Southern Cross University courses run across the three main campuses (Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour) plus city study locations for selected programs, and many courses also offer online study. On PickMyUni, the fastest way to shortlist is: pick your level (Bachelor / Postgrad), choose the campus you can realistically study at, then compare fees and placement requirements. Below you’ll find campus-wise course groupings with real published fee figures (international annual tuition and domestic indicative first-year fees where available), plus two of SCU’s most searched programs: Bachelor of Nursing Southern Cross University and the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood).
Southern Cross University Gold Coast Campus Popular Courses
Level | Course | Typical duration |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Nursing | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | (see course page) |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | (see course page) |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Education | 4 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Business | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | 4 years |
Postgrad | Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) | 1 year |
Postgrad | Master of Business Administration | 2 years |
Southern Cross University Lismore (Northern Rivers, NSW) Popular Courses
Level | Course | Typical duration |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Nursing | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Science (Agriculture / Environment / Marine options) | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours) | 5 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Veterinary Technology | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Biomedical Science | 3 years |
Bachelor | Diploma of Science | 1 year |
Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour (NSW): Popular Courses
Level | Course | Typical duration |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Nursing | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Midwifery | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | 4 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Psychological Science | 3 years |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Science (Marine specialisation via National Marine Science Centre) | 3 years |
Southern Cross University city campus study: Sydney and Melbourne Popular Courses
These are commonly connected to The Hotel School for city-based study.
Location | Course examples | Typical duration |
Sydney | Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management | 3 years |
Melbourne | Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management | 3 years |
Sydney / Melbourne | Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership | 2 years |
Bachelor of Nursing Southern Cross University
From SCU’s published international course list, Bachelor of Nursing is shown at Gold Coast, Lismore, and Coffs Harbour with an annual tuition of AUD$26,000 (international) and a 3-year duration.
For domestic Commonwealth supported fees, SCU lists an indicative first-year fee of AUD$4,736 for Bachelor of Nursing.
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Southern Cross University
SCU lists the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) as a 1-year program with international annual tuition shown as AUD$26,000, with locations including Gold Coast and metro options in the international guide.
SCU’s domestic Commonwealth supported table lists an indicative first-year fee of AUD$4,736 for this course.
A practical “before you apply” checklist
Confirm campus availability for your exact major/specialisation.
Check placements and any required checks for regulated degrees.
Compare fee type (international vs domestic CSP vs domestic fee-paying).
If you’re transferring: ask PickMyUni to map credit before you enrol.
If you’ve shortlisted 2–3 Southern Cross University courses and you’re stuck choosing between campuses, open the matching PickMyUni campus pages and compare lifestyle + placement fit. If you’re switching from another provider, the PickMyUni transfer service can help you move across with minimal unit loss.