La Trobe University
Real skills. Real flexibility. Real impact.
About La Trobe University
For over 50 years, La Trobe University has helped students turn their passion into real impact. With courses spanning health, science, education, technology and more, you'll find a course that gets you closer to where you want to be.
Many courses are AI-integrated, building future-ready skills that set you apart in a fast-changing world. Add in flexible online study, real-world placements, and strong industry connections, and you'll graduate with the confidence and skills to make your qualification count.
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La Trobe University rankings
Discover the achievements and recognitions that reflect La Trobe's strengths in teaching, student experience and graduate outcomes.
Top 1%
La Trobe is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (QS Top Universities, 2025, QS World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities; Webometrics, 2025, Webometrics Ranking July 2025).
Flexible online study
Join over 18,500 students who chose to study online with La Trobe (based on La Trobe University online student data from 2024).
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Subjects
UndergraduateLTU-CSE1ICB
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 2 Nov 2026, 1 Mar 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 1 Nov 2027
Enrolments open until 5 Nov
UndergraduateLTU-CHM101
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 30 Nov 2026, 1 Mar 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 1 Nov 2027
Next enrolment closes 22 Nov
UndergraduateLTU-DTN101
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 30 Nov 2026, 1 Mar 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 1 Nov 2027
Next enrolment closes 22 Nov
UndergraduateLTU-CSE1PE
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 2 Nov 2026, 1 Mar 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 1 Nov 2027
Enrolments open until 5 Nov
UndergraduateLTU-SPA1002
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 12 Jul 2027
Career Options and Professional Identity
UndergraduateLTU-SHE2001
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 2 Nov 2026, 1 Mar 2027, 1 Nov 2027
Enrolments open until 30 Oct
UndergraduateLTU-POL3IPP
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 12 Jul 2027
UndergraduateLTU-POL3001
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 1 Mar 2027
Degrees
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
UndergraduateLAT-HUN-DEG
Join a rapidly growing industry
Study nutrition as a science as well as a crucial part of wellbeing. Work towards a career as a nutritionist in a range of sectors. Graduate with the opportunity to move into Dietetics, and register with the Nutrition Society of Australia.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Diploma of Information Technology
UndergraduateLAT-TEC-DIP
Build practical IT skills for now and the future
Study alongside bachelor students while building essential IT knowledge. Learn how to develop software, manage systems and respond to cyber threats. With dedicated support you’ll be prepared to continue your studies or begin your career in technology.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
UndergraduateLAT-TEC-CTF
Start studying IT and work on your tech skills
Build a foundation in the core areas of IT. You’ll study programming, data, and network essentials. Make a start on cybersecurity. Develop skills used across the industry. Graduate ready for further study and start thinking about an in-demand career in IT.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science
UndergraduateLAT-PYS-CTF
Start studying psychology and behaviour
Build a foundation in the core areas of psychological science. You’ll study the mind and human behaviours across the lifespan. Develop research and communication skills. Graduate ready for further study. Start thinking about a rewarding career.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateLAT-HSC-DIP
3, 2, 1… start your career in health sciences
Whether you want to do further study or start work straight away, this diploma is a great entry point. Learn the basics of health sciences, from human structure and function to health data. Earn up to 1 year's course credit for the bachelor's degree.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Available majors
- Digital health stream,
- Environmental health stream,
- Food and nutrition stream,
- Health promotion stream,
- Psychological science stream,
- Public health stream,
- Rehabilitation, counselling and wellbeing stream
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
UndergraduateLAT-HSC-CTF
Start studying health and get ready to make a difference
Build a foundation in health and wellbeing. You’ll study anatomy and learn how to use data. Develop skills used in the health industry. Graduate ready for further study of health majors. Get set for a rewarding career in a fast-growing sector.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateLAT-GST-DEG
Understand the forces shaping the world
Explore international relations, politics, and human rights. Learn to analyse global challenges and develop practical responses. Get ready for meaningful action. Build skills for careers in government, international organisations or humanitarian work.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Available majors
- Conflict and Negotiation,
- Government and Policy,
- Hindi Studies Beginners,
- Human Rights,
- International Relations,
- Sustainability and Development
Undergraduate Certificate in Food and Nutrition
UndergraduateLAT-FON-CTF
Nutrition science is at the core of a healthy career
Build a foundation in the core areas of food and nutrition. You’ll study the basics of chemistry and anatomy. Develop research and communication skills. Graduate ready for further study and start thinking about a rewarding career in health and wellness.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Why La Trobe University?
Why study with La Trobe? Because the world is changing fast. La Trobe is a leader in health, science and education, helping to innovate and shape what comes next.
La Trobe’s AI-first approach is backed by partnerships with organisations like Microsoft, OpenAI and Cisco and access to ChatGPT Edu, so you’ll graduate with the skills to work with AI, not around it.
Combine that with flexible online study, real industry placements, and a curriculum guided by global sustainability goals, and you've got a degree built for where things are headed – not where they've been.
What students say about studying at La Trobe
"I am so quick to recommend La Trobe to anyone who mentions they are considering upskilling. The way the online course and modules were laid out made it an easy process to follow. The lecturers also come with a wealth of knowledge. I learnt so much through their insightful and constructive feedback." — Claire Littore, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Graduate.
La Trobe University FAQs
How does online study with La Trobe work?
Course materials, lectures and assessments are delivered through an online learning platform. Many courses also include live sessions where you connect with academics and classmates in real time.
You're taught by the same academics with the same course requirements as on-campus students, just delivered online.
Is online study suitable for mature-age or first-time university students?
Yes. La Trobe supports thousands of mature-age and first-in-family students returning to study, often after years away from formal education.
Dedicated course advisors help you plan your workload and pace, while online access to academic skills and study workshops gives you the same support as on-campus students – setting you up for success from day one.
What's the difference between an undergraduate certificate, diploma and bachelor degree – and how do they connect?
An Undergraduate Certificate gives you the core foundations of a subject area, ideal if you want to upskill or test the waters before committing to a full degree. A Diploma is a more substantial qualification that can fast-track you into second year of a related Bachelor degree.
Many areas, like health sciences, offer a step-by-step pathway between all three – each step often earns credit toward the next, so your study always counts toward something bigger.
How do I pay for my course, and are there government loan options?
Many courses are offered as Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), where the government subsidises part of your fees and HECS-HELP covers your share. Other courses are FEE-HELP eligible, working the same way for full-fee places.
Either way, you can defer your fees until you're earning above a certain income, including Undergraduate Certificates, to get you started at uni without paying upfront.
If my course includes placements or practical components, how does that work online?
Some courses include mandatory hands-on placements with industry partners as part of the degree.
These are completed in person, but everything else like coursework, assessments, and preparation is delivered online. Your course advisor can help you plan placements around your existing commitments.
Need help with what's next?
Whether you're planning your next subjects or thinking about changing your studies, we're here to help.
Our student advisors can explain your options and give you guidance to keep moving forward with confidence.
You don’t have to figure it out alone – contact a student advisor.
Schedule a time to chat about your future now.
Looking for other ways to get in touch? Contact us.
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