This form is to be completed by ONSHORE applicants only.

Please provide a clear and concise written statement explaining your reasons for pursuing a career change. Each response is limited to 3,000 characters.

You MUST address all the requirements outlined under each question. Failure to address any mandatory requirement may result in refusal of your application. You will be given only one opportunity to submit this statement. Your responses must therefore be detailed, personal and relevant to your circumstances and supported by reliable evidence.

Return on Investment (ROI): Explain why this career change is a practical decision despite the significant time and financial investment you have already made in your previous studies. You must demonstrate that you have evaluated the expected salary in your proposed occupation and explain why the additional investment remains economically viable.

Choice of Southern Cross University: Explain why you have chosen this specific course at Southern Cross University, including how particular features of the course and the University align with your career goals. You must compare SCU with at least two other Australian universities and explain why SCU is more suitable for your circumstances and career objectives.

Future employability and remuneration: Explain specifically how the course will benefit your future employability and remuneration. You must demonstrate a clear understanding of the course and its structure, identify at least two units you will study and explain how they will help you achieve your career goals. You must also provide a clear career plan and explain how the course is expected to produce a realistic salary uplift that makes the investment worthwhile.

Your responses must be specific and must avoid generalised or clichéd statements. Each material claim should be supported by reliable evidence. Credible evidence that a response has been copied, fabricated or produced from a template may result in refusal. Your statement must be your own work.

NOTE: Refer to the specific country requirements in the Southern Cross University GSR and Admissions Guide.