La Trobe University

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Experience your future - We hold open days, workshops, lectures and advisory sessions during the year so you can experience La Trobe before you commit to study.  

Semester dates - View the academic calendar for all our key dates.

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Admission criteria

All applicants

Selection values

We cater for all of the students who will benefit from a La Trobe education-high achieving entrants from across Australia and internationally, Indigenous, mature-aged, career-change, students with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds, those seeking professional degrees, and, those from the regions we serve.

For more information, read about our admissions processes.

Admission Philosophy and Principles

We admit applicants to our courses based on merit, where applicants having a reasonable expectation of success in their chosen course.

The principles which guide admission decisions are:

• Academic merit
• Widening participation
• Equitable
• Transparent

For more information, read about our admissions processes.

Prerequisite studies

Applicants for admission to courses at La Trobe must meet the entry requirements prescribed by the University's Admissions Policy and Procedures, including course prerequisites.

Applicants who apply on the basis of Australian Year 12 studies are required to meet the published Year 12 prerequisites.

In many courses, provision is also made for those applying on the basis of other backgrounds to demonstrate through an alternate criteria that they have attained an equivalent level of knowledge.

For more information, view the courses on our website.

Interviews and folios

For some courses, applicants may need to attend an interview and/or submit a folio.

Applicants who are required to attend an interview will need to demonstrate a range of attributes, such as personal motivation, relevant experience or previous study, an understanding of the course and potential employment opportunities.

For applicants required to submit a folio, their work should be original and representative of their abilities. It should also showcase their conceptual and technical skills.

For more information, view the courses on our website.

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Contact phone number: 1300 135 045 
Institutional web page: VTAC Entry Access Scheme 
E-mail address: study@latrobe.edu.au

Access & equity through VTAC (SEAS)

Special Entry categories provide mechanisms to encourage the participation from persons who have experienced disadvantage and groups underrepresented in higher education. Check our website for detailed information about our access schemes, including schemes for Indigenous applicants, rural and regional applicants and applicants who have experienced formal out-of-home care (e.g. foster care, residential care, kinship care, being a ward of the State).

Access & equity outside of SEAS

The University encourages participation from persons who have experienced disadvantage and groups underrepresented in higher education. We have a range of entry schemes that can help you get into a La Trobe course. These include the Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme, access for Indigenous Australian applicants and students who have experienced financial, social or medical hardship.

Minimum Age requirement

The University only admits students who are at least 16 years of age at the time they will commence their course.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT Multiple Choice is an aptitude test designed to assess a range of competencies considered important for success in tertiary study

La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results from Recent Year 12 (2016 or 2017) and Non-Year 12 applicants when selecting most of its undergraduate courses. The VTAC course entries contain specific details regarding whether the STAT will be considered.

Note: STAT Multiple Choice will not be considered from current (2018) Year 12 applicants.

For more information, view the courses on our website.

Year 12 to uni pathways

La Trobe offers two innovative pathways as an alternative to ATAR. The two pathways invite Year 12 students to study La Trobe courses free and online, earning a score which the University will use to calculate an ‘ATAR-equivalent score’ instead of an ATAR. In doing so, students can demonstrate their academic achievements and university potential in a new way.

Achieve at La Trobe allows students to study a La Trobe subject while finishing VCE. Prepare for La Trobe offers VCE and VCAL students micro-subjects from La Trobe’s online Tertiary Preparation Program.

These pathways offer subject credit and if a student’s ATAR is their higher result, that’s what La Trobe will consider in their application. For more information, read about undergraduate pathways for school leavers

La Trobe College Australia Diploma Pathway

La Trobe College Australia (formerly known as La Trobe Melbourne) is a pathway college based on campus in Bundoora that offers diploma courses, leading to second year Bachelor degrees at La Trobe University.

Choose from study areas including health sciences, bioscience, engineering, media and communication, business, information technology and psychology.

You'll get full credit for your studies and once you've fulfilled all requirements, progress into second year.

Applicants with a HE study

Advanced Standing - Credit for prior study

Advanced Standing is the recognition of previous study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course.

The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous tertiary study and the number of units completed.

There are some courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited advanced standing. See webpage below for limited entry courses.

Applicants with a VET Study

Pathways from TAFE and other VET providers

A pathway through a TAFE or VET provider is one way to get into many of La Trobe's undergraduate degrees.

We recognise the value of previous study and can generally offer you advanced standing (credit) if you've completed a TAFE course or diploma at another institution. See our Advanced Standing webpage.

In addition, if you're studying a VET or TAFE course with an approved current articulation pathway to the University, you may be eligible to apply through direct entry, rather than VTAC.

Advanced Standing - Credit for prior study

Advanced Standing is the recognition of previous study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course.

The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous tertiary study and the number of units completed.

There are some courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited advanced standing. See webpage below for limited entry courses.

Applicants with Work and Life experience

Bridging courses and programs

La Trobe University offers courses and programs to help you meet tertiary entry requirements.

The online Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) helps develop the academic skills needed to successfully complete university or TAFE study and has face-to-face learning support at our five Victorian campuses.

Year 12 completion is not a prerequisite but you must be 18 years of age. Successful completion of the program supports entry into select undergraduate courses.

For more information read about how to apply.

Advanced Standing - Credit for prior study

Advanced Standing is the recognition of previous study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course.

The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous tertiary study and the number of units completed.

There are some courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited advanced standing. See webpage below for limited entry courses.

Applicants with a recent secondary education (Current, 2020 and 2021)

Bridging courses and programs

La Trobe University offers courses and programs to help you meet tertiary entry requirements.

The online Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) helps develop the academic skills needed to successfully complete university or TAFE study and has face-to-face learning support at our five Victorian campuses.

Year 12 completion is not a prerequisite but you must be 18 years of age. Successful completion of the program supports entry into select undergraduate courses.

For more information read about how to apply.

Aspire Early Admissions program

The Aspire program recognises the skills and experience you've gained through your contribution to the community through leadership, volunteering or initiative, and rewards you with an early offer into La Trobe.

Successful applicants receive an early conditional offer in September for their chosen course, along with minimum ATAR requirements and a study revision program designed to support you to succeed through the rest of Year 12.

VCE Plus

VCE Plus is an exciting opportunity for high-achieving secondary school students to complete two first-year La Trobe University subjects concurrently with their Year 12 studies and have these recognised as part of their VCE.

Completing both VCE Plus subjects and satisfying any other course prerequisites and requirements also puts you in a strong position for entry into a relevant La Trobe University course with credits for the University study already completed.

Elite Athlete Program

La Trobe University recognises the unique needs of student athletes who compete in elite sport while studying.

Applicants who are eligible for the La Trobe Elite Athlete Program and can demonstrate that their sporting commitments impacted on their previous studies, may have a five aggregate point adjustment factor applied.

This adjustment is only applied to domestic undergraduate applicants who also satisfy the published course selection requirements.

For more information, read about the eligibility for the elite-athlete program.

La Trobe Priority Access Program

The Priority Access Program awards eligible current Year 12 students with selection rank adjustments for entry into our undergraduate courses

Students may be awarded multiple adjustment factors under more than one category, with a maximum of 15 aggregate points awarded through the Program.

• Priority School
• Priority Campus
• Regional School

Adjustment factors are automatically awarded when students list a La Trobe course as one of their preferences. There is no need to apply separately for the Program.

Additional information

Health placements

Opportunities are offered to students with a mandatory health placement component in their course, with local and international industry partners.

These placements give you the opportunity to integrate theory with practice, further develop your skills through supportive professional environments and gain essential working knowledge of current industry practice.

Placements sometimes happen during weekends and outside University teaching periods and may require that you live away from home.

Course Transfer

Currently enrolled La Trobe coursework students wishing to transfer to a course of study in another College, School or discipline within the University must apply using the 'Application for Course Transfer' form, rather than through VTAC.

The application form is available from the University's Course Transfer webpage.

Application deadlines for course transfers vary between Colleges and entry to some courses is not available through this Course Transfer process.

First Nations applicants

Indigenous Australians are welcome to contact Indigenous Student Services staff for advice about our courses, application procedures, scholarships and other aspects of studying at La Trobe University. Specific initiatives include I-Aspire, a leadership program connecting young Indigenous students from Year 9 - 12 who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Send us an email to find out more: indigenous_enquiries@latrobe.edu.au

Regional Reward

Study at one of our regional campuses and take advantage of living, studying and working in regional Victoria.

All undergraduate students who enrol and complete their degree at one of our regional campuses will be entitled to Work Integrated Learning and a Student Exchange Mobility Grant for overseas study (conditions apply).

For more information, read about the regional reward.

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects are practical subjects undertaken in an industry setting. Some courses include core WIL subjects which must be completed in order to be eligible for graduation. We also offer a range of elective WIL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific.

WIL subjects generally involve an application process as admittance often requires Subject Coordinator approval.

How to apply

Apply through the appropriate TAC:

New South Wales - Apply through UAC
Victoria - Apply through VTAC

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer and enrolment

Successful applicants will receive an email that will contain important information about enrolling at the University. This will be sent to the email address provided at application.

To accept your offer, you need to activate your account online and enrol in subjects.

Some courses have limited places and to secure your place you must enrol in all subjects by the lapse date stated in your offer letter. Your offer will lapse if acceptance and full enrolment are not completed by your lapse date.

For more information, read about the enrolment process.

Deferment

Successful applicants may apply to defer commencement of their studies for up to one year in many, but not all, of our courses.

Applicants intending to defer should note that the University continually reviews its courses. If deferral is approved, the course deferred from may be revised, discontinued or cease to be accredited during the deferment period. Where this occurs, the University will attempt to offer an alternative study option in an equivalent or near equivalent course to the student.

For more information, read about deferment.

Fees and charges

University costs include the contribution you need to pay towards the overall cost of your course, a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), money for textbooks and equipment, and living expenses.

The Commonwealth Government subsidises undergraduate university places for all Australian students, so you only have to pay part of the cost of your course. You may also be eligible for government loans to help pay your student contribution.

Student and campus services

Accomodation

Living on campus, you'll become part of our residential community where you'll make friends for life. You'll also have access to mentoring opportunities, academic support, social events and community engagement programs which will enhance your university experience.

We have a range of accommodation options to suit both undergraduate and mature age students across our Melbourne, Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses. We also offer resources to help you locate suitable off-campus accommodation. 

Student support and services

We take pride in providing a diverse, friendly, supportive and safe learning environment for all our students.

We offer a range of on-campus services, such as chaplaincy, LGBTQI support and counselling, Muslim prayer rooms, gender-neutral bathrooms and access and support for people with disabilities.

There's also the Ngarn-gi Bagora Indigenous Centre, a dedicated, culturally safe learning space for Indigenous students at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.

Disability services

Equity and Diversity provides information and support to people with a disability, mental health issue or ongoing medical condition.

We also support primary carers of people with a disability or frail aged.

For more information, read about studying with a disability, medical or mental health condition.

Applicants with an out-of-home care background

La Trobe University encourages young people who have spent time in formal out-of-home care (e.g. foster care, residential care, kinship care, as a ward of the State), and those who have transitioned out of the system to attend La Trobe. Our strong equity focus ensures there are many programs and services to assist you once enrolled. Applicants who wish to have their experiences considered as part their application are encouraged to complete the relevant VTAC SEAS and scholarship sections.

For more information, read about support for care leavers.

Applicants from a refugee background

If you are a student from a refugee background and hold a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or Australian Citizenship, La Trobe University has a number of support programs to assist you.

We have Support Officers at each of our campuses who can help you settle in to life at university and assist you to apply for a place, bursary and/or scholarship at La Trobe. The University also offers financial assistance and academic advice when required.

Support and advice for International students

La Trobe International offers a dedicated student support services team to look after you from the moment you accept an offer to study with us until the moment you graduate. Our team facilitates online pre-departure briefings where you can ask questions about life in Australia. It also offers an airport pick-up service, an extensive orientation program, an after-hours student helpline, on-campus and off-campus social programs, volunteer opportunities, and workshops to help you start your career.

For more information, read about support for international students.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

Contact phone number: 1300 135 045    
Institutional web page: read about the available scholarships    
E-mail address: scholarships@latrobe.edu.au

La Trobe students have access to a range of scholarships. We have scholarships that reward students for outstanding academic achievement or community involvement, as well as ones that support students facing financial hardship or other educational disadvantage.

Student loans and financial support

Short-term loans for study-related expenses may be available after enrolment for students in need.

Student Loans can help cover the cost of books, equipment, computer software and hardware, or course placements.

Financial support (subject to approval) is also available to students facing extreme financial hardship. The situation must be unusual, uncommon or abnormal.

Where to get further information

• La Trobe University website
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Tertiary Admission Centre: UAC (NSW and ACT) VTAC (VIC Students)