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Accounting & Finance

Offered by La Trobe Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe Business School combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to finance education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and sustainable finance focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: Master of Finance: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in social finance, regional business development, and sustainability.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by La Trobe Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe Business School combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to business education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and sustainable business focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: Master of Management: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes. Transcripts and references.

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in social enterprise, regional business development, and sustainability. Active community-linked research projects.

Course

MBA

Offered by La Trobe MBA

QS Global MBA Ranking

Nationally recognised regional MBAQS World Rank: #351

La Trobe Business School's MBA combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to leadership education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and sustainable business focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: MBA: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time or part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $40,000 – $50,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above, minimum 3 years' work experience, transcripts, and personal statement.
Average Work Experience: Average 5–6 years of work experience; typical class age 29–32
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: not typically required (waivers standard given work experience profile)

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in social enterprise, regional business development, and sustainability. Active community-linked research projects.

Course

Marketing

Offered by La Trobe Business School

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe Business School combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to marketing education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and sustainable marketing focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: Master of Marketing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in social marketing, regional business development, and sustainability.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics, Finance and Marketing

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to economics education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and regional development focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: Master of Economics: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Economics or related field. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in regional economic development, applied econometrics, and public policy. Active community-linked research projects.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines an affordable Melbourne campus with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to chemical engineering education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne campus
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo option)
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support
Growing engineering research reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Chemical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good Melbourne employer links in general chemical engineering and process industries roles.

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus with strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in regional process industries, sustainable chemistry, and materials science.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines an affordable Melbourne campus with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to civil engineering education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne campus
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo option)
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support
Growing engineering research reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Civil): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good Melbourne employer links in general civil engineering and infrastructure roles.

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus with strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in regional infrastructure, water resources, and sustainable construction.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines an affordable Melbourne campus with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to electrical engineering education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne campus
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo option)
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support
Growing engineering research reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Electrical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good Melbourne employer links in general electrical engineering and renewable energy roles.

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus with strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in renewable energy systems, regional electrification, and control systems.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines an affordable Melbourne campus with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to engineering education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne campus
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo option)
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support
Growing engineering research reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good Melbourne employer links in general mechanical engineering and manufacturing roles.

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus with strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in renewable energy systems, mechanical design, and regional manufacturing.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by School of Molecular Sciences — Biomedical

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines an affordable Melbourne campus with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to biomedical science education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne campus
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo option)
Strong microbiology and infection research
Good student support
Growing biomedical research reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Biomedical Science: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Biomedical Science or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good Melbourne employer links in laboratory science, biotechnology, and general biomedical roles.

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus with strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in microbiology, infection and immunity, and molecular biology.

Course

Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: #43QS World Rank: #351

QS Nursing Rank #43 globally. La Trobe's School of Nursing and Midwifery has a strong equity and social justice focus in healthcare. Affordable fees and a regional campus in Bendigo offers extra PR advantages. Close to Melbourne's healthcare market.

Key advantages

#43 Globally for Nursing
Affordable tuition
Melbourne & regional campuses
PR regional advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice & community health focus
Strong simulations labs

Programme & duration: Master of Nursing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 (no band below 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 94PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's in Nursing. AHPRA registration or equivalent. Transcripts and references.

Employability & placement

Strong clinical networks in Melbourne's Northern Hospital and Bendigo Health. Good graduate employment. Regional campus offers 491 visa pathway (extra PR points).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus. Bendigo campus offers regional Australia experience at lower costs. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in rural and remote nursing, aged care, and aboriginal health. La Trobe's Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute collaboration.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by School of Molecular Sciences — Pharmacy

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rank: Top 350 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines an affordable Melbourne campus with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to pharmacy education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne campus
Social justice and community pharmacy focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support
Growing pharmaceutical sciences reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Pharmacy: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Pharmacy or a related science.

Employability & placement

Good Melbourne employer links in community pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences roles.

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus with strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in pharmaceutical sciences, community pharmacy practice, and medicines access.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Psychology and Public Health

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to psychology education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and public health focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: Master of Psychology: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Psychology (APAC-accredited preferred). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in public health psychology, social psychology, and community wellbeing. Active community-linked research projects.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines an affordable Melbourne campus with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to sports science education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne campus
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo option)
Strong sports and exercise science research
Good student support
Growing elite sport partnerships

Programme & duration: Master of Sports Science: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Sports Science or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good Melbourne employer links in sports science, community sport, and exercise physiology roles.

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus with strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in sports and exercise science, community sport, and physical activity for health.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by La Trobe Law School

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe Law School combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to legal education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and community law focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: Master of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Law or related field with credit average or above.

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in social justice law, regional legal access, and community law. Active community-linked research projects.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Humanities and Social Sciences

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #351

La Trobe University combines affordable Melbourne and regional Victoria campuses with a strong social justice and community-focused approach to international relations education.

Key advantages

Affordable tuition
Melbourne and regional campuses
Regional PR advantage (Bendigo)
Social justice and human rights focus
Strong simulation and case-study facilities
Good student support

Programme & duration: Master of International Relations: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Good regional and Melbourne employer links, with the Bendigo campus offering additional visa pathway advantages (491 visa).

Student experience

Bundoora is a large Melbourne campus; Bendigo offers a regional Australia experience at a lower cost. Strong student welfare services.

Research strengths

Research in human rights, humanitarian studies, and international relations.

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