About Environmental Science at Southern Cross University
At Southern Cross University in Lismore, New South Wales, Environmental Science is taught within a university that is 638th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 — a department that draws on the same facilities, research funding and employer links that make Southern Cross University a popular choice with international applicants across subjects.
Entry Requirements for Environmental Science
To apply for Environmental Science at Southern Cross University, international students generally need solid previous academic results, a focused statement of purpose explaining why Environmental Science specifically, references, and an approved English score — usually IELTS 6.0 overall. Some Environmental Science programmes at this level also ask for a portfolio, interview or relevant work experience.
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
International tuition for Environmental Science at Southern Cross University falls within the university’s usual AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year range; the exact figure depends on the specific programme and level. Southern Cross University’s scholarships — worth up to AUD $4,000 for eligible students — are open to Environmental Science applicants on the same basis as every other department.
Career Prospects After Environmental Science
Southern Cross University’s careers team runs Environmental Science-specific employer events and placement schemes, which international students are encouraged to use well before their final year. After graduating, eligible students can stay in Australia on the Temporary Graduate visa to gain work experience — some use that time to explore working abroad after graduation or longer-term options under migrating to Australia.
Comparing Study Destinations
Before committing to Environmental Science at Southern Cross University, some applicants also compare studying in Australia more broadly against studying in Canada and studying in New Zealand — a sensible step if you have not yet fully decided which country, not just which university, is right for your subject.
Apply for Environmental Science at Southern Cross University with GIEC Global
GIEC Global offers free guidance for Environmental Science applicants to Southern Cross University — shortlisting the right level and course variant, reviewing your SOP, preparing documents, applying for scholarships, and supporting your Student visa application once you have an offer. We can also walk you through all GIEC Global study-abroad destinations if you are still comparing destinations for Environmental Science.
Course names and module content for Environmental Science at Southern Cross University change slightly year to year, so always check the live course page for the intake you are actually applying to rather than relying on a general subject overview.
International students choosing Environmental Science at Southern Cross University over a similar course elsewhere often cite the department’s research reputation and the city of Lismore itself as the deciding factors, alongside total cost.