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Diploma of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies

ProviderLa Trobe University
Course code: VTAC2100313331UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Our Diploma of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies course package gives you a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Global Studies if you didn't meet the entry requirements. In the Diploma you'll study in the same subjects and classes as Bachelor's students while receiving additional support with enrolment, subject selection and university systems.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma you will move directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Global Studies, receiving advanced standing for the subjects you have already completed. The Bachelor of Global Studies encourages critical thinking while building an understanding of the dynamics that shape international affairs.

Terms and conditions apply. You must ensure you have read and understood these terms and conditions before applying for a course package.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this course package you’ll have the skills and experience to pursue roles in government, inter-governmental agencies and international organisations. You could build a career in fields including: Foreign Affairs International Trade Policy Analyst Humanitarian Support
Majors
Arts, Global Studies.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply.

You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package.

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

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry,
  • do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information.

LTU open access subject

Student must complete HIT1HIT DISRUPTION: HISTORY OF INNOVATION

AND

TECHNOLOGY and any other level one LTU open access subject .

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

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.

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
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

  • MelbourneVIC