Southern Cross Model
Academic Excellence backed by Southern Cross University.
When you join The Hotel School, you’re also becoming part of Southern Cross University, an innovative, multi-campus Australian university with a strong reputation for academic excellence and industry-focused education. With campuses on the Gold Coast (QLD), Lismore and Coffs Harbour (NSW) and through its partnership with The Hotel School Australia CBD campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Southern Cross University offers a globally respected education tailored for future leaders.
Degrees at Southern Cross University are designed with industry in mind. Students gain practical, job-ready skills through work placements, real-world projects, field trips, and hands-on learning in labs and hospitality environments. It’s all about connecting what you learn to what you’ll do in your career.
Built Around You: The Southern Cross Model
The Southern Cross Model is a revolutionary approach to university education, designed to give you more control, flexibility, and focus. Since its implementation in 2019, the model has driven increased student satisfaction, engagement, and success.
This structure allows students to focus on fewer subjects at a time, leading to higher retention, reduced burnout, and more impactful learning experiences. Assessments are spaced more evenly, giving students a better chance of academic success.
A University Experience That Sets You Apart
As The Hotel School student, you’re part of the Southern Cross University community. This means you’ll have access to leading academics, strong student support, and industry-focused learning designed to set you up for success.
*2025 Good Universities Guide. Undergraduate studies, ** 2024 SCU Student Feedback Results, *** 2024 The Hotel School Graduate Employment Survey
Delivered by Industry Experts
Our academics bring more than knowledge; they bring experience. At The Hotel School, your lecturers and tutors are award-winning educators with extensive industry backgrounds. Many are active professionals in hospitality, tourism, and business. 
All academic programs at The Hotel School are developed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensuring your learning is current and directly aligned with career outcomes in the hospitality, hotel, and tourism sectors.