Help me find a course - Southern Cross University

Help me find a course - Southern Cross University
Help me find a course
Choosing the right course is an important step in shaping your future, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming!
It’s about finding a course that excites and motivates you, and helps you grow both personally and professionally. The right choice sets you up with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, and even if you change your mind later, that’s totally okay—it’s all part of the learning process.
Take your time, explore your options, and know that whichever path you choose, it’s leading you toward something great.
Choose a personality statement and find your perfect course
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Find your perfect course
Things that inspire me…
I’d love to work as a...
Consider these degrees
Standing up for people’s rights or ideas
Paralegal
Legal and/or policy adviser
Property conveyancer (NSW)
Court administration officer Law enforcement support
Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies)
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
Diploma of Legal Studies
Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice)
Human rights and social justice
Barrister
Lawyer in family, criminal or corporate law, conveyancing, environmental, entertainment or sporting law
Legal aid representative
Criminologist
Bachelor of Laws
Or consider a double degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Laws
Understanding how the world works
Mechanical engineer
Civil engineer
Robotics developer
Alternative energy engineer
Environmental engineer
Hydrology expert
Site supervisor or project manager
Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) specialising in:
Civil Engineering or
Mechanical Engineering.
Associate Degree in Engineering
Diploma of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), Bachelor of Business
Innovative and interactive technologies
Web or app developer
Software engineer
Systems administrator
Cyber security expert
User experience designer
Technical support
Bachelor of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
Or consider the
Bachelor of Education
specialising in Technology for teaching IT in schools
Or a double degree:
Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business
Strategy, planning and evaluating risks
Accountant
Marketing executive or consultant
Public relations manager
Human resource manager
Product manager
Financial planner
Banker
Digital marketing specialist
Business analyst
Bachelor of Business
Or consider these double degrees:
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Business
A cleaner and greener future
Environmental consultant or scientist
Marine scientist
Aquaculturalist
Fisheries manager
Sustainability consultant
Environmental monitoring assistant
Soil lab technician
Bachelor of Science specialising in:
Earth and Environmental Systems
Marine Systems
Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems (double specialisation)
Regenerative Agriculture
Diploma of Science
Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture
Discovery and scientific enquiry
Biologist
Ecologist
Health scientist or laboratory and field assistant
Environmental officer
Sustainability consultant
Scientist
Resources adviser
Bachelor of Science specialising in:
Earth and Environmental Systems
Marine Systems
Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems (double specialisation)
Regenerative Agriculture
Or with a major in:
Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics and Physics
Biology
Diploma of Health
Diploma of Science
Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture
Understanding human diseases
Biomedical scientist, pathologist, biomedical or health researcher
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
+ postgraduate study
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Things that inspire me…
I’d love to work as a...
Consider these degrees
Discovery and scientific enquiry
Biologist
Ecologist
Health scientist or laboratory and field assistant
Environmental officer
Sustainability consultant
Scientist
Resources adviser
Bachelor of Science specialising in:
Earth and Environmental Systems
Marine Systems
Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems (double specialisation)
Regenerative Agriculture
Or with a major in:
Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics and Physics
Biology
Diploma of Health
Diploma of Science
Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture
Working with animals
Veterinary technologist
Wildlife carer
Farmer
Laboratory technician
Veterinary surgeon
Veterinary assistant
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours)*
Diploma of Science (Veterinary Technology)
*Course is scheduled to be available in 2026.
A cleaner and greener future
Environmental consultant or scientist
Marine scientist
Aquaculturalist
Fisheries manager
Sustainability consultant
Environmental monitoring assistant
Soil lab technician
Bachelor of Science specialising in:
Earth and Environmental Systems
Marine Systems
Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems (double specialisation)
Regenerative Agriculture
Diploma of Science
Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture
Keeping fit and healthy
Exercise scientist
Strength and conditioning trainer
Sport development expert
Sport/school counsellor
Health and fitness consultant
Personal trainer
Gym instructor or manager
Sports event coordinator
Sports marketing manager
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Exercise physiologist
Osteopath
Biomedical scientist, pathologist, biomedical or health researcher
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)
+ postgraduate study
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
+ postgraduate study
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Caring for people and helping them achieve better health
Speech Pathologist
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Osteopath (a health practitioner who treats the musculoskeletal system)
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)
+ postgraduate studies
Occupational therapist
Rehabilitation specialist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Nurse (in settings from GP clinics to hospitals and specialist health services)
Bachelor of Nursing
Midwife
Bachelor of Midwifery
Things that inspire me…
I’d love to work as a...
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Helping people and fostering relationships
Policy adviser
Social worker
Mental health or community worker
Alcohol and drug rehabilitation counsellor
Child protection, disability and domestic violence worker or advocate
Youth worker
Trauma counsellor
Bachelor of Community Welfare
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Counselling
Teaching and working with children
Primary school teacher
Early childhood educator
After school care coordinator
Outdoor educator
Bachelor of Education
specialising in:
Primary
Early Childhood/Primary
Primary/Secondary
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts
Diploma of Education
Helping young people reach their potential
Secondary school teacher
Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) teacher in secondary school
Bachelor of Education
specialising in:
Secondary
Primary/Secondary
Technology
Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Arts
Seeing the world and working with people
Hotel or resort manager
Ecotourism operator
Tour guide
Event organiser
Destination planner
Travel agent
Tourism operator or marketer
Food and beverage manager
Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Diploma of Business (Tourism)
Diploma of Hotel Management
Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Community liaison
Policy officer
Community worker
Paralegal
International aid worker
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
Bachelor of Community Welfare
Bachelor of Social Work
Standing up for people’s rights or ideas
Paralegal
Legal and/or policy adviser
Property conveyancer (NSW)
Court administration officer Law enforcement support
Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies)
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
Diploma of Legal Studies
Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice)
Human rights and social justice
Barrister
Lawyer in family, criminal or corporate law, conveyancing, environmental, entertainment or sporting law
Legal aid representative
Criminologist
Bachelor of Laws
Or consider a double degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Laws
Things that inspire me…
I’d love to work as a...
Consider these degrees
Caring for people and helping them achieve better health
Nurse (in settings from GP clinics to hospitals and specialist health services)
Bachelor of Nursing
Midwife
Bachelor of Midwifery
Speech Pathologist
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Osteopath (a health practitioner who treats the musculoskeletal system)
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)
+ postgraduate studies
Occupational therapist
Rehabilitation specialist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Psychologist
Workplace adviser
Criminal specialist
Behaviour analyst
Policy analyst
Bachelor of Psychological Science
+ a
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
+ postgraduate study
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Laws
Sports psychologist
Rehabilitation counsellor
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
+ postgraduate study
Clinical naturopath
Allied health assistant
Associate massage therapist
Health/lifestyle coach
Care coordinator
Health promotion officer
Community development officer
Health/lifestyle sonsultant
Health communication/writer
Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)
+ postgraduate studies
Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Keeping fit and healthy
Exercise scientist
Strength and conditioning trainer
Sport development expert
Health and fitness consultant
Personal trainer
Gym instructor or manager
Sports event coordinator
Sports marketing manager
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Exercise scientist
Strength and conditioning coach
Sport/school counsellor
Osteopath
Biomedical scientist, pathologist, biomedical or health researcher
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)
+ postgraduate studies
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
+ postgraduate study
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Tips for choosing a course
I'm a school leaver
There are loads of resources out there to help you. Think about what you enjoy doing, what subjects you have always been naturally interested in, and what kinds of jobs you think you would enjoy and be good at.
Talk to your school’s career adviser, brainstorm with friends
Do online research about the jobs that interest you
Do work experience in a place where you’d like to work
Go to career expos,
attend Open Day or watch on-demand content
, or
visit for a campus tour
Check out our
early offer
program
Check
jobsandskills.gov.au
– see where the jobs of the future will be.
Information for high school students
I'm not a school leaver (adult entry)
Whether you're ready to change careers or upskill, we're here to help you achieve your goals.
Do online research about the jobs that interest you
Explore our courses considering the unit content that is interesting to you, the course requirements and how that can fit into your lifestyle, and the career outcomes you'd enjoy
Consider if you can gain
credit for
prior study or work experience
Attend Open Day or watch on-demand content
or
visit for a campus tour
Learn more about the
pathways to university
, including preparation courses and diplomas
Find out about our innovative
Southern Cross Model
Information for non-school leavers
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Campus locations
Student life and support
Flexible online study
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Current students:
1800 SC HELP / 1800 72 4357
Future students:
Domestic
1800 626 481
International
+61 2 6620 3876
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