Current Year 12 graduates
ATAR
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Bridging and enabling courses
Some prerequisites for this course can be satisfied by successfully completing specific subjects offered through Unilearn and achieving the minimum overall grade.
Further details and minimum overall grade information is available from the La Trobe University Prerequisites page.
Applicants who complete Unilearn studies must also submit a copy of their 'Statement of Achievement' and transcript to VTAC.
Regional Adjustment
Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment.
For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) .
Subject adjustment
A study score of 25 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 12 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to La Trobe University SEAS information and the La Trobe University website
Recent Year 12 graduates
VTAC Personal Statement
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process.
This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying.
Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
It is recommended that the STAT Multiple Choice test be completed by applicants who have:
- not completed Year 12 (or equivalent), VET or University studies, or work experience that can be considered for entry;
- do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.
Refer to the La Trobe University Prerequisites page for further information.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Applicants with Higher Education study
Entire academic record
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
English language test selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent.
Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Applicants with VET study
Applicants with work and life experience