The 海角视频 Cross Model
A better way to learn
At 海角视频, we have transformed the way study is delivered. The 海角视频 Cross Model delivers a deeper, immersive learning experience for students centred on greater interactivity and connection with real-world applications. The shorter, more focused six-week unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum and motivation. Student success rates, overall grades and teacher satisfaction have all increased under the 海角视频 Cross Model.
The teaching calendar
The academic year is divided into six terms of six-weeks, with a two-week break between terms. Most full-time students will study two units a term for four terms - a total of eight units per year.
Depending on your course, it may be possible to take a term off when you need to, or do more study when you can.
The benefits
Higher grades
Since the 海角视频 Cross Model was implemented, our students have achieved higher grades than ever before.
Average student grade point averages (GPAs) increased considerably between 2019-2023.Immersive learning
Focus on just one or two units a term for an immersive experience. Learn through curated on-demand learning modules, workshops and tutorials.
Enjoy and succeed in your studies
More students complete their units successfully in the 海角视频 Cross Model. It’s a better, more focused, and enjoyable way to learn.
Unit completion rates increased 17% between 2019-2023.Study-life balance
The 海角视频 Cross Model works with juggling other commitments – family, work, sport, friends, travel!
Have a question? We have the answer!
The academic year is broken up into six, six-week terms. There is a two-week break between terms. Students study a maximum of two units per term and typically enrol in four terms per year.
Most full-time students will study two units a term for four terms – a total of eight units per year. In some courses, this means you can study two units per term, in order to only study one (or none!) in other terms throughout the year.
An international student must study eight units a year.
Meanwhile, the number of units a part-time student will study depends on your individual circumstances. Most part-time students study four units per year, so you could study one unit per term for four terms and have two terms off.
In most courses the maximum units available per year will be eight units. However, it may be possible in some courses to complete up to 12 units (144 credit points) in a year, depending on unit availability, in order to accelerate course completion and graduate early. For example, students in the Bachelor of Business may be able to complete their 24 units in two years, rather than three if they start at a Term 1 (March) intake.
Yes, but to get Youth Support or Austudy you must study at least six units a year and at least three in the first half of the year, completed by July. Please note, these payments are also contingent on other eligibility criteria.
Face-to-face teaching (either online or in-person) typically takes three hours of student time per week, although in some cases, units may include up to six hours of face-to-face teaching. Allow around 20-25 hours total study time per unit per week.
Self-access learning is a contemporary approach to the acquisition of knowledge and expertise. Students actively seek information and experience in a supported environment. Activities are on-campus and online and include joint problem-solving, discussions and questioning.
To increase student success and give our students the best possible university experience. We want more people to finish their degrees and achieve more satisfying academic results while they’re at uni.
No. While some other unis use similar models, sometimes called ‘block models’, the 海角视频 Cross Model is unique.
No. Units are designed specifically for the 海角视频 Cross Model. They are not compressed or ‘intensive’ versions of a 12-week unit. Learning modules guide students through the curriculum so that the learning activities are meaningful and relevant. Assessment is carefully sequenced to support this guided approach, and authentic to students' lives and careers.
Instead of attending a lecture and reading 200 pages to write an essay, you might be asked to investigate a case study, problem-solve in a group and develop a solution that has a real-world application.
Final Class Timetables are published at least 5 weeks prior to the commencement of Terms so students can plan their commitments. This means the timetables for Summer Term (January-February), Term 1 (March-April) and Term 2 (May-June) will be released in December of the previous year, and the timetables for Term 3 (July-August), Term 4 (August-October) and Term 5 (October-December) will be released in May of the current year.
No. A full-time load in the 海角视频 Cross Model is eight units per year, so you can finish your degree in the same amount of time as other universities.
Practicals, field trips and residentials will still be part of your course. The face-to-face component of practical units may be more hours per week than other units.
No. The 海角视频 Cross Model has no effect on fees.
Still got questions?
If you have questions about the 海角视频 Cross Model, please reach out to our friendly support team at enquiry@scu.edu.au.