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UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE V.2

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Clever. It’s results. Test scores. An A+ on an essay. Sure, that’s one way to think about clever. It’s an important way. But at La Trobe, it’s not the only way. We’re globally renowned for our research and academic prowess. But we’re also proud to be doing things a little differently. The human side of clever is important to us. So, we’ll teach you how to relate to other people. How to empathise. How to be a citizen of the world. That’s how we build well-rounded humans. They’re the people employers want to hire. They’re also the people the world needs to build a better future. Don’t just be clever. Be all kinds of clever.

Clever is Stacking up against the world’s best Gaining skills employers want

At La Trobe, your future is bright. We’re top rated nationally and ‘well above world standard’ in 19 fields of research*.

We actively engaged with employers to identify the skills they value most in graduates, and created the La Trobe Career Ready Advantage. This program includes internships, work-integrated learning and a personalised app to give you everything you need to set yourself up for the future.

Designing courses with industry

Our courses help you get a job because they’re co-designed with a range of industry leaders and the people who will hire you.

Aspiring to lead

If you’re a leader in your community, you can apply for La Trobe’s Aspire program. You could qualify for early entry to uni. Then when you’re here we’ll take your skills to the next level with leadership training.

Adaptable thinking

We will encourage you to think outside of your subject area. Our Essentials program gives your studies broader context, incorporating innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability thinking and global citizenship. You can even take subjects from outside your course.

* Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015

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Welcome to La Trobe

Undergraduate Guide 2018

Welcome to La Trobe

Professor John Dewar Vice-Chancellor and President La Trobe University

‘This year La Trobe celebrates its 50 year anniversary – and what an incredible journey it has been. In 1967 we enrolled 552 students at our Melbourne Campus in Bundoora with a pledge to change the world and open higher education to the wider community. Today, we proudly educate and inspire over 36,000 students across eight vibrant campuses in Victoria and New South Wales. We’re ranked among the top two per cent of universities in the world and with over 150 partnerships in 40 countries, we’ve grown to become a truly global player.

In your hands you’re holding more than just a course guide – you’ve got the inspiration for your next big journey, the starting point of your fulfilling career. It’s an exciting thought. And with a strong focus on graduate employability and more than $500 million being invested into our campus facilities, you can be sure that La Trobe will support you to reach your goals. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing you.’

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10 Our campuses 8 10 12 14 16 18 19 24 42 70 84 108

Courses are just the beginning ... Our campuses Aspire Early Admissions Program What do you want to be? Courses at a glance Double your potential New to La Trobe in 2018 Arts and social sciences Business and commerce Teaching and education Health sciences Information technology and engineering

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Law and criminology Sciences and psychology Glossary Applying to La Trobe Different ways into university La Trobe Melbourne TAFE/VET pathways into La Trobe La Trobe for mature-age students Scholarships at La Trobe Managing the costs of going to university All about accommodation Events in 2017

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is current as of the date of printing. The University reserves the right to make changes without notice, at any time in its absolute discretion, including but not limited to varying admission or assessment requirements, or varying or discontinuing any course or subject. To the extent permitted by law, the University does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by use of any of the information contained in this publication. For course information updates, please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses Published by La Trobe University, April 2017. La Trobe University is a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS Provider 00115M.

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Courses are just the beginning

Courses are just the beginning …


La Trobe University

Courses are just the beginning

There’s a lot more to La Trobe than classes. Here are just a few examples of what you can do. Become a Student Ambassador Student Ambassadors are the face of La Trobe. They are high achievers and leaders among their peers. As a Student Ambassador you could be called upon to represent La Trobe at promotional events, career expos, and on school visits. We’ll train you in public speaking, communication, team participation and organisation so you can fulfil your duties, and accumulate some great skills for your resume. Personalised leadership and professional development opportunities are also available through the program, plus you’ll get to network with academics, other high achieving students and staff members across La Trobe. latrobe.edu.au/students/leadershipvolunteering/student-ambassadors

Start a social enterprise The Big Idea is a social enterprise planning competition run by The Big Issue, which you can also take as an elective subject as part of your degree. It challenges you to come up with a community-focused business idea, create a business plan and pitch it to a panel of influential industry professionals. latrobe.edu.au/students/leadershipvolunteering/the-big-idea

Connect Volunteer Program Connect Volunteers are involved in a seven-week program welcoming new students to our La Trobe community and helping them transition to university life. As a Connect Volunteer, you’ll be supported with customised training and professional supervision as you develop new skills and networks. latrobe.edu.au/students/leadershipvolunteering/connect

Volunteer as an International Host As an International Host you’ll help out during Orientation and provide a warm welcome for our incoming international students. Your responsibilities may include leading campus tours, providing advice on everything from timetabling to tourist attractions, and participating in fun events like our Amazing Race. You’ll be recognised for your contribution with a personal reference and certificate, gain new skills and make a bunch of new friends. latrobe.edu.au/students/international/ support/activities/volunteer-hosts

Get fit, stay fit Join our footy, soccer or netball teams; or get your heart rate going with swimming, surfing or mountaineering. Our on-campus sport centres offer a range of equipment and services to keep you fit and healthy while you study. You’ll also have the chance to compete in the University Games, and you can join Team La Trobe and represent the University at events throughout the year. La Trobe is a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University Network, so if you’re an elite athlete we know how to take care of you. We’ll help you balance your academic and sporting pursuits and prepare you for a career after competitive sport. latrobe.edu.au/students/leadershipvolunteering/sports-and-recreation

Orientation Orientation is the official start to your university life. Experience your La Trobe community firsthand, meet new friends in your course, explore your campus and learn everything you need to hit the ground running! latrobe.edu.au/students/new-students/ orientation

Join a club or society Students run a huge range of clubs and societies across our campuses, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet people who share your sporting, political, musical, academic, cultural or literary interests. Clubs and societies are a great way to gain extra skills and look impressive on your CV – plus they’re a great way to socialise. latrobesu.org.au/clubs/

50+ ACTIVE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES ACROSS OUR CAMPUSES.

GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK OF OVER

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Our campuses


Our campuses We’re proud to be the largest provider of university education to regional Victoria. Our eight campuses in Victoria and New South Wales offer a diverse mix of settings and experiences, from the metropolitan delights of Australia’s two biggest cities to the hidden treasures of rural centres. No matter which campus you choose, we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals in a unique and supportive environment.

SYDNEY MILDURA

ALBURY-WODONGA

SHEPPARTON

BENDIGO

MELBOURNE

Over 26,000 students / 14 km from the CBD / Accessible by car, tram, train, bus or bike / On-campus accommodation options

Melbourne Campus Nestled among 267 hectares of beautiful parkland and waterways, La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus is one of the largest metropolitan campuses in Australia. Set in Melbourne’s North, just 14 kilometres from the city centre, students from across the world choose to study here and take advantage of world-class facilities and resources.

These include state-of-the-art science laboratories, media studios, a multi-level library, a huge wildlife sanctuary and more. Within the Campus is a vibrant community bustling with cafes, restaurants, banks and our very own post office.

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Over 5,000 students / 3 km to Bendigo city centre Accessible by car, train, bus or bike / On-campus accommodation options

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Over 800 students / 3 km to Wodonga and 12 km to Albury city centre Accessible by car, bus or bike / On-campus accommodation options

Bendigo Campus

Albury-Wodonga Campus

Our Bendigo Campus is an integral part of one of Victoria’s fastestgrowing regional cities and is currently embarking on a $50 million upgrade to offer world-class library, technology and engineering facilities. The Campus offers a wide range of study disciplines, including dentistry and health sciences. The clinical teaching building is in the centre of the city’s new hospital precinct, while the main campus is just three kilometres from the heart of the city. Bendigo is a cultural hub with a vibrant nightlife and welcoming community. The Campus enjoys great connections to local businesses, festivals, galleries, sporting teams and the city council. As a student, you’ll reap the rewards of those connections.

Albury-Wodonga is Australia’s largest inland regional centre, combining a rich cultural history with amazing natural landmarks. Our Albury-Wodonga Campus is just three kilometres from Wodonga city and boasts an award-winning library, laboratories, internationalstandard soccer pitch, cafes and student accommodation. The Campus is also home to the John Richards Initiative (researching ageing and aged care in regional communities) and the MurrayDarling Freshwater Research Centre.

Over 500 students / Intimate campus setting Accessible by car, bus or bike

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Over 800 students / Brand new building and facilities Accessible by car, train, bus or bike

Mildura Campus

Shepparton Campus

Our Mildura Campus is strongly connected to the surrounding community and offers students a more personalised and intimate study experience. Students are able to enjoy opportunities both on campus and in the community through our strategic partnerships and a number of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities. A major fruit and vegetable growing district, Mildura is a great place to live, study and work. The Campus is also home to the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre.

A lively city about 180 kilometres from Melbourne, Shepparton has a lot to offer. Our Shepparton Campus is positioned within the city centre and is equipped with excellent teaching, study and communal meeting spaces – including a clinical learning unit with advanced teaching technologies. An ever-increasing range of study options are available to students, including courses in business, health science and education.

Over 700 students / CBD Location / Accessible by car, train, bus or bike

Over 700 students / CBD Location / Accessible by car, train, bus or bike

Sydney Campus

City Campus

Our Sydney Campus is located in the heart of the international business community, close to public transport as well as work and internship opportunities. A world-famous city and home to Australian icons like the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney is an exceptional place to study.

Positioned in the heart of Melbourne, our City Campus combines study with all the excitement and culture that Melbourne has to offer. A suite of Master’s programs is offered at the City Campus, and students benefit from an intimate, service-focused experience along with modern facilities and resources.

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Aspire Early Admissions Program



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‘I held the role of Student Action Prefect. With this opportunity, I implemented an anti-bullying campaign and coordinated a number of social justice activities.’ Rebecca Spiliopoulos 2015 Aspire student

What is the Aspire Program?

How we assess your application

How to apply

Active community involvement can give you valuable skills and help you to develop an exciting career. The Aspire Program recognises the positive impact you’ve had on your community and rewards you with an early offer into La Trobe. Conditional offers are made in mid-September – for Year 12 students this is well before you receive your ATAR.

As an Aspire applicant, you must submit a written statement describing how you’ve contributed to your community. Your statement should include:

You can apply for up to three courses through the Aspire Program. Head to our website for more information – including a sample application, step-by-step guide and other helpful resources.

We accept applications from people who volunteer, lead and contribute to their community. Aside from an early conditional offer into any La Trobe course, Aspire students benefit from minimum entry requirements, along with the opportunity to connect with like-minded students.

If you’re a Year 12 student, we’ll also seek a recommendation from your school to endorse your academic ability.

Who can apply? The Aspire Program is open to:

• current Year 12 students

(domestic and on-shore international*)

• non-Year 12 applicants

(including mature-age applicants).

Types of community contribution There are many ways you can contribute to your community, and we take these into account when assessing your Aspire application. Examples include:

• community service or volunteering • leadership and service in sport, performing arts or charity fundraising

• participating in social justice groups or a school leadership role

• religious or cultural group activities.

*International students subject to course eligibility.

• your role: what did you do? Did you act alone or as part of a team?

• impact: what effect did your actions have? • commitment: how long were you involved?

Successful Aspire applicants will receive an early conditional offer into La Trobe. This includes a minimum ATAR of 50 for entry into all our courses (excluding some professional degree programs) for Year 12 students. For non-Year 12 students, a successful Aspire offer can provide the benefit of minimum entry requirements (ATAR or equivalent. academic performance in further study) into our courses.

latrobe.edu.au/aspire

Important dates Applications open Thursday 1 June, 2017 Applications close Thursday 31 August, 2017 Notification of outcome Mid-September 2017

Both Year 12s and non-Year 12s will still need to meet all course prerequisites and any special requirements for their preferred course.

Support and preparation for study at La Trobe Year 12 students who receive an Aspire offer are invited to take part in our Enrichment Program. The Program helps you through the final stages of Year 12 and prepares you for life as a university student. Victorian students will have access to free VCE revision lectures, and all students benefit from our libraries, on-campus events and activities, as well as the Aspire Facebook group which you can use to meet other Aspire students, ask questions and share resources.

Our partnerships Did you know La Trobe has partnerships with the Country Fire Authority (CFA), The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and St John Ambulance? Your involvement with these organisations is officially recognised by the Aspire Program.

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What do you want to be?


What do you want to be? We offer over 80 undergraduate degrees. That means hundreds of career options. Here’s a small sample.


Business and commerce


New to La Trobe in 2018

Your next step Cybersecurity

Your dream career Cyber intelligence analyst, compliance assurance manager, security policy advisor, information assurance analyst, cybersecurity and privacy manager, ICT defence specialist, systems management, digital forensics analyst

Cybersecurity/ Commerce

Cybersecurity project manager, information security officer, cybersecurity analyst, risk management specialist, cyber insurance manager, business intelligence associate

Cybersecurity/ Psychological Science

Cybersecurity consultant, cyber operations manager, cybersecurity intelligence analyst, security program manager, threat analyst

Arts

A wide range of careers requiring broad skills, critical thinking and flexibility. For example: archaeologist, policy adviser, international development manager, social researcher, museum curator

Creative arts

Producer, studio manager, artist, curator, writer, editor, actor, performer, screen/script writer

International relations; politics, philosophy and economics

Diplomat, human rights advocate, NGO program manager, policy adviser

Languages and linguistics

Translator, interpreter, teacher, politician, diplomat

Media and communication

Journalist, sport reporter, broadcast producer, public relations specialist, content developer

Urban, rural and environmental planning

Urban/rural planner, social and community planner, place-maker, heritage consultant, environmental manager

Accounting

Financial or management accountant, forensic accountant, tax accountant, financial officer

Business

Business manager, consultant, corporate manager, strategic planner, agribusiness professional

Finance and economics

Financial adviser, financial analyst, financial planner, policy adviser/ analyst, economist

Event management and marketing

Cultural, sport and community event manager or facilitator, marketing analyst, sponsorship manager

Sports management

Team manager, recreational planner, team coach, policy adviser

Tourism and hospitality

Hotel manager, tour operator, restaurant owner, entrepreneur, travel advisor

Early childhood education

Pre-school teacher, early childhood teacher, kindergarten teacher, early intervention, childcare professional, primary school teacher

Outdoor education

Outdoor educator, environmental educator, ecotourism professional, land and natural resource manager, parks ranger, adventure guide

Primary and secondary education

Primary teacher, secondary teacher, special education teacher, student welfare teacher

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Sciences and psychology

Law and criminology

Information technology and engineering

Health sciences

Your next step

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Your dream career

Health sciences combined degrees

Physiotherapist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, dietitian, podiatrist, prosthetist, orthotist, orthoptist, audiologist, exercise physiologist

Health sciences and public health

Rehabilitation counsellor, health promotion officer, health education coordinator, public health researcher, health information manager

Human services/ social work

Social worker, aged care worker, youth care worker, policy analyst /adviser

Nursing, midwifery and paramedicine

Nurse, midwife, paramedic, emergency care clinician

Oral health and dentistry

Dentist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist, dental hygienist

Business information systems

Systems analyst, analyst programmer, database manager, systems researcher, network project engineer, network security analyst

Engineering

Advanced manufacturing engineer, industrial automation engineer, systems engineer, engineering management, civil designer, water management, structural engineer, transportation engineer, project manager

IT and computer science

Computer scientist, systems analyst, programmer, database manager, software engineer, security and network expert, game designer

Criminology

Crime prevention, advocacy, police officer, research and policy adviser, community corrections officer, customs officer, intelligence officer

Law

Lawyer, barrister, solicitor, legal policy analyst/advisor

Laws/commerce

Specialist lawyer, public/community lawyer, corporate lawyer, economist

Laws/ international relations

Political advocate, specialist lawyer, foreign correspondent, diplomat

Laws/media and communication

Media lawyer, completion guarantor, copyright lawyer

Laws/ psychological science

Specialist lawyer, health/human services lawyer, non-government organisations, policy analyst/adviser

Laws/science

Lobbyist, scientific industries lawyer, forensic scientist

Agricultural science

Agribusiness professional, water resource manager, agronomist, agricultural chemist

Biological sciences

Conservation biologist, park manager, animal keeper, microbiologist, genetic researcher, zoologist

Pharmacy

Pharmacist, microbiologist, medicinal chemist

Psychology

Human resources, counsellor, neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist

Science

Biochemist, science journalist, physicist, biotechnologist, research scientist, statistician, chemist, research and development manager, environmental scientist, medical researcher

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Courses at a glance


Courses at a glance Use these tables to check 2017 clearly-in first-round ATARs for La Trobe courses. Please note these are only a guide – ATARs may change in 2018. For more information about our courses, call us on 1300 135 045.

Bachelor degrees

Bachelor degrees

Courses

Campuses/ATARs

BACHELOR DEGREE

MEL

BEN

A-W

Accounting

65.35

Agricultural Sciences

55.50

Agriculture and Technology ^

55.85

Animal and Veterinary Biosciences

63.00

63.10

Arts

50.00 51.00

N/P

Biological Sciences

55.20

N/P

Biomedical Science Biomedicine

SHP

SYD PAGE 62.40

50.05

N/P

N/P

Business (Accounting)

50.20 52.65

Business (Accounting and Finance)

50.55 N/P

SYD PAGE

34

50.85

36

Media and Communication (Public Relations)

N/P

37

Media and Communication (Sport Journalism)

50.35

38

Nursing (Pre-registration)

60.00 50.35 52.45 52.50 54.20

48 52

N/P

53

N/P

SHP

Media and Communication (Media Industries)

N/P 50.65 N/P

N/P

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MIL

135

52 N/P

—

A-W

50.00

142 N/P 53.00

BEN

Media and Communication (Journalism)

140

N/P

MEL

Laws (Graduate entry)

141

50.05 50.20 N/P

BACHELOR DEGREE

44

26

NC

Campuses/ATARs

135

136

NC

Business

Business (Agribusiness)

MIL

Courses

126

Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Entry)

—

—

—

—

—

Nursing (Graduate Entry)

—

—

—

—

—

Oral Health Science

84.20

100 102 102 105

Outdoor Education

61.80

78

Outdoor Recreation Education

50.90

80

Business (Event Management)

52.85

54

Business (Event Management/Marketing)

Pharmacy (Honours)

65.80

144

50.05 N/P

55

51.50

81

Business (Human Resource Management)

Physical, Health and Outdoor Education

51.45

56

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

70.85

Business (Marketing)

50.25

57

Psychology (Honours)

80.95 N/P

N/P

Psychological Science

55.05 51.20

N/P

Business (Sport Development and Management)

50.15

58

Business (Sport Management)

50.15

60

Business (Tourism and Hospitality)

50.75

63

Business Information Systems Commerce

Public Health Promotion

106

Science

60.00 50.05 N/P

148

77.45

N/P

112

80.00

64

Sport and Exercise Science

NC

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Computer Science

55.20

117

Technology Education

Creative Arts (screen major)*

50.65

30

Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning

Creative Arts (theatre major)*

50.65

30

Creative Arts (writing major)*

50.65 50.70

Criminology Cybersecurity

RC

NC

20 60.85

N/P

72

N/P

73

Early Learning

Online course

Educational Studies

50.80 51.30

N/P

Education (Primary)

60.45 62.50

N/P

74

Education (Secondary)

60.15 61.00

N/P

76

Engineering (Honours)

60.15 62.30

110

64.40

94

Finance

73

N/P Online course

95

Health Sciences

50.20 50.35

96

Human Nutrition

60.15

Information Technology

50.15 50.70 N/P

International Business

51.05

International Relations

56.95

Laws

90.15

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83

N/P

40

Cybersecurity We are excited to launch a new suite of undergraduate cybersecurity degrees in 2018. See pages 19-23 for more information.

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Food and Nutrition

Information Technology (Professional)

152 107

30 120

Exercise Science

N/P

30 RC

60.20

Early Childhood and Primary Education

147

N/P

Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

Creative Arts (visual arts major)*

39 146

99 50.00

N/P

114 117

51.35

69 32

N/P

122

^Offered off campus at Melbourne Polytechnic, Epping Campus. *The Bachelor of Creative Arts is offered with four different major options, each offered at different campuses and with different entry requirements. See the course listing on page 30 for details.

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Bachelor/Master Campuses/ATARs

BACHELOR DEGREE

MEL

BEN

A-W

MIL

Courses SHP

SYD PAGE

BACHELOR DEGREE/MASTER

Campuses/ATARs MEL

BEN

A-W

MIL

SHP

SYD PAGE

Arts/Health Sciences

55.50

29

Accounting/Financial Analysis

Arts/Science

60.75

140

Applied Science/Clinical Audiology

Commerce/Agricultural Sciences

81.00

66

82.25

87

Commerce/Arts

80.95

66

Applied Science/ Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics

Commerce/Computer Science

N/P

67

Applied Science/Dietetic Practice

85.45

88

Commerce/Health Sciences

N/P

67

Applied Science/ Occupational Therapy Practice

75.15 71.45

Commerce/International Relations

N/P

68

Applied Science/Orthoptics

80.30

Commerce/ Laws

90.20

130

Applied Science/Podiatric Practice

66.05

Commerce / Science

81.20

68

Applied Science/Physiotherapy Practice

95.50 93.50 N/P

N/P

N/P

92

Cybersecurity/Commerce

NC

22

Applied Science/Speech Pathology

80.30 N/P

N/P

N/P

93

Cybersecurity/Psychological Science

NC

23

Business/Management

98

Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/ Health Information Management

60.95

Laws/Arts

90.05 N/P

124

N/P

125

74.55

Laws/Business Laws/Criminology

90.05

Laws/International Relations

90.75

127

N/P

128

Laws/Media and Communication Laws/Psychological Science Laws/Science Nursing /Midwifery

126

90.85 N/P N/P

N/P

Science/Business 70.15

Science (Honours)/Nanotechnology

87

N/P

N/P

N/P

88 89 90

N/P

N/P

62 75.75

94

50.70 50.80 N/P

N/P

N/P

97.40

104 105

N/P

152

Diplomas

129

Courses

106

DIPLOMA

N/P

151

N/P

151

65.20 N/P

45

Health Sciences in Dentistry/Dentistry

103

81.00 80.90

Paramedic Practice / Public Health Promotion

Science Double Degree Program

128

Human Services/Social Work

N/P 80.70

N/P

N/P

Campuses/ATARs MEL

SYD PAGE

BEN

A-W

MIL

SHP

Diploma of Arts

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

31

Diploma in Business

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

46

Diploma in Health Sciences Diploma in Languages

N/A N/A

95 41

Campuses MEL Melbourne

MIL Mildura

BEN Bendigo

SHP Shepparton

A-W Albury-Wodonga

SYD Sydney

Abbreviations and symbols NC New course

—

Course primarily selects on the basis of post-secondary studies

N/P ATAR not published

RC

Range of criteria

N/A ATAR not applicable

Make it a double Expand your career opportunities with one of our double degrees or combined Bachelor/Master programs.

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Double your potential


Double your potential With 23 double degrees on offer, you can improve your employment potential, study a wider range of subjects and combine your passion with your chosen profession.

WHEN YOU GRADUATE WITH A

DOUBLE DEGREE

YOU HAVE BETTER EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL* *Compared to students graduating with a single degree. (Graduate Careers Australia 2015).

What is a double degree?

What can you study?

A double degree refers to two single degrees undertaken in a shorter time frame; most are reduced from six years of study down to four years. You’ll graduate with two Bachelor degrees, meaning you can study two areas of interest.

Our double degrees on offer are spread across a wide range of study areas and offer some unique and specialised combinations, including:

Our double degrees are designed to meet industry demand and address challenges facing the world today. You can go on to solve world issues and improve the welfare of human societies.

• Arts/Health Sciences • Commerce/Agricultural Sciences • Commerce/International Relations • Cybersecurity/Commerce • Cybersecurity/Psychological Science • Laws/Criminology • Nursing/Midwifery.

GRADUATE WITH

TWO BACHELOR DEGREES IN ONLY FOUR YEARS.* *Excluding law double degrees.

NEW

DOUBLE DEGREES COMMERCE/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMMERCE/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMERCE/HEALTH SCIENCES.

23 DIFFERENT DOUBLE DEGREES ON OFFER.

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Studying two Bachelor degrees means you can combine two different areas you’re passionate about. If you’re not sure what area you’d like to work in, a double degree gives you more options.

You’ll have access to a wider range of study areas and subjects, broadening your knowledge in areas that interest you.

Combine your passions

Broaden your knowledge

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Diversify your skills

More career options

Employers are more likely to hire graduates with a broad and diverse skill set – it also demonstrates your determination and commitment.

You’ll have more career options and flexibility when you graduate. 74 per cent of double degree graduates find employment within four months of graduating, compared to 68 per cent of students with a single degree.* *Graduate Careers Australia 2015.

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Our graduates need to be ready to take on the jobs of today as well as the jobs of the future. To achieve this, we’re constantly reinvigorating our programs and identifying opportunities for new, innovative degrees to prepare you for roles in emerging fields of employment. In 2018, we’re excited to be launching a new suite of degrees in cybersecurity (page 20), a brand new Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (see page 107), as well as our refreshed Bachelor of Biomedicine (see page 142) and Bachelor of Health Sciences (see page 96-97). To stay up to date on La Trobe’s new courses, register for updates: latrobe.edu.au/new-courses

Cybersecurity: working with industry to fill the skills gap It’s a relatively new professional field, but cybersecurity is growing fast, particularly in Australia where it’s been identified as a priority area by the Commonwealth Government. It’s also a priority for La Trobe – and we now offer cybersecurity degrees for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Like all of our cybersecurity courses, our new Bachelor of Cybersecurity has been developed with the assistance of industry partners including Optus, Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the Australian Signals Directorate, a Department of Defence intelligence agency.

Adding to the industry connection, our world-class academic staff have worked with various international policing agencies, leading technology companies and some of Australia’s most influential financial institutions.

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Bachelor of * Cybersecurity CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR NC) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 23) Bachelor of Information Technology – major in cybersecurity (P 114) YOUR CAREER Cyber intelligence analyst Compliance assurance manager Cybersecurity consultant Risk management specialist Security policy advisor Information assurance analyst

Cybercrime is now a widespread threat and a mainstream concern that can only be combated by highly-skilled specialists – not IT professionals alone. La Trobe’s Bachelor of Cybersecurity is a brand new degree that addresses the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals and prepares you with skills across IT, business, law, policy and strategic communication. You’ll cover the history of hacking and explore the various methods used to defend and protect against malicious cyber threats. As cybersecurity is as much about people as it is about technology, you’ll also learn about the sophisticated techniques that cyber criminals use to manipulate individuals to access confidential information online. To inspire your creativity and help build your adaptability, we’ve made our course structure highly flexible, allowing you to combine cybersecurity with complementary areas of study such as psychology, management, linguistics, and international studies.

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/cybersecurity

You can also major in information technology security, which explores conventional computer and network security concepts to enhance your knowledge and experience in the technical elements of cybersecurity. As a cybersecurity student, you’ll have the chance to engage in a range of simulated attacks via Cyber Games, an immersive gaming environment created by La Trobe in collaboration with Optus and Cisco. You’ll also take part in industry assignments, designing and developing a project for a real client, preparing you to step into your first career. After you graduate, you could work almost anywhere in the world. You might be protecting government networks or national security, shielding a bank from online criminals or guarding an organisation’s most critical data. *This course is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information or register your details to receive updates: latrobe.edu.au/new-courses

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The History of Hacking and Cybercrime Inside Information Technology Programming Environment Major or elective

Cybersecurity in Practice Algorithms that Changed the Future Business Analytics Major or elective

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Cybersecurity Operations Management and Risk Mitigation

Law and Policy in the Digital Age

Network Engineering Fundamentals Major or elective Major or elective

Information Assurance Human Factors and Social Engineering in Cyber Warfare Major or elective

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Computer Crime and Forensics Industry Project 3A Major or elective Major or elective

Strategic Communication Issues and Crisis Management Industry Project 3B Professional Environment Major or elective

You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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A sophisticated degree for a complex challenge. Our Bachelor of Cybersecurity will help you become the inventive problem solver and cyber-savvy security professional organisations need to protect their intellectual property, their data and their people.

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ONE MILLION ESTIMATED UNFILLED INFORMATION SECURITY JOBS WORLDWIDE (Cisco Security Capabilities Benchmark Study, Cisco, Oct, 2014).

92 PER CENT OF PEOPLE EMPLOYING CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS REPORT HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING SKILLED CANDIDATES (ISACA Global Cybersecurity Status Report, Jan, 2015).

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EXPONENTIAL GROWTH OF CYBERCRIME IS ESTIMATED TO COST OUR ECONOMY MORE THAN $1 BILLION ANNUALLY (Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy, Australian Government 2016).

Designed by industry for industry We’ve designed our Bachelor of Cybersecurity in close partnership with leaders in the field, including the Australian Signals Directorate, the government agency whose mission is to ‘reveal their secrets, protect our own’. We also work closely with some of the biggest names in communications and technology, including Optus, Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Not only have our partners helped us develop the course so that graduates are career ready, we also invite experts from industry into the classroom, making sure you get the very latest information in what is a rapidly evolving field. Our objective is to give you the ability and knowledge unavailable through any other degree; the kind of grounding that will make you the ideal candidate to fill the many cyber skills gaps that exist in Australia and throughout the world.

A changed world needs a different kind of crimefighter Cybersecurity specialists are fast becoming the most indemand professionals on the planet. That’s because we live in a new era of cyber warfare where businesses are under covert attack. The cyber boundaries of nation states are being breached daily and hackers can control personal devices at the click of a mouse.

‘The partnership between Optus Business and La Trobe University responds to two critical challenges facing organisations; one is the importance of data analytics and cybersecurity in Australia’s future in the digital world, and the other is the need for industry, government and academia to collaborate in order to ideate, co-create and innovate. Together, we are committed to creating meaningful pathways to employment, and to building the cybersecurity skills of the future.’ John Paitaridis Managing Director, Optus Business

It’s lawbreaking but not as we once knew it, and this changed world needs a different kind of crimefighter. As a student of our unique degree, you’ll learn to become just that. We’ll help prepare you with more than just technical IT skills so you’ll graduate as a holistic cybersecurity professional ready to hit the ground running.

Customise your degree to suit your interests Combine cybersecurity with another area of study that interests you. Here’s a sample of some of the majors you can build into your degree: • IT security • International business • Languages such as Japanese, French, Spanish • Sociology • Linguistics • Crime, justice and legal studies

Pathways to postgraduate Industry partners

We offer three postgraduate cybersecurity degrees, which allow students to advance their knowledge and specialise in computer science, business operations or law.

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Maximise your cybersecurity potential with a double degree The extra skills and knowledge you gain with a double degree can give you a real edge when you start your career in cybersecurity. You’ll also graduate with a broader skill set and expand your career options.

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce*

YOUR CAREER Financial analyst Marketing manager Business consultant Cyber intelligence analyst Compliance assurance manager Risk management specialist Security policy advisor Information assurance analyst COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/cybersecurity

*This course is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information or register your details to receive updates: latrobe.edu.au/new-courses **Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy: Enabling innovation, growth and prosperity, Australian Government 2016: cybersecuritystrategy.dpmc.gov.au

Sample course structure (Commerce major: management) YEAR 1

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce (P 64) Bachelor of Cybersecurity (P 20) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 23) Bachelor of Information Technology – major in cybersecurity (P 114)

This double degree will give you the flexibility to pursue a specialised area of business while also studying in one of the fastest growing fields of the digital age. You can select from finance, management, economics, marketing or accounting as your Commerce major while also learning the fundamentals of cybercrime – and how to combat it.

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PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Learn to harness analytics and risk management processes and be indispensable as the bridge between technical and managerial aspects of cybercrime prevention.

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DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

With the growth of cybercrime estimated to cost our economy more than $1 billion annually,** it’s critical for business professionals to upskill their knowledge in the field of cybersecurity.

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR NC)

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Business Foundations The History of Hacking and Cybercrime Inside Information Technology Programming Environment

Accounting and Finance for Business Foundations of Management (Commerce major) Cybersecurity in Practice Algorithms that Changed the Future

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Business Analytics Business Economics Human Resource Management (Commerce major) Cybersecurity Operations Management and Risk Mitigation

Organisational Behaviour (Commerce major) Network Engineering Fundamentals Law and Policy in the Digital Age Information Assurance

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Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Business Ethics (Commerce major) Elective (Commerce) Computer Crime and Forensics

Sustainability Organisational Change and Development (Commerce major) Professional Environment Human Factors and Social Engineering in Cyber Warfare

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International Management (Commerce major) Leadership: What Matters? (Commerce major) Elective (Cybersecurity) Industry Project 3A

Entrepreneurship Strategic Management (Commerce major - capstone) Strategic Communication Issues and Crisis Management Industry Project 3B

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Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science* CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR NC) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Cybersecurity (P 20) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

(P 147) (P 146)

YOUR CAREER Counsellor Human resources performance manager Public service officer Cyber intelligence analyst Compliance assurance manager Risk management specialist Security policy advisor COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/cybersecurity

Unique in Australia, our new double degree gives you the chance to complement your study in psychological science with the highly specialised cybersecurity field. Cybercrime is quickly becoming one of the world’s biggest security challenges and it’s as much about people as it is about technology. You’ll study the essentials of cybercrime – exploring how online criminals use sophisticated techniques to deceive and manipulate individuals. You’ll also learn the foundations of computer forensics as well as cyber law, policy and crisis management. You’ll gain an understanding of abnormal, clinical and health psychology, social psychology, cognition, developmental psychology, and psychological assessment and interventions.

With over 20 psychology subject choices, you’ll have plenty of options for electives including studying autism spectrum disorders with experts from our ground-breaking Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC). This distinctive combination of study areas will allow you to pursue a career as a professional psychologist with further postgraduate study, or build a career within the growing field of cybersecurity. *This course is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information or register your details to receive updates: latrobe.edu.au/new-courses

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Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science History, Philosophy and Methodology of Psychological Science The History of Hacking and Cybercrime Inside Information Technology

Clinical Foundations of Psychological Science Statistics for Psychology Cybersecurity in Practice Algorithms that Changed the Future

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Psychological Research Methods Network Engineering Fundamentals Programming Environment Business Analytics

Social Psychology Psychology elective Law and Policy in the Digital Age Information Assurance

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Semester 2

Cognition Psychology elective Cybersecurity Operations Management and Risk Mitigation Computer Crime and Forensics

Developmental Psychology Abnormal, Clinical and Health Psychology Professional Environment Human Factors and Social Engineering in Cyber Warfare

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Psychological Assessment Research Project in Psychology A Psychology elective Industry Project 3A

Psychological Interventions Research Project in Psychology B Strategic Communication Issues and Crisis Management Industry Project 3B


Creating meaningful employment pathways As part of this double degree, you’ll carry out an industry-focussed cybersecurity project and have the opportunity to complete a psychology field placement with our partner, the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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We’re ranked in the top 100 in the world for archaeology, history and sociology, and the top 200 for communication and media studies, linguistics, philosophy and politics and international studies.* Learn from some of Australia’s leading scholars and put your studies into practice through our many work placements and internships. For the most up-to-date information, please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses There are a range of pathways into arts and social sciences at La Trobe. For a full list, visit: latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/your-options * QS World University Subject Rankings 2016.

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PATHWAYS AND ENTRY PROGRAMS Aspire Program Apply before 31 August for an early offer – see page 12 for details. Course transfer Start your studies in one course and apply for transfer into another course.* Tertiary Enabling Program Successfully complete our 17‑week tuition-free program and improve your academic results to be eligible for a range of courses – see page 161 for details. Work Recognition Program If you are over 21 years of age, you may be eligible to gain entry into a Bachelor of Arts based on your work experience – see page 161 for details. Single subject entry Successfully complete two single subjects and you will be guaranteed entry into our Bachelor of Arts. Diploma of Arts Successfully complete a Diploma of Arts at one of our regional campuses and transfer into the second year of the Bachelor of Arts. Diploma of Mass Media and Communications Successfully complete a Diploma of Mass Media and Communications at our partner institution, La Trobe Melbourne, and you will be guaranteed entry into the second year of our Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Media and Communication.** – see page 159 for details. TAFE Diplomas Complete a relevant course and get Advanced Standing for your prior learning* – see page 160 for details.

* Minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) required for entry into some courses. You may also be eligible for Advanced Standing. **Minimum WAM required for entry into some courses.

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Bachelor of Arts CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.00) Bendigo (ATAR 51.00) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science (P 140) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts (P 66) Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Arts (P 124)

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YOUR CAREER Archaeologist Government heritage manager Museum curator Academic or researcher Criminologist Social welfare officer Criminal justice officer Policy adviser Publisher Editor Arts administrator Policy writer Librarian Social researcher Community development manager Community project officer Climate change policy manager Environmental sustainability adviser International development officer POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS East China Normal University (CHINA) Science Po Lyon (FRANCE) Tecnologico de Monterrey (MEXICO) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/arts

Our Bachelor of Arts gives you the flexibility to create a customised course and begin building your career while you’re still at university. You’ll choose your major from disciplines across the humanities and social sciences such as archaeology, languages, media studies, politics, sociology and history. You’ll then have the option to select a second major or minor from humanities and social sciences, or from another discipline such as accounting, information technology, economics and psychology. As well as lectures and tutorials, your classes will include a combination of seminars, online videos, and podcasts, providing a balance of group study and independent learning. We limit our seminar classes to 25 people to give you personalised academic guidance. We offer subjects designed to connect you with your community and the industry you might want to work in. You’ll be given numerous opportunities to get on-the-job experience through volunteer work and internships, and we’ll encourage you to participate in student exchange and study abroad programs – many of which are financially supported. Whatever your interests, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experience to take on an everevolving employment market. See page 27 to find out more about how a Bachelor of Arts works.

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New from 2017: majors in the Bachelor of Arts Human geography

International studies

Aboriginal studies

This major encourages you to explore the relationship between society, the economy and the places we live. It covers the study of global cultures, how they relate to the space and place, where they originate and how they evolve as populations grow and move. You’ll investigate how social change and cultural life connect and differ from place to place and, in particular, you’ll develop skills in geographic analysis and seeing and understanding spatial processes. Your studies will equip you with strong analytical skills with applications in understanding the relationships between people and their environments.

This new major will allow you to make sense of the social, economic and political factors that shape how the world works. You’ll investigate the systems, structures and laws that shape global affairs from a range of perspectives, including historical and political views, economic development, the rise of the Asian century and global international relations. In particular, you’ll develop a keen sense of how policies to address the world’s greatest challenges are developed and can be improved – as well as a sound understanding of how history has shaped the world we live in today.

In this major you’ll take an innovative approach to understanding Australia’s Indigenous people, history, culture, and social structure in both a historical and contemporary framework. Through literature, media and Indigenous lecturers, Aboriginal studies students explore how history influences the present and how the present influences the past in urban and remote Aboriginal communities and Australian mainstream society. Studying Aboriginal studies will provide you with knowledge of Indigenous societies within Australia and the confidence to translate this knowledge into a career path.


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How a Bachelor of Arts works During a Bachelor of Arts, you’ll complete 24 subjects spread across three years of full-time study. The different types of subjects are divided up as follows:

Arts core subjects

All Bachelor of Arts students must complete five core subjects during their degree. These subjects are taught in small seminar classes of 25 students and take an interactive approach to the big questions in humanities and social sciences. They give you key academic skills including research practice and critical thinking skills. The interdisciplinary approach taken in these subjects will help you get the most out of your major.

Major

A major is made up of a sequence of eight subjects from within one study area. You can major in the area that you’re most interested in (see majors table on page 26), and your major is your study area of expertise. You complete all eight subjects within your major, however most majors also offer additional elective choices in the same study area. All arts students must do at least one major.

Optional second major

If you choose to, you can use some of your elective subjects to study a second major in a different area of study that complements your first. This major can be from within arts or from another area of the University* including areas such as business, marketing, economics, psychology or information technology.

Minor

A minor is four subjects from within the same study area and can be taken from within arts or another area of the University.* A minor is a good option if you have another passion but don’t want to use all of your elective subjects on a second major.

Arts elective

This is a subject that can be taken from any study area within arts.

Elective

This is a subject can be taken from within arts or from any other study area across the University.*

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

All Bachelor of Arts students have the opportunity to apply to take a WIL subject during their degree. This provides an opportunity for you to apply what you learn in the classroom in a real-world environment by working with an organisation to identify issues and solve problems that affect their communities.

Add a Diploma of Languages

A Diploma of Languages can be combined with a Bachelor of Arts to give you a second or third area of expertise, and gives you more international career opportunities. This will add an additional year of study on to your degree, but it gives you another qualification and frees up your elective subjects for your other areas of interest. *Subject prerequisites permitting.

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Arts core: Rethinking our Humanity Major subject Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Elective

Arts core: Ideas That Shook the World Major subject Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Elective

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Arts core: Engagement, Community and Employability Major subject Major subject Second major subject (optional) or elective

Arts core: Humanities Counts Major subject Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Second major subject (optional) or elective

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Arts core: Social Research Methods Major subject Major subject Second major subject (optional) or elective

Work Integrated Learning Major subject Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Second major subject (optional) or elective


ABOVE WORLD STANDARD FOR HISTORICAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

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ABOVE WORLD STANDARD FOR LINGUISTICS RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

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Our graduates have gone on to roles as varied as broadcast journalist with the ABC, adviser to the Parliamentary Secretary of Australia and multimedia coordinator for Carlton Football Club. International study tour subjects*

When the Levee Breaks study tour subject (New Orleans and the Mississippi, USA)

Renaissance Italy study tour subject (Florence, Italy)

Explore the Deep South while undertaking this structured international study tour based in cities including New Orleans, Clarksdale and Memphis.

Renaissance Italy is taught in Italy and offers an opportunity to study close to where the Italian Renaissance began. It is an open elective for students within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. You’ll be given an introduction to Italian humanism and Italian Renaissance literature and society through cultural tours to nearby cities and towns. It offers a great opportunity to explore other cultures while taking a break from your usual university studies, without disrupting your course structure.

Florence, Italy

Studies focus on critical aspects of the cities and their regions, including their material cultures and history, their peoples and society through a range of case studies, fieldwork, research, practical exercises and site visits. The Ottoman Empire study tour subject (Turkey) Bring history alive by combining prior study with visits to actual locations where significant events took place. The subject combines foreign travel with the study of Ottoman Turkish history. You can choose between topics exploring the cultural, architectural and political history of the Ottomans from the 14th century to the First World War. You’ll examine seven key periods of Ottoman history at Marmara-region historic sites in Gallipoli, and the Ottoman capitals, Bursa, Edirne and Istanbul.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects* Service Learning in the Community Offered in second year, this degree core for all Bachelor of Arts students provides an opportunity to design and implement a project that benefits a community organisation. By using active reflection, you’ll apply what you learn in the classroom in a real-world practical environment by working with an organisation.

‘The topics we cover are the big questions in the humanities and social sciences: “what is freedom?”, “how can we address social inequality?” and “is new technology changing what it means to be human?”. A Bachelor of Arts is about finding what you’re passionate about. Most students want to find a career that will be interesting and enjoyable, and often they want to do something that will make a difference to others. In first year I encourage students to explore lots of different subjects and work out what their core interests are. Students have regular access to their seminar leader, an academic staff member who acts as a mentor to students in their first year. They can give advice about choosing subjects and career options, as well as helping students develop their academic skills. In second year students can select a work placement subject and take the first steps on their career path.’ Dr Sara James Lecturer in sociology

Work Ready Skills and Planning Your Career The modern career path looks very different than it used to. Careers are complex and we can now make choices about how, where and when we work. This subject will coach you through the career planning and decision-making process. You’ll identify the skills you need to get the career you want and learn how to start gaining skills and experience through part-time and volunteer work, as well as academic studies. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with professionals working in your preferred field. * Examples only - not a complete list of subjects.

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UNIVERSITIES GLOBALLY FOR COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES, LINGUISTICS, PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016).


International opportunities La Trobe’s partner universities are located all around the world, so you can study in countries like France, Sweden, South Korea or the USA. Depending on your major, you could take up creative and professional writing at Tecnologico de Monerrey in Mexico, journalism at East China Normal University in Shanghai, or anthropology at Udine University in Italy. Our partnership with ISEP (International Student Exchange Partnership) means our students can access more than 330 universities across 54 countries.


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Bachelor of Arts /Bachelor of Health Sciences

Study health from a social perspective in this combined four-year degree. You’ll learn to understand health and disability as well as ways to improve health in the context of our bodies, our communities and our workplaces. Following your broad first year studies – human biosciences, factors influencing health and the role of health professionals – you’ll select your health major from human physiology and anatomy, public health, and rehabilitation counselling.

Alongside your health subjects, you’ll complete at least one major from the arts discipline so you can pursue your interest in languages, anthropology, history, politics or archaeology (choose from 29 potential majors) and improve your employability and adaptability to the ever-evolving modern workplace. On completion of your degree, you’ll be ready to start a career in medical research, aged care, community health, global health or occupational health and safety.

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Human Biosciences A (core) Introduction to Professional Practice (core) Individual Determinants of Health and Wellbeing (core) Rethinking our Humanity (core) Arts elective

Human Biosciences B (core) Research and Evidence in Practice (core) Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing (core) Ideas That Shook the World (core) Arts elective

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Engagement and Employability (arts core) Myth, Legend and History (history core) Human Physiology Theory A Human Anatomy A Health sciences elective

Humanities Count (arts core) Food for Thought (history core) Human Physiology Theory B Human Anatomy B Arts elective

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Social Research Methods (arts core) Global Migration Stories (history core) HuSS elective Human Physiology Practicum A Health sciences elective

Anarchists, Terrorists and Freedom Fighters (history core) Slavery and Human Trafficking (history core) Health sciences elective Health sciences elective Arts elective

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Chasing Freedom (history core) Australian Aboriginal History (history core) Human Physiology and Research Advances in Human Physiology Health sciences elective

Social Research Methods (arts core) Global Migration Stories (history core) HuSS elective Human Physiology Practicum A Health sciences elective


CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 55.50) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science (P 140) YOUR CAREER Community health Public health policy Health promotion and communication Occupational health and safety Global health and aid COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/arts

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Bachelor of Creative Arts Australia’s creative industries are fast-growing, dynamic and challenging. As a creative professional you’ll join a unique community of working artists across all mediums to inform, educate and inspire diverse audiences. La Trobe will provide the platforms to conceive, develop and produce your work and you’ll graduate with a defined and well-rounded creative practice. You’ll explore your specific interests through one of four majors:

CAMPUS AND ATAR Major: screen, theatre Melbourne (ATAR 50.65) Major: visual arts Mildura (ATAR RC) Bendigo (ATAR RC) Major: writing Melbourne (ATAR 50.65) Bendigo (ATAR 50.70)


• Screen Understand how moving images change the world.


• Writing Gain the skills to write persuasive and intriguing narratives.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Media and Communication (P 34)

• Theatre Explore the history of theatre through performance and production.

YOUR CAREER Author Editor Performer Actor Screenwriter Artist Sculptor Festival organiser

Visual arts Learn the conceptual and technical skills to produce works that respond to the world around you. •

Through the shared core subjects for each specialisation, you’ll learn to apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and critique a range of creative art works. You’ll be taught to interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments for different audiences.

POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS University of Essex (UK) James Madison University (USA)

Major in the specialisation that interests you most, and you can then increase your employability through a second major within the creative arts discipline or throughout the University. You’ll have access to flexible learning spaces, world-class computer laboratories, video and editing suites, a range of video and audio recording equipment, studio spaces and a multicamera television studio. Learn to recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice. If you choose the visual arts major, you’ll have access to the La Trobe Art Institute and its network of galleries, and the opportunity to exhibit your work in a solo or group exhibition, pop-up gallery and community arts project.

Writers in Action: Writing the Festival This subject is open to students from all of our campuses, but is taught on location at a regional writer’s festival. It’s an amazing opportunity for writers, literary enthusiasts and those with an interest in strategic communications and the media to plan and execute a project linked to a public event. You can engage with the festival in a variety of ways – e.g. a writer, critic, journalist, publicist, researcher or blogger – and get real-world experience as well as networking opportunities with established authors, media personalities and other major players in the writing world. Please note: You will have to travel to the festival location.

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What is Art? Introduction to Screen and Sound Moving Text Elective

Art and Narrative Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Elective

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Semester 2

Screenplay/Soundplay Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Elective

Exhibit One Screen and Sound Performance Shooting Shorts Second major subject (optional) or elective

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Documentary and Production Second major subject (optional) or elective Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Elective

Arts Festival Webseries Production Second major subject (optional) or arts elective Second major subject (optional) or elective



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Diploma of Arts Gain an introduction to the study of humanities and social sciences with your choice of majors (depending on the campus of study). You’ll learn in a supportive environment with structured assistance throughout your studies.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR N/A) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/A) Mildura (ATAR N/A) Shepparton (ATAR N/A)

Once you’ve successfully completed the Diploma, you’ll be eligible to enter the second year of our Bachelor of Arts, or find work in administration or entry-level positions in a variety of industries.

DURATION 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES A statement of purpose (400-500 words) outlining why you want to take this course. Guaranteed entry for regional campuses: Year 12 applicants with an ATAR of 50+ will be offered a Commonwealth Supported Place.

‘My career aspirations are to follow my history passion, enter into postdoctoral study within the history department of a university and eventually become a historian.

CONSIDER THESE Diploma of Mass Media and Communications (La Trobe Melbourne) (P 158) Bachelor of Arts (P 26)

Most universities only follow western 20th century history. I found that La Trobe offers a unique classical history through their ancient Mediterranean studies minor (now called classics and ancient history). Through my arts degree I am able to study a range of subjects, not just my major even though I am studying history, I am able to also study anthropology, philosophy and sociology.

YOUR CAREER Continue on to study your passion in a Bachelor of Arts. COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/arts

La Trobe offers a unique learning environment. The Campus offers more than the standard concrete jungle. It is really planned out as a learning environment. I have been on exchange in Istanbul, Turkey. I loved it there – I was able to study subjects that no uni in Australia offers, all at the same time as travelling and experiencing a new culture. Furthermore, it all counted towards my degree.’

WE’RE RATED

ABOVE WORLD STANDARD FOR LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE RESEARCH

Ross Dennis

(Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

Bachelor of Arts student

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Rethinking Our Humanities Academic Skills for Tertiary Studies A Major core subject Second major subject or elective

Ideas That Shook the World Major core subject Second major subject or elective Elective


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Bachelor of International Relations DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of International Relations Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of International Relations

(P 68) (P 127)

YOUR CAREER Defence Diplomacy International development Economics Communications Research Foreign affairs International aid Policy adviser POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS University of Stirling (SCOTLAND) Universidad Iberoamericana (MEXICO) Malmo University (SWEDEN)

As a student of international relations, you’ll learn to think globally. You’ll study war and peace, conflict and cooperation, wealth and poverty, and power and change on a global scale. You’ll go beyond theory and identify solutions to the kinds of challenges faced by heads of state, world leaders, CEOs, diplomats, international organisations and NGOs every day. We offer one of the leading international relations programs in Australia. You’ll learn from staff who are experienced in international policy development and can provide real-world examples for you to examine. You’ll develop not only academic knowledge of how the world works, but the practical skills that will allow you to excel in your future career. You’ll also participate in seminars that bring together students, academics and graduates from our program to discuss the key problems of the globalised world, and how you can direct your career path towards solving them.

We also encourage you to study some of your degree at one of our partner universities or to engage in work placements overseas. This will assist you in deciding where you want to focus your studies, build your career network and give you geographical background to some of the locations you’ll be researching. We also highly recommend that you take on some language studies to improve your international employment opportunities.

‘My study at La Trobe gave me a global context – it helped me see the big picture.’ Tia Spanos Bachelor of International Relations

Sample course structure YEAR 1

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Bachelor of International Relations Induction Seminar Program Recessions, Inflation and Economic Growth Australian Politics: Government and Society Elective

States, Security and International Relations Introduction to Asia: Japan and Indonesia Globalisation and Development Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Deliberation, Participation, Statecraft

Theories of World Politics

Nations and States War and Peace: Intro to Conflicts and Conflict Resolution Elective

International Law and Organisations The Making of Modern Asia Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Australian Foreign Policy Borders, Boats and Barricades China in the World: Re-emerging Global Power Transition to the Workplace Internship

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You’ll graduate from this degree ready to take on a dynamic career in an international organisation, government or inter-governmental agency such as the United Nations or World Health Organisation.

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Dr Westendorf’s research has taken her all over the world. She has industry links with a range of NGOs including the International Women’s Development Agency, World Vision, ActionAid and the Humanitarian Advisory Group. In 2015, she worked with Palestinian peacebuilders in the Occupied West Bank and led a program with the International Peace and Security Institute training the world’s next peacebuilding leaders.

IN AUSTRALIA FOR OUR SOCIAL POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION SUBJECTS (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016).

YOU’LL COMPLETE A

WORKPLACE INTERNSHIP IN THIRD YEAR.

Her opinions are sought for local and national radio stations such as 3RRR and ABC Radio National and publications such as The Age, The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald.


TOP 200 IN THE WORLD FOR OUR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SUBJECTS

Through her work, she hopes to build processes that allow peace to ‘stick’ after civil war has ended.


The University of Stirling in Scotland is just one of the places you could complete part of your degree.

International opportunities As an international relations student, you’ll have the opportunity to complete part of your degree on exchange. Expand your network in the UK at the beautiful University of Stirling (Scotland), Keele University (England) or Coventry University (England). Universities in the United Kingdom are consistently well ranked globally and provide a great starting point for further explorations around Europe.

‘Ending civil wars and building sustainable peace is one of the most significant challenges facing human society. Even if there’s no war raging, there are many places where people can’t live with dignity, human rights, or access to health and education.’ Jasmine-Kim Westendorf Course Coordinator Bachelor of International Relations

Past students have also enjoyed exchange in Sweden at Malmo University, in France at Science Po Lyon, in Mexico at Universidad Iberoamericana and many other locations. If you choose to study a language alongside your degree, you’ll have even more options available to you – as well as increased job prospects around the world.

Industry partners

Australian Institute of International Affairs

Researching War and Peace There’s world-class research linked to your studies. Course Coordinator Jasmine-Kim Westendorf is a leader in her field. See more: latrobe.edu.au/our-work/thecomplexities-of-peace/peace-after-warwhat-goes-wrong

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Bachelor of Media and Communication (Journalism)

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (P 57) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication (P 128) YOUR CAREER Journalist Writer Online editor Producer Broadcaster Corporate communications Public relations coordinator

POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS University of Missouri (USA) School of Journalism (USA) University of Sunderland (UK) City University of Hong Kong (HONG KONG) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/journalism

Your subjects will give you experience writing and producing compelling stories across multiple platforms, and creating your own blogs, podcasts and feature stories to a professional standard. You’ll learn about media laws and ethics, how journalists can make the best use of social media, and how audiences are challenging and changing today’s media landscape.

In your final year, you’ll get career ready by taking up Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities at news organisations such as the ABC, SBS, Fairfax and News Corp, or other independent and emerging publications. You’ll have the opportunity to take on writing and editorial roles through our online publication, and get production and broadcast experience through our new on-campus Upstart Media Hub. You can complement your studies by taking electives from within humanities and social sciences or across the University. Exploring disciplines such as politics, languages, science, commerce and health is great way to expand your knowledge and broaden your professional expertise.



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Today’s journalism students are preparing for jobs that might not yet exist, and at La Trobe we’re wholeheartedly embracing this reality. Our practice-based journalism degree is one of the most innovative media and communication programs in Australia.

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Semester 2

The Emerging Journalist Making Media Elective Elective

Writing for Media The Interview Elective Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Using Social Media Podcasting Journalism Research Elective

Media, Law and Ethics Online Journalism Production Elective Elective

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At a time of enormous change in the media industry, La Trobe offers a course focusing on innovation, real-world experience and building your portfolio while you’re still at university.

International opportunities

Upstart Media Network

La Trobe partners with the University of Missouri (MU) so you’ll have the option of completing part of your studies at the oldest journalism school in the world. MU was founded in 1839 in Columbia as the first public university west of the Mississippi River, and today it’s recognised as a world leader in journalism and strategic communication. If you choose to study at MU you’ll have access to amazing practical experiences such as working with KOMU-TV – the only university-owned commercial television station in the United States.

As a Bachelor of Media and Communication student you’ll have a hand in running La Trobe’s Upstart Media Network (UMN). Upstart is a student-run network producing radio, television and online media content. You’ll have the chance to work in every medium, with access to the latest AV production equipment, a three-camera TV studio, 24-hour digital editing suites and a fullaudio recording studio. In 2017 we’re launching a brand new shopfront studio – broadcasting daily from the thriving Agora hub in the centre of the Melbourne Campus. Whatever your interests, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience and have the platform to exhibit your work on the Upstart website, and UMN’s social and on-demand channels. Visit: upstart.net.au


TOP 200 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD FOR MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016).

OUR ON-CAMPUS MEDIA NETWORK OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A PORTFOLIO OF WRITTEN AND DIGITAL WORK THROUGH UPSTART.NET.AU, AND PRODUCE AND PRESENT

LIVE BROADCASTS

‘I’ve worked in journalism for the last decade. I started as a reporter at SBS in Melbourne and went onto work as a presenter, producer and eventually chief-of-staff. I then moved onto sports journalism, covering the A-League, Premier League and the World Cup. Most recently I’ve been working as a producer for the ABC’s Insiders. My subjects are entirely practice-based. I force students out into the world to get interviews and figure out what their subject’s story actually is. They then come back to campus and write or present the story in a clear and compelling way, in realtime, just like in the real world. Just as industry links are vital when working in the industry, they’re even more so when teaching the next generation of journalists. It’s rare that a week goes by where I don’t take a call from a contact in the industry looking to recruit my students.’ Erdem Koç Lecturer in Journalism

THROUGH THE NEW UPSTART MEDIA HUB ON CAMPUS.

WE’RE THE EXCLUSIVE

EDUCATION PARTNER OF BOTH MELBOURNE WEBFEST AND THE SPORT WRITERS FESTIVAL, WITH EXCLUSIVE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO LA TROBE BACHELOR OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDENTS.

Industry partners

Connected to industry Our industry-based academics work for organisations such as the ABC, SBS and Melbourne WebFest.

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Bachelor of Media and Communication (Media Industries)

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (P 57) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication (P 128) YOUR CAREER Producer Online editor Script writer Video developer

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COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/media

You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with our industry networks. Recommended electives include subjects in photojournalism and online editing and publishing, where you will have the opportunity to join the editorial team at our site: upstart.net.au. You’ll also be able to produce and present broadcast programs in our new Upstart Media Hub.



This degree prepares you for a productionbased career in both traditional broadcasting and new media, equipping you for roles in TV and film production, radio, digital content management, scriptwriting and social media management. You’ll create a portfolio of work and have the opportunity to participate in an internship to apply your skills and knowledge in a professional context.

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Semester 1

Semester 2

Making Media Elective Elective Elective

Writing for Media The Interview Elective Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Using Social Media Podcasting Elective Elective

Media, Law and Ethics Online Journalism Production Elective Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Multimedia Journalism Documentary and Production Elective Elective

Producing Media Entrepreneurship Elective Elective


Magnify Melbourne Be part of the award-winning second year student project, Magnify Melbourne. As a media and communication student, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our award-winning documentary web series Magnify Melbourne. Created by second-year media and communication students, it’s a great example of what can be achieved while you’re still at uni. The series won the award for Outstanding Student Series at the 2016 LA WebFest, which took place at the prestigious Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood. It has also won awards for Best Documentary at both Kwebfest (Seoul) and Austin WebFest in 2016.

‘For many of our students, working on Magnify Melbourne was their first foray into narrative video production. This award is recognition of the hard work and dedication they all put into the project, and it shows that university assignments really can reverberate in the real world.’ Steinar Ellingsen Senior Lecturer in Journalism Magnify Melbourne Executive Producer Director and Co-founder of Melbourne WebFest


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Bachelor of Media and Communication (Public Relations)

‘Public relations is one of the most exciting careers available as it opens up doors across the world. La Trobe now offers a career-focused program, developed by professionals, with academic rigour, that is constantly changing to meet the real needs of potential employers. I have enjoyed a fantastic career in public relations, working in federal, state and local governments, not-for profit organisations and consultancies. I’ve won national and state Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) awards in community communications, issues and crisis management, events management, internal communications and comprehensive communications. I’m also on the PRIA education committee and have extensive contacts throughout the public relations industry around the world that have provided students with internships and, in some cases, full-time employment.’

This degree is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA)* and teaches you to communicate effectively and ethically in a fast-changing global media environment. Your subjects will include crisis management communications, campaign development and developing communication strategies, as well as writing for online channels. The third year of your degree is structured around internships, and you will work across two semesters in our on-campus strategic communications agency, facing real-life challenges within a professional context.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P)

*At the time of printing the Bachelor of Media and Communications (Public Relations) was accredited by PRIA for the 2016 academic year. PRIA accreditation is reviewed annually, please consult the La Trobe University website for the degree’s current accreditation status.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (P 57) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication (P 128)

DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

YOUR CAREER Public relations Strategic communication Marketing Media production COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/communication

Kevin Brianton Senior Lecturer in Public Relations

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Introduction to Strategic Communication Writing for Strategic Communication Elective Elective

Writing for Media Campaigns: Strategies, Analysis and Design Elective Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Using Social Media Strategic Communication Practices Strategic Communication Issues and Crisis Management Elective

Media, Law and Ethics Strategic Communication Research, Planning and Evaluation Elective Elective

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Semester 2

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Strategic Communication Issues and Crisis Management Strategic Communication Agency B Elective Elective


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Bachelor of Media and Communication (Sport Journalism)

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.35) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (P 60) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication

(P 128)

YOUR CAREER Sport broadcaster Online editor Sport journalist Communications coordinator

This is the first sport-specific journalism degree in Australia. As well as completing all the subjects of the journalism major, you will participate in press conferences with sporting identities, write match reports and learn the ropes of sports broadcasting. In your final year, you’ll have the chance to participate in internships and work placements at organisations such as the ABC, SBS, Fairfax and News Corp, along with independent and emerging publications and sport organisations. Through exclusive La Trobe Sport partnerships, sport journalism students also have the opportunity to intern at organisations such as Melbourne City, the Carlton Football Club and the AFL Coaches Association. You’ll also have the chance to develop a portfolio across mediums through the Upstart Media Network. On a daily basis, students across year levels will have a chance to create a portfolio of written and digital work at our website upstart.net.au, and produce and present live programming in our new Upstart Media Hub on campus.

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/journalism

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The Emerging Journalist Making Media Sport Management Elective

Writing for Media The Interview Sport Marketing Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Using Social Media Podcasting Journalism Research Sport Policy

Media, Law and Ethics Sport Reporting Sport Media Online Journalism Production

Semester 1

Semester 2

Multimedia Journalism Advanced Journalism Practice Introduction to Sport Commentary Elective

Broadcast Journalism Advanced Journalism and Design Elective Elective


Sean works as a freelance broadcast journalist for AFL Media. ‘Some of the work I do includes live broadcasts for AFL.com, hosting corporate functions at Tennis Australia, match research for Fox Footy, producing Socceroos matches on SBS, producing a tennis show on SEN radio and coordinating match-day media at Hockey Victoria. What I enjoyed most about my course was its relevance to my current employment. The program sets students up for work by giving them opportunities to network with industry professionals and take part in extracurricular activities. When going for jobs, I had a ready‑made portfolio for prospective employers. My placements during my time at La Trobe included halftime work at a Melbourne City FC match, match reporting at the Australian Hockey League, SBS radio producing for the FIFA World Cup and producing at ABC News.’ Sean Munaweera Bachelor of Journalism (Sport)* graduate *Now offered as the Bachelor of Media and Communication (Sport Journalism)


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Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

‘My course is so diverse, and I really enjoy studying the various elements of politics, philosophy and economics and looking at how they relate to each other. I also love the interactive discussions the tutors facilitate within our classes. Everyone’s thoughts and opinions are valued, and the small class sizes allow you to get to know your fellow classmates. I learn a lot from these discussions and they help me to stay really engaged through my course. I am part of a number of clubs and societies that have allowed me to make friends and also gain experience beyond the classroom. I think it’s really important to make the most of these extra-curricular opportunities, and La Trobe has so many great options for students to get involved.’ Kevin Kapeke

Our Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) gives you the knowledge to become a decision-maker and opinion-shaper. Your studies will be focused on three disciplines that are central to understanding contemporary society. The degree also includes specialist subjects that integrate politics, philosophy and economics as well as a major workplace-based subject in your final year. There is considerable flexibility to tailor the degree to suit your interests and there is also an option to choose electives from other disciplines. This is an ideal degree for students interested in public policy and how social and economic change occurs, or who want to better understand how we can respond to the major challenges confronting contemporary society. You will also have the opportunity to join the dynamic student-led PPE society, which regularly holds meetings and high-profile public events.

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics student

WE’RE RATED

YEAR 1 YEAR 3

YEAR 2 Our Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is the only degree of its kind in Victoria.

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Commerce (P 64) Bachelor of International Relations YOUR CAREER Politics Government and public policy Political adviser Corporate communications Non-government organisations

Sample course structure

FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

A unique course


COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/politics

ABOVE WORLD STANDARD (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).


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Semester 2

Politics, Philosophy and Economics Major (core) subject Australian Politics, Government and Society Philosophical Problems

Recessions, Inflation and Growth Business Economics Major (core) subject Second major or elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Economics core subject Politics core subject Philosophy core subject Elective

Contemporary Political Economy Political Ideas and Ideologies Philosophy core subject Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Ethics Politics core subject Professional Competence in the Workplace Professional Competence in the Workplace

Economics core subject x 2 Economics level 3 core subject Professional Competence in the Workplace Elective


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Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 29) YOUR CAREER Planning Local government Councils Research Global aid Community development COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/planning

Accredited by

Planning gives you the opportunity to change the way we live for the better by studying our local environments, cities, geography and community priorities. The Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning* teaches you how to establish liveable, productive and environmentally sustainable communities. During the course, you’ll focus on core planning functions through subjects such as Disputes and Decisions in Plan-Making, Globalisation and Development, and Geographies of Regional Economic Development. Communication skills such as mediation, negotiation and community relations are central to the course, and will give you the ability to articulate a vision and promote the benefits of change that are so important in effective urban planning. You’ll have the opportunity to take field trips to a range of areas, from rural Victoria to cities in Asia and Europe. For example, in 2014, La Trobe students visited Sri Lanka, where they worked alongside local students to conduct an urban design studio in the southern province of Weligama. Students investigated the changing nature of the small town in response to its connection with the new Southern Expressway and the construction of a large international hotel at the small surfing beach. Hands-on projects make up a large part of the later years of this course, including semester-long activities and short visits to communities. This type of experience goes beyond a work placement or research project, giving you the chance to make a genuine difference within a community. The Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia until 2021. Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details. *This degree is currently undergoing re-accreditation with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), in line with the PIA’s five-yearly accreditation reviews.

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Elective Reading Australian Landscapes Introduction to Sociology Society, People and Place

Disputes and Decisions in Plan-Making Climate, Sustainability and Society Globalisation and Development Mapping the World

Semester 1

Semester 2

Planning Practice and Urban Design Australian Cities and Regions Elective

Australian Culture and Land Rural and Regional Planning Environmental Law Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Planning Practice and Professional Experience Asian Pacific Cities Planning Law and Policy

Securing Food, Water and the Environment Geographies of Regional Development Mobilities and Transport Planning Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Elective Negotiation, Mediation and Community Consultation Designing Children’s Environments Research Methods for Planners

Professional Practice, Ethics and Research Project Planning Theory and Strategy Urban Governance, Strategy and Planning Law

‘I’ve always been excited about where and how we live, whether in cities or in rural areas, and how these places change over time. Planning gives us insight into these changes and what we might do to make our local and global environments better places to live, work and socialise. I’ve worked as a planner for over 20 years in Australia and internationally, for government and the private sector, including my own consultancy. I think using real examples (the good and the bad!) allows students to understand complexity and to see themselves as young professionals. I maintain links with industry through the Planning Institute of Australia, as well as through practical applied research projects. I also maintain great social links with planners I’ve met over the years and we still discuss issues together. Some of these professionals provide expert teaching to our program. Industry links matter to us. That’s why we’re a professionally accredited program.’ Andrew Butt Senior Lecturer in Planning



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Diploma in Languages Enhance your international career prospects by learning a language. Select from Chinese, French, Hindi, Modern Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish, and gain practical language skills along with a solid understanding of the culture and society associated with your chosen language. You can study the Diploma in Languages as a standalone course or combine it with another degree to internationalise your studies.

Subjects are offered at beginner and advanced levels, so there is no requirement to have studied a language in VCE.* You may also be able to participate in exchange, ‘in-country’ studies or other self-funded short overseas programs and immerse yourself in the culture while earning credit towards your diploma. *Intermediate level is also available for some languages.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/A) DURATION 1 year in addition to the duration of your Bachelor degree, or 3 years for stand-alone diploma. PREREQUISITES There are no prerequisites for entry into the Diploma in Languages. Intermediate and advanced levels are available with prior language knowledge or study.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/arts

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Sample course structure Bachelor of International Business with a Diploma in Languages (French) Semester 1

Semester 2

Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Introduction to International Business French 1

Business Economics Business Analytics Business Ethics French 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Human Resource Management International Management Sustainability French 3

Elective Elective French Cultural Studies subject French 4

Semester 1

Semester 2

Elective International Human Resource Management Elective French 5

Elective International Human Resource Management Elective French 6

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Semester 2

Elective Elective Elective French Cultural Studies subject

International Marketing Strategic Management Entrepreneurship Elective

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Our courses are backed by industry accreditations and offer opportunities to put what you learn into practice. Our Business School is among a select few in Australia to offer courses* with the prestigious EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation of Management Development. This is only awarded to high-quality business and management programs with an international perspective. You’ll have many opportunities to complement your studies with work placements, international study tours, business simulations, industry-related learning, field visits and mentoring. Please note that some of our courses are being reviewed and may change. For up-to-date information about our courses please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses *e.g. Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality).



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PATHWAYS AND ENTRY PROGRAMS Aspire Program Apply before 31 August for an early offer – see page 12 for details. Course transfer Start your studies in one business course and apply for transfer into another.* Tertiary Enabling Program Successfully complete our 17‑week program and improve your academic results to be eligible for a range of courses – see page 161 for details. Work Recognition Program If you are over 21 years of age, you may be eligible to gain entry into a Bachelor of Business based on your work experience – see page 161 for details. Diploma in Business Successfully complete a Diploma in Business at one of our regional campuses and transfer into second year of the Bachelor of Business. – see page 46 for details. La Trobe Melbourne Successfully complete a Diploma in Business with our pathway provider, and get guaranteed entry into second year of our Bachelor of Business – see page 48 for details. TAFE Diplomas Do a relevant course and get Advanced Standing for your prior learning** – see page 160 for details.

* Other than Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics or Bachelor of Laws. ** Minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) required for entry into some courses. You may also be eligible for Advanced Standing.

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CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (Accounting) (P 52) Bachelor of Commerce (P 64) YOUR CAREER Accounting Finance Auditing Taxation Consulting Financial planning COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/accounting

Once you graduate, you can work in fields such as auditing, taxation and management consulting. Our graduates have found work with the big four accounting firms – KPMG, PwC, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and EY (formerly Ernst & Young) – as well as mid-tier and local firms, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

Subject snapshots: Accounting Work Placement This subject is designed to get you out of the classroom and into the workplace. You’ll work with your course coordinator to find an organisation that best suits your skills and interests and organise a job placement.

This subject will provide you with a unique experience and the tools you need to properly reflect on what you’ve learned. On completion, you’ll have real-world examples of career capabilities to use in interviews and the beginnings of your professional network. International Study Program To give your degree an international edge, you can choose to take part in the International Accounting Study Program. You’ll visit key international accounting and business organisations and see the practical application of your studies in a global context. This program counts as credit towards your degree so you won’t extend your studies by participating and you’ll get exposure to new parts of the world. Previous programs have visited the Australian Embassy (Austrade in Paris), Deloitte (Zurich), EDF Nouvelles (Paris), HSBC (London), International Accounting Standards Board (London), OECD (Paris), Tesco (London), NUS Business School (Singapore) and PwC (Singapore). *The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).



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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Business Economics Accounting for Management Decisions

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Bachelor of Accounting/Master of Financial Analysis This packaged degree offers the opportunity to complete an accredited accounting degree and a Master’s in finance in only four-and-a-half years. On completion, you’ll be ready to enter a wide range of careers in the accounting, corporate, financial and investment sectors. Our Bachelor of Accounting degree is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). In your Master’s you can choose to expand on your accounting expertise by adding the CPA extension module, giving you further professional recognition by industry bodies and potential employers.

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I maintain close links with senior management at the ATO, CPA Australia and other professional accounting and tax associations to monitor all key tax developments – especially given the rapid impact that changing technology is having on the tax profession. We equip our students with transferable skills and knowledge that they will be able to apply in virtually any business or investment activity.’ Mark Morris

Find out how local farmers are affected by imports, how local firms can borrow funds offshore, and how mortgage rates fluctuate based on movements in domestic currency. You’ll examine the theoretical and empirical explanations behind these effects and the practical issues firms must consider when making decisions on financing and investment in a global economic setting.

DURATION 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. YOUR CAREER Accounting Finance Auditing Taxation Consulting Financial planning COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/accounting

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This subject is offered at our Melbourne Campus, Sydney Campus and at our partner Hanoi University in Vietnam.

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This subject will open you up to the world by exploring the way our lives are impacted by the financial operations of international businesses.

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I leverage my commercial experience to illustrate the practical relevance of what I am teaching, and to highlight the critical role good tax governance plays in ensuring the viability and competitiveness of a business.

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‘Prior to joining La Trobe in mid-2015 I was the Senior Tax Counsel at CPA Australia. Before that, I held various senior taxation management roles in chartered accounting and in Australian and multinational companies.


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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Business Economics Business Analytics

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Professors of Practice The Business School has appointed 11 Professors of Practice across all departments – see page 49 for more information.

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*Students wishing to complete a degree accredited by CPA and CAANZ need to take LST2LBA as this elective subject. **Students wishing to complete a degree accredited by CAANZ need to take ACC3TAX as this elective subject. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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This diploma opens doors for students returning to study, exploring business for the first time or looking for an alternative entry into higher education. Studying business will introduce you to the workings of organisations and their structure, increase your commercial awareness and allow


COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/business

Take your business anywhere Start a Bachelor of Business (page 48) at your local campus, and after satisfactorily completing first year you can transfer to any of the specialist Bachelor of Business courses offered at other campuses, with full credit. How it works The first year of the Bachelor of Business offered at our regional campuses has been redesigned to offer a range of common subjects that allow you to sample business disciplines such as management, marketing, accounting, finance and economics. You have the advantage of being able to select from the full range of Bachelor of Business specialisations within La Trobe Business School’s exceptional portfolio. You can then graduate with a Bachelor of Business degree in the discipline of your choice.


YOUR CAREER Continue on to study your passion in a Bachelor of Business.

you to build practical knowledge that will be useful for life. On successfully completing this course, you may either choose to graduate with this diploma or transfer into any Bachelor of Business degree offered at a La Trobe campus.

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Business Analytics Business Economics Elective Elective

For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Business CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.05) Bendigo (ATAR 50.20) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P) Sydney (ATAR 53.00) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business/ Master of Management (P 62) Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Business (P 125) YOUR CAREER Economics Business law Financial management International business Financial planning Sustainable resource management Macroeconomics Management/general management Marketing Banking Accounting Retail and sales Media Human resources Advertising INTERNATIONAL PARTNER UNIVERSITIES Montpellier Business School (FRANCE) Berlin School of Economics and Law (GERMANY) Université du Québec a Montréal (CANADA – IN ENGLISH)

Università Carlo Cattaneo (ITALY) Lingnan University (HONG KONG) Universitas Pelitas Harapan (INDONESIA)


Our Bachelor of Business will prepare you for a career in a wide range of areas within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The program takes an enquiry-based learning approach to help you develop the problem-solving and decisionmaking skills essential to success in business. You’ll have ample opportunity to put your learning into practice through cross-discipline research projects, volunteer work and internships.

As a business student you’ll have the flexibility of nine elective subjects, allowing you to complete a second major in a business discipline, a language, an international student exchange program, or any other eight-subject major offered at the University.* Alternatively, you could complete one or two four-subject minors, or a selection of individual elective subjects – including an international study tour or internship subject.

When you start your degree you’ll get a taste of everything, with introductory subjects in accounting, finance, management, marketing and economics. By semester two you’ll have a good idea what your strengths are and you’ll choose an area to specialise in. You can then choose industry-specific study areas such as events, sports, and tourism and hospitality management.

Our graduates have gone on to careers in small, medium and large enterprises, both domestically and internationally.

International Study Tours You’ll have access to study tours that are specifically designed for business students and count as credit towards your degree. These study tours will see you gain an understanding of the issues involved in operating an international business. Choose the International Management Study Tour, where you’ll learn how foreign companies approach business from a management perspective; or the International Marketing Study Tour,

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which offers you a window into market strategies appropriate in a foreign context. Both tours recently visited China, attending meetings with senior executives as well as visiting the Great Wall of China and Tiananmen Square. Our Indonesian Study Tour is a joint program run in conjunction with La Trobe Business School and various partner universities across Indonesia. You can choose the study tour as a summer subject and visit traditional markets, tourist destinations and recreational centres while gaining valuable insights into Indonesian business

practices through meetings with business operators, local government officials and representatives from NGOs. Depending on your major, you’ll also have the opportunity to choose the Tourism and Hospitality International Study Tour as an elective and visit Vietnam. This subject offers a different perspective on the tourism and hospitality industry, and provides a global view of how this sector contributes to local economies.

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Professors of Practice: connecting classrooms to industry At La Trobe, we’re championing a shift in business schools towards highlighting how industry can contribute to education. Our Professors of Practice are industry professionals employed by the University to provide advice on curriculum and, in some cases, to teach. They’re employed across all majors and offer a range of industry experiences and links. Head of La Trobe Business School, Professor Paul Mather, believes that while some Australian Business Schools use industry experts as guest lecturers or casual staff, La Trobe is the first University in Australia to employ and integrate Professors of Practice into its staffing profile to work alongside more traditional academics. ‘The rich business experience these Professors of Practice bring into the classroom and curriculum is significantly changing the value proposition we provide our students,’ links and experience.

Donald Whitehead Business Building WE’RE RANKED IN THE

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TOP IN VICTORIA FOR TOURISM RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

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‘One of the most important aspects of our teaching in management, and in business more broadly, is our focus on preparing students for their careers on completion of their studies. Our subjects provide students not only with technical knowledge but also help them to develop the interpersonal, communication, and analytical and problem-solving skills that are so important to employers in the rapidly changing workplaces of today.’ Professor Tim Majoribanks Associate Head of School (Academic) La Trobe Business School

Located within our Melbourne Campus, our cutting-edge Donald Whitehead Business Building (scheduled for completion in 2017 see page 51) offers a purpose-built learning environment that will provide a bold corporate identity to the La Trobe Business School. As a business student, you’ll have access to flexible multi-purpose classrooms, comprehensive Wi Fi coverage, a true-to-life trading room, design thinking labs and informal study areas designed to support mobile learning and spontaneous collaboration. You may also use our specialist labs, such as the SAS Analytical Innovation Lab and the Finance Trading Lab; as well as our business incubator that will facilitate budding student entrepreneurs in developing their own new business ideas. The facility is fitted with the latest sustainable design features, such as thermally efficient building fabrics, rain water harvesting, photovoltaic panels for energy storage, responsible waste disposal and smart building technology. It’s a socially and environmentally conscious building made to prepare our students for the workplace of the future.

ACCREDITED BY THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RESOURCES INSTITUTE (AHRI).

‘A lot of the tools students need today come down to having a broader skillset rather than narrow knowledge gained from a particular discipline or course. It’s about how they use the knowledge obtained through their degree to collaborate, problem solve and innovate more broadly. This is what is demanded in a knowledgebased global economy.’ Mark Cloney Professor of Practice (Economics and Finance) La Trobe Business School

Industry partners

Consider this Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is the only degree of its kind in Victoria. See page 39 for more information.

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How a Bachelor of Business works During a Bachelor of Business, you’ll complete 24 subjects across three years of full-time study. These subjects fall into the following categories:

Common core subjects

All business students must complete these seven subjects, designed to enhance your understanding of business, develop your business skills, and assess your development of key capabilities such as communication, research, analytical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork. These subjects cross over different disciplines and will help you get the most out of your major/s and minor/s.

Major

A major is made up of a sequence of eight subjects from within one discipline. You should major in the area you’re most interested in, or want to gain employment in. Your major will be your area of expertise.

Second major

If you choose to, you can take on a second major in a different discipline from across the University.* For example, you could choose economics and international business, or marketing and politics. Your second major is also made up of eight subjects and should complement your first.

Minor

A minor is made up of four subjects within the same discipline and can be taken from within the business school or another area of the University.* A minor is a good option if you have multiple interests and want to study in more than two disciplines. Some minors available in the business school are corporate finance, environmental management, international commerce and economics.

Electives

Electives can be taken from disciplines across the University* and can be used to explore different areas of interest, including international exchange options or study tours.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Most disciplines within the business school will offer a WIL subject option. These subjects provide you with an opportunity to apply what you’ve learnt in the classroom to a real-world environment. WIL subjects involve volunteer work, internships or professional placement.

Internationalise your course

If you’re interested in a career with an international focus, you can improve your job prospects by choosing the international business major, an international commerce or international management minor, international electives such as International Financial Management or International Trade, a language as a second major, international exchange, or international study tours such as the International Accounting Study Program. *Subject prerequisites permitting.

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Bachelor of Business (Accounting) CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.20) Bendigo (ATAR 52.65) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR 50.65) Shepparton (ATAR N/P)

Get a professionally accredited* accounting qualification and enhance your degree with studies in a discipline of your choice. Options include management and marketing, financial planning, financial management,


YOUR CAREER Accounting Finance Auditing Taxation Consulting Financial planning COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/accounting

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CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Accounting (P 44) Bachelor of Business (P 48) Bachelor of Business (AgriBusiness) (P 53) Bachelor of Commerce (P 64)

*The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

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sport management, international business and international development. You’ll develop business and project management skills, as well as an awareness of sustainability and entrepreneurship.

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Business Analytics Accounting and Information Systems Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

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Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Cost Accounting and Decision Making Fundamentals of Finance Second major subject or elective

Corporate Reporting Sustainability Second major subject or elective** Second major subject or elective

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Management Accounting and Control Advanced Financial Accounting Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

Auditing and Assurance (capstone) Entrepreneurship Second major subject or elective*** Second major subject or elective

**Students wishing to complete a degree accredited by CPA and CAANZ need to take LST2LBA as this elective subject. ***Students wishing to complete a degree accredited by CAANZ need to take ACC3TAX as this elective subject. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance)

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Accounting (P 44) Bachelor of Business (P 48) Bachelor of Business (AgriBusiness) (P 53) Bachelor of Commerce (P 64) YOUR CAREER Accounting Finance Auditing Taxation Consulting Financial planning COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/finance

to join professional bodies like CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).* You’ll be well placed to develop your career as a financial officer, financial analyst or fund manager. Our graduates have found work in companies like BHP Billiton, Imarex and Accenture Australia. *Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.



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This degree gives you the opportunity to combine a strong foundation in business with a double major in accounting and finance. You can complete a professionally accredited accounting major and gain knowledge and skills in corporate finance, international finance, risk management and investment and portfolio management. You’ll connect with business and industry partners including Deloitte, PwC and ANZ Bank, and start building your professional network while you study. Once you graduate, you may be eligible

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Business Analytics Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Fundamentals of Finance Second major subject or elective

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Introduction to Quantitative Analysis Cost Accounting and Decision Making Banking and Financial Institutions Second major subject or elective**

Introductory Econometrics Corporate Reporting Sustainability Corporate Finance

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Management Accounting and Control Advanced Financial Accounting Taxation International Financial Management

Auditing and Assurance Entrepreneurship Investment and Portfolio Management Case Studies in Finance

**Students wishing to complete a degree accredited by CPA and CAANZ need to take LST2LBA as this elective subject. You must complete two not-forcredit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P) Bendigo (ATAR N/P) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P)

Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness)

DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (P 66) YOUR CAREER Agribusiness management Sales Marketing Commodity trading Operations management Primary industry COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/business

This course offers you the opportunity to complete a disciplinary major in agribusiness, alongside a second major in management and marketing or accounting. This structure allows you to develop skills and knowledge in business, economics and financial concepts, as well as an introduction to agricultural sciences. Three agribusiness subjects make up a central component of the course, delivered at a different La Trobe regional campus each year. This will give you a unique insight into agribusiness across Victorian regions and the different issues faced by industries in each.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) provides the opportunity to complete an industrybased work placement within an agribusiness. You’ll have the opportunity to apply, practice and demonstrate the skills acquired through the course. You’ll graduate ready to address the real issues facing agriculture and all sectors in the agribusiness value chain in a growing local and international environment. Graduates are in high demand across sectors including agribusiness, rural banking, export, international trade and government.

Tour regional Victoria as part of your studies Three agribusiness subjects are delivered at different La Trobe regional campuses each year, providing you with unique insight into agribusinesses across different Victorian regions.

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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences Elective

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Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Environmental and Resource Economics Elective Elective

Sustainability Land Management Agribusiness and Risk Management Elective

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Food and Fibre Marketing Water Management Elective Elective

Entrepreneurship Agribusiness Placement Elective Elective

You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module (AIM) and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Business (Event Management) CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 52.85) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing) (P 55) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (P 57) Bachelor of Business/ Master of Management (P 62) YOUR CAREER Event management General management Marketing Retail and sales Media COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ event-management

From the global spectacle of an Olympic Games opening ceremony to regional food and wine weekends, public celebrations, commemorations and festivals, event management has evolved into big business. We train future industry leaders with the knowledge and skills needed for effective event management. To prepare you for essential negotiation and interaction skills, we place a strong emphasis on critical thinking, communication and human interaction. Whether your sights are set on profit making or community building, working at an international or a local level, you will be ready to meet high standards of professional excellence as soon as you enter the workforce.

• Learn about the management and delivery of sports, music, arts and cultural events, community festivals, meetings, conferences, exhibitions and tradeshows.

• Get a solid business degree by studying accounting, marketing, business law, tourism, project management, entrepreneurship and economics.

• Study with industry leaders in the internationally recognised

‘I first began my course majoring in event management, however I soon began to see that marketing was also closely linked, and after completing a couple of electives I decided to enrol in a marketing minor.

Event Management Project

In my second year of university, I applied for a short intensive exchange program at Michigan State University in America and was accepted.

As an event management student, you’ll have the opportunity to plan a major fundraising event in your third-year practicum subject. You’ll draw on the knowledge you’ve gained during your degree to design your event, develop a strategic plan, and work to the small budget allocated to you. You’ll then work with your classmates, to promote and run your event. Every year our students impress, but the bar was set very high by our 2010 cohort who raised $23,000 for skin cancer research. Over the years, more than $100,000 has been raised, cementing La Trobe’s reputation for community engagement and collaboration.

I’ve also volunteered at many local and regional events to gain experience, and there’s an abundance of event volunteering opportunities in the Bendigo region with the industry growing, and peers and lecturers are more than happy to help you find these opportunities and get involved.

events capital of Australia, and home to a $1 billion events industry.

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La Trobe has allowed me to study something I enjoy and has given me the skills to pursue a career doing what I love.’ Courtney Harris Bachelor of Business (Event Management) student

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The La Trobe Business School offers you the opportunity to complete your degree six months earlier by completing one of two minors that are only offered through summer and winter semesters: international commerce or international management. By completing a subject in winter and three subjects over a couple of summers, you’ll not only internationalise your degree and enjoy an overseas experience on an international study tour, but also be in the job market six months ahead of your peers. Alternatively, you may achieve the same end by choosing four individual summer or winter electives from the range on offer across the University.

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.05) Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (Event Management) (P 54) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bachelor of Business/ Master of Management (P 62) YOUR CAREER Event management Marketing Management Retail and sales Media Public relations COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ event-management

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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 51.45) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (P 48) Bachelor of Business/ Master of Management (P 62) YOUR CAREER Management Retail and sales consulting Human resources COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ human-resource-management

Get a professional qualification that recognises your skills working with and managing people. Accredited with the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI), this course prepares you for a career in human resource management. You’ll also develop capabilities to manage people in various settings across the business world. As part of your business studies, you’ll have the chance to apply your specialist knowledge in a team project and create plans to solve social, environmental and business problems. Nine elective subjects allow you to complete a second major in a business discipline (such as event management, tourism and hospitality, sport management or international business), a language, an international student exchange, or any other eight-subject major offered at the University.* Alternatively, you could complete one or two four-subject minors or a selection of individual elective subjects, including an international study tour or internship subject. *Subject prerequisites permitting.

Internationalise your degree You may internationalise your course by including one of the following majors, minors or subjects:

• International business as a second major to complement your disciplinary major.

• Minors in international commerce and/or international management.

• Internationally focused elective subjects such as

International Accounting, International Financial Management, International Management, International Marketing, or International Trade.

• A language as a second major. • A semester of study on exchange at an approved international university.

• International study tour subjects such as International Accounting Study Program or Business Study Tour.

‘I enjoy working with people. Human resource managers work for the people in an organisation - bridging the gap between all levels of management. HR is diverse, and involves everything from recruitment to designing policies for workers. I’ve been a student leader, a student ambassador and worked with the Salvation Army during my degree. In times of conflict, and when managing others, I can easily adapt and transfer classroom learning to real life situations. In the last three months of my undergrad, I was offered a place in the Master of Management course, with Advanced Standing and alumni discount. Then I was accepted to go on exchange with The University of Gothenburg – a La Trobe partner university and one of the oldest business schools in Sweden. I’ll be studying entrepreneurship and marketing there while living and studying on campus and being supported by a university exchange scholarship.’ Karan Bajaj Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) graduate – now studying a Master of Management

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Business Analytics Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Foundations of Management Second major subject or elective

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Human Resource Management Organisational Behaviour Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

Employment Relations Sustainability Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

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Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

‘Marketing is at the forefront of what a business can do. I had my own market research and consultancy firm and we had customers such as Apple and IBM seeking our input about how data and information could better drive their business. I’m continually on the lookout to introduce new themes around technology and innovation to see where the new jobs are, and also to keep our students thinking of themselves as entrepreneurs in their own right who can be leaders in their own successful businesses. I work with start-ups and non-profits as well as in the social business field. We work with ad agencies, digital companies, and as consultants to businesses through student projects and experiential learning subjects.

Develop a specialised set of marketing skills while getting a foundation in business. You’ll be prepared for a career in areas like advertising, brand management and international marketing. You’ll develop the skills to define and communicate effective marketing strategies, and have the opportunity to apply these skills in a team project, creating plans to solve social, environmental and business problems. Nine elective subjects allow students to complete a second major in a business discipline such as management or international business, a language, an international student exchange, or any other eight-subject major offered at the University such as communication studies, media studies or Asian studies. Alternatively, you could complete one or two four-subject minors or a selection of individual elective subjects, including an international study tour or internship subject. This degree is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute.

I studied both arts and science at the undergrad level – I think combining these ways of thinking helps with creativity and new ways of thinking. I’d recommend a double degree or a double major across disciplines – we have that option when students are studying in our Bachelor of Business (Marketing).’

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (Event Management) (P 54) Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing) (P 55) Bachelor of Business/ Master of Management (P 62) YOUR CAREER Management Marketing Retail and sales Media Advertising

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/marketing

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Lecturer in Branding, Marketing Management and Social Marketing La Trobe Business School


POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Berlin School of Economics and Law (GERMANY) BEM Management School (FRANCE) Copenhagen Business School (GERMANY)

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Professor Dr Gillian Sullivan Mort


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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Business Economics Second major subject or elective

Business Analytics Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Marketing: Defined, Planned and Delivered Second major subject or elective

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Consumer Behaviour Social Marketing Sustainability Second major or elective

Brands and Brand Management Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

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Bachelor of Business (Sport Development and Management) CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 50.15) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (P 60) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bachelor of Business (Event Management) (P 54)

(P 57)

YOUR CAREER Sport management Sport development Coaching Team management Public health Physical education COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ sport-management

WE’RE RATED

WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD FOR HUMAN MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

This course is designed using a multi-disciplinary approach (including management, public health and physical education), which equips you with the knowledge and skills required for professional roles in the rapidly expanding global sport development and management industry. It provides in-depth theoretical knowledge in the field, and develops practical management experience that not only strengthens your understanding of the industry but enables you to form professional networks.

The curriculum strongly emphasises the role of sport in forming cohesive communities and sports operations and industry. The course includes a double major in sport management and your choice of either public health or physical education. A dedicated workplace subject is compulsory during the final year.

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The Bendigo Spirit are the only regional team in Australia’s Women’s National Basketball League. We have been a proud sponsor since the club joined the League in 2007 and La Trobe continues to support the team through an ongoing partnership with the club. Our physiotherapy and event management students take part in work placements with the Spirit during the season, and our physical education and exercise science students work with Spirit players carrying out fitness testing and pre-competition testing and monitoring. We also have a number of Spirit players studying with us at our Bendigo Campus.

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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Sport Management Public Health or PE major subject

Business Analytics Business Economics Sport Marketing Public Health or PE major subject

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Sport Policy Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Sport Development Public Health or PE major subject

Sport Media Sustainability Public Health or PE major subject Public Health or PE major subject

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Sport Practicum

Sport Practicum

Public Health or PE major subject Elective Elective

Sport Governance and Strategy (capstone) Entrepreneurship Public Health or PE major subject

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Callum completed a work placement with our industry partner, Melbourne City Football Club, while studying. ‘The practical element was a massive positive for me. To be thrown into the industry and see how things work in the real world ... that held me in good stead.’ Callum Muirhead Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) graduate (see page 60)

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PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (P 48) Bachelor of Business (Sport Development and Management) (P 58) Bachelor of Media and Communication (Sport Journalism) (P 38) YOUR CAREER Team manager Account manager Health and fitness roles Marketing and sponsorship roles Local government roles Sporting board member Athlete manager POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Intern with Kings XI Punjab (INDIA) (Students work across media, marketing, operations and sponsorship services.) Students can also study at one of our partner universities for Sport Management: University of Bayreuth (GERMANY) University of Oregon (USA) FH Kufstein Tirol University of Innsbruck (AUSTRIA)

Yonsei University (SOUTH KOREA)

In third year, you’ll complete a 200-hour work placement where you’ll analyse current practices, apply sport management theory, and develop industry connections. Along with your placement, you’ll undertake workshops that develop your employability, as well as core subjects in volunteer management, sport development and our unique project-based entrepreneurship subject.

You’ll study economics, accounting and finance in addition to sport management and sport marketing. You’ll also investigate the social and economic policies of sport through business law and sport media, and your choice of electives such as sport facility management and human resource management.

Sport is a rapidly growing and significant global industry offering a range of career opportunities. As a sport management graduate, you can expect to work with professional sporting teams and elite athletes, community sport leagues, state and national sport governing bodies, player management agencies, sport administration, sponsorship and marketing, apparel and merchandising companies, health and fitness centres, sporting events and venues, and local government bodies.



This degree will give you an insight into how sport is managed, presented and promoted, and will prepare you for a career in the sports industry. As a sport management student at La Trobe, you’ll get the benefit of a program designed and delivered in collaboration with industry professionals with the largest offering of sport subjects in Australia.

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COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ sport-management

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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Sport Management Second major subject or elective

Business Analytics Business Economics Sport Marketing Second major subject or elective

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Sport Policy Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Sport Development Second major subject or elective

Sport Media Sustainability Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

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Our graduates have gone on to work as CEOs of prominent organisations, parliamentarians, human rights activists, medical researchers and Olympians. They lead sport organisations, manage the health and performance of our national sport teams and athletes, and lead businesses that produce sport and health products. MICK MALTHOUSE IS LA TROBE UNIVERSITY’S FIRST VICE-CHANCELLOR’S FELLOW – STRENGTHENING OUR POSITION AS A QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION DESTINATION FOR SPORT-RELATED STUDY.

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23 AFFILIATED SPORTING CLUBS WHICH ARE RUN BY STUDENTS WITH SUPPORT FROM LA TROBE SPORT.

WE’RE RATED

WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD FOR HUMAN MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

WE ARE AUSTRALIA’S

UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE FOR STUDYING, RESEARCHING AND PLAYING SPORT, AND THE BEST AT WORKING WITH AUSTRALIA’S ELITE ATHLETES TO ENSURE OUR ONGOING NATIONAL SUCCESS.

Partnerships Melbourne Rebels New (upcoming) partnership. Carlton FC This exclusive industry partnership will provide La Trobe students with greater access to internships at the club, while University researchers will assess and refine the club’s ‘Carlton in School’ program – its popular mentoring, health and sport education syllabus. Melbourne City Football Club The club’s staff are made up of 25 per cent La Trobe graduates. Melbourne Cricket Club We’re working with the MCC to make the MCG the best stadium in the world, and to provide world-class experiences for fans. This game-changing partnership offers our researchers access to the MCG to work on a variety of projects. AFL Players’ Association The AFL Players’ Association is our higher education partner. AFL SportsReady We recognise prior learning for AFL athletes in our courses. Bendigo Spirit We’ve been a proud sponsor of the club for the last 10 years. Northern Football League (NFL) We share facilities with the NFL and work together on research projects and a program for student internships. Indian Premier League (IPL - Kings XI Punjab) Our collaboration provides students with internship opportunities related to sport management. Vicsport Our unique partnership with Vicsport allows students to contribute to the delivery of community education programs through internships and placements, while providing access to Vicsport courses and networking opportunities.

‘I chose the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) because I wanted to get involved in the sports industry. I was fortunate enough to be selected to be a part of the inaugural group who completed their practicum subject in India with the Kings XI Punjab IPL franchise. On placement I worked with world-class athletes on a daily basis. Adaptability was one of the biggest things I learned. Working in such a challenging and high-pressure environment, it was crucial to be able to adapt quickly and work with whatever each situation threw at you. My degree helped me build connections and gain handson experience. I also got to experience the very best that university has to offer, living in college, travelling to India, joining the Cheerleading Squad and participating in Uni Games just to name a few! I currently work for CrownBet as a Sports Trading Operator. In five years’ time I’d like to be working for Red Bull as an Athlete Manager, and long term I’d like to own a sporting franchise.’ Thomas Flood Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) graduate

AFL Coaches Association We support the AFLCA in areas of research, education and networking.

University of choice for sport

Industry partners

We offer more sport-related courses than any other university in Australia, our research is rated well above world standard, our partners are some of Australia’s most prominent sport organisations, and our elite athlete support program is one of the most comprehensive in the country.

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Bachelor of Business/Master of Management

POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Montpellier Business School (FRANCE) Berlin School of Economics and Law (GERMANY) Université du Québec a Montréal (CANADA – IN ENGLISH)

Università Carlo Cattaneo (ITALY) Lingnan University (HONG KONG) Universitas Pelitas Harapan (INDONESIA)

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/management

You’ll be studying in a multidisciplinary environment where you’ll be exposed to a broad exchange of ideas. You’ll develop real-world skills through practicum subjects, group projects and, as a Master’s student, your classes will be taught by real industry professionals – our Professors of Practice. On completion of this combined degree, you’ll be ready for employment in a management position in any field you choose.

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YOUR CAREER Economics Business law Financial management International business Financial planning Sustainable resource management Macroeconomics Management General management Marketing Banking Accounting Human resources Advertising

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DURATION 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

This packaged course offers you advanced study at a Master’s level alongside your Bachelor of Business degree. Your Bachelor’s degree will provide you with the opportunity to study industry-specific areas such as events, sports, tourism and hospitality management, or subjects from disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance or marketing. Your Master’s is designed to make you a manager in your chosen field and give you the skills to lead expansion and change within an organisation.

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Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Business major subject Elective Elective

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Business major subject Business major subject Elective (business) Elective

Sustainability Business major subject Elective (business) Elective

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Business major subject Business major subject Elective (business) Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship Business major subject Elective (business) Elective

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Management Practice and Theory

Elective (management, international business or marketing)

Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management Strategic Management

Elective (management, international business or marketing) Elective (management, international business or marketing) Elective (management, international business or marketing)

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Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) Get practical skills and knowledge for work in the tourism and hospitality industry, in roles such as managing festivals and conferences or working in ecotourism. As part of your studies, you’ll get unique practical experience: in second year you’ll use front-of-house and travel management booking systems, and in final year you’ll take part in a hotel management computer simulation. This globally recognised course is accredited by European Program Accreditation System (EPAS).

Nine elective subjects allow you to complete a second major in a business discipline such as marketing or international business, a language, an international student exchange, or any other eight-subject major offered at the University. Alternatively, you could complete one or two four-subject minors such as or a selection of individual elective subjects, including an international study tour or internship subject.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.75) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (P 48) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bachelor of Business (Event Management) (P 54)

(P 57)

YOUR CAREER International business Financial planning Management Marketing Retail and sales Human resources Tourism and hospitality management COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ tourism-and-hospitality-management

WE’RE FEATURED IN THE

WORLD’S TOP 100

ON THE 2016 QS RANKINGS LIST FOR HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT SUBJECTS.

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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Business Economics Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Business Analytics Food and Beverage Supervision Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

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Consumer Behaviour Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

Computer Reservation Systems Sustainability Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Principles of Gastronomy

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International Tourism and Hospitality Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective

Destination Marketing and Management Tourism and Hospitality Simulation (capstone) Entrepreneurship Second major subject or elective


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Bachelor of Commerce

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (P 66) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts (P 66) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Computer Science (P 67) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 67) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of International Relations (P 68) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws (P 130) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Science (P 68) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) YOUR CAREER Investment banker Accountant Manager Consultant Marketer Auditor Economist Financial adviser Market researcher INTERNATIONAL PARTNER UNIVERSITIES SUNY Oswego (USA) San Diego State University (USA) Aarhus University (DENMARK) Berlin School of Economics and Law (GERMANY) Lady Shri Ram College (INDIA) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/business

Throughout your studies you’ll talk to and work with business and community leaders locally, and have the opportunity to meet with senior executives and company managers overseas as part of a study tour. You’ll learn from industry experienced professors, receive industry-led seminars and participate in industry through our internship program. You’ll work within our worldclass Business School to shape your own study program and get the career you want. Select from our five key business majors – accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing – and tailor your degree with a second major or two minor study areas.

The accounting major of the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). The marketing major of the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute. As part of your first-year studies, you’ll work with students across each major to research a social problem and develop a viable action plan. In second year, you’ll again work in a team to define a solution to a local environmental issue. These projects will refine your research, presentation, analysis and problem-solving skills. In third year, you’ll push yourself further by undertaking the entrepreneurship project, in which your team will identify a business opportunity and develop a comprehensive business plan.



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Our Bachelor of Commerce is designed to develop responsible, engaged and innovative graduates, ready to take on roles where business and society connect.

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Commerce major subject* Accounting and Finance for Business Business Economics Business Foundations

Commerce major subject* Business Analytics Second major or elective Second major subject or elective

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Commerce major subject* Commerce major subject* Commerce major subject* Second major subject or elective

Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Sustainability Second major subject or elective ** Second major subject or elective

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Commerce major subject* Commerce major subject* Commerce major subject* Professional Business Practice

Entrepreneurship Second major subject or elective Second major subject or elective *** Second major subject or elective

*The primary major must be one of the following five majors: accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing. You must complete two notfor-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects ** Students wishing to complete a degree accredited by CPA and CAANZ need to take LST2LBA as this elective subject. *** Students wishing to complete a degree accredited by CAANZ need to take ACC3TAX as this elective subject.

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You’ll graduate ready to work in multinational organisations, local firms, financial institutions, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations. Depending on your major, you could work as a financial or management accountant, auditor, economist, financial adviser or a manager in many fields.

WE’RE FEATURED IN THE WORLD’S

Subject snapshots:

TOP 200

Entrepreneurship

ON THE 2016 QS RANKINGS LIST FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SUBJECTS.


TOP 3

IN VICTORIA FOR BANKING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

WE’RE RATED

ABOVE WORLD STANDARD

FOR BANKING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).


TOP 3

IN VICTORIA FOR ACCOUNTING AUDITING AND ACCOUNTABILITY RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

WE’RE RANKED

TOP IN VICTORIA

This subject gets you to apply your disciplinary knowledge to resolving a business challenge. You’ll work with students from all kinds of fields across the Business School to design an original business plan to meet an identified market opportunity. The focus will be on sustainable business practices and products or services that enhance the wellbeing of the community – socially, economically or environmentally. You’ll present your team’s plan to potential investors through a formal written report and video pitch. Whatever discipline you’re coming from, this subject will challenge you to work within a team to contribute your ideas, be innovative and enhance your career ready skills. Business Foundations In this subject, you’ll look at how businesses operate today in local, regional and global environments and how they might need to operate in the future. You’ll focus on current business issues; particularly the impact of external and internal environments on businesses and individuals. This subject will develop your critical thinking and creative problem-solving with a particular focus on management, marketing and human resources. You’ll also examine and address contemporary issues drawn from various organisations and cultures. Sustainability This subject introduces you to the concept of sustainability, and a systems approach to understanding the complex interactions between the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability. The subject attracts students from a range of fields, bringing different perspectives to the researching, analysis and problemsolving aspects of creating positive change. In teams, you’re required to critique, design and present an action plan aimed at resolving a sustainability issue that has impacts now and for future generations. This subject provides you with the opportunity to enhance, demonstrate and document work-ready skills appropriate to your chosen career path.

‘I have found my experience at La Trobe to involve a focus on community and team work. It prepares you for the workforce by encompassing team work within courses so they can mirror the practical working life as closely as possible. I love the diverse range of commerce and law electives offered. It provides us with the opportunity to study human rights law, family law, corporate law, and everything else that falls in between. What I mostly enjoy about the content is the challenge and the new way of thinking. Law is very different from any high school studies I had. I feel as though I will walk out of my degree knowing I have valuable skills to offer a future employer. I’m part of the Student Ambassador Program. I enjoy it because it helps to improve my people skills, as well as have a greater understanding of the workforce.’ Claudia Rush Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws student

Make it a double Combine your commerce studies with a thorough understanding of the law by studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws double degree, see page 130. We also have an exciting new Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce which is unique in Australia. See page 22 for more information.

FOR TOURISM RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

Industry partners

International study opportunities Our international partner universities are located in the USA, Denmark, Germany, India and Malaysia. Depending on your major, you can participate in a range of international study tours, including International Accounting, International Marketing, International Financial Management, International Management, and International Trade.

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 81.00) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.


(P 53)

*The primary major must be one of the following five majors: accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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YOUR CAREER Agribusiness management Marketing Commodity trading Operations management Primary industry management


CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor or Arts (P 66) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Science (P 68)

This unique double degree gives you the knowledge to explore agricultural sciences in a commercial context. You’ll learn to help farmers improve their food production sustainably, and get the skills to develop, finance, market and manage agricultural businesses. You’ll study commerce fundamentals, choose a major from accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing, and have opportunities to work with business professionals. You’ll also have access to facilities like our Centre for AgriBioscience (AgriBio), which has become the hub of agricultural science research in Victoria. Our AgriBio building is equipped with state-of-the-art labs and glasshouses, quarantine containment units and high quality equipment.

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Business Foundations Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Science Molecules, Genes and Cells Chemistry Foundations

Accounting and Finance for Business Statistics for Life Sciences Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Animal, Plant and Microbial Life

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Plants, Pests and Diseases Inner Life of Plants General Principles of Chemistry Commerce major (core) subject*

Business Economics Biochemistry for Agricultural and Animal Sciences Animal Nutrition Commerce major (core) subject*

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Semester 2

Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Introduction to Land and Soil Management Commerce major (core) subject* Commerce major (core) subject*

Sustainability Land and Soil Management Commerce major (core) subject* Commerce major (core) subject*

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Semester 2

Professional Business Practice Animal Health Commerce major (core) level 3 subject*

Entrepreneurship Agricultural and Animal Science Case Studies Commerce major (core) subject*

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 80.95) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.


COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/business *The primary major must be one of the following five majors: accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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YOUR CAREER Management Consultancy Policy advice Social research Marketing

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(P 68)

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YEAR 4

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of International Relations Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22)

Combine your interest in humanities and business, and develop your critical thinking, research and analysis skills. In first year you’ll study fundamental commerce units like accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing and have opportunities to talk and work with business professionals. Depending on your commerce major choice, you may be able to graduate with a professionally accredited degree. Your arts subjects could include languages, literature, history, communication studies, philosophy and politics, preparing you to start a career in areas like finance, community development, banking or the media.

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Arts foundation subject Commerce major core subject* Commerce major (core) subject* Arts foundation subject

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Semester 2

Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Commerce major (core) subject Arts major (core) subject Arts elective

Sustainability Commerce major (core) subject Arts major (core) subject Arts elective

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Semester 2

Commerce major (core) subject* Commerce major (core) subject Arts major (core) subject Arts elective

Commerce major (core) level 3 subject* Arts major (core) subject Arts elective Arts elective

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Professional Practice in Business Commerce major (core) subject* Arts major (core) subject Arts elective

Entrepreneurship Commerce major (core) subject Arts major (core) level 3 subject Arts major (core) subject

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science This innovative double degree offers a comprehensive study program to meet the significant increase in demand for information and communications technology professionals with a commerce background. You’ll focus your commerce studies with one of five majors – accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing – then pair this with a solid core in mathematics and computer science.

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PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.


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Semester 2

Business Foundations Discrete Mathematics Number Systems and Linear Algebra Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals

Accounting and Finance for Business Commerce major subject* Algebra Linear Codes and Automata Intermediate Object Oriented Programming

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Semester 2

Business Analytics Business Economics Commerce major subject* Database Fundamentals

Commerce major subject Object Oriented Programming using C++ System Design Engineering Fundamentals Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

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Semester 2

Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Commerce major subject* Algorithms and Data Structures System Design and Methodologies

Sustainability Commerce major subject* Operating Systems and Computer Architecture Professional Environment

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Semester 2

Commerce major subject* Commerce major subject* Elective (computer science) Industry Project A

Entrepreneurship Commerce major subject* Elective (commerce) Industry Project B

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business Information Systems (P 112) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Information Technology (P 114) YOUR CAREER Investment banking Accounting Management Business analysis Financial advice COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/business *The primary major must be one of the following five majors: accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences This unique double degree allows you to select your commerce major from five disciplines: accounting, economics, finance, marketing or management; and your health science major from: public health, rehabilitation, counselling, or human physiology and anatomy. The commerce component is designed to develop responsible, engaged and innovative work-ready graduates through practical experience within industry. The health science component allows you to apply these skills to the management of health institutions and practices.

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Business Foundations Human Biosciences A Introduction to Professional Practice Individual Determinants of Health

Accounting and Finance for Business Human Biosciences B Research and Evidence in Practice Social Determinants of Health

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Semester 2

Business Analytics Health science major subject Health science major subject Commerce major subject

Business Economics Health science major subject Health science major subject Commerce major subject

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Semester 2

Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Health science major subject Commerce major subject Commerce major subject

Sustainability Third year health science major subject Third year commerce major subject Commerce major subject

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Commerce elective Third year commerce major subject Third year health science major subject Third year health science elective

Entrepreneurship Third year commerce major capstone subject Third year health science major subject Third year health science elective

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Public Health Promotion (P 106) Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management (P 98) YOUR CAREER Health information management Clinical governance Community private health services Health promotion COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/business You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of International Relations This exciting double degree opportunity will give you the skills to apply your business acumen to the global market. On completion, you could be working in the commercial world of business, international governance or public service institutions.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

In the commerce component of your degree you’ll choose from five majors: accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. In international relations, you’ll learn to think globally and study power and change on a global scale.



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YOUR CAREER Diplomacy International development Economics Foreign affairs Policy advisor

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CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts (P 66) Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of International Relations

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Business Foundations Commerce major subject* International Relations Induction Seminar International relations elective

Accounting and Finance for Business Commerce major subject* States, Security and International Relations International relations elective

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Business Analytics Commerce major subject* International Law and Organisations International relations elective

Business Economics Commerce major subject* Deliberation, Participation, Statecraft International relations elective

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Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Commerce major subject* Theories of World Politics International relations elective

Sustainability Commerce major subject* Issues in World Politics International relations elective

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Professional Business Practice Commerce major subject* International relations elective International relations elective

Entrepreneurship Commerce major subject* International relations elective International relations elective

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science This double degree allows you to study commerce subjects alongside any of our science subjects, including botany, genetics, chemistry and statistics. You’ll study commerce fundamentals and choose a major from accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. Depending on the commerce major you choose, you may be eligible to graduate with a professionally accredited degree.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 81.20) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

This course is designed to develop responsible, engaged and innovative work-ready graduates.

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

YOUR CAREER Management Consultancy International development Research

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CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Biomedical Science (P 141) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22)

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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Science major subject or elective Science major subject or elective

Business Analytics Business Economics Science major subject or elective Science major subject or elective

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Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Commerce major (core) subject* Commerce major (core) subject Science major subject or elective

Sustainability Science major subject Science major subject or elective Science major subject or elective

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Commerce major (core) subject* Commerce major (core) subject* Science major subject or elective Science major subject or elective

Commerce major (core) subject* Commerce major (core) subject* Science major subject or elective Science major subject or elective

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Professional Practice in Business Commerce major (core) subject* Science major subject or elective Science major subject or elective

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Bachelor of Finance Our Bachelor of Finance prepares you to advise individuals and corporations on their investment, funding and risk management strategies. It is specifically designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of corporate and international finance, investment valuation, portfolio management and risk management. You’ll choose specialised finance electives such as Derivative Securities, Mergers and Acquisitions, Computational Finance and Security Valuation. You’ll also have the chance to take a study tour or internship elective. You also have the opportunity to broaden your career opportunities by completing a major in economics, accounting or another area of interest.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Accounting/ Master of Financial Analysis (P 45) Bachelor of Business (P 48) Bachelor of Commerce (P 64)

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Business Analytics Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Fundamentals of Finance Second major or elective

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Introduction to Quantitative Analysis Banking and Financial Institutions Second major or elective Second major or elective

Introductory Econometrics Sustainability Second major or elective Elective

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Corporate Finance International Financial Management Investment and Portfolio Management Second major or elective level 3 subject

Second major or elective level 3 subject Case Studies in Finance (capstone) Entrepreneurship Second major or elective level 3 subject

YOUR CAREER Finance Financial planning Risk management Portfolio management COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/finance


Bachelor of International Business Our international business degree will provide you with insights into global economic and business climates by exposing you to the intricacies of international corporate behaviour and regulation. Prepare for a career in international business through studies in international relations, international human resource management and international marketing. The La Trobe Business School has partners all over the world, so you can increase your job prospects by participating in exchange during your degree. Experience student life in downtown Montréal at Université du Québec; expand your network in the original international city at Lingnan University in Hong Kong; or study in one of the world’s leading academic locations at the Berlin School of Economics and Law. Consolidate your learning and give yourself a competitive edge by visiting the country that most interests you. You’ll expand your professional network, learn about another culture and do some sightseeing along the way.

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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Introduction to International Business Business Economics

Business Analytics Business Ethics Second major or elective Second major or elective

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Human Resource Management Sustainability Second major or elective Second major or elective

International Management Second major or elective Second major or elective Elective

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International Financial Management Second major or elective level 3 subject Second major or elective level 3 subject Second major or elective level 3 subject

International Marketing Strategic Management (capstone) Entrepreneurship International Human Resource Management

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 51.05) Sydney (ATAR 51.35) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (P 48) Bachelor of Commerce (P 64) Bachelor of International Relations (P 32) Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (P 39) YOUR CAREER Economist Politics International trade Investment banking COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/business


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Whether you want a career in primary or secondary schools, early childhood or outdoor education, or in an alternative setting, our courses will give you the skills you need. Due to changes to the education sector implemented in 2017, we re-imagined our teaching and education courses to prepare you for a range of teaching and education careers in schools, communities and non-traditional learning environments. Our new courses include a foundation first year designed to familiarise you with national numeracy and literacy standards, while also offering you the flexibility to move between programs if you want to change your teaching focus. Professional practice is built into all our degrees, with unique and innovative placement models including paired student placements and our Excellence in Professional Practice program. We pride ourselves on a passion for teaching and research of the highest quality and continued community and industry relevance. Please note that some of our courses are being reviewed and may change. For up-to-date information about our courses please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses


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PATHWAYS AND ENTRY PROGRAMS Aspire Program Apply before 31 August for an early offer – see page 12 for details. Course transfer Start your studies in the Bachelor of Educational Studies and apply for transfer into one of our teacher education courses for second year.*

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

• Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

Tertiary Enabling Program Successfully complete our 17‑week program and improve your academic results to be eligible for a range of courses – see page 161 for details. TAFE Diplomas Do a relevant course and get Advanced Standing for your prior learning* – see page 160 for details.


* *Minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) required forWeighted entry intoAverage some courses. *Minimum Mark (WAM) required for be entry into for some courses.Standing. You may also eligible Advanced

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Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 60.85) Shepparton (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Early Learning (P 73) Bachelor of Education (Primary) (P 74) Bachelor of Educational Studies (P 73)

The Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education is based on theories of learning and how they are applied when teaching. The focus is on understanding learning and development in children from birth to adolescence and how educators can support learning for all children.

The program reflects a holistic developmental understanding of learning across early childhood and primary years. It acknowledges differences associated with the developmental nature of growth, learning and transitions from birth to twelve years.

The foundation year focuses on understanding learning and development, literacy and numeracy skills, learning in the 21st century and Indigenous Australia studies. A further 26 subjects will develop your understanding of learning and teaching through early childhood and primary years, focusing on typical development as well as atypical development through special education subjects.

After graduating, you can apply for registration to teach in early childhood, primary and special education schools in Victoria.*

YOUR CAREER Pre-school teaching Primary teaching Childcare Early intervention YEAR 1


Professional experience will help you to develop your teaching skills and understand your role as a teacher. Throughout your degree you will undertake in excess of 100 days of professional placements across the different stages of childhood development, from early years through to primary. This will give you the experience you need to go into any early childhood or primary workplace with confidence.

YEAR 4

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COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ early-childhood-education

*All initial teacher education programs are required to be reaccredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) every five years. Consequently, this course is currently undertaking accreditation with the VIT. Professional registration may require an application to VIT and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of this degree. Please contact vit.vic.edu.au for details.

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Child and Adolescent Development Introduction to Aboriginal Australia Learning Literacy Families and Communities Partnerships

Diverse Learning Communities 21st Century Digital Learner Learning Numeracy History and Philosophies of Early Childhood Education

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Understanding Learning Early Years Literacy and Mathematics Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing for Children Early Learning Environments (Birth - 2 yrs Placement)

Personalised Assessment and Reporting Pedagogy, Curriculum and Practice Teaching Primary Mathematics Teaching in Inclusive Settings (Early Years School Placement)

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Teaching Primary Arts and Design Teaching English Language and Literacy Teaching Indigenous Learners

Children who Challenge Teaching Early Years Science and Technology Connections and Transitions (3-5 year olds Placement)

Teaching Primary Science and Humanities (Upper Primary Placement)

Teaching Primary Health and Physical Education

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Ethical Professional Practice Mathematics for Understanding English Literature and Multimodal Literacies Researching Evidence of Impact with Early Childhood or Primary Placement

Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Education Understanding Autism and Alternative Communications Exceptional Mathematics OR Exceptional Literacies


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Bachelor of Early Learning Our Bachelor of Early Learning allows professionals working in the early childhood profession with a Diploma to upgrade to a Bachelor qualification. This course is designed to fit with your working life – it’s delivered online with four entry points, with no on-campus attendance required, so you can combine your full-time early childhood role with flexible studies. You can also nominate to complete up to 50 per cent of the 88 days of professional experience in your place of employment, subject to the centre meeting supervision requirements. The Bachelor of Early Learning is an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality (ACECQA) approved course. On completion, you’ll also be eligible to apply for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

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Block credit for 60 credit points


CAMPUS AND ATAR Online course DURATION 2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent qualification. It is expected that applicants will be working in the childhood profession. If this is not the case, students may be required to seek additional contact opportunities.

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Language, Literacies and Communication Early Learning Environments

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education (P 72)

November-February

May-August

YOUR CAREER Early childhood Kindergarten teaching Early intervention

Designing Early Childhood Curriculum Outdoor and Nature Play

Connections and Transitions Making Sense of Their World

May-August ICT for Education Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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August-November

Assessment and Reporting in Early Childhood Education Children and the Arts

Communications for Inclusive Contexts Learning Difficulties and Disabilities

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The Professional Work of Teachers

Teacher as Researcher Project

Learning Journey Portfolio

Elective

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Early Inclusion Family and community perspectives in Early Childhood Education

Work-based Learning Leadership and Management

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ early-childhood-education


Bachelor of Educational Studies This course is your pathway to further studies in education and teaching. First year students can apply to transfer into one of our teacher education courses in second year, including the Bachelor of Education programs. You can also choose to complete three years of study and then progress to one of our graduate entry teaching programs.*

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.80) Bendigo (ATAR 51.30) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P)

You’ll develop fundamental critical thinking skills as well as knowledge in contemporary education theory and key concepts of student development. You’ll also establish critical capabilities in literacy and numeracy.


*Course entry requirements apply.

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Education (Primary) (P 74) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (P 76)

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Child and Adolescent Development Introduction to Aboriginal Australia Learning Literacy Families and Communities Partnerships

21st Centry Digital Learner Diverse Learning Communities Learning Numeracy History and Philosophies of Early Childhood Education

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Understanding Learning Education elective Education elective Education/discipline elective

Curriculum and Assessment Discipline elective Discipline elective Discipline elective

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Education elective Education elective Education elective Education elective

Models of Applied Learning Discipline elective Discipline elective Discipline elective

YOUR CAREER Education administration Community education COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ educational-studies


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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.45) Bendigo (ATAR 62.50) Mildura (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

In 2015, the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group report identified the need to move from a generalist model of primary teacher education to a specialist approach. Primary teachers now need to be given opportunities to specialise in discipline areas. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) allows you to develop your skills in these areas and builds your knowledge in diagnostic learning, special needs, different teaching models and relationship skill building. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to meet the needs of the industry and be ready to work in multiple education areas.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education (P 72) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (P 76) Bachelor of Educational Studies (P 73)

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ primary-education


POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Umea University (SWEDEN) Malmo Univeristy (SWEDEN) University of Stirling (UK) Universidad de Complutense (SPAIN)

You’ll maximise your expertise and skills to be ready to work in complex education settings. You’ll complete 80 days of professional experience during the course. You’ll be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) on completion of this course.* *All initial teacher education programs are required to be reaccredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) every five years. Consequently, this course is currently undertaking accreditation with the VIT. Professional registration may require an application to VIT and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of this degree. Visit vit.vic.edu.au for details.


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YOUR CAREER Primary school teaching Specialist teaching Curriculum development

The foundation year of the program allows you to build strong knowledge around professional literacy and numeracy with awareness of contemporary approaches to learning.

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Child and Adolescent Development Introduction to Aboriginal Australia Learning Literacy Curriculum specialisation elective 1

Diverse Learning Communities 21st Century Digital Learner Learning Numeracy Curriculum specialisation elective 2

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Developing Teacher Readiness Understanding Learning and Development Teaching English Language and Literacy Teaching Primary Humanities

Curriculum and Assessment Teaching Primary Mathematics Teaching Primary Science Teaching Technology and Design

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Inclusive Learning Environments Teaching Indigenous Learners Teaching Primary Arts and Design Curriculum specialisation elective 3

Supporting Special Needs of Learners Integrated Curriculum Teaching Primary Health and Physical Education Curriculum specialisation elective 4

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Ethical Professional Practice Mathematics for Understanding English Literature and Multimodal Literacies Researching Evidence and Impact

Sustainability, Education and the Global Teacher Teaching in Cultural Communities Digital Literacies for Ethical Innovations Researching Evidence and Impact


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Subject snapshot: Diverse Learning Communities This subject will help you understand the needs of students and their families within an educational context in the community. You’ll participate in a community project to engage with people in different organisational contexts including:

• English as Additional Language centres • refugee support centres • disability service providers

• community hubs or youth centres • local government groups • other support networks. Through this project you’ll understand the value of engaging in collaborative learning in diverse cultural and community groups, which will prepare you for the diverse nature of today’s classrooms. Theodora graduated from La Trobe and secured a fulltime position teaching Year 5 and 6 at an independent school within a month of completing her studies. ‘At La Trobe, the teaching degrees have a strong emphasis on practical experience, so by the time we finish our course we feel prepared and confident to enter the workforce. In addition to doing my standard placements within primary schools, I travelled to Kuala Lumpur and completed a practicum in a Malaysian international school, which gave me invaluable skills and added further depth to my experience. La Trobe also secured a placement for me at the National Gallery of Victoria Education Office where I had the chance to be involved in school tours, workshops and the exhibition of Jean Paul Gaultier. A few years ago, these experiences would have been unthinkable and I would have never imagined I could gain so much from my degree.’ Theodora Papadakis Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)* graduate *Now offered as Bachelor of Education (Primary)

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.15) Bendigo (ATAR 61.00) Mildura (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) will develop your skills in the diverse academic and developmental needs of young people. You’ll gain discipline expertise to teach across all stages of secondary school and have the opportunity to specialise in two disciplines of your choice. The design of the program ensures the integration of teaching and learning theory with practice.


COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ secondary-education


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POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Umea University (SWEDEN) Malmo Univeristy (SWEDEN) University of Stirling (UK) Universidad de Complutense (SPAIN)

*All initial teacher education programs are required to be reaccredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) every five years. Consequently, this course is currently undertaking accreditation with the VIT. Professional registration may require an application to VIT and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of this degree. Visit vit.vic.edu.au for details.

The foundation year of the program allows you to build strong knowledge around professional literacy and numeracy with awareness of contemporary approaches to learning. You’ll maximise your expertise and skills to be able to work in complex education settings.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Education (Primary) (P 74) Bachelor of Educational Studies (P 73) Bachelor of Technology Education (P 83) YOUR CAREER Secondary school teaching Specialist teaching Curriculum development

You’ll complete 80 days of professional experience during the course. You’ll be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) on completion of this course.*

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Child and Adolescent Development Introduction to Aboriginal Australia Learning Literacy Specialisation 1 (major discipline)

Diverse Learning Communities 21st Century Digital Learner Learning Numeracy Specialisation 2 (minor discipline)

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Semester 2

Developing Teacher Readiness Understanding Learning Specialisation 2 (minor discipline) Specialisation 1 (major discipline)

Curriculum and Assessment Specialisation 1 (major discipline) Specialisation 1 (major discipline) Specialisation 2 (minor discipline)

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Inclusive Learning Environments Teaching Indigenous Learners Specialisation 1 (major discipline) Secondary Curriculum 1 (major method)

Supporting Special Needs of Learners Specialisation 1 (major discipline) Specialisation 2 (minor discipline) Secondary Curriculum 1 (minor method)

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Researching Evidence and Impact Ethical Professional Practice Secondary Curriculum 2 (major method) Discipline/Pedagogy elective (extension 1) La Trobe Essential: Innovation and Entrepreneurship La Trobe Essentials: Sustainability and Global Citizenship

Researching Evidence and Impact (Prac) Sustainability, Education and the Global Teacher Secondary Curriculum 2 (minor method) Discipline/Pedagogy elective (extension 2)


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Practical experience is the cornerstone of any teacher education course. La Trobe students can consolidate their knowledge through placement in schools, community centres, and non-traditional learning environments. Excellence in Professional Practice

Experience teaching in a different country

If you’re studying our primary or secondary education courses you will have the opportunity to participate in our innovative Excellence in Professional Practice program.*

During your degree you’ll have the opportunity to experience an overseas placement with one of our international partners.* Our partnership with Taylor’s University Malaysia is one of the many overseas study opportunities on offer. It allows us to pair you with a Malaysian student and send you on a placement in a school in Kuala Lumpur.

This program gives you the opportunity to work two to three days a week during your final year of study in partner schools such as Charles La Trobe College. You’ll be embedded in a school environment, allowing you to build professional industry networks, experience a full school year of activity and set yourself up for your career. *Selection criteria apply including minimum average grade.

The international curriculum you’ll be teaching has an emphasis on global perspectives, while embracing Asian values and languages. This opportunity will develop professional knowledge and cultural exchange, as being a life-changing experience.

Partner schools La Trobe has partnerships with over 25 educational institutions throughout metro and regional Victoria. Our partners provide advice on curriculum and ensure our students receive quality work experience and learn from professionals in their field. Our partners include schools such as:

• Charles La Trobe College (MACLEOD) • Mildura South Primary (MILDURA) • Girton Grammar School (BENDIGO) • Brookside College (CAROLINE SPRINGS) • Victory Lutheran College (WODONGA) • Methodist Ladies College (KEW) • Toorak Primary School (TOORAK) • Macleod College (MACLEOD)

*Selection criteria apply including minimum average grade.

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Bachelor of Outdoor Education CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 61.80) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education (P 80) Bachelor of Physical, Health and Outdoor Education (P 81) YOUR CAREER Outdoor environmental educator School camp coordinator Nature guide Park ranger Zoo educational officer COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ outdoor-education

With over 30 years’ experience, we offer one of the largest outdoor and environmental education programs in Australia. You’ll have the choice of two majors: outdoor education and educational nature tourism.

This course can serve as a pathway to a Master of Teaching program* for those who wish to explore a teaching career in schools.

The outdoor education major is designed for motivated students seeking careers in outdoor education, adventure guiding and environmental education, and explores areas such as sustainability education and eco-tourism. Past graduates of this major have found work with outdoor travel companies, as instructors in school camps, in adventure management and in environmental education.

Additional costs

Our nature tourism major focuses on the study of natural environments, environmental interpretation, land management and outdoor and field naturalist practice. This prepares you for careers in the nature tourism industry, in national parks, zoos, botanical gardens, and in private nature tourism operations.

*Course entry requirements apply.

You need to allow A$1,500-A$2,000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet weather clothing. These items may be purchased from any supplier; they remain your property. You are encouraged to bring any camping equipment you already have and wait until you have commenced the course before buying any new equipment.

Practical requirements You need to be aware of the physical components and location requirements of this course. If you have a disability, medical condition or any concerns that may affect your participation in some of the practical components of the course, you are invited to discuss your options with the course coordinator – please contact our Future Students Centre for a referral on 1300 135 045.


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Ways of Knowing Nature Outdoor Living and Travel Skills Field Experience A Reading Australian Landscapes

World View and the Environment Naturalist Studies Introduction to Winter Alpine Environments Outdoor Environments

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Field Experience C (Long Walk) Safety in Outdoor Environments Environment elective

Australian Culture and Land Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments Environment elective Elective

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Education in the Outdoors Field Experience D Teaching in Environment elective Elective

Teaching and Program Development Field Experience E Teaching in Environment elective Elective

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Do you like learning in the outdoors? Our degrees include environmental experiences such as bushwalking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, canoeing and naturalist studies. These prepare you for a range of careers in outdoor and environmental education and adventure guiding.

Get out of the classroom

Subject snapshot:

You’ll undertake up to 140 days of fieldwork, including an 18-day bushwalking trek through the Kosciusko National Park or an 18-day canoeing trip along the Murray River. Other expeditions have included trips to the Australian Alps, the Murray River basin, the Grampians, the Victorian coast, as well as to South-West Tasmania, Broome and the Whitsunday Islands.

Winter Alpine Environments Get away from resorts and understand the complexities of alpine bush environments. In this subject, based around field experience, you’ll develop the skills to use skiing not just as a way to get from one place to another but as a method of exploration. You’ll also learn how to be comfortable in different snow conditions and more challenging terrain, giving you the ability to lead and teach groups of varying skill levels.

‘I’ve always loved the outdoors, and I’d heard that La Trobe Bendigo had an awesome outdoor education program. When I enrolled in a Bachelor of Physical and Outdoor Education I wasn’t disappointed – just amazed at some of the opportunities. One piece of advice to future students is to do a course you love! There is no point studying something you are not passionate about. I really love the outdoors and I’m passionate about education so this was a pretty good match for me. La Trobe is a great study environment. I was based at the Bendigo Campus and there is such a great community atmosphere. The lecturers are easy to contact and always happy to help. Three words that sum up La Trobe are fun, friends and opportunity!’ Jordie French Bachelor of Physical and Outdoor Education* graduate *Now offered as Bachelor of Physical, Health and Outdoor Education.

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 50.90) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Outdoor Education Bachelor of Physical, Health and Outdoor Education (P 81)

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Study in the bush, on rivers and in alpine environments with this practical three-year degree. You’ll build your confidence in the outdoors through fieldwork experience in a variety of areas, and develop a greater understanding of people and society’s relationship with the outdoors.

the Victorian Alps, the Grampians and the Murray River system. You can use these electives to gain specialist knowledge in a particular area of outdoor activity, or choose a broad selection of electives to give yourself a wider set of experiences.

The degree emphasises environmental and social responsibility when interacting with the outdoors. You’ll study leadership and safety in outdoor environments, and gain 160 days of field trip experience. Your electives can include bushwalking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing and paddling, developing your knowledge ofthe Bendigo region,

You’ll be prepared for a number of careers in outdoor and environmental education when you graduate. This course can also serve as a pathway to a Master of Teaching program* for those who wish to explore a teaching career in schools.

YOUR CAREER Outdoor leader Adventure guide School camp coordinator

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*Course entry requirements apply. Please refer to practical requirements and additional costs information on page 78.

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Ways of Knowing Nature Outdoor Living and Travel Skills Field Experience A Reading Australian Landscapes

World View and the Environment Naturalist Studies Introduction to Winter Alpine Environments Outdoor Environments

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Semester 2

Field Experience C (Long Walk) Safety in Outdoor Environments Rock Environments

Australian Culture and Land Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments River Environments (White Water) Winter Alpine Environments

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Bachelor of Physical, Health and Outdoor Education CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 51.50) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL. Applicants should complete and submit a VTAC Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Outdoor Education (P 78) Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education (P 80) YOUR CAREER Outdoor leader Sports coach Community health worker COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ physical-health-education

The Bachelor of Physical, Health and Outdoor Education will prepare you to enter the education and training profession. It covers a range of topics including:

• environmental and sustainability education • safety and risk management • leadership • physiology

You’ll be equipped for a range of careers in the fitness and recreation industries, youth and community centres, government and private agencies. This course can also serve as a pathway to a Master of Teaching program* for those who wish to explore a teaching career in schools. *Course entry requirements apply. Please refer to practical requirements and additional costs information on page 78.

• biomechanics • movement studies • skill analysis.

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Ways of Knowing Nature Outdoor Living and Travel Skills Reading Australian Landscapes Human Biosciences A

Naturalist Studies Introduction to Winter Alpine Environments Human Biosciences Movement Studies

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Safety in Outdoor Environments Exercise and Sports Biomechanics Exercise and Sports Physiology Movement Studies 2

Bush Environments Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments Contemporary Issues in Sex and Sexuality Environment elective

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Education in the Outdoors Field Experience D Sport and Exercise Psychology Teaching Environment elective

Public Health Nutrition Health Education Development Sport and Skill Analysis Advanced Exercise Biomechanics


Our commitment to rural health As a health education student based in Bendigo, you’ll benefit from La Trobe’s deep connections to the health industry in regional Victoria. Through the La Trobe Rural Health School we are working with communities to improve the health, social care and wellbeing of people in rural and regional areas.

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Mike has 20 years’ experience in designing, developing and teaching in many teacher/ trainer undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He began his teaching career as a technology teacher in a secondary school before moving into the TAFE sector as a trade teacher. Now he is the Convenor of Adult, Vocational and Technology Education programs within the School of Education at La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus. Mike’s research concentrates on the areas of design, creativity and technology, VET and VCAL within secondary schools. He also works with the VET sector on researching and developing pedagogies for work-related learning. This wealth of experience allows him to bring real-world examples into the classroom and provide students with a window into industry. Mike’s education goal is to encourage ‘worker bees to become architects’ and in 2015 Mike received the inaugural La Trobe Uni Student Union Research Supervisor award for doing just that. He also received a teaching award in 2016 when he obtained a student satisfaction rating of 4.8/5. Dr Mike Brown Program Leader, Bachelor of Technology Education.

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Bachelor of Technology Education CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR — ) Bendigo (ATAR — ) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (including 2 years Advanced Standing). PREREQUISITES All applicants admitted into this course are provided Advanced Standing for the first two years of the course based on: Certificate of Proficiency of the Victorian Industrial Training Commission or equivalent, substantial relevant work experience ensuring the apprenticeship and work experience totals no less than 8 years OR Certificate of Technology or other approved two year, full-time, post-Year 11 TAFE certificate or equivalent, plus at least 2 years work experience OR Diploma or other approved two year, full-time, post-Year 12 qualification, or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience. All VTAC applicants must submit a completed Personal Statement in support of their application. All direct applicants must submit a completed Supplementary Form in support of their application.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (P 76) Bachelor of Educational Studies (P 73)

The Bachelor of Technology Education is a specialist qualification for people with extensive experience in industry to transition to teaching in secondary schools. It will also prepare you for a range of careers in other teaching-related areas including TAFE,* community, and non‑traditional learning environments such as advisory boards, private organisations, and local and state government. For years between seven and 10 you can integrate strands of studies including design, creativity and technology.

At the VCE level, technology becomes more specialised and includes:

• Product Design and Technology • Food Studies • Systems Engineering.

YOUR CAREER Secondary school teacher VET teacher TAFE teacher COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ secondary-education

You’ll complete 80 days of professional experience during the course. You’ll be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) on completion of this course.**

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Culture and Indigenous Perspectives Personal Literacy and Numeracy Skill Development VET Secondary Curriculum 1 Inclusive Learning Environments (15 day placement)

Models of Applied Learning Literacy and Numeracy for Professional Educators Technology Secondary Curriculum 2 Supporting the Needs of Learners (20 day placement)

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Human Development and Wellbeing Technology and Design in Context 1 Ethical and Professional Practice Curriculum and Assessment (15 day placement)

Transitions and Pathways Technology and Design in Context 2 Secondary Curriculum 2 (minor method) Professional Experience Placement (30 days placement)


*All graduates will need to hold an updated Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to be eligible to teach VET in schools and TAFE. **All initial teacher education programs are required to be reaccredited with the VIT every five years. At the time of printing, the Bachelor of Technology Education was undertaking accreditation with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Professional registration may require an application to VIT and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact vit.vic.edu.au for details.

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Our strong industry links and partnerships ensure your clinical placements take place in some of Victoria’s finest hospitals and healthcare centres. Studying health sciences at La Trobe is a handson experience. In our clinical courses, you’ll spend plenty of time on placements, putting theory into practice in real-world healthcare settings. Please note that some of our courses are being reviewed and may change. For up-to-date information about our courses please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses Note on clinical placements Many health courses require students to undertake unpaid professional/clinical placements, sometimes on weekends and outside of University teaching periods. You may need to live away from home while on placement. If you do, you’re responsible for finding suitable accommodation and bearing all costs.


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PATHWAYS AND ENTRY PROGRAMS Aspire Program Apply before 31 August for an early offer – see page 12 for details. Course transfer Start your studies in one course and apply for transfer into another course.* La Trobe Melbourne Successfully complete a Diploma in Health Sciences at our pathway provider, and get entry into second year of a range of our health sciences degrees – see page 95 for details.* Work Recognition Program If you are over 21 years of age, you may be eligible to gain entry into a Bachelor of Human Services/Master of Social Work based on your work experience – see page 161 for details. TAFE Diplomas Do a relevant course and get Advanced Standing for your prior learning** – see page 160 for details.

* Subject to places and course requirements, including minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM). You may also be eligible for Advanced Standing. ** Minimum WAM required for entry into some courses.

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Individual Determinants of Health Human Biosciences A Introduction to Professional Practice Elective

Social Determinants of Health Research and Evidence in Practice Human Biosciences B Elective

Nursing students have set units instead of electives in the core first year. See Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) on p.100 for further details.

You can use core first-year studies as a pathway to your chosen course if you don’t get a place when you first apply (subject to places and course requirements). Alternatively, consider the pathways outlined on page 85. Almost all our health sciences courses have a core first year. This means if you haven’t decided on a specific area of study, you can enrol in any health sciences course that shares first-year core subjects and apply to transfer into another course after your first year. If your transfer is approved, you’ll go directly into second year of your newly selected course. Please note that transfers are competitive and subject to academic results and availability of places.

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Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Audiology Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Orthoptics Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Speech Pathology Bachelor of Exercise Science Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Exercise Physiology Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (Online) Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/ Bachelor of Health Information Management Bachelor of Human Nutrition Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Paramedic Practice and Bachelor of Public Health Promotion Bachelor of Public Health Promotion Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Our courses in dentistry, oral health and social work don’t share core first-year subjects. Students transferring from these courses will not get credit for the entire first year – additional studies may be required.

National Police Check 1

Working with Children Check 2

Immunisations 3

First Aid Level II Certificate 4

Accommodation and Travel costs 5

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Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Clinical Audiology Our combined degree offers you a multidisciplinary approach to the study of hearing, balance and related areas. You’ll learn diagnosis and rehabilitation methods through interactive and simulated workshops on campus and in clinical settings. You’ll be required to complete an internship year and regular clinical placements. Our graduates work in hospitals, early intervention centres, cochlear implant and community health centres, private practices and research institutions.

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Core first year (see page 86)

Core first year (see page 86) Communication Disorders – History, Attitudes and Innovations

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Analysing and Combining Words Communication and Swallowing across the Lifespan Integrating Evidence into Practice Anatomy and Neurophysiology for Speech and Swallowing

Speech and Hearing Sciences Mental Health and Pharmacology Introduction to the Auditory System: Basics of Hearing Elective

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Summer Semester

Introduction to Hearing and Balance

Patient-centered Care in Audiological Practice

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Introduction to Diagnostic Assessment Acoustics and Psychoacoustics Pathology of Hearing Loss Professional Practice: Clinical Audiology A*

Advanced Diagnostic Audiology 1 Paediatric Audiology Hearing and Systems and Fitting Professional Practice: Clinical Audiology B*

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Advanced Diagnostic Audiology 2

Advanced Audiological Rehabilitation Clinical Audiology D*

Rehabilitation 2: Lifespan Rehabilitation Professional Practice: Clinical Audiology C

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 80.70) DURATION 4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program). PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Speech Pathology (P 93) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) YOUR CAREER Audiologist in hospitals, early intervention, private or community health, cochlear implant centres and hearing device companies. COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/audiology

*Subjects are clinical /professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics You’ll learn about artificial limbs (prostheses) for people with amputations, and supportive devices (orthoses) for people with musculoskeletal weakness. You’ll have access to practical experience at leading Australian and international hospitals and private practices, particularly in your final years. Our graduates have gone on to work in public and private health settings and often find opportunities to work in developing and developed countries.

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Integrating Evidence into Practice Anatomy: Lower and Upper Limbs Paediatrics and Gerontology in Prosthetics and Orthotics Science and Use of Materials Trends in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Normal and Pathological Movement Clinical Assessment Techniques Orthotic Management of Spinal and Limb Fractures Pathophysiologic Basis of Disease Elective

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Clinical Orthotic Management of the Foot

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Clinical Transtibial Prosthetics Evidence of Transtibial Prosthetics Extended Orthotic Management of the Foot Applied Clinical Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Evidence of Ankle Foot Orthotics Clinical Ankle Foot Orthotics Seminars in Clinical Research Management of the Upper Limb

All year: Week 6–24

All year: Week 28–46

Clinical Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics A* Extended Lower Limb Prosthetics

Extended Lower Limb Orthotics Extended Clinical Experience*

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 82.25) DURATION 4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program). PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Clinical Audiology (P 87) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) YOUR CAREER Public and private clinics Medical research centres Hospitals COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ prosthetics-and-orthotics *Subjects are clinical /professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Dietetic Practice

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (P 95) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Human Nutrition (P 99) YOUR CAREER Chronic disease management Community health Food regulation and safety Hospital patient care Nutrition promotion Private practice Product development Public relations Research Sports performance


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DURATION 4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program).

In this combined degree, you’ll develop specialist skills in hospital dietetic practice, community and public health, and food service management. You’ll work closely with lecturers who are practising professionals. You’ll undertake more than 100 days of professional placement as part of the course. After graduation, you can work in areas including patient care, consulting and product development.

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Semester 2

Chemistry Foundations or General Principles of Chemistry Human Biosciences A Individual Determinants of Health Introduction to Professional Practice

Social Determinants of Health Human Biosciences B Chemistry of Food and Cooking Research and Evidence in Practice Elective

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Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Principles of Human Nutrition Integrating Evidence into Practice Pathophysiology Elective

Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology Human Physiology Theory B Nutrition and Disease Food and Societies

Week 26–30 Gastronomy 301: Multiculturalism and Ethnic Food Trends

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COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/dietetics

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Education and Communication Skills for Nutrition Food Science and Food Skills Lifespan Nutrition Dietetic Practice Skills Elective

Community and Public Health Nutrition B Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Skills

Week 31–51 Dietetic Practice Theory and Case Management A*

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Week 29-50

Individual Case Management Theory B Food Service Management Theory and Practice* Individual Case Management Practice B

Individual Case Management Theory C Community and Public Health Nutrition C* Individual Case Management Practice C


Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Human Services/ Master of Social Work (P 104) YOUR CAREER Occupational therapy Mental health Forensic services Paediatrics Physical rehabilitation COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ occupational-therapy

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Learn how to work with individuals and communities to address social, psychological and physical challenges to participating in play, leisure, work and self-care occupations. You’ll complete 1,000 hours of professional practice, alongside an engaging scenario-based learning curriculum. If you complete first year in Albury-Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton, you’ll study in Bendigo from second year onwards.

YEAR 4

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 75.15) Bendigo (ATAR 71.45) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P)

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Summer Occupational Science

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Integrating Evidence Into Practice Health Education Development Anatomy: Vertebral Column, Lower and Upper Limb Professional Practice 1: Service Learning

Occupational Perspective of Health Pathophysiology, Anatomy and Neurosciences Developmental Psychology Chronic Self-Management

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Environment, Group and Individual Approaches in OT

Service Coordination and Case Management

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Week 15-51

Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions

Professional Practice A*

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Week 37-43

Mental Health Across the Lifespan

Occupational Therapy: Enabling Change (Children)

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Various weeks

Advanced Clinical Practice*

Professional Practice C*

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Week 29-38

Evidence Review for Occupational Therapy

Macro Strategies for Advanced Professional Practice

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Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Orthoptics

This degree gives you the knowledge you need to detect, diagnose and treat vision problems in both children and adults. You’ll cover applied science fundamentals and build knowledge of the different forms of rehabilitation available to patients. Once you graduate, you can work as an independent practitioner in private practice or in public hospitals and clinics alongside ophthalmic surgeons.

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Optics and Refractive State Clinical Anatomy and Neurosciences Ocular Physiology and Vision Science Integrating Evidence into Practice

Pathophysiologic Basis for Disease Ocular Pathology and Microbiology Binocular Vision Neuro-ophthalmology

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Semester 2

Applied Ocular Diagnostics Ophthalmic Pharmacology Eye Movement Systems Concomitant Strabismus Clinical Refraction

Low Vision Rehabilitation Ophthalmic Management and Therapeutics Incomitant Strabismus Orthoptic Clinical Practice A*

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Semester 2

Models of Eye Service Delivery

Evidence-Based Orthoptic Practice

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Week 28–40

Orthoptic Clinical Practice B*

Orthoptic Clinical Practice D*

Week 14–33 Orthoptic Clinical Practice C* *Subjects are clinical /professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 80.30) DURATION 4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program). PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Clinical Audiology (P 87) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) YOUR CAREER Private practice Hospitals Specialist clinics COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/orthoptics

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Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Podiatric Practice CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 66.05)

As the only podiatry degree offered in Victoria, our course produces many of Australia’s newest podiatrists, who graduate with best-practice skills and the knowledge to treat and prevent a broad range of foot and ankle disorders.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (P 88) Bachelor of Exercise Science (P 94) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (P 107) YOUR CAREER Podiatrist in hospitals, community health centres, private practice and sports injury clinics. POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Glasgow Caledonian University

During first and second year, you’ll learn about the role of health professionals in the community, the fundamentals of human biosciences, and the factors that influence health. You’ll also begin to develop podiatric skills, learn about medical assessment and management, and gain a deeper understanding of complex conditions like diabetes.

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to treat people of all ages, be eligible to work overseas in some countries, and be well placed to explore an array of opportunities in public and private practice, community health, hospitals and academia.


PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

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During third and fourth year, you’ll study podiatric theory in-depth, and put what you’ve learnt into practice, with guided clinical placements in our on-campus podiatry clinic and other settings like hospitals, community health centres and private practice.

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Anatomy: Lower Limb and Foot Pathophysiology Integrating Evidence into Practice Introduction to Podiatry Practice A Elective

Medical Microbiology for Podiatry Foundations in Pharmacology for Podiatrists Normal and Pathological Movement Introduction to Podiatry Practice B Cutaneous Science of the Foot

Summer

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/podiatry

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Advanced Anatomy and Pathology for Podiatry

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Orthotic Management of the Foot and Lower Limb Podiatric Assessment and Management Clinical Biomechanics in Podiatry Podiatric Anaesthesia and Surgery Podiatric Practice C*

Musculoskeletal Basis of Foot and Lower Limb Pathology The High-Risk Foot Podiatric Pharmacology Podiatric Practice D*

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Consolidated Podiatric Case Management Medical Conditions Affecting the Foot

Special Populations in Podiatry Podiatry Project

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Our theoretical and clinical subjects prepare you for a career in variety of areas, including paediatrics and sports.

EMPLOYMENT OF PODIATRISTS WILL INCREASE BY

16.7 PER CENT

On-campus clinic gives students treatment experience

BETWEEN 2015 AND 2020 – WELL ABOVE THE AVERAGE GROWTH OF 8.3 PER CENT FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS

As a podiatry student you’ll complete placements at our own podiatry clinic, gaining real‑world treatment experience that boosts your skills, knowledge and employability.

(Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections to November 2020).

Under the supervision of highly experienced clinicians, you’ll build on your academic knowledge, and develop your skills and confidence in a supportive learning environment.

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90 PER CENT OF PODIATRY GRADUATES WHO WERE LOOKING AND AVAILABLE FOR WORK FOUND FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITHIN FOUR MONTHS OF GETTING THEIR DEGREE (Graduate Careers Australia, Graduate Destinations, 2015).

During their placements at the clinic, our podiatry students provide care for and management of musculoskeletal disorders, general podiatry and paediatric conditions, and also undertake diabetes assessments and management. Placements at the public clinic on the Melbourne Campus are just part of the 1,000 clinical hours that our podiatry students complete as part of their degree. Our students build on this knowledge through external placements in a variety of clinical settings in third and fourth year. Our industry-standard facilities, combined with the experience our students get with patients, ensure our students graduate career ready and highly employable.

A step in the right direction for Jade ‘Podiatry offers graduates a wide range of options, including international travel, and opening your own private clinical practice,’ says La Trobe graduate Jade Tan. Since completing her Podiatry degree at La Trobe, Jade has worked as a clinical podiatrist in private practice for two years, presented at key industry conferences, and is now a La Trobe teaching academic and Research Fellow, completing her PhD. Jade, who still consults with private patients, says podiatry is a ‘fun and dynamic’ profession that is in high demand from employers and the community. Jade Tan Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Podiatric Practice graduate

‘I really enjoy the clinic’s interactive group work and the hands-on experience I get there. I also get to participate in regular professional mentoring sessions, which provides a useful insight into different aspects of podiatry and my career options.’ Tony Truong Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Podiatric Practice student

Podiatrists in demand Community demand for podiatrists is increasing due to Australia’s growing and ageing population, and health factors such as the increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, renal disease and obesity (Health Workforce Australia, Australia’s Health Workforce Series: Podiatrists in Focus, March 2014).

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Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Physiotherapy Practice

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Podiatric Practice (P 90) Bachelor of Exercise Science (P 94) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (P 107) YOUR CAREER Physiotherapist in hospitals, preventative healthcare, private practices and sporting organisations. POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS University of Stirling (UK) Universidad de Complutense (SPAIN) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/physiotherapy

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During your physiotherapy degree, you’ll learn to assess and treat patients with physical injuries and movement disorders, helping them achieve the highest possible degree of recovery. We emphasise clinical practice, giving you 30 weeks of full-time clinical training. Your placements will cover a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private practice. If you choose to complete your first year in Albury-Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton, you’ll transfer to Bendigo for the rest of the degree.

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 95.50) Bendigo (ATAR 93.50) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P)

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Core first year (see page 86) Participation Across the Lifespan

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Anatomy of Lower Limb and Trunk Physiology and Biomechanics of Movement Integrating Evidence Into Practice Physiotherapy Practice Development A

Anatomy of Upper Limb and Neurosciences Physiotherapy Practice Development B Foundations in Pharmacology Pathophysiology Basis of Disease

Summer

Various weeks

Community Engagement Experience

Managing Complexity in Clinical Practice Physiotherapy for Early Lifespan and Gender-Specific Conditions Professional Practicum A* Professional Practicum B*

Semester 1 Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Physiotherapy for Neurological Dysfunction Physiotherapy for Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction Skill Development for Person-Centred Physiotherapy

Week 5-25

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Evidence-Based Practice

Advanced Physiotherapy Practice

Various weeks Chronic Disease Management Professional Practicum C* Professional Practicum D* Professional Practicum E* Professional Practicum F*


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Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Speech Pathology

As the longest standing provider of speech pathology education in Victoria, we understand no two days of the profession are alike. You’ll explore a number of key areas to learn to diagnose and treat issues such as speech problems, stuttering issues and swallowing difficulties. You’ll get workplace experience throughout your degree, including hands-on experience working with real-life speech pathology cases. If you choose to complete your first year in Albury-Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton, you’ll transfer to Bendigo for the rest of the degree.

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Core first year (see page 86) Communication Disorders – History, Attitudes and Innovations

Semester 1

Semester 2

Analysing and Combining Words Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan Integrating Evidence into Practice Anatomy and Neurophysiology for Speech and Swallowing

Techniques for Analysing Communication Speech and Hearing Sciences Mental Health and Pharmacology Elective

Winter

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Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Evidence in Practice in Speech Pathology

Critical Implementation of the Evidence

Week 9–26

Week 29-48

Assessment of Communication and Swallowing Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice

Assessment and Intervention A Assessment and Intervention in Speech Pathology Clinic*

Week 6–14

Week 16-35

Therapeutic Intervention and Management

Advanced Seminars in Speech Pathology

Various weeks Speech Pathology Practice A* Speech Pathology Practice B* Speech Pathology Practice C* Speech Pathology Practice D* Speech Pathology Practice E*


CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 80.30) Bendigo (ATAR N/P) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program). PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Clinical Audiology (P 87) Bachelor of Exercise Science (P94) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) YOUR CAREER Speech pathologist in aged care centres, community health centres, hospitals, private practice, rehabilitation centres and schools. COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ speech-pathology

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Bachelor of Exercise Science

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Exercise Science/ Master of Exercise Physiology (P 94) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (P 107) YOUR CAREER Community health Corporate health and wellness Developing and monitoring exercise programs Sport injury prevention COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/exercise-science



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Our degree prepares you to work as an expert in sport and exercise science, with an emphasis on community wellness. You’ll gain an understanding of the principles of human movement and study subjects such as exercise physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology. After graduating, you’ll have the skills to develop training programs for clients including the elderly and elite athletes. This is a pathway course for the Master of Exercise Physiology and Master of Physiotherapy Practice.

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 64.40)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Core first year (see page 86) plus Nutrition for Health and Wellbeing

Core first year (see page 86) plus Exercise Fitness and Health

Semester 1

Semester 2

Anatomy of Lower Limb and Trunk Integrating Evidence into Practice Exercise and Sports Physiology Exercise and Sports Biomechanics

Anatomy of Upper Limb, Head and Neurosciences Motor Control and Learning Applied Exercise Science (70-hour practicum)* Elective

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Semester 2

Skill Acquisition Sport and Exercise Psychology Advanced Exercise Physiology

Pathophysiology Advanced Exercise Biomechanics Behavioural Change for Rehabilitation Clients Exercise science core choice subject

All year Exercise Programming and Prescription (70-hour practicum)*

*Subjects are clinical/professional placements of 120 hours each. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Exercise Physiology

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Physiotherapy Practice (P 92) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (P 107) YOUR CAREER Community health Corporate health and wellness Exercise program development Sport injury prevention

WE’RE RATED

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This four-year degree prepares you to work as a clinical exercise physiologist. After developing an understanding of the principles of human movement in subjects such as biomechanics, exercise psychology and exercise physiology, your studies will specialise in the prescription and monitoring of exercise programs for individuals with clinical conditions. Your training will include a range of placements in healthcare settings including hospitals, private practice, and rehabilitation centres.

YEAR 3


Semester 1

Semester 2

Core first year (see page 86) plus Nutrition for Health and Wellbeing

Core first year (see page 86) plus Exercise Fitness and Health

Semester 1

Semester 2

Anatomy of Lower Limb and Trunk Integrating Evidence into Practice Exercise and Sports Physiology Exercise and Sports Biomechanics

Anatomy of Upper Limb, Head and Neurosciences Motor Control and Learning Applied Exercise Science (70-hour practicum)* Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Skill Acquisition Sport and Exercise Psychology Advanced Exercise Physiology

Pathophysiologic Basis of Disease Advanced Exercise Biomechanics Behavioural Change for Rehabilitation Clients

All year Exercise Programming and Prescription (70-hour practicum)* Exercise Science Project

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/exercise-science

Summer

YEAR 4

Assessment and Exercise Prescription for Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Assessment and Exercise Prescription for Neurological Dysfunction and Other Health Conditions

Assessment and Exercise Prescription for Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Dysfunction

Week 5-25

Semester 2

Evidence-Based Practice in Health

Professional Practice for Exercise Physiology Professional Practicum C* Elective

Week 7-28 Professional Practicum A*

Various weeks

All year

Chronic Disease Management Professional Practicum B*

Research Study

*Subjects are clinical/professional placements of 120 hours each. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Food and Nutrition The Bachelor of Food and Nutrition gives you a thorough understanding of food and human nutrition, and prepares you for a career in various fields related to the promotion of health at individual and community levels. You’ll study biosciences, principles of nutrition, food science and food skills, nutrition and disease, nutritional needs over the lifespan and for sports performance, and social and public health aspects of nutrition. Graduates are likely to find work in food science, health science, animal and human nutrition, media, marketing, research or in the biological science field. Employers may include government bodies, community health centres, food companies, food manufacturing and processing, animal health companies and sports clubs. If you don’t have an ATAR, there are other entry pathways into this course. For more details and a sample course structure, search ‘Bachelor of Food and Nutrition’ on the OUA page: open.edu.au

CAMPUS AND ATAR Online – delivered by Open Universities Australia (OUA) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES Visit open.edu.au for details. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Dietetic Practice (P 88) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Human Nutrition (P 99) YOUR CAREER Nutrition and agribusiness Food policy and regulation Community health programs Sports industry Food safety and manufacturing Product development Nutrition research COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/dietetics

Diploma in Health Sciences This course is a pathway into many of our undergraduate programs in health sciences. The curriculum covers key aspects of science related to health, including anatomy and physiology. It explores social, psychological and environmental impacts on health while preparing you for further tertiary study. Depending on your intended pathway, you may also do an introductory clinical placement in a local health facility.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR N/A) DURATION 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES Successful completion of Year 12 plus a recommendation from your secondary school or employer. A piece of written work to indicate your interest in the program and to assess your academic skills may be required. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Diploma of Health Sciences at La Trobe Melbourne (P 158) YOUR CAREER This is a pathway program to the following courses at the Bendigo Campus: Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work Bachelor of Public Health Promotion COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/health-sciences

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Human Biosciences A Introduction to Professional Practice Individual Determinants of Health Learning in Health Sciences

Human Biosciences B Research and Evidence in Practice Social Determinants of Health Communicating in Health Sciences

Students intending to study nursing will also need to complete summer school subjects. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module (AIM) and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Health Sciences*

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 29) Bachelor of Exercise Science (P 94) Bachelor of Public Health Promotion (P 106) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (P 107) Diploma in Health Sciences (P 95) YOUR CAREER Aged care Athlete welfare and wellbeing Community or private health services Disability services Health promotion Hospitals Occupational health and safety Public health Rehabilitation case management Rehabilitation counselling Research POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Hiroshima University (JAPAN) Sogang University (SOUTH KOREA) University of Florida (USA) Glasgow Caledonian University (UK) Queen Margaret University (UK) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ health-sciences

Your first year will be all about the fundamentals of health and human biosciences. If your first-year results are sufficiently high you may also like to consider applying for a transfer into one of our allied health double degrees. As you move into second and third year you’ll choose one or two majors and a variety of electives. *This course is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information.

As a student of the degree, you’ll learn about the factors that influence health locally and around the world. You’ll explore the way health affects our bodies, our communities and our workplaces. By approaching the discipline in this comprehensive manner, you’ll get a more complete perspective on ways to improve people’s wellbeing.

WE’RE RATED

WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD

FOR NEUROSCIENCES AND OTHER MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).


PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

Health sciences is the academic field that underpins specialisations like physiology and anatomy, sports counselling and athlete welfare, health sustainability, community and public health, rehabilitation counselling, as well as health promotion.

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If you know improving or maintaining people’s health is what you want to do for a career, but you’re not quite ready to choose your niche, this is the ideal course for you.

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Semester 2



Semester 1 and 2 Majors available, Melbourne: Majors available, Bendigo: Public health, health promotion, sports counselling and athlete Public health, health promotion, health and sustainability. welfare, rehabilitation counselling, human physiology and anatomy.

Semester 1 and 2 YEAR 3

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.20) Bendigo (ATAR 50.35)

Majors available, Melbourne: Majors available, Bendigo: Public health, health promotion, sports counselling and athlete Public health, health promotion, health and sustainability. welfare, rehabilitation counselling, human physiology and anatomy.


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We put a strong emphasis on Work Integrated Learning (WIL), exposing you to industry before you graduate.

Health sciences majors

More than just theory

Public health

Practical education through industry affiliations

Health for the many, not just the few Prepare yourself for a career that affects entire populations of people. You’ll learn to protect and promote health, and to prevent illness, injury and disability across local, national, and international groups.

Human physiology and anatomy Does human movement move you? If you’re curious about the structures of the human body and how those structures function, this is the major for you. Your studies could lead to a career in medical research, or prepare you for further study as a stepping stone to allied health professions.

Rehabilitation counselling Guide those on the path to recovery People often complete a rehabilitation program after a serious injury or illness. This major prepares you to work in the field as a case manager or a nationally recognised Rehabilitation Counsellor (after an additional year of postgraduate study, which we offer here at La Trobe). Employment prospects for graduates are excellent.

Sports counselling and athlete welfare Faster, higher, stronger … healthier? If your interest in sport goes beyond weekend involvement, this major can help you launch your career in the industry. With a health focus, this major will provide the foundation for you to work with athletes – from communications and counselling to sport development.

Health promotion Become a campaigner for healthier communities In this major you’ll focus on helping people improve their health and developing environments that support healthy communities. It’s all about helping others take control of their own health and increasing health ‘literacy’.

Health and sustainability Keeping people and the environment healthy Students of health sustainability study the relationship between the social and environmental aspects of health and healthcare. At its essence, sustainability thinking is a process of considering how our daily lives affect our environment.

Our teaching staff have years of experience practising what they teach. Many have close research and advisory associations with professional, government and corporate organisations, including the Cancer Council of Victoria, the Royal Melbourne Rehabilitation Hospital, VicHealth, government health departments, the AFL Players Association, Beyond Blue, the Australian Sports Commission, Racing Victoria, Melbourne City FC and many health organisations across rural Victoria. How do these connections help you? You’ll discuss first-hand examples of how your studies are applied in the real world, and you’ll have links to Work Integrated Learning (WIL), honours‑year research, and graduate employment opportunities.

Take your education off campus, and into the world of work You can take up placement opportunities in community facilities like the Migrant Resource Centre, where you might participate in programs that bring mothers with young children from Burmese minority groups together for interactive play and learning sessions. Or you might gain experience in a hospital setting – The Alfred for example – where you could test a new online platform for research ethics and governance, and train researchers on how to use it. And if you are studying regionally, you could undertake a placement with Community Health Bendigo to implement a health promotion program.

‘La Trobe helped me be a better clinician’ For many university students, undergraduate years are spent exploring academic and career options. That’s not quite the case for Joanne Tran who chose a Bachelor’s degree knowing exactly what she wanted to do after university. ‘La Trobe has a highly recognised and well-established health sciences course. During open days it seemed like a place with a great culture and somewhere I could see myself growing up and experiencing new things. I also appreciated that the lecturers were conducting ongoing research in their fields of expertise,’ Joanne says. During her course, Joanne completed an industry placement with a speech pathologist, and also undertook an international study tour in Nepal. She has since completed her Bachelor’s degree, as well as postgraduate studies, and is now working as a speech pathologist. Joanne Tran Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate

Go abroad and see health from a new perspective La Trobe gives students the chance to explore health sciences away from Australia through study abroad opportunities. You could travel to Central America to examine how the Mexican healthcare system operates, or take a three-week tour to Sabah, Malaysia to work with Indigenous populations and learn about their health needs.

Further study, further career opportunities If you opt to go on to honours or postgraduate studies, you’ll be opening the door to further career opportunities in areas such as ergonomics, sport, rehabilitation counselling, public health, occupational therapy, orthoptics, physiotherapy, prosthetics and orthotics, podiatry, speech pathology and gerontology.

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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/ Bachelor of Health Information Management

Blend clinical and health business skills to take up a career in many diverse areas of the health sector – management, research, informatics or health classification. You’ll learn about medical coding, managing information systems and e-health – all key factors that support the

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce (P 64) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Information Technology YOUR CAREER Clinical coding Health information management Casemix analysis Clinical governance Risk management Health software development Privacy management Health administration Health management COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ health-information-management

(P 114)

Australian healthcare system. Health information managers work behind the scenes in all areas of healthcare, from hospitals and community health centres to special disease registries, as well as health screening and research centres and government health departments.

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YEAR 2

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

YEAR 3


YEAR 4

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.95) Sydney (ATAR 74.55)

Semester 1

Semester 2


Core first year (see page 86) plus Medical Terminology ^

Semester 1

Semester 2

Management of Health Information A Integrating Evidence into Practice Elective Pathophysiology

Applied Health Research Health Classification A Management of Health Information B Professional Practice A*

Semester 1

Semester 2

Analysis of Health Data A Health Classification B Professional Practice B* Health Informatics A

Health Classification C Ethics and Law of Health Information Management of Health Information C Health Informatics B

Semester 1

Semester 2

Analysis of Health Data B Management of Health Information D Health Informatics C Health Classification D or Elective

Professional Practice C* Implementation of Health Systems

^ Students complete Medical Terminology in place of Core First Year elective. *Subjects are clinical/professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Human Nutrition This degree will give you a thorough understanding of food and human nutrition. It will prepare you for a career in fields related to the promotion of health at individual and community levels, public health and nutrition, as well as other areas of food research, bioscience or nutrition. This course also provides a pathway into postgraduate studies in dietetics.

Graduates are likely to find work in food science, health science, animal and human nutrition, media, marketing, research or in the biological sciences field. Employers may include government bodies, community health centres, food companies, food manufacturing and processing, animal health companies and sports clubs.

You’ll study biosciences, principles of nutrition, food science and food skills, nutrition and disease, nutritional needs over the lifespan and for sports performance, and social and public health aspects of nutrition.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.15) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Dietetic Practice (P 88) Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (P 95) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) YOUR CAREER Nutritionist in government bodies, community health centres, food manufacturing and processing, animal health companies and sports clubs. COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/dietetics

WE’RE RATED

WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD FOR NUTRITION AND DIETETICS RESEARCH


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YEAR 2

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Sample course structure (human nutrition and public health stream) Semester 1

Semester 2

Human Biosciences A General Principles of Chemistry or Chemistry Foundations Introduction to Professional Practice Individual Determinants of Health

Human Biosciences B Social Determinants of Health or Elective Chemistry of Food and Cooking Research and Evidence in Practice

Semester 1

Semester 2

Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Human Physiology Theory A Principles of Nutrition Integrating Evidence into Practice or elective

Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology Human Physiology Theory B Nutrition and Disease Food and Societies or Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Lifespan Nutrition Food Science and Food Skills Elective Elective

Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Skills Nutrition Project Elective Elective


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Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Midwifery (P 103) Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Entry) (P 102) Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) (P 102) YOUR CAREER Registered nurse in hospitals, primary care, aged care, hospices, schools, aid organisations and healthcare clinics. POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Malmo University (SWEDEN) Metropolitan University College (DENMARK) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing

Your hands-on nursing experience begins at our on-campus hospital simulation centres and extends to supervised experience in hospitals and healthcare agencies. From second year onwards, students enrolled at our Melbourne Campus will study at one of our Clinical Schools, a unique model of teaching that embeds all practical and classroom learning within leading Victorian hospitals like The Alfred, The Austin, Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Northern Hospital.

Our dynamic student exchange program also provides overseas study opportunities with one of our many partner universities around the world. A significant number of our nursing graduates find employment soon after completing their degree, and some eligible students even go on to work overseas.

You’ll cover practical nursing subjects like bioscience, critical illness, Indigenous health and intercultural health as you learn to care for people of all ages, including those with long term and mental health conditions or emergency treatment needs.



You’ll also learn how to manage your time, lead teams, manage caseloads and make ethical clinical decisions with a compassionate and caring approach.

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Our three-year nursing degree prepares you for a rewarding career in nursing by providing you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience required.

YEAR 3

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.00) Bendigo (ATAR 50.35) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR 52.45) Mildura (ATAR 52.50) Shepparton (ATAR 54.20)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Core first year (see page 86) Introduction to Nursing Assessment*^

Core first year (see page 86) Nursing Assessment and Management*^

Semester 1

Semester 2

Nursing and Midwifery Research Nursing specific elective Nursing Patients with Acute Illness A* Nursing: Health Priorities A

Indigenous and Intercultural Health Nursing Patients with Chronic Illness* Nursing Patients with Acute Illness B* Nursing: Health Priorities B

Semester 1

Semester 2

Nursing Patients in Time Critical Situations* Nursing: Mental Health and Illness*

Engagement in Professional Nursing Primary Health Care Nursing* Nursing: Consolidating Reflective Clinical Practice*

*Subjects include clinical/professional placements. ^Students complete these units in place of core first year electives. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Overseas clinical and learning opportunities

When you study nursing at La Trobe University in Melbourne, you’ll be immersed in our unique Clinical Schools model – the only nursing education model of its kind in Victoria. This means you’ll complete the second and third year of your degree in a high-profile hospital setting, at one of our Clinical Schools at the Austin, Alfred, Northern or Royal Melbourne hospitals. La Trobe’s Clinical Schools provide you with on-site access to dedicated teaching facilities and regular patient contact, as well as an education led by hospital-based clinicians at the cutting edge of acute patient care. Our Clinical Schools model means you’ll become familiar with a particular hospital’s physical environment, people, policies and procedures over a long period of time – giving you a head start when it comes to employment.

As a La Trobe nursing student, you’re encouraged to apply for our semester-long international placement program, where you’ll study and work at hospitals in Sweden and Denmark. In 2016, 36 La Trobe students participated in a two-week clinical and learning placement in Kathmandu, Nepal. Our students assisted in treating children and adults, many of whom had been badly affected by an earthquake that ravaged the country in 2015. In your second year, you can study abroad through a short-term international exchange. Past students have studied and worked in countries as diverse as Austria, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

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See yourself as a nursing leader La Trobe University Bendigo nursing graduate Samantha Morris is in a role she loves, working at the front line of critical care. As a nurse team leader in the angiography suite at the Royal Brisbane and Woman’s Hospital, Samantha is making a difference in one of the largest hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere. Samantha said her La Trobe degree prepared her well for professional nursing, with numerous hospital and community field placements, including an exchange to Malmö, Sweden. ‘I always wanted a job that was universal and would enable me to live, work and make a social contribution anywhere in the world. Nursing gives me that opportunity. I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing!’ Samantha Morris

In 2016, two-thirds of participating students were offered employment at the hospitals where La Trobe Clinical Schools are located.*

Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) graduate

*Source: Graduate Nurse/Midwifery Program Computer Match 2016 Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV).

WE’RE RATED

LA TROBE HAS


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LINKED TO LEADING VICTORIAN HOSPITALS IN MELBOURNE AND BENDIGO.

FOR NURSING RESEARCH

APPLY FOR A LA TROBE

SCHOLARSHIP OR A SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF NURSING. Find out more: latrobe.edu.au/ scholarships and acn.edu.au

‘The nurses who graduate from the La Trobe Clinical School here at Alfred Health are ready and able to hit the ground running as valuable members of our nursing team.’ Suzanne Metcalf Director of Nursing Services and Education at Alfred Health

Why nursing is a future-proofed career The community will always need nurses, and future job opportunities are strong for nursing graduates. Department of Employment projections show that employment of registered nurses will increase by 20 per cent over the five years to 2020, well above the average growth of 8.3 per cent for all occupations.* *Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections to November 2020.

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Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Entry) CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR — ) Bendigo (ATAR — ) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR — ) Mildura (ATAR — ) Shepparton (ATAR — )

Upgrade your Enrolled Nurse qualification with our two-year Enrolled Nurse Entry degree. You’ll graduate ready to apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to become a Registered Nurse. You’ll get specialised support to help you transition to academic studies. Hands-on experience begins at our on-campus learning centres and extends to supervised placements in our Clinical Schools and at leading Victorian hospitals (see page 101).

DURATION 18 months to 2 years (subject to Advanced Standing).

If you have successfully completed a Diploma of Nursing (18 months) at TAFE, you may receive up to 165 credit points of Advanced Standing.

PREREQUISITES Current Enrolled Nurse Registration with AHPRA.

YOUR CAREER Registered nurse in hospitals, primary care, aged care, hospices, schools, aid organisations and healthcare clinics.

YEAR 1 YEAR 2

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Midwifery (P 103)


Semester 2

Transition to Bachelor of Nursing Nursing and Midwifery Research Nursing Patients with Acute Illness A* Nursing: Health Priorities A


Semester 1

Semester 2

Nursing Patients in a Time Critical Context* Nursing: Mental Health and Illness*

Engagement in Professional Nursing Nursing: Consolidating Reflective Clinical Practice* Primary Health Care Nursing

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing

*Subjects include clinical/professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR — ) Bendigo (ATAR — ) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR — ) Mildura (ATAR — ) Shepparton (ATAR — ) DURATION 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES Bachelor’s degree preferably with studies in health, behavioural science or biological science. Students who have not studied human physiology and anatomy must successfully complete a bridging course in human physiology and anatomy before starting this course. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Midwifery (P 103) YOUR CAREER Registered nurse in hospitals, primary care, aged care, hospices, schools, aid organisations and healthcare clinics.

Add a nursing qualification to your existing degree with this two-year graduate course, which gives you practical experience from first year. You’ll graduate ready to apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to become a Registered Nurse. Your hands-on experience begins at our on-campus clinical learning unit and extends to supervised placements in our Clinical Schools and at leading Victorian hospitals.


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Transition to Bachelor of Nursing Nursing and Midwifery Research Nursing Patients with Acute Illness A* Nursing: Health Priorities A


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Nursing Patients in a Time Critical Context*

Engagement in Professional Nursing

Nursing: Mental Health and Illness*

Nursing: Consolidating Reflective Clinical Practice* Primary Health Care Nursing

*Subjects include clinical/professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery

Support to get the job you want Claire works for Monash Health after graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery.

Our graduates find positions as nurses and midwives in maternity care settings, acute nursing, hospitals, aged-care facilities and hospices as well as government, healthcare centres and clinics.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 81.00) Bendigo (ATAR 80.90) DURATION 4 years full-time. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) (P 100)

(P 96)

YOUR CAREER Registered nurse or midwife in hospitals, primary care, aged care, hospices, schools, aid organisations and healthcare clinics. POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Malmo University (SWEDEN) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing


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Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Midwifery graduate

Clinical placements in both nursing and midwifery are a feature in every semester of this double degree. These rotations give you first‑hand experience of what it’s like to work as a midwife and nurse.

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Core first year (see page 86) Introduction to Nursing Assessment *^

Core first year (see page 86) Nursing Assessment and Management *^

All year Foundations in Pregnancy Care*

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Claire Carew

After gaining a solid grounding covering the fundamentals of healthcare, nursing and midwifery, you’ll study specialised subjects, such as postnatal care of the new family, care of newborns with complex health issues, and mental health and illness. You’ll also practice both nursing and midwifery in emergency and timecritical settings. You’ll complete placements for both nursing and midwifery in a range of settings, and you’ll also have the chance to study overseas.

YEAR 3

My clinical educator was able to give an accurate description of my work ethic, progress over the four years and suitability for the job I was applying for. I believe this was a significant contributing factor to me receiving my first preference job with Monash Health.’

We offer practical experience in all four years of this course, producing multi-skilled graduates who play a critical role in healthcare.

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Nursing Patients with Acute Illness A* Nursing Health Priorities A Midwifery Care in Labour and Birth*

Nursing Patients with Acute Illness B* Nursing: Health Priorities B Postnatal Care of the New Family*

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Nursing and Midwifery Research Nursing: Mental Health and Illness* Care of the Neonate with Complex Needs*

Indigenous and Intercultural Health Nursing Patients with Chronic Illness* Common Complexities in Maternity Care* Primary Health Care Nursing

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‘La Trobe provides Clinical Support Educators to every student while on placement. They provide outstanding support, and we have the opportunity to use them as clinical referees when we go for a job.

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Nursing Patients in Time Critical Contexts* Acute and Emergency Maternity Care*

Nursing and Midwifery: Consolidating Reflective Clinical Practice* Complex Needs in Maternity Care*

*Subjects include clinical/professional placements. ^ Students complete these units in place of core first year electives. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Human Services/Master of Social Work If you’re passionate about pursuing a career that supports human rights and social justice, this degree gives you the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful contribution to a fairer and more equitable society.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.70) Bendigo (ATAR 50.80) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4.5 years full time (4 years accelerated) or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Psychological Science

(P 147)

YOUR CAREER Social worker, working with: - individuals - families - groups - communities - government - community organisations. In diverse fields including: - health care - family violence - disability - aged care - refugees - child protection.

POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS University of Calgary (CANADA) University of North Carolina (USA)

You’ll be equipped to work effectively with individuals, families, groups and communities through direct practice, community development, social policy initiatives, research and evaluation. A key part of the course is field education where, under the supervision of an experienced social worker, you will complete a minimum of two 70-day placements. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake your final field-education placement overseas in countries such as the Philippines, Cambodia and Hong Kong. With a practical structure designed to maximise career readiness and employability, graduates of this course go on to work in a range of contexts, including program development and evaluation, child protection, disability, family violence and other fields of practice.

Real-world experience While on field placements, our aspiring social workers gain valuable real-world experience, assessing different fields of endeavour, and preparing for their career ahead. During their placements in the final two years of their course, our students participate in a range of hands-on activities, including one‑on‑one case work, group work, advocacy and research. Placement settings can vary from aged care, health, rehabilitation, corrections and mental health facilities, through to organisations providing services in the areas of child protection, disability support, refugee assistance, community development and out‑of‑home care.

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/social-work

WE’RE RATED

ABOVE WORLD STANDARD FOR SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

Placement helps Georgia discover her ideal path. In third year, Georgia Landy worked in acute care, maternity and general medicine at Sandringham Hospital. The following year she completed her placement at the Alfred Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), which offers coordinated mental health support for young people and their families. ‘In this field, the experience of working directly with people is so important – and that’s why these placements are so invaluable,’ Georgia says. ‘I really like the idea of being a social worker in an emergency hospital, because there’s lots of variety, it’s fast paced and the social work role is defined, which I enjoy,’ she says. Georgia Landy Bachelor of Human Services/ Master of Social Work student

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Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science Introduction to Professional Practice Introduction to Sociology Individual Determinants of Health

Contemporary Human Services Reflective Communication and Social Work Social Determinants of Health Clinical Foundations of Psychological Science

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Semester 2

Life Course Development Introduction to the Profession Social Work in an Unequal World

Introduction to Diversity Social Work Research A Understanding the Impact of Organisational Context

Introduction to Aboriginal Australia

Sociology elective from list

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Human Rights, Law and Ethics in Social Work Practice Social Work with Individuals, Families and Groups: Applications A Social Work with Individuals, Families and Groups: Applications B Fields of Social Work Practice A*

Research for Social Work Practice B Professional Practice A* Reflection, Integration and Application A Fields of Social Work Practice B*

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Semester 2

Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy Inclusion in Communities Social Work Applications C Fields of Social Work Practice C*

Program Design and Evaluation Professional Practice C* Reflection, Integration and Application B Leadership in Social Work

*Subjects are clinical/professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

Get a head start If you have successfully completed a relevant qualification, such as a Diploma of Community Services Work, with one of our VET/TAFE partners, you may receive Advanced Standing. See latrobe.edu.au/pathways for more details.

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Bachelor of Oral Health Science Our Bachelor of Oral Health Science will qualify you to register as a dental hygienist, dental therapist or oral health therapist. The course has a strong focus on public oral health in rural and regional areas. You will be qualified to provide a range of preventative and dental care services in a variety of settings. You’ll complete clinical experience in different interdisciplinary settings in mostly rural and/or regional areas. You will also work with a wide variety of patients and gain experience in treating patients with special needs. You’ll do a summer semester at the end of second year. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a two-week international placement. This course offers theoretical and practical experience in the complete scope of practice of the oral health therapist.

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Semester 2

Human Biosciences A Individual Determinants of Health

Human Biosciences B Social Determinants of Health

All year

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Preclinical Oral Health Practice Introduction to Oral Health Sciences

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Semester 2

Medicine for Dentistry A Principles of Public Health Practice

Research in Dentistry Oral Medicine, Special Needs Dentistry and Pharmacology

All year

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Clinical Oral Health Practice

Summer and Semester 1 Integrated Oral Health Adult Dental Therapy*

Evidence-Based Oral Health Practice*

CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 84.20) DURATION 2.5 years full-time, including a summer semester (not available part-time). PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physical Education. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry/ Master of Dentistry (P 105) Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) (P 144) YOUR CAREER Dental hygienist Dental therapist Oral health therapist COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/oral-health


Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry/Master of Dentistry In this course, you’ll gain the knowledge and clinical skills to practise dentistry. After a grounding in human biosciences, you’ll build your dentistry knowledge covering everything from oral health promotion to endodontics. Get hands-on experience from first year in our award-winning simulation laboratories, before being introduced to patient treatment. During clinical placements, you’ll treat patients around Victoria. Alongside clinical expertise you’ll develop communication and critical thinking skills. You’ll graduate with a Master’s qualification, ready for practice.

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DURATION 5 years full-time. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in any English; and a study score of at least 25 in Biology; and a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry.

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Dental Science A Principles of Public Health Practice

Rural Health Dental Science B

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Oral Health Science (P 105) Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) (P 144) Bachelor of Applied Science/ Master of Physiotherapy Practice (P 92)

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General Medicine A

Medicine for Dentistry

YOUR CAREER Dentist in private or public practice Researcher Dental specialist

All year Preclinical Oral Health Practice Introduction to Oral Health Sciences

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All year Introduction to Dental Practice Craniofacial Growth and Development Dentistry Public Health and Preventive Practice

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/dentistry

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Introduction to Clinical Practice Treatment Planning and Communication

Research in Dentistry

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Oral Pathology and Medicine

Week 5–50 Dental Theory Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical Dental Practice*

Week 3 - 48 Clinical Dental Practice* Dental Practice Theory

*Subjects are clinical/professional placements. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Bachelor of Paramedic Practice/ Bachelor of Public Health Promotion

DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology.


COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/paramedicine

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YOUR CAREER Ambulance organisations Community development Paramedics Policy development Public health promotion Research

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(P 96)

YEAR 4

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Public Health Promotion (P 106)

This double degree qualifies you to work as an entry level paramedic and public health promotion practitioner. You’ll study public and community health and look at the differences between rural and urban health. As well as developing knowledge specific to paramedic practice, you’ll gain experience through clinical placements in different organisations such as hospitals, Ambulance Victoria and allied, community and primary healthcare settings. You’ll be prepared for roles in emergency, industrial, and community paramedicine. You can also work in the public health sector, creating public policy, building on public health research, and promoting health within communities. If you choose to complete your first year in Albury-Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton, you’ll transfer to Bendigo for the rest of the degree.

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 65.20) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) Mildura (ATAR N/P) Shepparton (ATAR N/P)

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Semester 2

Introduction to Paramedic Practice Principles of Public Health Practice Integrating Evidence into Practice Communication Skills in Healthcare

Health Education and Development Paramedic Management – Trauma Law and Management in Health Foundations of Pharmacology

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Semester 2

Paramedic Medical Management Complex Trauma Management Paramedic Cardiac and Respiratory Health Promotion, Planning and Evaluation

Rural Health Gerontology and Special Needs Integrated Medical Management Integrated Cardiac and Respiratory

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Semester 2

Advanced Mental Health Practice 2 Professional Practice Consolidation Paediatrics and Obstetrics for Paramedics Death, Dying and Grief

Field Experience Advanced Clinical Management Extended Care Paramedicine Major Incident Management


Bachelor of Public Health Promotion

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Human Nutrition (P 99) YOUR CAREER Community health centres Rehabilitation centres Public health services Care agencies COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/public-health


PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

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This three-year degree teaches you to foster a society that uses exercise and lifestyle choices to reduce illness and disease. You’ll learn to deliver tailored programs to your community and to evaluate current health trends. You’ll have a number of career opportunities to choose from once you graduate, including working in community health, rehabilitation centres, care agencies and public health services.

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CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR N/P)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Core first year (see page 86) plus Learning in Health Sciences

Core first year (see page 86) plus Human Ecology and Health

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Semester 2

Principles of Public Health Practice Applied Health Research Environmental Health Issues Elective

Epidemiology for Practice Health Education Development Community Health Promotion Elective

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Semester 2

Communication Skills in Healthcare Health Promotion Program Planning and Evaluation Health Care Systems Elective

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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science* The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science prepares you for employment in the exercise, sport and health industries. You’ll learn to apply a range of skills to improve the health and performance of clients and athletes. With a focus on sports, you’ll complete core units in physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, motor control and learning, skill acquisition, performance analysis, high performance training, sports nutrition and psychology. Professional placements with industry, including sports clubs, gymnasiums and other sports and exercise science organisations will allow you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science also provides a pathway to a range of graduate entry allied health programs. *This course is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information or register your details to receive updates: latrobe.edu.au/new-courses

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR NC) DURATION 3 years or full-time equivalent PREREQUISITES VCE units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Exercise Science (P 94) Bachelor of Exercise Science/ Master of Exercise Physiology (P 94) Bachelor of Health Science (P 96) YOUR CAREER Community health Corporate health and wellness Developing and monitoring exercise programs Sport injury prevention

WE’RE RATED


FOR HUMAN MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE RESEARCH (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2015).

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Human Biosciences A Introduction to Professional Practice Individual Determinants of Health Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science Practice A

Human Biosciences B Research and Evidence in Practice Social Determinants of Health Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science Practice B

Semester 1

Semester 2

Human Anatomy A Integrating Evidence into Practice** Biomechanics and Movement Analysis

Human Anatomy B Skill Acquisition Exercise Prescription and Delivery**

Exercise Physiology and Assessment

Elective

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Weeks 30–51

Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise Science Sport and Exercise Psychology Sports Nutrition Human Anatomy C

Sports Analytics and Performance Analysis Motor Control and Learning Musculoskeletal Mechanics and Injury Prevention High Performance Training for Sport

Honours year Semester 1

Semester 2

Honours in Sport and Human Performance A

Honours in Sport and Human Performance B

** Subjects are clinical/professional placements of 120 hours each. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Gain industry experience and start building professional networks while you study. Many of our courses offer Work Integrated Learning (WIL), industry placements and scholarships to help kick-start your career. We are widely recognised for the highest standard of teaching and project-based learning. Our students are placed with leading technology and engineering organisations. Our partners include federal and state government departments and agencies, multinational corporations, and start-up ventures. Please note that some of our courses are being reviewed and may change. For up-to-date information about our courses please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses


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PATHWAYS AND ENTRY PROGRAMS Aspire Program Apply before 31 August for an early offer – see page 12 for details. Course transfer Start your studies in one course and apply for transfer into another.* Tertiary Enabling Program Successfully complete our 17‑week program and improve your academic results to be eligible for a range of courses – see page 161 for details. Work Recognition Program If you are over 21 years of age, you may be eligible to gain entry into a Bachelor of Information Technology based on your work experience – see page 161 for details. La Trobe Melbourne Successfully complete a Diploma of IT or complete a Diploma of Engineering with a 60% WAM or above, and get guaranteed entry into second year of a specified Bachelor’s degree – see page 158 for details. TAFE Diplomas Do a relevant course and get Advanced Standing for your prior learning* – see page 160 for details.

* Subject to places and course requirements including minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.15) Bendigo (ATAR 62.30)

This is a course designed to ensure you become the new type of engineer that industry demands – adaptable, creative and prepared for emerging disciplines and roles not yet created.

DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Information Technology (P 114) Bachelor of Science (P 148)

(P 117)

Providing you with the knowledge required by engineers of the future, this degree offers you the option to choose a stream to match your career goals – civil engineering or multidisciplinary engineering. During the first and second year, you’ll study the fundamentals of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, combined with aspects of electronics, materials engineering and renewable energy. Your technical knowledge will be further enhanced by subjects covering sustainability, design, innovation and the business of engineering.

YOUR CAREER Civil engineering Multidisciplinary engineering Large-scale project management Geotechnical engineering Engineering consulting

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/engineering


POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Telecom Sud-Paris (FRANCE) University of Calgary (CANADA) National University of Singapore (SINGAPORE) Texas Tech University (USA) University of Lund (SWEDEN)

Choose the multidisciplinary engineering stream in third year, and you’ll develop expertise in engineering design and management. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to take on dynamic roles across a variety of tasks and responsibilities – such as managing projects, coordinating technical specialists and providing sustainable solutions to deliver products on time.


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Industry options include: - infrastructure - healthcare - manufacturing - resources - government - defence - technology start-ups - construction

Choose the civil engineering stream in third year, and you’ll learn how to manage largescale projects, test your own construction ideas, and tackle the increasing complexity of civil engineering. As a graduate, you might find yourself applying your knowledge to integrate energy-efficiency solutions into smart buildings, or to improve construction productivity.

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Semester 2

Programming for Engineers and Scientists Number Systems and Linear Algebra Principles of Physics A Engineering Design and Problem Solving

Computer Aided Design Calculus and Differential Equations Intro to Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanics of Solids

Semester 1

Semester 2

Vector Calculus Ideas to Innovation Engineering Materials Fluid Mechanics

Systems Modelling Sustainability and Renewable Energy Design Business Side of Engineering Engineering Probability and Statistics

Semester 1 and 2 Choose civil engineering stream or multidisciplinary stream Complete 8 x level 3 subjects for chosen stream

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Semester 2

Work Integrated Learning or engineering major project or Engineering project and 2 x electives

4 x level 4 subjects for chosen stream

A Work Integrated Learning opportunity is guaranteed for students on the Bendigo Campus, limited places are available on the Melbourne Campus. You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has been developed in consultation with industry. From civil engineering consultancies to food manufacturers, employers want engineering graduates with adaptable knowledge that transcends traditional engineering boundaries. New engineering building for Bendigo Campus

Gain real-world engineering experience

The new building will include modern teaching spaces and academic workstations, as well as research spaces designed to attract and maximise industry collaboration.

Gain six months of industry experience with a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement. You’ll apply your technical skills and build your industry contacts – all supported by a $10,000 scholarship. Students on the Bendigo Campus have a guaranteed opportunity for WIL. Limited places are available on the Melbourne Campus.

Scheduled to open in 2018, the new facility reflects La Trobe’s strong commitment to ensuring that engineering graduates have the skills and knowledge they need for a successful career.

Engineering graduate Jackson Renton now works as a site engineer at Leed Engineering, after completing his studies at La Trobe. ‘La Trobe really gets you ready for the workplace. They’ll give you what you need for background and the technical side, but you really get to put it into practice and build up your skills,’ Jackson says. ‘I received a scholarship to study at La Trobe, and got paid work while I was at uni, so that was a huge benefit to me.’ Jackson Renton Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business graduate

What industry thinks … ‘At Keech Australia, we design and manufacture high integrity steel castings for national and international companies across many sectors – from excavation and construction, to transport and defence. We need engineers with multidisciplinary skills and the adaptability to work across a broad range of industries.’ Dr Herbert G. Hermans Chief Executive Officer, Keech Australia

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Bachelor of Business Information Systems CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

This three-year course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and gives you an understanding of key business principles along with knowledge in software applications, data analysis, databases and system design. You’ll study financial management, marketing, business law, human resource management and more. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to bridge the gap between technology and business across a range of organisations.

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Computer Science (P 117) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Computer Science (P 67) Bachelor of Cybersecurity (P 20) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management (P 98) Bachelor of Information Technology (P 114) YOUR CAREER Business analysis Project management Systems analysis and development Technology management COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ information-systems

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Semester 2

Inside Information Technology Programming Environment Introductory Econometrics Foundations of Management

Information Systems Accounting for Management Decisions Marketing: Defined, Planned and Delivered Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals

Semester 1

Semester 2

Database Fundamentals Organisational Behaviour Internet Client Engineering Year 2 core choice subject

Information Systems Development Web Development on the Cloud Year 2 core choice subject Year 2 core choice subject

Semester 1

Semester 2

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Every year, our graduating computer science, information technology and engineering students present their projects to industry, academics and their peers at the annual Engineering and IT Showcase. Past students have created everything from a self-transforming mobile robot and a climate prediction tool, to an event-driven social media platform and app technology that gives customers pricing specials in-store.

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CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business Information Systems (P 112) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Computer Science (P 67) Bachelor of Computer Science (P 117) Bachelor of Cybersecurity (P 20) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 23) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (P 110) YOUR CAREER Systems analysis Analyst programming Database management Software engineering and strategy Technology management Web development Systems marketing POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS City University of Hong Kong (HONG KONG) Tecnologico de Monterrey (MEXICO) University of Windsor (CANADA) University of North Carolina (USA) Jonkoping Business School (SWEDEN) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ information-technology

Your IT studies will include web, software and mobile development, IT systems analysis, design, programming and networking. In these classes you’ll develop an understanding of infrastructure technology, planning and management,

and develop ways to understand systems and implement technical programs including e-commerce, data systems and mobile applications. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain industry-standard certificates with CISCO and Microsoft as part of your degree. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to manage communication between upper management and technology specialists and be prepared for a range of career opportunities including software engineering, web development, technology management and analyst programming. Your skills could also be applied to domain-specific, problemsolving sectors such as banking, marketing, transportation and education.

Sample course structure - Melbourne Campus YEAR 1


Your subjects will cover social and ethical issues such as computer hacking, software piracy and security breaches along with IT fundamentals that will strengthen your ability to develop ideas and devise innovative solutions. You’ll also gain skills in project management, project estimation, documentation and report evaluation to prepare you for the modern business environment.

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We’ve designed our Bachelor of Information Technology by bringing together the insights of industry and academics, to keep you at the forefront of technology.

YEAR 3

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 50.15) Bendigo (ATAR 50.70) Sydney (ATAR 50.00)

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Semester 2

Inside Information Technology Programming Environment Data-Based Critical Thinking Second major or elective

Information Systems Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Second major or elective Second major or elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Discrete Mathematics Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming Database Fundamentals Second major or elective

IS Development IT or computer science elective Second major or elective Second major or elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Industry Project A IT or computer science elective Second major or elective Second major or elective

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You’ll work with IT representatives from our partner organisations to deliver industry-based projects and have access to work experience opportunities that can count towards your degree. This means you’ll graduate with a professional network and have the skills industry are looking for right now. Find your X factor Information technology is a rapidly developing industry that thrives on creativity and innovation. Digital disruption also means that advanced computer skills will become a normal part of every job – even those outside of the IT profession. That’s why we’re preparing our graduates with more than just the technical skills.

THE BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT OUR MELBOURNE AND BENDIGO CAMPUSES IS

ACCREDITED BY THE AUSTRALIAN COMPUTER SOCIETY, SO EMPLOYERS CAN BE ASSURED OF OUR PROGRAM’S STRENGTH.

IT’S PREDICTED THAT

700,000 +

Combine your IT skills with your passion Study our Bachelor of Information Technology at our Melbourne Campus and you’ll have the opportunity to combine IT with your passion by taking a second major (or specialisation) from a different area of study including arts, business and psychology. This flexible course structure allows you to tailor your degree to your interests and diversify your professional skills. You could combine software and mobile development with marketing, or you could pair web development with media arts and create your own social media platform – the opportunities are endless! For a full list of secondary majors available, see our Bachelor of Arts (page 26), and Bachelor of Commerce (page 64).

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Degree supports Ali’s passion for technology From the moment Ali Abdul Karim first used a computer, he wanted to learn more about technology and pursue a career in the field. When it came to choosing a university, Ali says he was impressed by the flexible nature of La Trobe’s Bachelor of Information Technology, which is now propelling him towards his ambition to become an IT project manager. During the course, Ali travelled to a student forum in China, led group projects, learned from industry professionals, and worked both as a tutor and lab administrator. ‘These experiences have enriched my learning in all the right areas, providing the perfect foundation for ultimately getting the job I want.’ Ali Abdul Karim Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduate

ICT PROFESSIONALS WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY BY 2020, WITH THE SECTOR GROWING AT WELL ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE (Tomorrow’s Digitally Enabled Workforce, CSIRO, January 2016).

New major in cybersecurity: Have you got what it takes? In the space of two decades, cybercrime has gone from being a minimal concern for nations and organisations, to becoming one of the world’s most pressing security challenges. To help combat this complex challenge, organisations and governments urgently need creative cyber-savvy security professionals to protect their intellectual property, their data and their people. As a student in the Bachelor of Information Technology at our Melbourne Campus, you can now graduate with a major in cybersecurity allowing you to pursue a career in this rapidly evolving field. Within this major, you’ll study networks, system and software security, cryptography and computer forensics. Throughout your degree you’ll have the opportunity to participate in simulated attacks via La Trobe Cyber Games, an immersive gaming environment created with our industry partners Optus and Cisco. You’ll also take part in industry assignments, designing and developing a project for a real client preparing you to step into your first career upon graduation. Find out more about our cybersecurity courses on pages 19-23 or register your details for updates at: latrobe.edu.au/new-courses *This major is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information or register your details to receive updates: latrobe.edu.au/new-courses

THERE ARE

ONE MILLION ESTIMATED UNFILLED INFORMATION SECURITY JOBS WORLDWIDE (Cisco Security Capabilities Benchmark Study, Cisco, Oct, 2014).

92 PER CENT OF PEOPLE EMPLOYING CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS REPORT HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING SKILLED CANDIDATES (ISACA Global Cybersecurity Status Report, Jan, 2015).

MORE THAN

50% OF ORGANISATIONS SEEK ADVICE OR CONSULTING SERVICES TO HELP WITH THEIR SECURITY STRATEGIES (Cisco 2015 Annual Security Report, Cisco, Jan, 2015).

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Growth opportunities for graduates Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology can go on to specialised postgraduate studies with the Master of Cybersecurity or Master of Data Science – two emerging fields of employment with high demand for IT professionals.

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Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional) This degree program incorporates the opportunity for a full year of work experience in the IT industry. Students studying at our Bendigo Campus will be supported by a scholarship. Your IT studies will be complemented by business subjects like marketing, finance and economics. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to work in web development, programming, and software engineering, or in research roles in AI, app development or gaming.

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Semester 2

Inside Information Technology Programming Environment Discrete Mathematics Year 1 business subject

Information Systems Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Web Development Year 1 business subject

Semester 2 Database Fundamentals Object-Oriented Application Development Professional Environment Computer Networks

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Semester 1 Information Systems Development Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming Year 2 business subject Year 2 business subject

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Industry Based Learning B

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Bachelor of Computer Science Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, our Bachelor of Computer Science looks into the complex set of processes behind the huge range of tasks that computers perform. You’ll establish expertise in programming languages such as C++ and Java, and develop an in-depth understanding of software analysis and design, databases, artificial intelligence, computer architecture, networks, mobile computing and cloud technology. If you have successfully completed a relevant qualification, such as a Diploma of Information Technology (Networking), with one of our VET/TAFE partners, you may receive Advanced Standing. See latrobe.edu.au/pathways for more details.

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Number Systems and Linear Algebra Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Discrete Mathematics Year 1 elective

Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming Algebra, Linear Codes and Automata Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ Year 1 elective

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Algorithms and Data Structures Database Fundamentals Year 2 computer science elective Year 2 elective

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals System Design Engineering Fundamentals Year 2 computer science elective Year 2 elective

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Professional Environment Industry Project 3B Operating Systems and Computer Architecture

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Year 3 elective


CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P) Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES Minimum ATAR 80.00. VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business Information Systems (P 112) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Computer Science (P 67) Bachelor of Computer Science (P 117) Bachelor of Cybersecurity (P 20) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 23) Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management (P 98) Bachelor of Information Technology (P 114) YOUR CAREER Systems analysis Analyst programming Software engineering and strategy Technology management Web development App development Gaming Artificial Intelligence COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ information-technology

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 55.20) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Computer Science (P 67) Bachelor of Cybersecurity (P 20) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Commerce (P 22) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 23) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (P 110) Bachelor of Information Technology (P 114) YOUR CAREER Analyst programming Database engineering Developer programming Multimedia and games development Security and networks Systems analysis COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ computer-science

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The La Trobe Law School offers an innovative, highquality legal education with a strong commitment to social justice and interdisciplinary enquiry. Gain practical experience while completing your degree: work with a community legal centre or a private law firm, take part in an international mooting competition, or be mentored by a magistrate. Our courses give you opportunities to practise what you learn so you graduate ready for work in a global legal economy. Please note that some of our courses are being reviewed and may change. For up-to-date information about our courses please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses


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PATHWAYS AND ENTRY PROGRAMS Aspire Program Apply before 31 August for an early offer – see page 12 for details. Course transfer You can transfer into a law degree after one or two years of study with Advanced Standing.* Graduate entry Complete any undergraduate degree and apply for our graduate entry course.*

* Subject to places and course requirements including minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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Bachelor of Criminology CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.20) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Cybersecurity (P 20) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology (P 126) Bachelor of Psychological Science

(P 23)

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice and associated fields, such as policing, corrections, juvenile justice, crime prevention and advocacy, intelligence, forensics and customs, this degree has been designed for you. It takes an interdisciplinary approach and equips you with the flexibility to undertake a wide variety of job opportunities in the criminal justice sector. As a criminology student, you’ll be introduced to key issues in relation to crime and criminal justice and to the connection between the criminal justice system and social issues within our communities. You’ll examine all aspects of the justice system, such as policing, sentencing and corrections, forensics, research, and policy development,

By third year, you’ll be ready to take on work placement and put your knowledge into practice. About 25 per cent of our crime, justice and legal studies students have gone on to work where they completed their placements, so this could offer an important kick-start to your career. Our interdisciplinary approach means we’ve integrated sociology, gender studies and Aboriginal studies into our curriculum so you’ll graduate well-rounded and ready to enter employment in a variety of fields.

(P 147)

YOUR CAREER Corrections Crime prevention and advocacy Forensics Government Customs and border protection Intelligence Policing (with additional qualifications) Public policy development

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INTERNATIONAL PARTNER UNIVERSITIES Orebro University (SWEDEN) University of Oslo (NORWAY) Texas Tech University (USA) Chinese University (HONG KONG) Universitas Pelita Harapan (INDONESIA) University of Calgary (CANADA) University of Carleton (CANADA) University of Windsor (CANADA) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ crime-justice-and-legal-studies

and develop innovative solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges that impact on the criminal justice system.

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Semester 2

Dispute Resolution Legal Institutions and Methods Law, Order and Justice Elective

Criminal Law for Criminal Justice Professionals From Prisons to Detention Centres: Interrogating Containment Understanding Crime Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Victimology Sentencing and Corrections Introduction to Forensic Psychology and the Law Arts elective

Law and Practice of Customs and Border Protection Policing, Society and Democracy Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law Arts elective

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Criminal Law, Ethics and Accountability Law, Policy and Community Criminology elective Arts elective


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La Trobe has a 45-year history in teaching crime, justice and legal studies. Ours is the only Bachelor of Criminology in Victoria to include forensics as a core component.

‘I enjoy learning about the more practical aspects of criminology and I really enjoy how much more hands-on it is. When I went to the La Trobe Open Day, I spoke to the Law School staff who were incredibly open and passionate. This helped me a lot, and helped me decide to apply for the criminology degree. One of the things I’ve enjoyed about the criminology degree so far, is learning about crime and understanding what causes it. Understanding offenders and their psychology has been really interesting and I’m looking forward to learning more about this. I’m particularly looking forward to the subjects on forensics. The police process really fascinates me, and this will be something really interesting to learn more about. Criminology is great because there are so many opportunities professionally once you graduate. Eventually, I would like to be a detective either in Melbourne or Sydney and work for the police force.’

Work placements As a criminology student, you are encouraged to apply your knowledge in a workplace through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program.

Lateisha Kathleen Hayes Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology student

The third year elective Legal Studies Workplace Competence provides you with an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a real workplace setting.

‘You will meet and work with lawyers and scholars here who will broaden your perspective and stretch the frontiers of your knowledge.’ Professor Patrick Keyzer Head of La Trobe Law School

Past placements have been in law firms, community-based support and advocacy organisations, in research policy development, community corrections, Indigenous support services, Victoria Police and even the Supreme Court of Victoria Registry. Students have also completed overseas placements with international organisations. Projects have focused on issues such as family violence, child custody, the emotional wellbeing of emergency services workers, cybercrime and pre-trial custody welfare. Many projects produce research, reports and other tools that are used in an ongoing manner by workplaces and the wider community – a very rewarding outcome for students. In addition, approximately 25 per cent of our students find graduate employment through their WIL placement.

International experiences We partner with universities in Sweden, Norway, the USA, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Canada (see page 120). By participating in overseas exchange you’ll be exposed to a completely different legal system and perhaps a completely different culture. The knowledge you acquire on exchange will be an advantage if you intend to seek work overseas or for an international company.

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Bachelor of Laws As a law student you’ll study the law in its broad social, political and economic context, gain practical experience in areas like advocacy and mediation, have opportunities to work with judges and magistrates, and undertake clinical legal education placements.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 90.15) Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 In English other than EAL.

INTERNATIONAL STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Winter school at Shanghai University Law School Semester exchange (P 119) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/law

Our mooting team participates in international competitions, so you can demonstrate your knowledge while building connections with lawyers, judges and academics from around the world. You may also choose to attend our winter school at Shanghai University Law School, and be introduced to the basic concepts and structure of Chinese law. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria.


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YEAR 3

YOUR CAREER Solicitor Barrister Judge’s associate Litigation manager Patent attorney Lecturer Regulator Corporate lawyer Legal policy officer Industrial relations officer Immigration officer Taxation officer Ministerial, legal or policy adviser Compliance officer

(P 124)

YEAR 4

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws (P 130) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology (P 126) Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of International Relations

You’ll also get the benefit of small-group teaching in tutorials and seminars, and assessment tasks designed to develop your problem-solving, communication and public speaking skills. We prepare you for employment in a global economy by offering opportunities to take electives with an international focus and facilitating overseas study opportunities.

Our graduates are known for their practical experience gained through learning experiences such as judicial mentoring, mooting and simulated role-plays.

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Semester 2

Dispute Resolution Legal Institutions and Methods Non-law elective Non-law elective

Principles of Criminal Law Principles of Public Law Non-law elective Non-law elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Contract Law A Principles of Tort Law Non-law elective Non-law elective

Contract Law B Principles of Constitutional Law Non-law elective Non-law elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Evidence and Criminal Procedure Foundations of Property Law Statutory Interpretation Law elective

Civil Procedure Real Property Law Law elective Law elective

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Company Law Principles of Equity and Trusts Law elective Law elective

Principles of Administrative Law Remedies Legal Practice and Conduct Law elective


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The La Trobe Law School is the third-oldest law school in Victoria. We have 25 years’ experience producing work-ready graduates who have gone on to positions in top tier law firms, the Victorian Bar, judicial administration, government and corporate bodies, Victoria Legal Aid, community legal services and public interest advocacy groups. OUR

CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WHILE ENRICHING YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF LEGAL THEORY, EXPERIENCING LAW IN PRACTICE AND GAINING ACADEMIC CREDIT.

WE’RE THE

FIRST UNIVERSITY TO PARTNER WITH AUSTRALIAN LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (ALHR).

YOU CAN CHOOSE A FROM

WIDE RANGE

OF NON-LAW SUBJECTS TO COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR LAW STUDIES.

CHOOSE FROM

8 DIFFERENT DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS WITHIN THE LAW SCHOOL.

CONSIDER A DOUBLE DEGREE A double degree will allow you to specialise in another area of interest complementary to your law studies. Law double degrees are only five years in duration (full-time), and when you graduate you’ll have two qualifications and be more employable. La Trobe offers the following law double degrees: • Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws (P 130) • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (P 124)

International partners As a law student you’ll have the opportunity to study overseas at one of our international partner universities. The Law School partners with Orebro University in Sweden, University of Oslo in

Hong Kong, Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia and three universities in Canada: University of Calgary, University of Carleton and University of Windsor.

• Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (P 125) • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology (P 126) • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations (P 127) • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication (P 128)

Clinical legal education partners

• Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 128) Whittlesea Community Legal Centre

• Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science (P 129)

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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 90.05) Bendigo (ATAR N/P)

This combined five-year degree prepares you to take advantage of today’s rapidly evolving work environment, giving you a legal education with a global and social justice perspective.


The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria, and the Bachelor of Arts provides added knowledge and expertise in disciplines like politics, media studies and languages. See note for Bendigo students on page 125.

PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 In English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations (P 127) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication (P 128) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science (P128)

‘I chose to study my law degree at La Trobe University because of their strong social justice focus. This was very apparent through the internships they offer, and especially now they are the only university to partner with Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.

YOUR CAREER Private legal practice Government Media Politics Not-for-profit

In 2016 I completed a 16-week internship with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and gained invaluable skills and knowledge. The legal program at the ASRC assists asylum seekers across a range of legal needs.

COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/law

During my placement La Trobe students assisted clients who had arrived by boat with completing their application for a temporary protection visa. This meant completing a large form, as well as a Statement of Claim, which outlined the client’s reasons for seeking asylum.

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Dispute Resolution Legal Institutions and Methods Arts core: Rethinking our Humanity Arts major subject

Principles of Criminal Law Principles of Public Law Arts core: Ideas that Shook the World Arts major subject

Semester 1

Semester 2

Contract Law A Principles of Tort Law Arts core: Engagement and Employability Arts major subject

Contract Law B Principles of Constitutional Law Arts core: Humanities Counts Arts elective

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Semester 2

Foundations of Property Law Statutory Interpretation Arts core: Social Research Methods Arts major subject

Civil Procedure Real Property Law Arts elective Law elective

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Semester 2

Evidence and Criminal Procedure Arts major subject Company Law Law elective

Principles of Administrative Law Arts major subject Arts elective Law elective

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Semester 2

Principles of Equity and Trusts Arts elective Law elective Arts major subject

Legal Practice and Conduct Remedies Law elective Arts major subject

This not only gave us a clear insight into the desperate circumstances of asylum seekers, but enabled us to engage with skills needed when working with vulnerable people.’ Rose Clayton Bachelor of Laws /Bachelor of Arts student


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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business

‘I chose to study at La Trobe because I wanted to stay in regional Victoria. The Campus is nice and smaller class sizes seemed to provide more opportunity for assistance from tutorial teachers.

Studying law has made me more aware of the underlying operations that govern our community while my studies in business have allowed me to think seriously about my future potential as a business leader. Both my degrees have given me the drive to want to change things. I want my degree to allow me to make a difference in someone’s life. I hope my degree will lead me into a future of success, not only as a lawyer, but hopefully as a business owner.’

Combine a foundation in business with a professional legal qualification. This five-year double degree will equip you with the fundamentals of business, economics and finance as well as skills and knowledge for legal practice. Understand how business and law intersect in areas such as banking and finance law, income taxation law and global business law. You’ll graduate ready for careers in corporate and not-for-profit organisations, governance and public policy. See note for Bendigo students below. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria. Note for Bendigo students Only the first two years of the Bachelor of Laws (and first year only of the Graduate Entry program) are offered in Bendigo. While it is possible to arrange long-distance learning, we recommend transferring to the Melbourne Campus to complete your degree with a wider selection of subjects. Law electives are also available by intensive delivery in Melbourne in the Summer and Winter semesters. Bendigo students enrolled in a law double degree will have some limitations on majors available. Please refer to the University Handbook for further information: latrobe.edu.au/handbook

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You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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YEAR 2

Natasha Romas Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Business student

CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Laws (P 122) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 128) YOUR CAREER Banking and finance law Income taxation law Global business law COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/law


I have always had a strong urge to stand up for others and advocate for just and fair outcomes in all situations so a profession in law suited me perfectly! In a world where career changes are becoming more frequent, I chose to also study business as a double degree to give me greater opportunities for the future.

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Semester 2

Dispute Resolution Legal Institutions and Methods Accounting and Finance for Business Business Foundations

Principles of Criminal Law Principles of Public Law Business Analytics Business Economics

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Semester 2

Contract Law A Principles of Tort Law Business major subject Sustainability

Contract Law B Principles of Constitutional Law Business major subject Business elective

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Foundations of Property Law Statutory Interpretation Business major subject Business major subject

Civil Procedure Real Property Law Business major subject Business major subject

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Evidence and Criminal Procedure Business major subject Law elective Law elective

Principles of Administrative Law Entrepreneurship Business major subject Business elective

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Company Law Principles of Equity and Trusts Law elective

Legal Practice and Conduct Remedies Law elective

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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology This double degree combines a professional qualification in law with a criminology degree – offering an innovative legal education with a strong global and social justice perspective. We place emphasis on real-life experiences such as Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, professional work placements and advocacy within the community.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 90.05) DURATION 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.



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COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ crime-justice-and-legal-studies

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YOUR CAREER Criminal law Corrections Advocacy for ex-prisoners and at-risk youth Public policy development Community crime prevention Policing (with additional qualifications) Customs and border protection

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YEAR 3

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Criminology (P 120) Bachelor of Laws (P 122) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts

This course will prepare you for a career in criminal law, including providing advocacy for ex-prisoners and at-risk youth, conducting research, developing and reviewing public policy, and preventing crime in the community sector. You can also work in corrections and in government departments including justice, border protection and customs. See note for Bendigo students on page 125.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Dispute Resolution Legal Institutions and Methods Law, Order and Justice Contracts Law A

Principles of Criminal Law From Prisons to Detention Centres: Interrogating Containment Understanding Crime Principles of Public Law

Semester 1

Semester 2

Victimology Sentencing and Corrections Introduction to Forensic Psychology and the Law Principles of Tort Law

Police, Society and Democracy Principles of Constitutional Law Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law Contracts Law B

Semester 1

Semester 2

Introduction to Socio-Legal and Political Research International Criminal Law Statutory Interpretation Foundations of Property Law

Criminal Law, Ethics and Accountability Law, Policy and Community Criminology elective Real Property Law

Semester 1

Semester 2

Evidence and Criminal Procedure Criminology elective Criminology elective Law elective

Administrative Law Civil Procedure Law and Practice of Customs and Border Protection Law elective

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Semester 2

Principles of Equity and Trusts Company Law Law elective Law elective

Legal Practice and Conduct Remedies Law elective Law elective

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR — ) Bendigo (ATAR — ) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

This graduate degree builds your legal knowledge from a global and social justice perspective and develops your skills in critical thinking, analysis, advocacy, mediation and negotiation. Get practical experience through supervised legal work at the La Trobe Law Clinic or internships, and access Summer and Winter semester electives and international study opportunities. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria. See note for Bendigo students on page 125.

PREREQUISITES Bachelor degree


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YOUR CAREER Litigation management Dispute resolution Ministerial advice

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Semester 2

Legal Institutions and Methods Dispute Resolution Principles of Tort Law Contract Law A

Principles of Criminal Law Principles of Public Law Principles of Constitutional Law Contract Law B

Semester 1

Semester 2

Foundations of Property Law Evidence and Criminal Procedure Statutory Interpretation Law elective

Real Property Law Civil Procedure Law elective Law elective

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Semester 2


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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations

‘When I stumbled upon the Bachelor of International Relations on VTAC, I discovered that it involved all the things I was looking for in a degree – global perspective, politics with analysis of both past and current events, and issues looking into the future. I began in the Bachelor of International Relations and then transferred into the double law/ international relations degree at the end of my first year. I participated in the 2014 Australia-China Student Forum, run by the Confucius Institute in conjunction with La Trobe University and partner universities in China. I worked with both Chinese and Australian students looking at issues of technology, culture and change, here in Melbourne and then again in Beijing, where I also attended special lectures at the prestigious Beijing University.

Texas Tech University, International study opportunity.

This double degree gives you a law qualification with a global perspective. You’ll combine an understanding of sociology, the global economy, diplomacy and modern political thought with law fundamentals, and have the opportunity to develop and apply practical skills through our law clinic, practical placements and international programs. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria. You’ll be a part of La Trobe’s leading international relations program, with an emphasis on international policy development and realworld examples. This will be complemented by a law program that prepares you for employment in a global economy by offering electives with an international focus and facilitating overseas study opportunities. You’ll be able to join mooting teams and build worldwide connections while participating in international competitions. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend our winter school at Shanghai University Law School, and be introduced to the basic concepts and structure of Chinese law.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 90.75) DURATION 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of International Relations Bachelor of Laws (P 122) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts YOUR CAREER Government and non-government organisations Community sectors Private law firms COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/law


Karisma Takah

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Semester 2

Dispute Resolution Legal Institutions and Methods International Relations Induction Seminar International relations elective

Principles of Criminal Law Principles of Public Law States, Security and International Relations International relations elective


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Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of International Relations and Diploma of Languages (Japanese) student

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It was only a short course, but the memories and experiences will stay with me forever.’

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Semester 2

Contract Law A Principles of Tort Law International Law and Organisations Theories of World Politics

Contract Law B Principles of Constitutional Law Deliberation, Participation, Statecraft International relations elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Foundations of Property Law Statutory Interpretation International relations elective International relations elective

Civil Procedure Real Property Law Law elective International relations elective

Semester 1

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Evidence and Criminal Procedure Law elective Law elective International relations elective

Principles of Administrative Law Law electiv elective Issues in World Politics International relations elective

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Semester 2

Company Law Principles of Equity and Trusts Law elective International relations elective

Legal Practice and Conduct Remedies Law elective International relations elective

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YOUR CAREER Media and communications law Journalism Strategic advisor to companies and regulatory bodies COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/law


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CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Laws (P 122) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (P 124) Bachelor of Media and Communication (Journalism) (P 34) Bachelor of Media and Communication (Media Industries) (P 36) Bachelor of Media and Communication (Public Relations) (P 37)

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This double degree offers an innovative, high-quality legal education with a global and social justice perspective, and an emphasis on practical media and communications experience. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from approved elective subjects from the Master of Laws in Global Business Law. You’ll complete a major in media industries, journalism or public relations, and be prepared to work in law and/or media across different platforms and industries. Put your learning into practice by recognising the connection between media and the law and tackling issues such as intellectual property and privacy. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria.

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Semester 1

Semester 2

Legal Institutions and Methods Dispute Resolution Media major subject or media elective Media major subject or media elective

Principles of Criminal Law Principles of Public Law Writing for Media Media major subject or media elective

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Contract Law A Principles of Tort Law Using Social Media Media major subject

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Civil Procedure Real Property Law Intellectual Property Law Media Laws and Ethics

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Company Law Principles of Equity and Trusts Media major subject or elective Law elective

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See note for Bendigo students on page 125. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria.

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This five-year double degree prepares you to work in fields where law, psychology and mental health intersect. This includes legal work in fields such as family law, criminal law and elder law. You’ll gain skills and knowledge to take into management, research, marketing, teaching, counselling and recruitment and learn about the biological and social aspects of behaviour. We offer a variety of specialised psychology subjects and access to leading researchers.

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Dispute Resolution Legal Institutions and Methods Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science History, Philosophy and Methodology of Psychological Science

Principles of Criminal Law Principles of Public Law Clinical Foundations of Psychological Science Statistics for Psychology

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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science This five-year degree opens up a range of job opportunities across areas including stem cell research, genetics and climate change. Our law degree has a strong focus on global and social justice, while the science component can be tailored to your interests from areas including botany, computer science, psychology, chemistry and physics. This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria. See note for Bendigo students on page 125.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR N/P) Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Laws (P 122) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 128) Bachelor of Science (P 148) YOUR CAREER Scientific and industrial ethics Regulatory affairs Environmental protection Policy development Practising law COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/law

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Your studies in commerce will involve internships, practicums, case studies, travel tours, company visits and professional industry-led seminars. In your legal studies you’ll develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, advocacy, commercial law, mediation and negotiation. This combination of knowledge and skills will prepare you for a career in corporate and not-for-profit organisations, business consultancies, investment banking, government or public policy.

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One of our most popular double degrees, the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws combines studies in accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing with a thorough knowledge of the law. You’ll graduate with an understanding of how business and law intersect in areas such as banking, finance, income taxation and global business law.

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Business Foundations Accounting and Finance for Business Legal Institutions and Methods Dispute Resolution

Business Analytics Commerce major core subject* Business Economics Principles of Public Law

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Contract Law A Principles of Tort Law Commerce major core subject* Commerce major core subject*

Sustainability Principles of Criminal Law Contract Law B Commerce major core subject*

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Statutory Interpretation Foundations of Property Law Commerce major core subject* Commerce major core subject*

Principles of Constitutional Law Civil Procedure Real Property Law Commerce major core subject*

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Law elective Professional Practice in Business Year 3 commerce major

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‘The best thing about my course so far has been the people, both staff and students who I have been able to learn from. The course content is also a highlight as it provides for more specialised subjects in my interest areas of law and economics. After graduating I hope to pursue a career as a lawyer, where I can hopefully use my specialised economics knowledge that I developed in my commerce degree. La Trobe offers a range of extracurricular opportunities. Sport at La Trobe has been a great bonus that I didn’t expect. I am a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team and have had the privilege of going to University Games to represent La Trobe.’ Jared Hosking Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws student

Moot Court Mooting is an historic learning exercise where students practice their advocacy skills in a simulated court environment, in front of experienced lawyers who act as judges.

Studying with La Trobe gives you plenty of opportunities to practise your skills in areas like client interviewing, witness examination and negotiation. We also have an outstanding national and international record in competitive mooting, which gives you the chance to put your legal knowledge into practice and network with lawyers, judges and academics from around the world.

Our state-of-the-art Moot Court is a facility built to reflect the Federal Court of Australia. Officially opened by High Court Chief Justice the Honourable Robert French AC in 2016, it offers a true to life court experience for you to practice your advocacy skills – complete with recording equipment so you can review your own performance.

La Trobe Law School has consistently reached the finals of international mooting competitions. Our students have competed at the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moots in Vienna and Hong Kong, the International Investment Moot in Frankfurt and the International Criminal Law Moot in The Hague. We’ve also fielded successful teams in national competitions including the Kirby Contract Moot, the Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot and the Castan Human Rights Moot.

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When you join La Trobe as a science or psychology student, you’ll learn under some of the best academics working in some of Australia’s best scientific facilities. We’ve earned top rankings in the latest Excellence in Research for Australia report, which places our academics with the world’s elite. La Trobe has achieved a rating of ‘well above world standard’ in the Excellence in Research for Australia 2015 report for research in statistics, condensed matter physics, optical physics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and cell biology, ecology, microbiology, neuroscience, physiology, plant biology, zoology, animal production, crop and pasture production and veterinary sciences. You’ll also have access to exceptional learning spaces such as the state-of-the-art $100 million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), the $288 million Centre for AgriBioscience and the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, a 30-hectare area of wetlands and bushland that’s been a conservation zone for nearly 50 years. You can find out more at: latrobe.edu.au/courses


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PATHWAYS AND ENTRY PROGRAMS Aspire Program Apply before 31 August for an early offer – see page 12 for details. Course transfer Start your studies in one course and apply for transfer into another.* Tertiary Enabling Program Successfully complete our 17‑week program and improve your academic results to be eligible for a range of courses – see page 161 for details. La Trobe Melbourne Successfully complete a Diploma of Bioscience and get guaranteed entry into second year of our Bachelor of Science* – see page 158 for details. TAFE Diplomas Do a relevant course and get Advanced Standing for your prior learning* – see page 160 for details.


* Subject ubject to to places places and and course courserequirements requirements * S including minimum minimum Weighted WeightedAverage AverageMark Mark(WAM). (WAM).You including You may be eligible for Advanced Standing. may also also be eligible for Advanced Standing.

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More than just theory A practical class of learning

A global study adventure

Education linked to industry

From the moment you step onto a La Trobe campus, you’ll know you’re at a university that puts an emphasis on the practical side of learning. You’ll notice small class sizes, interactive teaching and hands-on lab work in facilities designed to bring academics, students, researchers and members of industry together.

Undergraduate study is all about exploration. And thanks to our exchange programs, internship opportunities, field trips and study abroad programs you can explore the majesty of the Great Barrier Reef or the history of Italy while you explore your field of study in Australia, Europe, Asia or the Americas. And in some cases you’ll get credit towards your degree.

You’ll get plenty of opportunity to learn from industry. Our industry programs let you put what you’ve discovered in the classroom and lab into practice in a real work setting as part of your degree. You’ll also have access to guest lectures and be mentored by alumni and higher-year students. As well as knowledge specific to your study area, you’ll learn skills that will prove crucial when it comes time to find a job.

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Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences This degree trains you to tackle the issue of sustainable food production. You’ll learn about the relationship between plants, animals, soils, the environment, and economics. By combining science and business skills, you’ll be equipped to help create sustainable and economically viable food production. You’ll have access to Work Integrated Learning (WIL), so you can gain experience in industry and develop professional skills that will help you graduate career ready. Through our Centre for AgriBioscience, you’ll be exposed to the latest research developments as they happen. If you choose to complete your first year in Albury-Wodonga, you’ll transfer to Melbourne for the rest of the degree.

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Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Animal, Plant and Microbial Life Statistics for Life Sciences Work Integrated Learning Program

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Plants, Pests and Disease Inner Life of Plants Introduction to Land and Soil Management Groundwater – Sustainability and Contamination

Animal Physiology Biochemistry for Agricultural and Animal Sciences Animal Nutrition Remote Sensing and GIS

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Animal Health Commodity Risk Management Agricultural Management Economics

Agricultural and Animal Science Case Studies Land and Soil Management Agricultural Biotechnology

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 55.50) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR 50.05) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (P 135) Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences (P 136) Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (P 66)

(P 53)

YOUR CAREER Agribusiness Biotechnology institutes Consultancy Government Humanitarian organisations COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ agricultural-sciences


Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology Whether you want to make wine or advise farmers on sustainable grain production, this degree will help to prepare you for your career. You’ll develop a foundation in agriculture and study a major in agronomy, aquaculture, or viticulture and winemaking.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne Polytechnic Epping

Our flexible delivery and blended learning includes online lectures, workshops and evening classes. You’ll also get industry exposure through practical placements. This course is delivered by arrangement through Melbourne Polytechnic, Epping Campus.


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PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (P 135) Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences (P 136) Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) (P 53) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (P 66) YOUR CAREER Agribusiness manager Agronomist Aquaculture producer Vineyard manager Winemaker COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/ agricultural-sciences


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Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 63.00) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR 63.10) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (P 135) Bachelor of Biological Sciences (P 140) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (P 66) Bachelor of Science (P 148) Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) (P 152)

Providing a strong scientific foundation to work with both domesticated and captive wild animals, this course goes beyond animal health and welfare to include ecology, genetics, biotechnology, behaviour and animal physiology.

animal biochemistry. In third year, you’ll continue to deepen your knowledge of animal health and work on real-life case studies, advising animal and agricultural businesses. You will also meet industry representatives during your lectures.

You’ll complete studies in animal and agricultural science, microbiology, zoology and metabolic biochemistry, providing a solid foundation for further research in the field, and a pathway to postgraduate study in veterinary medicine.

You’ll also have access to Work Integrated Learning, so you can gain experience in industry and develop professional skills that will help you graduate career ready.

First year will equip you with science foundations in biology and chemistry. Second year will see you learn more animal-related subjects, such as animal physiology, animal nutrition and

If you choose to complete your first year at Albury-Wodonga, you’ll transfer to Melbourne for the rest of your degree.

YOUR CAREER Animal care and welfare Animal research Agricultural industries Biotechnology industries Animal health


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POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS BOKU University of Applied Science (AUSTRIA) Hiroshima University (JAPAN) University of Bangor (WALES) University of Guelph (CANADA) SUNY Oswego (USA)

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Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Animal, Plant and Microbial Life Applications of Chemistry Year 1 elective

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If your heart’s set on a career that involves animals, this degree offers the advantages of real-world work experience and unique access to La Trobe’s on-campus 30-hectare wildlife sanctuary, research and education facilities, adjacent farm and dedicated animal house. WE’RE RATED

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‘A lot of my coursework has taken place in the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, and being able to work there on a casual basis provides me with a great all-round experience, and an excellent starting point for my career.’ Carissa Lee Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences student

Life science students at La Trobe University’s Melbourne Campus will be better prepared to step from uni to industry, thanks to the complete, purpose-designed refurbishment of our Reid laboratories. The new industry-standard Reid labs facility will provide students with access to an engaging hub for life sciences teaching and research. Our life sciences students will benefit from four separate teaching labs, all designed to mirror the type of equipment and technology students will use in industry and research institute environments.

Where can animal and veterinary biosciences take you? A number of our graduates have gone on to work with Agriculture Victoria, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) and animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA.

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Discover our world-class science facilities

The $100 million LIMS facility brings together world-class scientists and industry figures.

AgriBio is Australia’s first integrated agricultural systems biology research centre.

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La Trobe’s Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 30 hectares on the Melbourne Campus.

As a La Trobe science student, you’ll learn in facilities that are second to none. La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) – a global leader The $100 million LIMS is a state-of-the-art teaching and research facility, bringing together some of the best and brightest scientists and industry experts. For our undergraduate science students, LIMS offers access to world-class academics, researchers and facilities. LIMS also has two embedded companies: the biotechnology company Hexima, and the drug discovery and development company AdAlta.

La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary – our own outdoor laboratory The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary offers life science students a unique opportunity to conduct meaningful field research in a native setting. Spread over 30 hectares on the Melbourne Campus, the Sanctuary is home to more than 250 native plants and wildlife. Students and academics are currently undertaking valuable research at the sanctuary to understand and protect native species, including evaluation of nesting boxes for threatened bat species and the forensic analysis of animal decomposition. WE’VE INVESTED MORE THAN

$500 MILLION INTO OUR FACILITIES SO THAT OUR STUDENTS CAN ACCESS WORLDCLASS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND BE INFORMED BY CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH.

Centre for AgriBioscience (AgriBio) As Australia’s first integrated agricultural systems biology research centre, AgriBio connects La Trobe’s world-class research with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR). Thanks to our academics embedded at AgriBio, our life science students gain insights into cutting-edge agriculture and bioscience projects. Many of our students also have the opportunity to work in AgriBio. Exciting research being conducted at AgriBio includes industrybased projects to address food security, as well as farm productivity and sustainability.

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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.75) DURATION 4.5 years full-time (4 years in an accelerated program) or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Science (P 68) Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Science (P 129)

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YOUR CAREER Business Consulting Environmental science Health International development Journalism COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/science

This double degree enables you to pursue your interests in both humanities and sciences, preparing you for a changing job market. You’ll come into contact with some of Australia’s leading researchers, and could find job opportunities in a range of fields, including environmental science, journalism, health, business and government. Choose a science major from:

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Aboriginal studies anthropology archaeology Asian studies creative and professional writing communication studies crime, justice and legal studies English gender, sexuality and diversity history human geography international studies Chinese Greek French Japanese Indonesian Italian Spanish linguistics media studies philosophy politics screen studies sociology sustainability and development.

Bachelor of Biological Sciences CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 55.20) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Specialise in two areas of biology or combine your biology subjects with other science or non-science subjects. You can choose core subjects in biochemistry, botany, genetics, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and zoology. We prepare you to address big issues such as protecting native forests and grasslands, discovering new medicinal cures or sustainable agricultural practices and mapping the genome of endangered species. If you choose to complete your first year in Albury-Wodonga, you’ll transfer to Melbourne for the rest of the degree.

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences (P 136) Bachelor of Biomedical Science (P 141) Bachelor of Science (P 148) Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) (P 152)


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YOUR CAREER Zoos and aquariums Government organisations Environmental management Research

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Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Animal, Plant and Microbial Life Year 1 elective Year 1 elective

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science* If you wish to study at our Bendigo Campus, you can choose the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. It’s a similar degree to the Bachelor of Biomedicine (see page 142) with a slightly different set of subjects.

Anatomy and physiology subjects are particularly important if you have your sights set on postgraduate studies (and then a career) in allied health fields like physiotherapy or speech pathology.

CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR NC)

You’ll explore the molecular foundations and symptoms of disease and consider questions that remain around illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer’s. You’ll also learn to analyse scientific and medical data, interpret scientific publications, and convey scientific information in writing.

If you want to go straight into the workforce, you’ll be well prepared for roles around the world in biomedical-related research, administration and education in medical research institutes, as well as labs in hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical companies.


Your second year subjects, covering bioscience, medical science, genetics and microbiology (to name just a few), prepare you to choose your specialisation.

This course is also a pathway into postgraduate study in the field of allied health, which includes disciplines like physiotherapy and speech pathology. It can also lead you into postgraduate research. *This course is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information.


CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Exercise Science (P 94) Bachelor of Health Sciences (P 96) Bachelor of Science (P 148) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (P 107) YOUR CAREER Medical research administration and education Biomedical research Laboratory work After further study: - physiotherapy - dietetics - speech pathology - biotechnology - data science - orthoptics - prosthetics and orthotics.

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Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology Pharmacology B Elective Elective

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How does the human body function when it’s healthy and when it’s affected by illness? How does it function when it’s under duress from injury or inhibited by a disorder? These are the questions you’ll work towards answering as a student of the Bachelor of Biomedicine. You’ll explore the molecular foundations of disease and have the chance to think about the big questions that still remain around illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s. As your studies progress beyond a strong grounding in chemistry, biology, the determinants of disease and research methods, you’ll begin to see the multitude of possibilities that this degree offers you.

(P 107)

Your second-year subjects, covering bioscience, medical science, genetics and microbiology (to name just a few) prepare you to choose your specialisation. Anatomy and physiology subjects are particularly important if you have your sights set on postgraduate studies (and then a career) in allied health fields like physiotherapy, prosthetics and orthotics or speech pathology. You’ll look at the symptoms of disease, learn how to analyse scientific and medical data, get an understanding of interpreting scientific publications and develop skills in meaningfully conveying scientific information in writing. *This course is subject to final approval. Please check the La Trobe website for up-to-date course information.

YOUR CAREER Medical research administration and education Biomedical research Laboratory work After further study:

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POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS University of Malaya (MALAYSIA) National Chun Hsing University (TAIWAN) Louisiana State University (USA) Aarhus University (DENMARK) Glasgow Caledonian University (UK)


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Advanced topics in Biomedical Science B Advanced Skills in Biomedical Science Elective Elective

You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at:latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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As a student you’ll explore human health and disease, as well as the underlying molecular basis of illnesses that we’re still trying to find a cure for, such as Alzheimer’s and cancer.

LA TROBE INSTITUTE FOR MOLECULAR SCIENCE (LIMS) HAS

CLOSE LINKS WITH THE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON AND THE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE.

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WE’RE RATED

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Learn from doing … and from industry Practical lab work will form a central component of the course. That hands-on learning will only become more prominent in third year, during which you’ll have the chance to experience advanced biochemistry and medical sciences industry programs and lab courses. This will give you vital experience working in (or with practitioners in) your field before you graduate. Internship opportunities are available at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and within research labs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Hexima, and AdAlta, just to name a few.

Be mentored by researchers at the top of their fields La Trobe researchers have been ranked ‘well above world standard’ in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia report. Our researchers received the top rating of 5 in categories such as biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology and physiology. You’ll learn directly from our researchers, as well as your peers, students from higher years, alumni, and industry guest lecturers (from organisations such as Melbourne Pathology) from within science and other fields. You’ll also gain valuable skills in areas like CV-writing and behavioural interviewing techniques. Many of our teaching staff have close academic and professional associations with highly respected and influential organisations in the field of biomedicine. You’ll be connected with such leaders as CSL Ltd, CSIRO and Shimadzu.

A different country, a different perspective, a different experience You can also spend part of your time studying – or getting vital experience in your field – overseas. Through our exchange program you can study for a semester or a year at institutions like the University of Guelph in Canada, the National University of Singapore, and many more.

Set yourself up for work, postgraduate study or research The opportunities for graduates are many. If you want to go straight into the workforce, you’ll be well-prepared for roles around the world in biomedical-related research, administration and education in medical research institutes, as well as labs in hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical companies. This course is a pathway into postgraduate study, and can also lead you into postgraduate research.

Opening doors for a curious mind ‘I knew studying in the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) would inspire me to be the best student I could be. I enjoy interacting with my lecturers, who are often doing world-class research. I also chose La Trobe because of the Hallmark Program – it gave La Trobe an edge over all the other universities. I appreciate being able to study a wide variety of subjects in many disciplines. Something I was not expecting was the connections I have made with some of my lecturers. My lecturers have always been approachable and available whenever I have needed them.’ Ally has completed internships with the Hulett Laboratory within LIMS and another with the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. As part of the Hallmark Program, she’s also travelled to Hong Kong, Chengdu, Shanghai and Chongqing. After graduating, she wants to keep studying and pursue a career in research. Ally Mangion Bachelor of Biomedical Science** student **This degree is now called the Bachelor of Biomedicine when studied at the Melbourne Campus.

A pathway into multiple health careers If you’re considering a career in health, this degree can lead you down all sorts of professional avenues. It gives you the foundation knowledge and skills you need to move into postgraduate studies in allied health fields of practice such as physiotherapy, dietetics, prosthetics and orthotics, orthoptics and speech pathology. As a graduate of this degree, you’ll get priority when enrolling in our postgraduate programs in these fields – including physiotherapy – although places are limited.^

^Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Further study, further career opportunities After postgraduate study, you may find employment in fields including biotechnology, data science, dietetics, orthoptics, prosthetics and orthotics, physiotherapy and speech pathology.

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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR 65.80) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry; and a study score of at least 25 in any Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Biomedical Science (P 141) Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry/ Master of Dentistry (P 105) Bachelor of Science (Hons)/ Master of Nanotechnology (P 152) YOUR CAREER Pharmacist Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics Pharmacology Biotechnology COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/pharmacy

This degree develops your understanding of how medicines work and how they can improve and change people’s lives. You’ll learn how pharmacists contribute to the healthcare system and how they support patient care.

You’ll have access to our on-campus training pharmacy and do work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies to refine your skills. When you graduate you’ll be eligible to apply for internships. Once you successfully complete the requirements of the Australian Pharmacy Council, you can register as a practising pharmacist.

Bronwyn Capewell Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) graduate

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During my course, I learnt about communicating with patients. In pharmacy we encounter patients who may be unwell, disabled or emotional, or English may not be their first language. We need to be able to use suitable communication styles.’

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YOUR CAREER Counselling services Hospitals Human resource departments Private industry Public service positions Research institutes Schools COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/psychology

Limited places Due to limited places in this four-year degree, we encourage aspiring psychology students to also apply for the threeyear Bachelor of Psychological Science degree. This will increase your opportunity to study psychology at La Trobe.

Designed for high-achieving students, this integrated four-year degree combines the three-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with an honours year – taking you one step closer to working as a professional psychologist or researcher. Progressing to the honours year depends on completing subjects during your first three years at a high standard.

During your honours year, you will have the chance to learn research methods, and complete a supervised, individual research project. The program also covers more advanced theory, including a deeper examination of psychological interventions and assessment, and an exploration of the ethical and professional issues that psychologists and other helping professionals need to address when working with clients.

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Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science History, Philosophy and Methodology of Psychological Science Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience 1A * Elective

Clinical Foundations of Psychological Science Statistics for Psychology Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience 1B * Elective

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Abnormal, Clinical and Health Psychology Developmental Psychology Social Psychology Autism Spectrum Disorders* Summer: Psychology Field Placement *


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Bachelor of Psychological Science CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 55.05) Bendigo (ATAR 51.20) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts (P 26) Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 23) Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science (P 128) Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) (P 146) Bachelor of Science (P 148) YOUR CAREER Counselling services Hospitals Human resource departments Private industry Public service positions Research institutes Schools

If you’re looking to become a professional psychologist or build a career in a psychologyrelated field, this degree will give you a solid foundation. You’ll have more than 20 psychology subject choices, along with electives from dozens of other areas. During the three-year course, you will gain an understanding of clinical psychology, abnormal and health psychology, behavioural neuroscience, social psychology, cognition, developmental psychology, and psychological interventions. You can select from a wide range of psychologyrelated elective subjects, such as clinical neuroscience or human-animal relations, or from other disciplines, like philosophy or criminology. You will learn from professional psychologists, including those from our La Trobe Psychology Clinic, and you’ll have an opportunity to complete a field placement, or study Autism Spectrum Disorders with experts from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre.

Honours option Students who complete the three-year degree to a high standard can apply to study for an additional year and complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), which is the next step towards a career as a psychologist.

DHHS partnership and work placements Thanks to our partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), La Trobe psychology students have been offered field placements in DHHS offices including Child Protection Services, Disability Services, Youth Justice Centres and Corporate Services. We also offer placements with other service organisations, so students can gain relevant career experience in various settings – from assisting people who are homeless, to supporting the day-to-day operation of psychology and counselling centres.

Learning to understand autism We’re home to the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC). Choose Autism Spectrum Disorders as an elective, and you’ll be learning from ground-breaking OTARC researchers, who are changing the way we diagnose and understand autism. In 2016, OTARC and La Trobe launched ASDetect, a research-based app which helps detect the early signs of autism in young children. This has paved the way for early intervention and better developmental outcomes for the millions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder worldwide.

POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS Akita University (JAPAN) University of Calgary (CANADA) Washington State University (USA) Linkoping University (SWEDEN) Leicester University (UK)

Work placement helps Sarah get career ready For psychological science student Sarah Fleming, a work placement with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was a smart career move. ‘During the placement I worked with a number of children with developmental disabilities, and these interactions have inspired my desire to work with these children in an educational setting. The placement gave me the opportunity to apply all the theories I had learnt throughout my degree to real cases with real clients.’ After her placement, Sarah was offered a role with the department, so she was able to continue working in the field while she finished her degree. Sarah Fleming Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) student

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Bachelor of Science CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 60.00) Bendigo (ATAR 50.05) Albury-Wodonga (ATAR N/P) DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science (P 140) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Science (P 68) Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Science (P 129) Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Business (P 151) Bachelor of Science Double Degree Program (P 151) YOUR CAREER Actuary Analytical chemist Animal technician Biodiversity officer Bioethicist Bioinfomatician Chemical researcher Chemist Clinical biochemist Conservation officer Data modeller Data scientist Defence roles Ecologist Econometrician Environmental analyst Environmental consultant Environmental educator Environmental research scientist Environmental scientists Field trials officer Financial analyst Forensic researcher Forensic scientist Genetic counsellor Geneticist Mammologist Marine biologist Market researcher Medicinal chemist Meteorologist Mining and resources consultant Ornithologist Park ranger Pharmaceutical R&D manager Physicist Research scientist Science teacher (WITH RELEVANT TEACHING QUALIFICATION)

Sports statistician Threatened species coordinator Toxicologist Zoo keeper

POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY DESTINATIONS BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Applied Sciences (AUSTRIA) National Chung Hsing University (TAIWAN) National University of Singapore (SINGAPORE) North Central College (USA) Sabanci University (TURKEY) COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/science

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When you study science at university level, you develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to contribute to some of the biggest challenges the world faces today. The challenges you choose to take on will depend on which branch of science you come to enjoy most. Or perhaps you’ll think of it the other way round: the branch of science you choose to take on will depend on which big challenge inspires you the most. Protecting endangered animal and plant species? Finding a new and better way to treat a deadly disease? Exploring new ways to control global temperature increases? In science, the possibilities are contained only by the extent of your desire for discovery. The Bachelor of Science is a degree that gives you exceptional choice: In fact there are 18 majors to choose from when you study science at the undergraduate level with La Trobe. During your first two years, you’ll study introductory subjects designed to give you a solid foundation in science and related disciplines. Once you’re into your third year, you can either select two science specialties or combine a single science major with studies from another discipline – business or engineering, for example.

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When you study a Bachelor of Science, the possibilities are contained only by the extent of your desire for discovery.

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$100 MILLION LA TROBE INSTITUTE FOR MOLECULAR SCIENCE (LIMS) OFFERS LABS, TEACHING AREAS AND COLLABORATIVE SPACES. IT ALSO HAS CLOSE LINKS WITH THE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON AND THE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE.

Be mentored by world-class educators La Trobe University is a leader in the field of science. We’ve earnt top rankings in the prestigious Excellence in Research for Australia 2015 report, which places our academics with the world’s elite. When you study a Bachelor of Science with us, you’ll be taught and mentored by world-class researchers as you progress towards your academic and career goals.

Be connected with industry before you graduate THE CENTRE FOR AGRIBIOSCIENCE IS A

$288 MILLION JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN LA TROBE AND THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT, AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH HUBS IN AUSTRALIA.

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$24 MILLION REFURBISHMENT OF THE REID LABORATORIES HAS ADDED MORE PRACTICAL LEARNING SPACES AND BRAND NEW TEACHING LABS.

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OUR 12-WEEK WORK PLACEMENTS AND

INDUSTRY PROGRAM HAVE STUDENTS WORKING WITH ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS CSIRO, BAYER CROPSCIENCE, GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, LAND, WATER AND PLANNING.

In addition to working with some of the world’s best people on campus, you’ll also have the opportunity to work with industry leaders. Our industry partnership programs have helped more than 1,000 students from a variety of science disciplines get placements in the private and public sectors. You’ll also have the chance to be mentored by alumni and higheryear students, as well as attend seminar series and guest lectures from experts in industry to gain the latest information in the fields you’re most interested in. La Trobe will also help you prepare for industry programs, and for your career after university, by helping you to develop valuable skills such as CV writing and behavioural interview techniques.

The science of tiny leads to a big adventure abroad After completing Year 12, Richard was drawn to study at La Trobe as it was one of the few places offering a multidisciplinary science course with a nanotechnology program. ‘Having subjects that allow us to use facilities like the Australian Synchrotron and the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication is awesome,’ he explains.

Turn your science degree into a cultural odyssey

Through his studies, Richard spent two weeks in Japan attending the Nanotech Expo in Tokyo, and touring some of the country’s biggest research facilities. He also secured a six-month internship at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science.

You don’t need to confine your studies to Australia, either. Through our partnerships with research organisations and education providers all over the world, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad. That might be on a university exchange with one of our more than 100 partners – the National University of Singapore or the University of Geulph in Canada, for example – or as part of an internship program with an international organisation.

‘Being able to work within a Japanese research institute showed me an amazing new way to approach science, and I managed to publish my research as a first author paper,’ he says.

Your career after uni A career in science doesn’t begin or end in the lab (although there are many rewarding laboratory-based jobs out there). Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to take up positions in areas as diverse as government, defence, astronomy, meteorology, business and management. You could become an educator or a researcher, work in business or not-for-profit organisations, apply your skills in the medical lab or for the world’s most prestigious publishers of journalism. It all adds up to one of the most distinctive Bachelor of Science degrees in the country.

‘All my lecturers were supportive, and the practical, hands-on work means when I enter the workforce, I will be able to contribute immediately.’ Richard is looking to pursue a career in science communication and consultancy. Richard Garrett Bachelor of Science (Honours)/ Master of Nanotechnology and Diploma in Languages (Japanese) student

Hands-on lab learning from year one Our facilities aren’t all about instruments and technology. They allow a teaching style that’s collaborative and interactive. You’ll notice small, practical laboratorybased classes and a hands-on approach to study, from the very first class in your very first year.

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Environmental geoscience addresses global challenges relating to air, water, land and energy. An environmental geoscience major with La Trobe draws on geology, chemistry, soil science, IT and ecology. It gives you a multidisciplinary lens through which to examine climate change, sustainability, pollution, soil remediation and degradation, salinisation and water conservation.

We’ve all been coded with a unique set of genes, which give instructions to our body on how to survive. But we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how genetic information can be used to understand, prevent and potentially cure illnesses. Because of this, there is enormous scope to build a career in genetic research-focused environments. Graduates also pursue careers in ecology and the environment, species protection, forensics, biological pest control and bioethics.

If you major in statistics at La Trobe you’ll learn how to design experiments, collect data, summarise information, draw conclusions, estimate the present and predict the future. And, if you think about it, statistics are used in all facets of our lives every single day. From weather predictions to urban development, from food production to insurance premiums, from health care to competitive sport. They’re everywhere, which means expert knowledge of statistics is invaluable, in industries of just about every variety, all over the world.

Physical science covers some of the subjects that have fascinated and confounded humankind for centuries: power and energy, motion and force, and chemical reactions. It prepares you for many fields, including engineering, medicine and biology, while at the same time building bridges between these specialities, so you can find your niche. The possible career opportunities once you graduate will depend on how you want to specialise, but you’ll be prepared for public and private sector jobs in education, research and industry.

Botany and zoology is the scientific study of plants and animals. In this major, you’ll study their origins, molecular structures, physiology, characteristics and behaviour, development, the ecology of which they are a part and their distribution – among many other things. Botany and zoology prepares you to graduate ready for work in organisations such as environmental consultancies, zoos and wildlife reserves, museums, government agencies and nongovernment organisations.

*Botany and zoology are separate majors. You can take them separately or together.

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Bachelor of Science Double Degree Program This science double degree allows you to combine two three-year programs into a four-year course. It’s designed to prepare you for a career as a scientist with knowledge in more than one field. You can even combine a general science degree, like the Bachelor of Science, with a specialist science degree, like the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Choose from specialisations including biomedical sciences, agricultural sciences, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, business information systems, and psychological science, and access advanced research facilities like the Centre for AgriBioscience and the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (see page 145). Choose two different degrees from:

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Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences (MELBOURNE ONLY) Bachelor of Biological Sciences (MELBOURNE ONLY) Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BENDIGO ONLY) Bachelor of Business Information Systems (MELBOURNE ONLY) Bachelor of Computer Science (MELBOURNE ONLY) Bachelor of Information Technology (MELBOURNE AND BENDIGO) Bachelor of Psychological Science (MELBOURNE AND BENDIGO) Bachelor of Science (MELBOURNE AND BENDIGO) Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) (MELBOURNE ONLY)

CAMPUS AND ATAR Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) (P 53) Bachelor of Biomedical Science (P 141) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Science (P 68) YOUR CAREER Business analyst Economic adviser Marketing adviser Lab manager Pharmaceutical product manager COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/science

CAMPUS AND ATAR Melbourne (ATAR 70.15) Bendigo (ATAR N/P) DURATION 4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program) or part-time equivalent. PREREQUISITES VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science (P 140) Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Science (P 68) Bachelor of Science (Hons)/ Master of Nanotechnology (P 152) YOUR CAREER Conservation Defence Environmental education Government Meteorology Natural resource and ecological management Policy development COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/science

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YOUR CAREER Advanced materials Advanced medical diagnostics Aerospace and defence Chemicals and polymer manufacture Research laboratories Mineral processing COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/nanotechnology *Elective unit. You must also complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

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CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Biomedical Science (P 141) Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) (P 144) Bachelor of Science Double Degree Program (P 151)


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Nanotechnology has applications in medicine, manufacturing, computing, sustainability, textiles and cosmetics. This degree focuses on practical skills and experience, allowing you to develop your own nanotech project in your final year. Choose the stream that matches your career goals: nanostructured materials, bionanotechnology or physics at the nanoscale. Graduates are in global demand, and can work in companies like Dulux, Starpharma, and Australian Radiation Services.

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Principles of Physics A Number Systems and Linear Algebra General Principles of Chemistry Molecules, Genes and Cells

Principles of Physics B Calculus and Differential Equations Applications of Chemistry Introduction to Nanoscience

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Classical Physics Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Fundamentals of Chemistry A Vector Calculus

Forensic and analytical chemistry Materials Characterisation Fundamentals of Chemistry B Linear Algebra

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Quantum Optics Synchrotron Science and Technology Stream-specific unit Stream-specific unit

Modern Physics Physics Senior Laboratory Stream-specific unit Stream-specific unit

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Advanced Physics of Quantum Matter Advanced Nanomaterials and Fabrications Scientific Communication Skills Stream-specific unit

Advanced Electromagnetic Theory and Plasma Physics Advanced Sensors and Devices Stream-specific unit

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Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

CONSIDER THESE Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences (P 136) Bachelor of Biological Sciences (P 140) Bachelor of Science Double Degree Program (P 151) YOUR CAREER Conservation Wildlife and ecological research Natural resource management COURSE URL latrobe.edu.au/courses/wildlife-andconservation-biology You must complete two not-for-credit modules at the beginning of first year: Academic Integrity Module and Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education. For subject information, enter the subject titles above into our database at: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects

If you choose to complete your first year in Albury-Wodonga, you’ll transfer to Melbourne for the rest of the degree.



You’ll get hands-on experience at the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary and can participate in field trips to a range of habitats, such as Heron Island, Wilsons Promontory and Falls Creek.

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Issues in Conservation Practice of Science Australian Fauna and Ecology Ecological Genetics and Evolution

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If you’ve done relevant, formally recognised studies (at TAFE or another uni), you may get credit – or Advanced Standing – for some or all of your studies when you enrol at uni. This means you may finish your degree faster.

Subjects you can choose to do outside core subjects and major subjects. Some courses have room for several electives, while others have only compulsory subjects.

Anyone aged 21 by 31 December in the year they will commence their studies. See page 161 for more information.

Articulation A process where you get into uni via a TAFE course or other recognised studies, based on formal agreements between universities and other institutions. Articulation usually gives you Advanced Standing at uni.

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) VTAC or UAC gives you an ATAR (a number between 0.00 and 99.95) to rank your Year 12 results against other students’ results.

Clearly-in ATAR The clearly-in Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the minimum ATAR you needed to have been guaranteed a place in that course in the previous year. The clearly-in ATAR is calculated for students currently studying year 12 subjects in the application year – VCE, interstate Year 12 and International Baccalaureate (IB). The clearly-in ATAR published in our guides is from the previous year, and should be used as a guide only.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Uni places for which the Commonwealth Government pays part of the cost, and you pay a student contribution. All domestic undergraduate places at La Trobe are CSPs.

Core subjects The compulsory subjects in any given course.

Credit points Each uni subject is measured in credit points, and each course has a prescribed number of credit points (rather than subjects). Most of La Trobe’s three-year undergraduate degrees are worth 360 credit points.

Credit transfer A system whereby successfully completed units of study (such as subjects) contributing towards a degree or diploma can be recognised and transferred from one course to another. At La Trobe this is called Advanced Standing.

Extension studies A pair of first-year university subjects which can be studied alongside your Year 12 subjects. These subjects are approved by VCAA and will count towards your VCE and ATAR. At La Trobe, the name of the program is VCE Plus (see page 156).

HECS-HELP

Pathways The different educational options leading to a particular qualification. For example, Year 12 is one pathway to a uni course. Year 12 to TAFE to uni is another pathway. Read more on page 156.

Postgraduate

An Australian Government loan scheme to help eligible students enrolled in a CSP pay their student contributions.

The second level of study at uni. Usually, you can only begin postgraduate studies once you’ve completed an undergraduate degree.

Honours

Prerequisites

Honours studies are advanced s tudies attached to undergraduate degrees. They give you a higher qualification than a three-year degree. Many people do Honours so they can go on to postgraduate studies. Most La Trobe undergraduate courses offer Honours. Depending on your course, this may involve an additional year of Honours study, and some courses have it built in.

The subjects you must have completed at school (and/or any other qualifications you must have) to be eligible to be considered for a place in a specific uni course.

Late direct If you miss the VTAC or UAC application deadlines, you may still be able to submit a late application directly to La Trobe. These applications are considered after VTAC and UAC applications have been assessed. This is called a late direct application.

Major A sequence of related subjects spread over the duration of an undergraduate course. Usually you do at least one subject from your major each semester, and you have to pass each subject in order to move onto the next one in the sequence.

Undergraduate The first level of study at uni. This usually refers to a threeyear single Bachelor’s degree (although it also includes Honours studies, which can take an additional year) plus there are double degrees which usually take at least four years full-time).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) A range of experiences that integrate theory with work experience, allowing you to develop your networks, put theory into practice and gain career ready skills.

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Steps for Year 12 students

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Choose your course Browse this guide and our website to find the course that suits you. Check our website for more information, or you can contact us on 1300 135 045 if you have any questions. latrobe.edu.au/courses

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3 Check your subject bonus criteria It’s also worth noting a course’s clearly-in ATAR from the previous year and its subject bonus criteria. These criteria may take your results from certain Year 12 subjects into consideration, along with any disadvantage you may have experienced in your studies. Check for subject bonus criteria when viewing our courses online.

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Planning a pathway

Apply

Accept your Offer

Sometimes things don’t go to plan and you may not get the ATAR you were hoping for. In this case, you can use a pathway course as a stepping stone. There are pathway options for every course so make sure you do your research now. You can also contact the Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045 to find out more about your individual circumstances.

All school students applying for an undergraduate place need to apply through VTAC (or you can apply through UAC for courses offered at the Mildura, Albury-Wodonga or Sydney campuses).

Congratulations! If you are offered a place, you’ll receive a letter of offer from VTAC or UAC, then an email from us. To accept your offer, all you need to do is enrol online.

Read more about our pathways at: latrobe.edu.au/pathways

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Steps for non-Year 12 students

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Choose your course Browse this guide and our website to find the course that suits you. Check our website for more information, or you can contact us on 1300 135 045 if you have any questions. latrobe.edu.au/courses

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Check your course requirements Some courses have requirements like prerequisites, interviews or portfolio presentations. Check the prerequisites and any extra requirements for your course. We also recommend matureage applicants complete a VTAC Personal Statement.

3 Check your pathways options If you think you may not meet the entry requirements or prerequisites for your preferred course, we can help. We offer a range of pathways including:

• preparatory programs • course transfer options • credit for TAFE study. latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/your-options

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Come and visit us

Apply

Accept your offer

Come to one of our events to get a taste of life at La Trobe and have your questions answered in person.

Call us on 1300 135 045 for more information about your application options. Or go to our website to talk to us via live chat.

Congratulations! If you are offered a place, you’ll receive a letter of offer, then an email from us. To accept your offer, all you need to do is enrol online.

latrobe.edu.au/events

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There’s more than one way to get into university. You can start directly after Year 12, study a pathway course through TAFE or La Trobe Melbourne, or take time to work or travel and start university later. We’re all different, so choose the path that suits you best.


Study in Sydney

Our Aspire Program recognises the positive impact you’ve had within your community or school. All you have to do is demonstrate your leadership and/or community engagement experience. We’ll also ask you to demonstrate the extent of your impact on your community. We’ll consider this, along with your academic results, when making Aspire offers. Find out more on page 12 and visit:

Study a pathway program in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. La Trobe University’s Sydney Campus offers two diplomas – the Diploma of Business and the Diploma of Information Technology, which lead into the second year of Bachelor’s degrees offered at our Sydney Campus. Find out more:

latrobe.edu.au/aspire

Access schemes Access schemes may grant special consideration to your application due to your personal circumstances. The program relevant to you is the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) if you’re applying through VTAC, or the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) if you’re applying through UAC.

latrobe.edu.au/sydney

La Trobe Melbourne Complete a diploma at La Trobe Melbourne and go directly into the second year of a La Trobe University degree. Read more on page 158.

‘Participating in the VCE Plus program has been a fantastic experience and a great opportunity to pick up a subject that will help me determine my future career path. It has been wonderful to be involved in the La Trobe program and it means that I can experience further education while completing my Year 12 studies. All the VCE Plus mentors have been helpful and supportive and are always there to provide support when it is needed. It’s also been so much fun to make some new friends who are undertaking the same specific studies as you.’ Isabella Clarke 2016 VCE Plus student

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You’re in Year 12 and definitely applying to university

You’re in Year 12 but not sure if you’ll get into your preferred La Trobe course You need a ‘Plan B’. Here are some good options: Apply for your preferred course and a related course with lower entry requirements. Or, if you’ve already applied, you can use the Change of Preference period to select other courses for your preference list. If you get into a related course and do well, you may be able to transfer into your preferred course later with credit for some, or all, of your subjects. Apply for a related TAFE course and start university later (see You’re a TAFE student or graduate on the right hand side of this page). Complete a diploma at La Trobe Melbourne and go directly into the second year of a La Trobe University degree (details on page 158). Enrol in single subjects at La Trobe and use your results to apply for some La Trobe courses later. This way you’ll get a taste of university now and you may get full credit for the subject(s) you complete when you start your course.

You’re at another uni and you want to transfer to La Trobe Simply apply to La Trobe through VTAC/UAC as a nonYear 12 applicant. You may also be able to apply direct to La Trobe, call us on 1300 135 045 to find out more.

You’re interested in more than one La Trobe course Many of our courses allow you to transfer if you change your mind or decide that you want to specialise later. Our Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Health Sciences are especially flexible – you can do general studies in these disciplines during your first year and choose to specialise in your second year. Transferring is also a great option if you don’t have the entry requirements for your preferred course. Start a related course, do well, and get into your preferred course later.

You finished Year 12 a year ago, or more If you’re not a school-leaver when you apply, universities classify you as a non-Year 12 applicant. The exception is if you have not completed any additional study since leaving Year 12. In this case you’re still considered a Year 12 applicant and can apply on the basis of your ATAR and prerequisites. Depending on your ATAR you may be able to gain entry directly into your preferred course. You can apply through our Work Recognition Program (see page 161), or sit a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if you will be over 21 by 31 December in the year you will commence your studies. Alternatively, you can transfer from another university or TAFE course, complete a diploma at La Trobe Melbourne (see page 158), or complete two subjects at La Trobe as a pathway into some courses.

Great! All you need to do is choose a course and apply. You may also be interested in our Aspire Early Admissions Program which may see you receiving a conditional offer as early as September (details on page 12).

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You’re in Year 12 and not sure you want to go to university right away You don’t have to start university straight away. You can defer your offer, work, enrol in a TAFE program, enrol in a single subject at La Trobe or apply as a non-Year 12 applicant later. Read the other information on this page to find out more.

You’re a TAFE student or graduate

You’re in Year 11 and keen to experience university You can study a pair of first year university subjects alongside your Year 12 studies. Apply for the VCE Plus program while you are in Year 11 for a place in the program the following year. You get to experience university life, get a head start on your studies, and the subjects count towards your VCE and ATAR. You’ll also have access to the exclusive VCE Plus Pathway, which means you may receive an early offer for selected courses based on your performance in your VCE Plus subjects rather than your ATAR. Find out more: latrobe.edu.au/vceplus

La Trobe has agreements with many TAFEs. This means that you’ll receive credit (or Advanced Standing) for your TAFE studies when you enrol in a related La Trobe degree, and in many cases have access to guaranteed entry into the second year of a related Bachelor’s program. You may qualify for Advanced Standing even if your TAFE isn’t linked to La Trobe. See page 160 for details or call us on 1300 135 045 to find out more.

You didn’t finish Year 12 You may be eligible to apply for Mature-Age Special Entry if you will be over 21 by 31 December in the year you will commence your studies. Find out more about pathways into La Trobe for mature-age students on page 161.

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La Trobe Melbourne Complete a diploma at La Trobe Melbourne and go directly into the second year of a La Trobe University degree.


La Trobe University

La Trobe Melbourne

SECONDARY SCHOOL

LA TROBE MELBOURNE

Personalised learning, modern facilities and teachers who are expert in their fields made for an easy transition into university life.

Duration

• Diploma of Health Sciences

La Trobe Melbourne has intakes in February, June and October each year.

You can finish your diploma in 12 months or choose to ‘fast track’ it and finish in eight months.

• Diploma of Business

Applying to La Trobe Melbourne

• Diploma of Information Technology • Diploma of Engineering • Diploma of Mass Media and Communication. The subjects you study as part of your diploma are equivalent to the first year of study at La Trobe University. Once you complete your diploma and meet all entry requirements you’ll move straight into the second year of a La Trobe University course. La Trobe Melbourne is located in the iconic Sylvia Walton Building at La Trobe University’s Melbourne Campus. Students experience university life from day one, with full access to La Trobe’s sporting facilities, on-campus accommodation, study spaces, clubs and societies.

Applying to La Trobe Melbourne is simple. Choose a diploma (see list left) and add it to your list of VTAC preferences during the next VTAC application period.

I’d recommend La Trobe Melbourne to anyone looking for a second chance of pursuing something they enjoy. Now I’m heading into a career in biochemistry and biotechnology, but above all, I now love what I do.’ Byron Colin-Thorne La Trobe Melbourne student

To qualify for La Trobe Melbourne, you’ll need to complete all necessary subject prerequisites and achieve a satisfactory ATAR. If you’re applying as a non-Year 12 student, La Trobe Melbourne will consider your ATAR and relevant work experience, or your Certificate IV results. T 03 9479 2417 E [email protected] latrobemelbourne.edu.au

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‘Being a mature-age student, who didn’t meet the prerequisites to get directly into university, La Trobe Melbourne LA TROBE wasUNIVERSITY the ideal pathway for me.

La Trobe Melbourne offers the following six diplomas in a personalised and supportive learning setting, with small class sizes and additional teacher time:

• Diploma of Bioscience

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SECONDARY SCHOOL

LA TROBE MELBOURNE

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

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TAFE/VET pathways into La Trobe Many of our students come to us from Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers. These include TAFE institutes, adult and community education providers, industry skills centres and commercial training providers. VET gives you the skills for a range of employment options. It can also help you get into the La Trobe University course of your choice. Coming from a VET course may qualify you for Advanced Standing, which is credit granted for recognised studies. Advanced Standing may allow you to complete your course faster. Many of our VET pathways also provide students with guaranteed entry into a Bachelor’s degree. Here is a sample pathway:

TAFE diploma/Year 1

La Trobe Uni degree/Year 2

Popular pathways Here’s a very small snapshot of our pathways. You’ll find many more online: latrobe.edu.au/pathways Basically, when you complete specified courses, you’ll be guaranteed Advanced Standing into a relevant La Trobe degree. These courses …

Give you ...

For these courses

Diploma of Accounting

8 subjects/120 credit points

Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Diploma of Business Diploma of Management


Bachelor of Business

Diploma of Early Childhood, Education and Care


Bachelor of Early Learning

Diploma of Community Services Work


Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work

Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled – Division 2 Nursing)


Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)

La Trobe Uni degree/Year 3

Degree qualification

Accounting and information technology at Chisholm Institute Accounting graduates are among the most employable in the world. Our Bachelor of Accounting is built on a strong foundation of business and interpersonal skills. You can start at Chisholm Institute by taking the Certificate IV and Diploma of Accounting, and then move into the second year of La Trobe’s Bachelor of Accounting, offered at Chisholm’s Dandenong Campus. The Bachelor of Information Technology has a strong industry focus, giving you the chance to develop a medium-sized software program in your final year. You’ll cover social and ethical issues such as computer hacking, software pirating and security breaches along with IT fundamentals. You can start at Chisholm Institute by taking the Certificate IV in Information Technology and the Diploma of Software Development.

Our partners In regional Victoria, most TAFEs are located next to a La Trobe University campus, so going to uni is just a natural extension of your TAFE studies Melbourne

Regional Victoria

AFL SportsReady

Bendigo Kangan Institute (formerly Bendigo TAFE)

Bendigo Kangan Institute (formerly Kangan Institute)

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Box Hill Institute

Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

Chisholm Institute

Wodonga Institute of TAFE

Melbourne Polytechnic

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute

SEDA GROUP Institute of Health and Nursing Australia Southern Cross Education Institute La Trobe Melbourne Victorian Institute of Technology

Agriculture and technology at Melbourne Polytechnic

You then enter the second year of La Trobe’s Bachelor of IT, offered at Chisholm’s Dandenong Campus. For more information about these courses, please visit:

Study viticulture, winemaking, agribusiness and aquaculture with this industry-focused degree, taught in partnership with Melbourne Polytechnic. You’ll complete the Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Epping Campus, where you will have access to some of Australia’s best industrial facilities, including a commercial scale aquaculture centre with indoor recirculating systems, several commercial vineyards, a broad acre farm, and cell grazing systems and laboratories. For more information, please visit:

chisholm.edu.au/pathways

melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/pathways/pathways-into-another-university/

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La Trobe for mature-age students La Trobe welcomes mature-age students. In fact, around a third of our students fall into this category. Some have completed secondary school, others haven’t. If you’re aged 21 or over, or will turn 21 in the year that you start your course, you’re considered a mature-age student. However, how you apply to La Trobe depends on the study you’ve completed or the work experience you’ve gained so far.

What’s your situation? You’ve finished Year 12 Apply through VTAC or UAC. You may also be able to apply direct to the University. Please check our website for details.

• You can choose to supplement your application by sitting a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Multiple Choice (more information below).

Work Recognition Program Our Work Recognition Program is designed to help future students enter university for the first time, regardless of whether or not you’ve completed Year 12. To be eligible under this program, you will need a minimum of 12 months' full-time paid employment and be at least 21 years of age in the year that you intend to start study. You don’t need any formal academic qualifications.

• You may be able to gain entry into some courses based on your work experience

We currently offer entry into a select range of courses as listed on our website:

• You may be eligible for a La Trobe Melbourne diploma (see page 158) which leads

latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/youroptions/work-recognition-program

You’ve done some study at TAFE or uni

Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP)

Apply to VTAC or UAC. You may also be able to apply direct to the University.

Our free 17-week program gives you strong foundation skills and strategies for learning across a variety of interrelated subject areas, to ensure you reach tertiary level by the completion of the program.

(see Work Recognition Program).

to second year in a range of La Trobe Bachelor’s programs.

• You may be able to use your studies at TAFE or uni (whether completed or not) to help you get into a course at La Trobe.

• You may wish to supplement your application by sitting a STAT Multiple Choice. See below for more information about STAT.

• You may be able get into some courses based on your work experience (see Work Recognition Program).

• You may be eligible for a La Trobe Melbourne diploma (see page 158) which leads to second year in a range of La Trobe Bachelor’s programs.

You haven’t completed VCE or equivalent

• You may be eligible for one of our courses even if you haven’t finished VCE or studied at TAFE or another university.

• You can sit a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Multiple Choice and apply through our Mature-Age Special Entry Scheme.

• Successfully complete our Tertiary Enabling Program and you may be accepted into one of our courses (see right).

• You may be able to gain entry to some courses based on your work experience as

an alternative to sitting the STAT Multiple Choice (see Work Recognition Program).

• You may be eligible for a La Trobe Melbourne diploma (see page 158) which leads to second year in a range of La Trobe Bachelor programs.

Alternative entry methods Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT Multiple Choice is an aptitude test. It consists of 70 questions designed to assess a range of competencies considered important for success in tertiary study. You’ll have to sit the STAT if you don’t have an academic record (VCE/HSC or equivalent) and you’re applying through our Mature-Age Special Entry Scheme. Our Work Recognition Program (see right) is an alternative to the STAT for eligible courses. You can choose to sit the STAT Multiple Choice even if you have an academic record. Some people do this to supplement their application, as their academic record may not reflect their competency. Speak with a selection officer before you decide.

TEP is designed for students who are 18-plus years of age, keen and willing to learn, and prepared to dedicate time and effort to the program. Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible for consideration for a number of our degrees. Find out more: latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/youroptions/tep

Other things you need to do Check the non-Year 12 extra requirements for your chosen course. You’ll find these on our website: latrobe.edu.au/courses We highly recommend that all non-Year 12 applicants complete the VTAC Personal Statement online – or, if you’re applying through UAC, the University’s Personal Information (Pi) form (visit: latrobe.edu.au/applyuac). This gives you the opportunity to tell us about yourself, your experiences, your skills and your ambitions. Other extra requirements might include subject-specific tests or personal essays.

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Scholarships at La Trobe We believe in making university accessible to everyone, so we offer a huge range of scholarships to help our students succeed.


Some scholarships recognise exceptional academic or sporting performance, or significant contributions to your community. Others are designed to support students experiencing financial hardship or disadvantage. In 2016, we awarded $3,272,644 to scholarship recipients, including 419 new scholarships with a total value of $942,473. Winning a scholarship can help you pay your HECS debt and assist with the cost of living, so you can focus on your studies. Scholarships can include funds towards accommodation, uni start-up costs or other expenses. They often involve non-financial support as well, like mentorships, paid or unpaid work experience, the opportunity to be a paid university Ambassador, and industry contacts. Many scholarships are exclusively available to students from regional areas, Indigenous Australians, students in residence at University accommodation, students studying at regional campuses or students enrolled in particular courses. You’ll find a full list of our scholarships at: latrobe.edu.au/scholarships

La Trobe University

La Trobe Access Scholarship $3,000 per year of full-time study You’ll receive $3,000 each year of your course to help with the expenses involved with starting university. La Trobe’s Access Scholarships are for students commencing tertiary studies for the first time who have experienced financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage. This includes financial disadvantage, caring responsibilities, having a non-English speaking background, having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, coming from a rural or regional area, or living with disability. La Trobe will award 100 Access Scholarships for students in 2017.

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NUMBER ONE IN UNIVERSITY STAFF GIVING.

$3,272,644 AWARDED TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN 2016, INCLUDING 419 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $942,473.

100 ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2016.

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Managing the costs of going to university


Managing the costs of going to university Uni costs include the contribution you need to pay towards the overall cost of your course, a compulsory administration fee, money for textbooks and equipment, and living expenses. Course costs

Where to get help

The Commonwealth Government subsidises undergraduate uni places (known as Commonwealth Supported Places, or CSPs) for all Australian students, so you only have to pay part of the cost of your course. The amount you pay depends on your subjects, because the government gives different priority to different disciplines – dividing them into bands. See the table below for student contribution rates for full-time students starting in CSPs in 2017.

Loans to cover course costs: HECS-HELP You may be eligible for a loan via the government’s HECS-HELP scheme which allows you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and pay it back once you’re in the workforce and earning more than a certain amount. For the 2016–2017 income year, the compulsory repayment threshold is $54,282. Read more on CSPs and HECS-HELP at: studyassist.gov.au

Student services and amenities fee La Trobe University charges a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee in two half-year periods. In 2017, the fee is $147 per half-year period for a full-time student, and $110 per half-year period for a part-time student. The fee applies to all students, with some exceptions determined by the University Council. For more information and a full list of exceptions, please visit:

SA-HELP

latrobe.edu.au/students/fees/studentamenities-fee

Student loans

Textbooks Textbook prices vary widely – some are around the price of an average paperback, while others cost as much as $100 or more. To help you avoid big expenses, all prescribed textbooks are available from the La Trobe library. Many are also available from second-hand bookshops.

You may also be eligible for a loan for the Student Services and Amenities Fee under a Higher Education Loan Program called SA-HELP. You can apply by completing an SA-HELP form with a valid Tax File Number. All other students must pay the fee directly to the University.

If you need help to cover the cost of books, equipment, computer software and hardware, or work placements, you can apply for a student loan. Scholarships La Trobe students have access to a huge range of scholarships. Some scholarships are based on financial need and educational disadvantage, and others on academic achievement in Year 12. For more information and application forms, see pages 162-163 or visit: latrobe.edu.au/scholarships

Band

Annual (full-time) 2017 student contribution

Examples of disciplines

1

Up to $6,349

Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education, clinical psychology, foreign language studies, visual and performing arts, nursing.

2

Up to $9,050

Computing, built environment, other health, allied health, engineering, surveying, agriculture, mathematics, statistics, science.

3

Up to $10,596

Law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science, accounting, administration, economics, commerce.

How to budget Budgeting is about knowing your weekly income, calculating how much you need for essentials and what’s left over, and setting aside savings for unexpected expenses. Before you start uni, try writing up a weekly or monthly estimate of your income and expenses. Estimate how much money you’ll have each week from your job, parents, Centrelink and/or scholarship and how much you’ll spend – include everything! Then work out how much cash you’ll need each week for day-to-day expenses, and only ever withdraw this amount. Get more tips on our website: latrobe.edu.au/students/new-students/ ready4uni

La Trobe University

All about accommodation

All about accommodation Living at La Trobe is more than just a place to stay. You’ll have great experiences and make exciting memories as a part of a supportive and social community. On-campus accommodation is convenient, economical and secure, and comes with a built-in social and support network. Does coming to uni mean you’ll be living away from home for the first time? Our dedicated support staff are here to make sure your move to college life is smooth and stress-free. Living on campus, you’ll have access to free academic mentoring and support, including regular study groups, a textbook borrowing scheme, specialist subject tutors and visiting guest speakers. Develop lifelong friendships and experience a collegiate atmosphere with a variety of activities and clubs to choose from. Our social engagement coordinators are always thinking of new ways for our residents to have fun! Classes are only a short walk away, and the library is at your fingertips. You’ll live comfortably and enjoy excellent facilities in our residential colleges, including serviced bedrooms, dining halls and computer labs as well as areas for you to work out, chill out and study.

We offer a variety of on-campus accommodation options, including residential colleges and self-contained units. We can also help you with information and advice about off-campus accommodation. Check out on-campus accommodation in person at our Open Days and several other La Trobe events. Applications for 2018 open in August 2017. There’s high demand for on-campus accommodation, so it’s important to apply as early as you can (by December 2017 at the latest) – even before you find out whether you’re received an offer for a La Trobe course. For more information about the accommodation options available for you, including a full list and description of our accommodation sites, visit: latrobe.edu.au/accommodation If you have any questions, email: [email protected]

17 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ACROSS SEVEN LOCATIONS.

400+ EVENTS RUN EACH YEAR FOR RESIDENTS.

2,400 STUDENTS ACROSS SEVEN CAMPUSES.

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Events in 2017 We run and attend events throughout the year so you can get to know more about La Trobe. Here are the main events for future students.

Experience La Trobe

Change of Preference Advisory Week

Apply Direct

With a wide range of interactive workshops on offer, Experience La Trobe is your chance to be a uni student for a day. See what life is really like at La Trobe, attend workshops, meet with teaching staff, and research your study interests. Places are limited so register now!

On campus Come to La Trobe and speak with our expert staff about preferences, course information and planning a pathway into your dream course.

Held throughout the year, our Apply Direct advisory events give you the chance to have one-on-one time with our expert course advisors. Eligible applicants can bring along academic transcripts, their resume and certified copies of their qualifications to make a direct application to La Trobe on the spot.

VCE and Careers Expo

Open Day

The HSC and Careers Expo

Caulfield Racecourse

On campus

Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney

Meet La Trobe staff and students at Australia’s biggest careers expo. Find VCE resources, information about university, TAFE and training courses, career advice, and gap year ideas.

Welcome to La Trobe! We open our campuses to prospective students, friends and family. You’ll get the chance to speak to academics, tour our facilities and attend course information sessions.

Visit the La Trobe stand at the HSC and Careers Expo. This event showcases a huge range of career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.

On campus

On campus

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La Trobe University

Calendar of events – 2017 Melbourne Month

Date/s

Event name

Venue or location

4-7

VCE and Careers Expo

Caulfield Racecourse

12

Career Practitioners’ Seminar

La Trobe University Melbourne Campus

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Next Generation Youth Forum


July

6

Experience La Trobe (Winter)


August

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Open Day


December

15-20



Month

Date/s

Event name

Venue or location

July

5

Experience La Trobe

La Trobe University Bendigo Campus

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CP PD Day and VTAC Briefing Session


27

Open Day


September

25-29

Campus Talk and Tours


December

15-20



Date/s

Event name

Venue or location

May

Bendigo

August

Albury-Wodonga Month May

26

Experience La Trobe

La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga Campus

August

12

Open Day


December

15-20



Mildura Month

Date/s

Event name

Venue or location

July

7

Experience La Trobe

La Trobe University Mildura Campus

August

16

Open Day


December

15-20



Month

Date/s

Event name

Venue or location

July

4

Experience La Trobe

La Trobe University Shepparton Campus

August

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Open Day


December

15-20



Date/s

Event name

Venue or location

1 -4

HSC and Careers Expo

Moore Park

22-25

Western Sydney Careers Expo

Sydney Olympic Park

July

7

Experience La Trobe

La Trobe University Sydney Campus

August

4

Open Day


December

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ASPIRE TO GREAT THINGS Aspire Generation recognises tomorrow’s global change makers. If you’re a high-school student in years 9 to 12, you’re eligible to be part of the Aspire Generation: a group of young people connected by an ambition to develop their leadership skills. As a member, you’ll connect with like-minded peers and have access to a variety of service and leadership opportunities. To find our more and apply, please visit: latrobe.edu.au/aspire-generation

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