Compulsory Orientation and Enrolment sessions are held in the week prior to the commencement of classes. It is essential that you arrive in Australia in time to attend these sessions. This program is intended to help you settle into the University and your local area. Course Information It is highly recommended that you check the unit selection available for study prior to arrival as unit availability is subject to change. You can check this information at: www.scu.edu.au/courses 61 glossary of uni terms Academic record – An official record of all subjects and results gained from secondary, post-secondary or tertiary studies. CRICOS – Australian Government Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Postgraduate – A program of study undertaken by a student who already holds a university degree at Bachelor level or higher. Additional selection criteria – These are compulsory requirements either in addition to, or instead of, the normal admission requirements you must meet to be considered for selection for the course. Examples include interviews, auditions, portfolios, supporting statements, questionnaires and tests. Cut-off – The minimum selection rank required for entry to a course in a particular year. Cut-offs may vary from year to year. Post-secondary study – Study since leaving high school but not including university studies. For example, on the job training/studies, TAFE study and studies with other training providers. Admission – Formal entry to a course. Admission requirements – The minimum qualifications required for you to be considered for entry to a particular course. Entry to many courses is competitive. The attainment of minimum qualifications does not guarantee that you will be offered a place. Advanced Standing – Prior study or experience which has been completed and which is assessed as having some academic value to your intended course. This means that you will not have to study the units for which advanced standing has been granted. Application – A formal, written request for consideration for entry to an award (or study) program. AQF – Australian Qualifications Framework. This is a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational and educational training, and higher education. Articulation – The arrangements which facilitate the movement or progression of students from one program to another, or from one education and training sector to another: e.g. from a TAFE program to a university program. Award – A certificate, diploma, degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma awarded upon successful completion of the requirements for that specified course. Bachelor Degree – An award requiring three or four years full-time or equivalent part-time study at a university. DIAC – Department of Immigration and Citizenship www.immi.gov.au DEEWR – Department of Education and Workplace Relations Disability – A physical or mental incapacity, either congenital or resulting from an injury or illness etc. Double degree – An award encompassing two main fields of study. Two awards (testamurs) are received upon completion. An example of a double degree is Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws. ELICOS – English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. Enrolment – The registration of a person with an education or training provider for the purpose of undertaking a program or course. ESL – English as a Second Language. ESOS Act – Education Services for Overseas Students Act. Information for students www.aei. dest.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/EasyGuide_ESOS.htm External study – Full or part-time study that takes place off campus or by distance education. (Students on Student Visas are not permitted to enrol in distance education courses. They are, however, permitted to study up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or distance learning, but in each compulsory study period each student must be studying at least one unit that is not distance or online.) IELTS – International English Language Testing System. Prerequisites – This indicates units which must be completed or requirements which must be satisfied before a student may enrol in the unit named. The Head of the School or Director of the College offering the unit may waive a prerequisite where it can be satisfactorily demonstrated a student has a background of study sufficient to undertake the unit successfully. Any student who considers sufficient grounds can be presented for a waiver of a prerequisite should present the case to the Head of School/Director of College concerned or nominee. PVA – Pre-Visa Assessment. PVA is an initial immigration assessment of your genuineness as a student. This includes measuring your ability to meet the student visa requirements that are relevant to you. Selection rank – A selection rank is a score out of 100 used to determine your eligibility for a place. Session/s – The academic year is divided into three study periods referred to as ‘sessions’. Study period/s – the blocks into which the academic year is divided. For undergraduate programs, the study periods are referred to as ‘sessions’. (See previous entry). Tertiary study – Study undertaken at university. TAFE – Technical and Further Education. A publicly funded post-secondary education, including higher education, vocational education and training, or other specialist post-secondary education or training. Tertiary Preparation Courses – Courses offered as a preparation for tertiary study. They are usually undertaken by students with insufficient formal entry qualifications, or who have not participated in formal education for some time. Bridging course – A course to enable you to achieve the required level of assumed knowledge needed for enrolment in a particular academic program. Mid-year intake – The academic year is divided into three sessions. Those courses available for entry at the start of Session 2 are referred to as open to mid-year entry (or mid-year intake). Campus – The University locations where specific courses are administered, and/or available for study (e.g. Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads Riverside, Gold Coast Beachside). Mode – The way in which a course is delivered to students. For example, on-campus or distance education (external), online, or a mixture of one or more methods (mixed mode). Also includes choice of full-time or part-time study. TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language. On-campus/internal – The form of full-time or part-time study that requires attendance at a university campus. This term is used to differentiate this type of study from off-campus or distance education study. On-campus is also known as internal study. Trimester – The academic year for some postgraduate courses is divided into three 15 week periods called trimesters. Certified documents – Copies of all necessary documentation that have been officially stamped and signed by either a Justice of the Peace or authorising body certifying that originals have been sighted. CoE – Confirmation of Enrolment. When an international applicant accepts an offer to study at the University and pays the necessary deposit, an electronic CoE is issued which enables the applicant to apply for a student visa. Combined degree – A degree course combining two fields of study. A single award (testamur) is received. An example of a combined degree is Bachelor of Contemporary Music/Bachelor of Laws. Course – A collection of units constructed in an approved way to form a program of study leading to one of the awards of the University (e.g., an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree). 62 Deferment – Official permission to delay the commencement of a tertiary course, usually for the maximum period of one year. Online – Study of a unit undertaken entirely over the internet. OSHC – Overseas Student Health Cover: While in Australia, international Student Visa holders must have OSHC for themselves and their families. This is a condition of the Student Visa for the duration of their stay in Australia. Permanent Residency (PR) – Refers to a person’s status such that the person is allowed to reside indefinitely within the country despite not having citizenship. Transcript – An academic transcript (Statement of Academic Record) is a copy of your academic record to date. It lists the subjects you have studied and all the grades. Undergraduate – Course of study generally undertaken by first-time university students which generally result in the awarding of an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Combined Degree or Double Degree award. Unit – A subject to be studied as part of a course which has its own code and name, and which may be a core (compulsory) unit, or elective (non-compulsory) unit. International Application for Undergraduate Admission PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK USING BLOCK LETTERS. Applications other than those from China should be submitted to the International Admissions Officer, International Office, at the following address: Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW, 2480 Australia. Telephone (612) 6620 3876 Facsimile (612) 6620 3227. Or a scanned copy sent to int.apps@scu.edu.au All applications from China should be sent to china.int.apps@scu.edu.au PERSONAL DETAILS Family Name/Surname As this appears in your passport Given Names Preferred or Adopted Title (Mr/Mrs/ Given Name Miss/Ms) Full Formal Name (for use on formal documents, including degree certificate) Gender (M/F) Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) Citizenship Country of Birth Correspondence Address (Agent if applicable) Permanent Address (Student’s home address) Email Email Tel Fax Tel Fax Agent Branch Office (City) attended by student Do you hold a current Australian visa? Yes If ‘Yes’, you must attach a copy of visa and passport No Do you have a disability, psychological or medical condition which may affect your studies? Yes If ‘Yes’, you must attach a separate sheet giving details. No Have you previously enrolled at Southern Cross University? No Yes If ‘Yes’, supply student number. APPLICATION DETAILS Please refer to inside cover for a list of courses and fees. Course Preferences Location Course Duration Commencing e.g. Feb/June 2011 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Is English your first language? Yes No If ‘No’, what is your first language? Was English the language of instruction in previous secondary or tertiary studies? If ‘yes’, please indicate the studies that were completed in English and their combined duration. Studies No Yes No Duration Have you completed a test of English proficiency in the last 2 years? If ‘yes’, please indicate date taken and test. Date Taken (dd/mm/yy) Yes English Test Name Result (if known) IELTS Test Report Form Number If you answered ‘No’ to all of the above English language proficiency questions, you must sit an approved English test and advise us of the results before an Offer of Admission can be made. NB. Australian visa regulations require all applicants from specified countries to sit an IELTS test if they have not undertaken an IELTS test in the 2 years prior to visa application. Southern Cross University CRICOS Provider Nos: NSW 01241G, QLD 03135E, WA 02621K Page 1 of 2 63 International Application for Undergraduate Admission QUALIFICATIONS Please provide details and documentation of all secondary and tertiary studies completed or currently being undertaken, including explanations of grading systems. SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDIES Name of Qualification School/Institution State/Country Year Completed Are you CURRENTLY attempting a final year high school qualification? If ‘Yes’, please indicate the date the results will be available and name of qualification. No Date (dd/mm/yy) / OTHER STUDIES e.g. University, Technical College, Polytechnic etc. If insufficient space, please attach a separate sheet giving additional details. From mm/yy To mm/yy / Yes Full-time/ Part-time Name of Qualification Degree/Qualification Institution State/Country Year Completed All official transcripts must be submitted, including failures (if any). Are you CURRENTLY attempting a final year of tertiary study? If ‘Yes’, please indicate the date the results will be available and the name of the qualification. Yes No Have you been excluded or are you liable for exclusion, on academic or other grounds, from any tertiary institution or faculty and/or course within such an institution following a previous enrolment? Yes No Are you seeking advanced standing for previous tertiary study? Yes No Date / (dd/mm/yy) / Name of Qualification (If ‘Yes’, you must attach a separate sheet giving details). If ‘Yes’, you must submit a certified copy of your transcript/s and complete comprehensive syllabus details for each subject unit for which you are seeking advanced standing. This includes unit descriptions, learning hours, assessment methods and an explanation of the weighting of each unit. RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY From mm/yy To mm/yy Full-time/ Part-time If insufficient space, please attach a separate sheet giving additional details. Employer Position Duties APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed application form Syllabus (if applying for advanced standing) Academic transcripts Evidence of employment history (if required) English test results All documents must be originals or certified copies of originals. Translation of documents into English must be carried out by an accredited translation authority. Where did you first hear about Southern Cross University? SCU website Friend Alumni Agent Interview Educational Partner Exhibition Web other than SCU Publication Other DECLARATION (your application will not be considered if this declaration is not signed) The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the New South Wales Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the health information is protected by the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Details regarding the operation of the Acts are contained in Southern Cross University’s Privacy Management Plan and may be viewed at: www.scu.edu.au/policy/privacy. I declare that I have read the International Application form and that all the information submitted is correct and complete and I accept the conditions of the application. I consent to the terms and conditions set out in the International Application form and at www.scu.edu.au/policy/privacy in respect of handling my personal information, including health information. I consent to the University independently verifying the information, including personal and health information. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to provide all necessary information and documentary evidence in support of my application. I acknowledge that the University reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information. I authorise the University to obtain from other educational institutions, past employers and relevant authorities details of my enrolment, academic record, examination results and employment history. I also authorise the University to make the information I have provided available to relevant Australian government agencies as they deem necessary and as required by law. I understand and acknowledge that the University may withdraw the offer until such time as the offer has been accepted by me. I acknowledge that the University will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which I or any other person may suffer as a result of my admission being terminated in accordance with this condition. I authorise the University to collect, receive, store, transfer, use and disclose all such information in or connected with the application for research purposes and I give these authorities on condition that all information provided pursuant to them is de-identified by the University. I agree to abide by the Rules, policies and procedures of the University (as they may be from time to time). I understand and acknowledge that the University is collecting the information in this form for the purpose of assessing my application. I consent to the above use of my personal information, including health information. Applicant’s Signature Date (dd/mm/yy) / / 64 Southern Cross University CRICOS Provider Nos: NSW 01241G, QLD 03135E, WA 02621K Page 2 of 2 65 International Office Southern Cross University PO Box 157 Lismore NSW 2480 AUSTRALIA Telephone: (+61 2) 6620 3876 Facsimile: (+61 2) 6620 3227 Email: intoff@scu.edu.au Email Applications (other than those from China): int.apps@scu.edu.au Email for Agents: agents@scu.edu.au Web: www.scu.edu.au/international CRICOS Provider Nos: NSW 01241G, QLD 03135E, WA 02621K SCU2884 Email Applications from China: china.int.apps@scu.edu.au