La Trobe University

Courses

Find your perfect course

Broaden your knowledge, skills and career outcomes with our wide range of single degrees, double degrees and flexible study options. Many of our courses let you tailor your study with specialist subjects and electives. Choose a course from one of our study areas including:

• Arts, social science and communications
• Business and commerce
• Education and teaching
• Health
• IT and engineering
• Law and criminology
• Science

Whether you want to fight cybercrime, find a cure for a disease or teach the next generation – there’s a place for you at La Trobe.

Not sure what you’re eligible for? Estimate your ATAR and discover your options.

Discover more choice with our new study options

With our flexible Bachelor of Arts,  you can choose from an incredible array of majors and minors. You’ll have access to around 50 majors and minors from humanities, social sciences, business, health, and science, keeping your career options open. Pursue your passion and your profession.

Prepare to thrive in a digitally disrupted world with our highly flexible Bachelor of Business and start building your dream career in business. You’ll choose from a wide range of majors, minors and optional second majors. You can also pair your major with complementary study from another discipline.

Scholarships

Be rewarded for being you

Our scholarships don’t just reward your academic or sporting performance – they also recognise your volunteer work or your contributions to the community. If you’re having financial difficulties or have experienced disadvantage, our scholarships can help you too. Most of our scholarships can be applied for through VTAC and you can find other scholarships listed on our website.

Regional Benefits Program

If you’re from a regional school and get an ATAR of 80 or above and you’ll be guaranteed an automatic scholarship of up to $5,000 annually following enrolment. Subject to meeting all course requirements and prerequisites, you’ll also be guaranteed a place in your chosen course offered at one of La Trobe’s Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton campuses. In addition, you’ll have access to a supportive network and opportunities to help you explore your passion. Find out more about the program and eligibility.

Diplomas & Pathways

There’s more than one way to get into University

Whatever your situation, our pathways and entry schemes can help you get into your dream course.

Currently studying at high school

We have various programs for Year 12’s that can give you an ATAR boost or if you’re completing an unscored VCE – help you to get a La Trobe entry score. These include Achieve at La Trobe, Prepare for La Trobe and the Tertiary Preparation Program. Our pathways recognise you for your achievements outside of school. Whether it’s in sport or the community, you can be rewarded with the Elite Athlete Program or Aspire. Pathways aren’t just specific programs. They are often courses with similar subjects but a lower ATAR that help you transition into your dream course while enrolled with us here at La Trobe.

Ready to try university after taking a break from study

Even if you haven’t studied for a while, you still have options when it comes to university. If you finished school and received an ATAR, you may still be able to use your ATAR to get into our Bachelor courses. You’ll need to make sure you meet the ATAR requirements and any prerequisites. If you don’t have the appropriate qualifications you can still complete an Undergraduate Diploma or the first year of a similar Bachelor’s, then transfer to your preferred course. We have diplomas in most of our major studies areas that are equivalent to a first year Bachelor’s degree. This includes business, health sciences, IT, science, education and arts.

Already have a certificate or diploma, or other higher education experience?

Your TAFE or VET qualifications could help you transfer into your preferred La Trobe course. You may also be eligible to transfer from a partner institution and receive credit or enrol in a similar Bachelor’s course and transfer into your dream course later on. To discuss your options in more detail, please contact our team at La Trobe or read more about the various pathways on our website.

Being a La Trobe student

The world is changing, and so is La Trobe

We’re making it easier than ever for you to customise your study, match employer needs and enjoy strong career outcomes.

As a La Trobe student, you can look forward to more majors, minors and specialisations, greater flexibility to study online and in person, new course entry and exit points, increased industry experience and personalised support.

Study in-person, online or both

StudyFlex lets you shape your degree through a mix of online and on-campus study, accommodating your location, work schedule and family commitments. Experience La Trobe’s world-class, industry-designed learning in a way that suits you and get the best of both worlds.

Many of our popular undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available to study online. You can develop the skills you need to stand out. Anywhere, anytime.

Work Integrated Learning

La Trobe is dedicated to supporting you on the path to your chosen career. That’s why our accredited courses are co-designed with industry and taught by experts in their fields. You’ll benefit from their expertise and real-world experience. Designed with flexibility in mind, our Industry Placement Minor lets you complete one major placement in a single semester or multiple placements over two or more semesters. You’ll apply your knowledge and skills in a professional environment, while gaining valuable work experience.

Discover your preferred course.

Aspire

Turn your community contributions into opportunities. Have you been a leader? A volunteer? A key part of your community? Then we want to hear from you. Because at La Trobe, we know there’s more to being a good student than just your marks.

Our Aspire Early Admissions Program rewards your involvement in community, leadership and volunteering with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe. This means you’ll know if you have a place at university in September, or even earlier.

You’ll also receive exclusive benefits designed to nurture your skills and give you the support you need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond. With Aspire, you can lock in your future and set yourself up to succeed right now — and when you get here.

Aspire is our way of saying thanks for giving back to the community. As part of the program, you’ll receive a variety of exciting benefits, including:

• Revision lectures and resources to prepare you for your exams
• Be in the running to receive one of 40 scholarships for high-achieving Aspire students
• Get the exclusive Aspire ATAR and lock in the minimum score you need.
• Additional $1,500 funding for student exchange opportunities, just for being an Aspire student.

Applying is simple! When you apply for Aspire, you’ll need to provide information about the length and frequency of your community service or volunteering experience, as well as a 400-word description of your involvement and impact.

Applications have now closed for 2022. Keep an eye out for Aspire updates on our website.

Discover Aspire.

Webinars

Welcome to our Undergraduate Webinar Series. Register here to view and be a part of an informative webinar hosted by Academics from your course of interest.

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