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GUIDE TO UNI2017

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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, May 2017. La Trobe University is a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS Provider 00115M.

Choose La Trobe

Career ready

What do you want to be?

Different ways into La Trobe

Planning for uni

Aspire

What’s uni really like?

How much does uni cost?

A typical week

Regional Reward

Glossary

Our campus network

Support and advice

2017 Calendar of events

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La Trobe University 1

Choose La Trobe

At La Trobe, we’re ambitious global thinkers.

More than 180,000 students have graduated from La Trobe since we opened our doors in 1967 – they include CEOs of prominent organisations, human rights activists, researchers and Olympians. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2017, we’re proud of our highly employable students and our international reputation for excellence.

We believe in supporting our community. We’re the largest provider of higher education to Victoria’s regions, and with our Aspire Program (page 10) we recognise that you’re more than your academic results alone.

Uni isn’t just about study. At La Trobe you can become a student ambassador and hone your leadership skills, join a sport team, meet people who share your interests through a club or society, or by volunteering. You can also internationalise your degree with our overseas programs. We have over 150 partnerships in 40 countries, so there are plenty of options.

* QS World University Rankings 2016-2017, Times Higher Education (THE) World

University Rankings 2016-2017 and the Academic Ranking of World Universities

(ARWU) 2016.

WE’RE RANKED IN THE WORLD’S

TOP 400UNIVERSITIES BY ALL THREE MAJOR RANKING AGENCIES*

WE’VE INVESTED MORE THAN

$500 MILLIONINTO STATE-OF-THE-ART

LEARNING FACILITIES.

OUR

CAREER READY ADVANTAGE

ALLOWS YOU TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER MANAGEMENT, BUILD THE SKILLS AND

ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS WANT, AND TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

(SEE PAGE 2).

OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN

37,000 STUDENTSINCLUDES OVER

8,000 INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTSFROM MORE THAN

100 COUNTRIES.

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Career readyYour career is our job.

It’s never too early to start planning your career. After all, that’s the reason you’re considering coming to uni in the first place. But things are changing so fast that the job market in five or ten years will look completely different than it does today.

That’s why we’re working hard to make sure you graduate from La Trobe with the skills and experience to get a job, along with the attributes you need to adapt to the ever-changing market and build a great career.

How can you prepare for roles that don’t exist yet?

The growth jobs between now and 2020 may include roles like virtual reality engineers, classroom avatar managers and drone pilots, according to Eliane Miles, Director of Research at McCrindle Research. By 2030, things could look completely different again.

So while the specialised skills and knowledge you develop during your degree are important, they’re not all you need to think about. It’s the other skills and attributes you bring to the table that’ll allow you to be flexible, tackle the challenges that come your way and make you stand out in the crowd.

As well as working with industry to create future-focused degrees, we’ve spoken to employers in a range of fields about exactly what they look for in graduates. And while we can’t predict the exact roles you’ll be applying for throughout your career, we’ve identified a whole host of personal attributes and ‘soft skills’ that will help you succeed in the changing job market.

So, what do employers look for in the people they hire?

• Passion: This was the single most repeated attribute mentioned by employers – some even said they’d sacrifice technical ability for someone genuinely enthusiastic about what they do.

• Resilience: Your ability to recover and learn from setbacks is a major drawcard. It’s also important to be flexible and adjust your goals when things change.

• Empathy: Employers want you to be able to see things from the perspectives of a wide range of people. Considering the experiences of others when making decisions makes you much more valuable to a team.

• Curiosity: By being curious and open to change, you’ll find yourself in a good position to push boundaries and spark innovation.


La Trobe graduates have gone on to work in a range of organisations, including:

– Australian Government – National Gallery of Victoria – Siemens – Monash Health – Red Cross – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

– Lendlease – Melbourne City Football Club – The McGrath Foundation – Queensland Art Gallery – Alfred Health – City of Melbourne – ANZ Group – PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd

– Save the Children Australia – Victorian Association of Forest Industries

– Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)

– Victoria State Government – Oxfam Australia – Cattle Council of Australia – Australian Conservation Foundation – National Farmers’ Federation – QBE Insurance – Holding Redlich – Children’s Hospital New Orleans – Moreland City Council – Bully Zero Australia Foundation – L’Oreal – Sensis – Royal Australian Air Force – World Vision Australia – Austin Health – The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Zoos Victoria – The Northern Hospital – CSIRO – PwC – VicRoads – Telstra – BHP Billiton – Microsoft, Aurecon – Mercy Hospital for Women – Google – Singtel Optus – Engineers Without Borders – Pfizer – Wesfarmers – Dell Technology – Rio Tinto – Symantec – and many more...

Employers are also looking for graduates who can build collaborative relationships, can think creatively to overcome challenges, are motivated and who proactively manage their career.

Future proof your career

We’ve used these valuable insights to develop Career Ready Advantage, a personalised program that helps you build the skills employers value most. From day one, you’ll be able to access support from a few different sources, including:

• an app where you can unlock rewards such as internships and mentoring

• a dedicated careers team you can speak to for advice

• an impressive range of Career Ready activities you can participate in, such as work experiences, masterclasses, boot camps, employer networking and online workshops.

As you study, you’ll be able to keep track of all the skills you’ve developed and learn to confidently communicate your value to future employers.

We’re committed to making sure you graduate with both the technical skills and the personal attributes you need to make your career goals a reality.

latrobe.edu.au/career-ready

Finding a jobAs a La Trobe student, you’ll have access to a number of resources to help you find a job.

CareerHub Search for part-time and casual roles, work experience and volunteering opportunities.

Employer Connect Explore and apply for graduate jobs in Australia and overseas.

Unitemps La Trobe Through La Trobe’s new on-campus recruitment agency, you’ll be able to access flexible employment while you study.

latrobe.edu.au/students/careers/jobs

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What do you want to be?We offer over 80 undergraduate degrees.

That means hundreds of career options. Here’s a small sample.

Arts and social sciences

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

Business and commerce

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

Teaching and education

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


Law and criminology

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

Sciences and psychology

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

Information technology and engineering

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, 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

Health sciences

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

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You want to

Learn more about university life, including the types of courses you can study and where they might lead.

Your options

Get your hands on our undergraduate course guide, browse available courses online and talk to your careers teacher. Take particular note of the prerequisite subjects for the courses you’re interested in studying and make sure you’ve got these covered during VCE/HSC.

How to apply

You won’t need to apply for university until Year 12, but you should definitely attend Open Day and Experience events in the meantime. These events will give you plenty of great ideas and advice leading up to your application.

High-achieving Year 11 students may be interested in applying for La Trobe’s VCE Plus, which allows Year 12 VCE students to complete two first-year university subjects and have them recognised as part of their VCE: latrobe.edu.au/study/vce-plus

You want to

1. Go straight into uni after your final year of school.

OR

2. Take a year off before starting uni.

Your options

1. Simply choose your preferred course(s) and apply through VTAC or UAC.

OR

2. If you’re planning to take some time off, you should still apply for your preferred course(s) through VTAC or UAC. In most cases, you’ll then have the option to defer your offer – but it’s worth checking that your preferred course is deferrable ahead of time.

How to apply

Apply to La Trobe using either the VTAC (vtac.edu.au) or UAC (uac.edu.au) website, depending on whether your preferred campus is in Victoria or New South Wales.

You want to

Get started at uni.

Your options

1. You must apply through VTAC or UAC if you’re applying for an undergraduate course at more than one institution.

OR

2. You can apply direct to La Trobe for selected degrees if you haven’t already applied through VTAC/UAC. To see if you can apply direct, find your course online and read the ‘how to apply’ information.

Tip: There’s plenty of support available to make transitioning to uni easier - go to page 9 and learn more about the Tertiary Enabling Program and Work Recognition Program.

How to apply


If you’re applying direct, you can complete your application on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/apply

Currently in Year 10 or Year 11

Currently in Year 12

Finished Year 12 a year ago or more

Different ways into La Trobe


You want to

Get started at uni and use the experience and skills you’ve acquired at work or TAFE to boost your application.

Your options


OR

2. You can apply direct to La Trobe for selected degrees if you have not already applied through VTAC/UAC. To see if you can apply direct, find your course and read the ‘how to apply’ information.

Tip: There’s plenty of support available to make transitioning to uni easier – go to page 9 and learn more about the Tertiary Enabling Program and Work Recognition Program.

How to apply



You want to

Continue studying at a university level.

Your options

1. La Trobe has agreements with many TAFEs, meaning you may receive credit (Advanced Standing) for your TAFE studies. This could help you enter an undergraduate degree and potentially even shorten your study time. Apply through VTAC/UAC if you’re applying for an undergraduate course at more than one institution, or apply direct to eligible courses.

OR

2. You may qualify for Advanced Standing even if your TAFE isn’t linked to La Trobe. In any case, you’ll still apply through VTAC/UAC if you’re applying for an undergraduate course at more than one institution, or apply direct to eligible courses.

How to apply

Apply to La Trobe using either the VTAC (vtac.edu.au) or UAC (uac.edu.au) website, depending on whether your preferred campus is in Victoria or New South Wales, or, if you’re applying direct, you can complete your application on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/apply

Tip: If you’re confused about whether to apply through VTAC/UAC or direct, speak to our admissions team for advice, connect with us at: latrobe.edu.au/contact

You want to

Pursue your original dream course at La Trobe or another course you’re interested in.

Your options


OR

2. You can apply direct to La Trobe for selected degrees if you haven’t already applied through VTAC/UAC. To see if you can apply direct, find your course online and read the ‘how to apply’ information.

Tip: There’s plenty of support available to make transitioning to uni easier – go to page 9 and learn more about the Tertiary Enabling Program and Work Recognition Program.

How to apply



Didn’t finish Year 12

Current TAFE student or graduate

Studying at another uni and want to transfer

Pathways There are many ways to study your dream course at La Trobe. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred course, you can use a pathway as a stepping stone. This could mean enrolling in a related La Trobe course and potentially transferring later, enrolling in a single subject, going to TAFE or starting your course at another La Trobe campus.

Find out more about your pathway options here: latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/your-options

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Planning for uni

All students

Prerequisites

Prerequisites apply to all future students considering studying at university – including high school and mature-age applicants. These are the specific requirements you must fulfil to be considered and accepted into your preferred course.

For high school students, prerequisites refer to the specific subjects you need to complete in years 11 and 12 to be eligible to apply for certain courses.

If you’re 21 or older, or will turn 21 in the year you start your course, you’re considered a mature-age student and there are a few different ways you can meet prerequisites.

High school students

Choosing Year 12 subjects to meet prerequisites

Some university courses require you to complete specific prerequisite subjects in Year 11 and 12 before you can apply. If you’re still in school, now is a good time to explore your options and plan ahead. Think realistically about what you want to do when high school ends. What are your interests and academic skills? What subjects are you good at? What do you really enjoy studying?

If a course has a prerequisite that you didn’t study, you’re not eligible to apply for that course. Universities set prerequisites to make sure you have the basic skills and knowledge to do well in a course. For example, most science-based courses require students to have completed VCE/HSC science and maths subjects and achieved a particular score for each subject.

Universities set prerequisites three years in advance, so if you’re a Year 10 student you can select the required VCE/HSC subjects for those courses. Prerequisites can vary between universities, even for courses of the same name. Find out about prerequisites for La Trobe and other Victorian universities on the VTAC website (vtac.edu.au) and for New South Wales universities using the UAC website (uac.edu.au).

If you’re not sure what you want to study, see page 20 for some tips!

ATAR

The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not a score, but a ranking. When every student in Year 12 has completed their exams, their score is ranked against every other Year 12 student that year. Your rank is then expressed as a percentage, with 50% being the middle point of the ranking scale. It’s a little like placings in a race. A rank of 50% doesn’t mean your score is only 50% – it just means that your score put you in the middle of the results. An ATAR of 60 means you are in the top 40%, an ATAR of 70 puts you in the top 30%, and so on.

Because the ATAR is calculated on everybody’s exam results once those results are in, it’s not possible to work it out in advance. But, there are ways to focus on getting a good ATAR.

Getting a better ATAR

Prioritise your studies and use your time and energy strategically to help you achieve a higher ATAR. Here are some tips:

1. Your English marks are the first included in your ATAR calculation. If you focus on getting great Unit 3 and 4 English results, that will help you do well in the rankings.

2. After English, the calculation includes your next three best subjects. Identify your strengths and focus on your best subjects to help boost your ranking.

3. Choosing more than four subjects means 10% of your fifth and potentially sixth subjects make up the remainder of your ATAR calculation.

Clearly-in ATAR

The clearly-in ATAR refers to the minimum ATAR that was required in the previous year to get into a particular course. These are often printed in university undergraduate course guides.

You can use the clearly-in ATAR from previous years to indicate what kind of ATAR may be required for entry into your preferred course. It’s important to keep in mind that the figure can change from year to year.

VCE Plus extension studies program

If you’re a high-achieving Year 11 student, you can apply to complete two first-year subjects concurrently with your Year 12 studies and have these recognised as part of your VCE. You’ll get bonuses towards your ATAR, earn credit

Whatever your current situation, there are things you can do to prepare for success at uni, including making your transition smoother.


for your course, and save on fees. You may even be eligible to receive an early offer with guaranteed entry into specific La Trobe courses (eligibility criteria apply).

latrobe.edu.au/vceplus

Mature-age students

You’re a mature-age student if you’re 21 or over, or will turn 21 in the year you start studying at uni. Around a third of our students fall into this category. As a mature-age student you still need to meet the prerequisites for your course – here are some options to make sure you meet entry requirements:

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT Multiple Choice is an aptitude test assessing 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 below) is an alternative to the STAT. Some people who do have an academic record choose to sit the STAT Multiple Choice to supplement their application. Speak with a selection officer before you decide.

latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/your-options/special-tertiary-admissions-test

Work Recognition Program

This program is designed to help you enter university for the first time, regardless of whether you’ve completed Year 12 or not. To be eligible, you’ll need to have done a minimum of 12 months’ full-time paid employment and to be at least 21 years old in the year that you intend to start study. You don’t need any formal

academic qualifications. We currently offer entry into a range of selected courses as listed on our website.

latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/your-options/work-recognition-program

Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP)

This free 14-week program gives you strong foundation skills and strategies for learning across a range of subject areas. The program helps to prepare you for tertiary-level study and is designed for students who are 18 years old or over, keen and willing to learn, and prepared to dedicate time and effort. Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for a number of our degrees.

latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/your-options/tep

Other important information

Make sure you check the non-Year 12 extra requirements for your chosen course at: latrobe.edu.au/courses

We recommend that all non-Year 12 applicants complete the VTAC Personal Statement online, or, if you’re applying through UAC, La Trobe’s Personal Information (Pi) form. This gives you the opportunity to tell us about yourself, your experiences, skills and ambitions. Other extra requirements may include subject-specific tests or personal essays.

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AspireEarly Admissions Program

Recognising excellence in Year 12 and mature-age students.

How to applyYou 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.

latrobe.edu.au/aspire

Important datesApplications Open Thursday 1 June 2017

Applications Close Thursday 31 August 2017

Early offers made mid-September 2017

The Aspire Program recognises the contribution you make to your community through leadership, initiative and volunteering and rewards you with an early conditional offer into any undergraduate degree at La Trobe.

Last year, we made over 1,900 Aspire offers to students who demonstrated that excellence extends far beyond academic results alone.

Aside from an early conditional offer, Aspire students benefit from additional support, mentors and an enrichment program led by some of our nation’s most dynamic young leaders.

You’re eligible if:

• you’re a current domestic or on-shore international Year 12 student

• you’re planning on coming to uni as a mature-age student.

To find out more about the Aspire Program, register for updates or learn how you can apply, visit: latrobe.edu.au/aspire


AspireGeneration

Be a part of something extraordinary.

The Aspire Generation is a group of young people connected by their ambition to changing the world. They lead by example, think boldly and strive to have a lasting impact on the communities around them.

Join the Aspire Generation

Joining the Aspire Generation is easy – if you’re a high school student currently in Year 9, 10, 11 or 12, all you need to do is register your details

on our website and then let the opportunities come to you! You can also download the Aspire Generation app, where you can keep an eye on awesome opportunities to contribute to your community through leadership and volunteerism.

You can download the Aspire Generation App via the iTunes app store or Google Play.

Being a part of the Aspire Generation may bolster your application to unlock your early Aspire offer to study at La Trobe.

To find out more and register for the Aspire Generation, visit: latrobe.edu.au/aspire

‘My experience as a leader with my local breakdancing club has taught me invaluable skills in communication and time-management.’

Harry Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Physiotherapy

Our partnershipsDid 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’s uni really like?

What’s unique about uni?

Studying at university is a life-changing experience. You’ll have access to a range of thought-provoking subjects, and the opportunity to specialise in specific areas.

University is an independent learning environment where you get to take responsibility for your own learning and your future.

It’s a good idea to go to events like Open Day and Experience La Trobe if you’re a future student. These events give you the chance to pick up course information, talk with staff and students, look around different campuses, and see what uni is like for yourself. You can see the 2017 event calendar on the back page of this guide.

Course structure

Our course structure is based on two 13-week semesters each year. Subjects usually run for one semester, and most full-time students do four subjects each semester. In most courses, you undertake compulsory subjects, a major, and some electives. In other cases, you only have compulsory subjects.

The assignments you complete depend on your subjects and their requirements. Some are all about essays, some focus on practical work, and others are a mix of both. And in many cases, courses will have exams as well.

Opening your mind to new ways of thinking, making lifelong friends and gaining valuable skills and industry experience – life at university can provide all this and more.

Uni classes

If you’re doing a normal full-time study load at uni (four subjects each semester) you usually spend about 12-15 hours in class each week. Classes may not take place every day, which can be a good thing if you have other commitments, like a job, children or volunteering duties. You’ll have several major assessments for each subject and each one can take quite some time to complete, so it’s important to manage your time properly and not overcrowd your schedule. A properly planned weekly schedule is a great tool to make sure you’re on the right track.

A useful strategy is to treat uni like your full-time job, where you schedule around nine hours each week (including classes) for each of your subjects. You may not always stick to this structure, but it can help you avoid all-night and weekend assignment marathons. See two sample schedules for first-year uni students on page 15.

Lectures and tutorials

Our lectures are held in large lecture theatres where there’s usually no group discussion. Instead, lecturers tend to give a presentation over one or two hours, while you take notes. You’ll usually have one lecture per subject each week, and they are often also available as a recording. Tutorials (tutes) tend to involve smaller groups of students and a tutor discussing the week’s lecture content and possibly some prescribed reading.

Like lectures, they normally run just under one or two hours, with one tute per subject each week. During the tutes, the tutor acts

Experience La TrobeBe a university student for a day! Visit one of our campuses with your friends or parents, attend lectures, workshops and speak to our academics and students. Registrations are essential.

Find out more at: latrobe.edu.au/experience


‘I chose La Trobe because of the open environment of the university as well as the uni’s values, which matched my own. Since starting my degree, I’ve really enjoyed the accessibility to support, along with the quality of teaching staff. The option to undertake different ways of learning, e.g. through online, blended or on-campus subjects, really empowers students to decide how successful they want to be and what they can get out of their experience.

I see my course taking me to Clinical Psychology, where I can choose what area to specialise in after completing both Honours and Master’s. I would like to work with children, particularly kids with autism.’

Jesse Muscatello Bachelor of Psychological Science

as discussion leader (they may or may not be the same person who lectures), and students do most of the talking. Tutes often involve student presentations, either individually or in groups.

There are usually multiple tute groups per subject, scheduled at different times. Each group usually has between 10 and 30 places. At the beginning of the semester, you’ll join a tute that suits your schedule, and stay in that tute throughout the semester.

Clinical classes

If your degree includes clinical classes, you’ll take part in hands-on practical learning. This style of teaching allows health sciences students to get experience treating actual patients in clinics, both on and off campus. For example, our podiatry students attend to patients in our podiatry clinic at our Melbourne Campus.

Practicals (pracs)/workshops/labs

These are offered mainly in science and health sciences courses, with experiments or investigations in purpose-built labs. They usually last between one and three hours.

Blended learning

Blended learning is a mix of face-to-face and online learning. Through the blended learning system, we focus on increasing interactions between teachers, students and resources to help students achieve learning outcomes and support different study styles.

Work placements

What’s better than gaining experience while you learn? Work placements give you industry experience relevant to your studies, and allow you to network with people in your chosen industry. During work placements, you tend to work under an employer’s supervision. Not all courses offer placements, but for some they’re compulsory. They’re usually assessed as part of your studies.

Examples of work placements include internships for media and journalism students in print, broadcast and online media outlets; practical teaching placements in schools for education and teaching students; and clinical placements in hospitals for health sciences students.

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How much does uni cost?

Course costs

You pay part of the cost of your CSP through a student contribution. The amount of your student contribution depends on the subjects you take. In 2017, the cost of one year’s full-time study in a CSP generally ranges from $6,349 to $10,596. You can pay your student contribution upfront, or borrow the money through the government’s HECS-HELP scheme and pay it back once you’re in the workforce and earning over a set threshold. For more information on CSPs and HECS-HELP, visit: studyassist.gov.au

Books and equipment

For most courses, you need to buy textbooks and possibly readings (articles and book chapters compiled by lecturers). Textbook prices vary. Some are around the price of an average paperback while others cost as much as $100 or more. If you need to cut costs, you can borrow textbooks from the La Trobe Library, or buy second-hand copies from La Trobe’s Student Union.

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Domestic undergraduate university places are subsidised by the Commonwealth Government, and are called Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs).

Depending on your course, other things you might need include a stethoscope, a lab coat/uniform, camping gear or art equipment. Subject coordinators make detailed lists of everything you need to buy for your subjects – including prescribed and recommended textbooks – and include these in the subject guides they hand out to you at the beginning of each semester.

Scholarships

La Trobe students have access to a huge range of scholarships. Some are based on financial need and educational disadvantage, and others on academic achievement in Year 12. They include Commonwealth Learning Scholarships, scholarships for academic excellence, study support, accommodation assistance, and many discipline and course specific scholarships. There are also scholarships specifically for regional and Indigenous students. For more information and application forms, visit: latrobe.edu.au/scholarships


A typical weekHere are a couple of sample schedules to give you an idea of the amount of study uni involves – up to 40 hours per week, or around nine hours per subject (including classes).

Example timetable: Bachelor of Nursing

For each hour of scheduled coursework (including online components), it’s expected that you will need to do 2–3 hours of independent study.

Example timetable: Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

For each hour of scheduled coursework (including online components), it’s expected that you will need to do 2–3 hours of independent study.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9–11 amIntroduction to Nursing Assessment

PRACTICAL/WORKSHOP

(alternate weeks)**

9–11 amHuman Biosciences A

WORKSHOP**

9–11 amHuman Biosciences A

WORKSHOP**

12–2 pmIndividual Determinants of Health

WORKSHOP**

4–6 pmAccounting and Finance for Business

TUTORIAL**

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

11 am–1 pmMarketing: Defined, Planned and Delivered

SEMINAR**

12–2 pmFoundations of Management

TUTORIAL**

3 pm–5 pmBusiness Foundations

TUTORIAL**

16 Guide to uni

Regional Reward

THE BIGGEST PROVIDER OF HIGHER EDUCATION

TO STUDENTS FROM VICTORIA’S REGIONS

REGIONAL PRESENCE

Stay near. Go far.

Study at one of our regional campuses and take advantage of living, studying and working in regional Victoria. From 2016, all undergraduate students who enrol and complete their degree at one of our regional campuses are entitled to:

• Work Integrated Learning – students will have the opportunity to participate in a work placement program in the second or third year of their degree.

• Student Exchange Mobility Grant – all regional campus students that are eligible for international exchange are guaranteed to receive a grant of at least $1,000 for a semester of study overseas.

VCE PLUSEXTENSIONSTUDIESPROGRAMVCE Plus gives high achieving students the opportunity to complete two first-year university subjects and have them recognised as part of their VCE.

Why VCE Plus?

• guaranteed entry into selected La Trobe degrees*

• ATAR bonus for successfully completed subjects

• save on university fees with discounted subject costs

• immersive university experience for high school students

• university credit towards an undergraduate degree.

Find out more about VCE Plus, email [email protected] or call 1300 135 045.

Key dates

APPLICATIONS OPEN Monday 17 July 2017

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 24 November 2017

*Conditional offer subject to eligibility criteria.


Glossary

Advanced Standing

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.

Apply direct

You can apply direct to La Trobe for selected Bachelor’s degrees if you have not already applied through VTAC or UAC. Please note that you must apply through VTAC or UAC if you’re a Year 12 student, or if you’re applying for an undergraduate course at more than one institution.

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)

This is a relevant term for you if you are in Year 12. 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.

Bachelor’s degree

A Bachelor’s degree usually takes three or four years’ full-time study, with four subjects each semester. You do a mix of compulsory and major subjects, and maybe some electives. Most degrees offer an additional Honours year, in which you do subjects that are more advanced and a thesis. Students often do Honours to prepare for postgraduate study, including a Master’s degree or a PhD.

Clearly-in ATAR

The clearly-in ATAR is the point at or above which all ranked (eligible) applicants who applied for a particular course were made an offer for that course. To be eligible, students must achieve the prerequisite subjects and extra requirements. The clearly-in ATAR published in our publications and on our website is from the previous year and should be used as a guide only.

When researching courses, you may see and hear a lot of unfamiliar terms. To help you out, here are the meanings of some words you may come across.

Core subjects

The compulsory subjects in any given course.

Double degree

Double degrees allow you to enrol in two Bachelor’s degrees simultaneously. They take a little longer than a single degree, and you have more academic work and less free time. But they don’t take as long as doing two degrees one after the other, and they can give you fantastic career options. Examples of double degrees at La Trobe include the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science.

Electives

Electives are subjects you take outside of compulsory subjects and your major. Your course may give you room for many electives, a few, or none. And you may have to choose your electives from a specific list, or you might be free to choose from subjects available throughout the uni. It all depends on the structure of your course.

Extension studies

A pair of first-year university subjects that 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 16).

Honours

Honours studies are advanced studies 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 study, or additional work in your final year.

Major

This is a sequence of subjects that allows you to specialise in an area that particularly interests you. You usually take six to eight major subjects over your whole degree – at least one each semester.

Mature-age

If you’re aged 21 or over, or will turn 21 in the year that you start your course, you will be considered a mature-age student.

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.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites are any qualifications you must have, or subjects you must have completed at school or equivalent, to be eligible for a place in a specific uni course.

Semester

A university year usually consists of two semesters, each running 12 or 13 weeks from late February or early March to early July, and late July to late October. Some courses also offer intensive summer semesters and/or winter semesters so you can finish your degree sooner.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

SEAS is a VTAC program that may grant some special consideration to your application due to your personal circumstances.

Undergraduate

This is the word used to describe the first level of study at uni. This usually refers to a three or four-year Bachelor’s degree. This may also include Honours studies, which can take an additional year, plus there are double degrees which usually take at least four years full-time.

18 Guide to uni

Our campus network

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

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

Mildura Campus

Bendigo Campus

Melbourne Campus

Shepparton Campus

Albury-Wodonga Campus

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

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

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


You can book one-on-one consultations with our friendly advisers throughout the year to discuss your dream course and have your questions answered.

Sydney Campus City Campus

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

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MILDURA CAMPUS

ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS

By appointment 03 5051 4000

BENDIGO CAMPUS



ALBURY-WODONGA CAMPUS



SHEPPARTON CAMPUS



MELBOURNE CAMPUS

STUDENT DROP INS

Future Student Centre Drop Ins Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm 1300 135 045

20 Guide to uni

Don’t know what to study?

Don’t worry if you’re not sure what you want to study yet. Your best chance of a successful, rewarding career begins with thinking about the areas you find interesting or exciting. Then, you can find out what kind of jobs will let you do those things, and which university courses can help you develop the right skills.

Many of our courses – such as the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Science – are quite broad, with several different major options and electives that give you the flexibility to try subjects from different disciplines. You may also be able to start your studies in one course and transfer into a different course later on.

If you need a hand deciding what to do next:

• Discuss your ideas with a career teacher or an independent career counsellor.

• Come along to one of our events such as Experience La Trobe or Open Day and meet our student ambassadors to find out what studying at uni is really like. See our events calendar to the right for a full list of what’s on this year.

• Get information directly from the source – browse our website for course information or give our Future Students Centre a call on 1300 135 045 and ask us anything course-related.

• Connect with us! See the back page of this guide to find us on social media, where we keep you updated with what’s happening on campus, share experiences and advice from our current students and answer your questions.

Support and advice


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April 7 Experience La Trobe (Autumn)

May 4–7 VCE and Careers Expo Caulfield Racecourse

12 Career Practitioners’ Seminar

16–18 Northern Metro Tertiary Information Service (TIS)

Northern Metropolitan Melbourne

19 Next Generation Youth Forum

July 6 Experience La Trobe (Winter)

August 6 Open Day

December TBA Change of Preference Advisory Week*

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April 3-7 Campus Talk and Tours

May 8-10 Bendigo Region Tertiary Information Service (TIS)

Shepparton, Kyneton, Bendigo, Seymour

July 5 Experience La Trobe (Winter)

August 1 Career Practitioner PD Day and VTAC Briefing

27 Open Day

September 25-29 Campus Talk and Tours


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May 26 Experience La Trobe

14 Leeton Tertiary Day Leeton

15 Wagga Jobs and Careers Expo Wagga

15 Albury Tertiary Evening

16 Albury Tertiary Day Albury

August 12 Open Day

December TBC Change of Preference Advisory Week*

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July 7 Experience La Trobe

24 VTAC Parent and Student Briefing

24-27 Loddon Tertiary Information Service (TIS)

Charlton, Mildura, Swan Hill Kerang, Echuca

August 16 Open Day


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May 8 Shepparton Tertiary Information Service (TIS)

Shepparton

July 4 Experience La Trobe

August 4 Open Day


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22-25 Western Sydney Careers Expo The Dome and Hall 2, Sydney Olympic Park

July/August TBA Experience Day La Trobe Sydney Campus

December TBA Change of Preference Advisory Week* La Trobe Sydney Campus

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OPEN DAY 2017Visit us during Open Day and learn how we’ll prepare you for an outstanding study experience and help you graduate ready for a rewarding career.

Melbourne Campus | 6 August

Bendigo Campus | 27 August

Albury-Wodonga Campus | 12 August

Mildura Campus | 4 August

Shepparton Campus | 16 August

Register your interest at: latrobe.edu.au/openday

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