Undergraduate Study Guide 2012 Southern Cross University

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Costswww.scu.edu.au/feesundergraduate degrees 2012 www.scu.edu.au52How much will university cost?It’s difficult to estimate the individual costsof attending university as much dependson your program of study, but thefollowing information has been compiledto assist you with your own calculations.Study costsCommonwealth Supported Places(CSP)The federal government providesCommonwealth support to mostAustralian citizens, permanent residentsand New Zealand citizens enrolled inundergraduate and some postgraduatedegrees. For each unit a Commonwealthsupported student undertakes towardtheir degree, the federal government payspart of the cost and the student pays therest (see HECS-HELP below).The amount students pay (calledthe student contribution amount) isdetermined by the units of study selectedby the student. This will vary accordingto the ‘band’ the federal government hasnominated for particular units.The following table provides a generalguide to the student contribution amountper unit for students who commencedstudy at Southern Cross University in2011.BandsNationalPriorityProgramsMathematics,Statistics, Science1 Education, Nursing,Humanities,BehaviouralScience, SocialStudies, ClinicalPsychology, ForeignLanguages, Visualand Performing Arts2 Computing, OtherHealth, AlliedHealthSTUDENTCONTRIBUTIONAmount Per Unit*$ 544.00$ 680.00$ 969.003 Law, Accounting, $1,135.00Administration,Economics,Commerce* Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollarHECS-HELPNew students eligible for federalgovernment support are required tocomplete a HECS-HELP form, whichis available under My eCAF on theMyEnrolment section of the SouthernCross University website:www.scu.edu.au/myenrolmentStudents who are ‘Commonwealthsupported’ can either defer or pay forall or part of their student contribution ifeligible under that scheme. If you pay bythe census date, a 20 per cent discountwill apply for payments of $500 or more.After the census date, any record ofunpaid student contribution is sent tothe Australian Tax Office. Graduatesand continuing students will be requiredto pay this deferred debt once theirincome is above the nominated minimumthreshold. Currently, this threshold is$44,911 per annum (2010-2011).You can find out exactly which band(s)your units of study belong to by visitingwww.scu.edu.au/feesFor further information on CommonwealthSupported places go towww.goingtouni.gov.auNon-Commonwealth Supported feeinformation is available atwww.scu.edu.au/feesLiving expensesMake a list of all the things you thinkyou might need to bring to University.Discuss items on this list with family orfriends who are already attending Uni.For example, if living in on-campusaccommodation you will need to bring:• Cooking and eating utensils• Sheets, towels, pillows, bedding• Stationery (pads, pens, folders).You will not need to provide yourown furniture and appliances, as allapartments come fully furnished. Utilitiesare charged at a flat rate so you don’thave to deal with any unexpected billsthroughout the year.If you are living off-campus, make sureyou are aware of all the costs associatedwith your accommodation includingweekly rent, any bond payable, yourshare of the telephone/electricity/gas/internet fees, your transport costs to getto Uni etc. You may need to bring or buyfurniture and appliances such as a bed,desk, jug, toaster etc.Write these costs down and put theminto your budget. Don’t forget to calculatethe cost of buying your food and anallowance for things like personal itemsand clothing.Study costs could also include computerequipment and software, text books,stationery, field trips, uniforms or othercourse-specific expenses such as artmaterials, musical equipment or travelfor practicums/internships/industryexperience.There may also be unavoidable costsassociated with your particular area ofstudy. Individual course coordinators canprovide further information relating tocosts associated with your chosen courseas expenses vary from course to course.Other expenses might include those costsyou can do without, if you have to, suchas money for your social, cultural andsporting life – but if you do, you will missout on an important and integral part ofbeing a university student. The skill is inbudgeting wisely to maintain a balancedand healthy student lifestyle.Remember to retain all receipts of theitems you purchase for your records ortaxation purposes.Student discountsMany local businesses give generousdiscounts to Southern Cross Universitystudents and these all help to reduce yourliving costs.Student loans schemeIf you get into difficulties with your studycosts, SCU will also consider helping youwith a small loan.Voluntary student unionismYou may choose to pay fees to thestudent association at your campus.Information about their services andmembership fees are available from thosebodies.
Postgraduate study optionsIn addition to the undergraduate degrees listedin this publication, Southern Cross Universityoffers a range of postgraduate degrees.Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas,Masters degrees, and/or professionaldoctorates (PhD) are available in thefollowing areas:AccountingBusiness AdministrationBusiness Administration (Advanced)Business Administration in Hotel and TourismManagementChildhood and Youth StudiesClinical Exercise PhysiologyClinical ScienceClinical Science (Breast Cancer Nursing)Clinical Science (Cardiac Nursing)Clinical Science (Cardiothoracic Nursing)Clinical Science (Clinical Management)Clinical Science (Complementary Medicine)Clinical Science (Drug and Alcohol Studies)Clinical Science (Emergency Nursing)Clinical Science (Healthy Ageing andAged Care)Clinical Science (Intensive Care Nursing)Clinical Science (Lifestyle Medicine)Clinical Science (Mental Health Nursing)Clinical Science (Neuroscience Nursing)Clinical Science (Perioperative Nursing)Clinical Science (Perioperative Nursing/Surgeon’s Assistant)Community Development (EmergencyManagement)Convention and Event ManagementEducationEnvironmental ScienceForest Science and ManagementHigher Education (Learning and Teaching)Human Resources and OrganisationalDevelopmentIndigenous PhilosophiesIndigenous StudiesInformation TechnologyInternational BusinessInternational Sport ManagementInternational Tourism and Hotel ManagementLawManagementMarine Science and ManagementOsteopathic MedicineProfessional AccountingPsychologyPublic HealthPublic Health LeadershipRecruitment, Placement and CareerDevelopmentResearch ManagementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology and ManagementVocational Education and TrainingWorking with Indigenous Communities.www.scu.edu.au/coursesResearchSouthern Cross University offers PhDand Masters by Research programs.The University enjoys an internationallyrecognised research profile with specialisedexpertise in a number of areas, including thefollowing dedicated research centres andclusters:Special Research Centres• Southern Cross GeoScience• Southern Cross Plant ScienceResearch Centres• Research Centre for Tourism, Leisure andWork• Research Centre for Gambling, Educationand Research• Research Centre for Children and YoungPeople• Marine Ecology Research Centre• Environmental Innovations ResearchCentre• Centre for Coastal BiogeochemistryResearchResearch Clusters• Cognitive Neuroscience• Enterprise and RegionalDevelopment• Health and Wellbeing• Health eRegions (research arm ofRegional Futures Institute)• Higher Education Policy andPracticeOther research areas include:• Arts and Social Sciences• Business and Business Management• Change Innovation and OrganisationalDevelopment• Indigenous Studies.undergraduate degrees 2012 www.scu.edu.au53
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