Returning to study

Has it been a while since you were a student? Are you considering returning to study?

La Trobe Bendigo provides wonderful opportunities for mature-age students aged over 21 years. Bendigo campus has a large number of mature-age students and a range of support options. Find out more about applying as a mature-age student.

The Bendigo campus offers the following supports and resources to mature-age students:

Tertiary Enabling Program 

The Tertiary Enabling Program is an award winning preparatory program for mature-age students delivered in Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton.

For detailed course and contact information, visit the Tertiary Enabling Program page.
 

Smart Skills Program

This program is designed to prepare you for tertiary study at La Trobe. Conducted prior to Orientation Week each year, the program includes sessions on:

  • note-taking from lectures and written texts
  • planning, structuring and writing academic texts
  • critical thinking and analytical writing
  • referencing and plagiarism
  • using the library
  • accessing the range of student services.

Find out more about the Smart Skills Program.

Academic Skills for Tertiary Study (Unit Code: EDU1ASA)

This accredited subject develops your language and learning skills. It is an interdisciplinary, one-semester subject available in first or second semester. The subject counts for 15 credit points towards an undergraduate degree. Before enrolling, you should confirm with your Course Coordinator that the subject meets your course requirements.

Read more about Academic Skills for Tertiary Study (EDU1ASA).

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) workshops

The Bendigo campus runs preparation workshops for the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). The STAT is an aptitude test that universities use to assess your academic potential. La Trobe uses it for Mature-Age Special Entry to most courses.

The workshop is held throughout the year and looks at the type of questions in the test and the preparation you will need to do to succeed. For more information about the STAT, visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.

More information

T: 1300 135 045
E: bendigo@latrobe.edu.au
W: Future Students website
Enquire online: Ask La Trobe