Global Utilities

Application Information

Credit for Previous Study

The University may grant credit for subjects passed at other recognised tertiary institutions if:

  • they are equivalent in content and standard to those offered by La Trobe University; and
  • they are relevant to your planned course of study.

Students who are currently studying, or have recently completed a TAFE program within Australia may recieve credit towards a La Trobe University Bachelor's degree. Please see our TAFE Pathways Brochure (PDF 850kb) for more information.

If you wish to apply for credit for previous studies, you must provide details, including your course syllabus, with your application. The University will not assess your previous studies for credit before you have lodged your application.

Advanced Standing Summaries

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Singapore and Malaysia
Australia
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Diploma in Information Technology

Up to 2 years towards a Bachelor of Computer Science.
GPA of at least 3.0 in the final year of the Diploma.

Diploma in Accountancy & Taxation
Diploma in Banking & Financial Management
Diploma in Business Management (International Business & Human Resource Management cluster)
Diploma in Business Management (Retail and Travel Management cluster)
Diploma in Community Services Management
Diploma in Marketing
Diploma in Risk & Insurance Management
Diploma in Sport & Wellness Management

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Business OR Bachelor of Economics.
Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Finance (without AIFB accreditation).
Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Commerce (with ASCPA and ICAA accreditation).

Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Business Informatics
Diploma in Multimedia & Infocomm Technology

Up to 2 years towards the Bachelor of Information System or Bachelor of Computer System. Where 1 year is standard, 1.5 years is possible for students with B+ average.

Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology
Diploma in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology

Up to 2 years towards the:
Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Biological Science, Bachelor of Medical Science,
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology, or
Bachelor of Chemical Sciences.
(with B+ average and the completion of appropriate pre-requisite subjects)

SHATEC
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing Special Conditions

Diploma in Hotel Management

Up to 1.5 years toward the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)-A/W.

Up to 1 year toward the Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality)-B.

Full 1.5 years credit will depend on the grades achieved during the 1st semester at La Trobe University.
Completion of Diploma including work experience component.

Higher Diploma in Hotel Management

Up to 2 years towards the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)-A/W.

 
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Diploma in Accountancy
Diploma of Banking and Financial Services
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma in Marketing

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Business OR Bachelor of Economics OR Bachelor of Finance.
Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Commerce (with ASCPA and ICAA accreditation).

Diploma in Visual Communication

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Media Studies.

Diploma in Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Bachelor of Electronic Technology. Exceptional students with B+ average may be entitled to 2 years credit.

Diploma in Computer & Network Technology
Diploma in Creative Media Design
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Diploma in Multimedia Technology
Diploma in Biotechnology
Diploma in Chemical Process Technology
Diploma in Medical Technology

Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Information System or Bachelor of Computer System. Where 1.5 years is possible for students with B+ average.
Up to 2 years towards the:
Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Biological Science,
Bachelor of Medical Science,
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology, or
Bachelor of Chemical Sciences.
(with B+ average and the completion of appropriate pre-requisite subjects)

REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Diploma in Electronics Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Electronics Engineering

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Bachelor of Electronic Technology. Exceptional students with B+ average may be entitled to 2 years credit.

Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Business

Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Information System or Bachelor of Computer System. Where 1.5 years is possible for students with B+ average.

Diploma in Biomedical Science

Up to 2 years towards the:
Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Biological Science,
Bachelor of Medical Science,
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology, or
Bachelor of Chemical Sciences.
(with B+ average and the completion of appropriate pre-requisite subjects)

Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Diploma in Accountancy & Finance

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Business OR Bachelor of Economics OR Bachelor of Finance (without AIBF accreditation).
Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Commerce (with ASCPA and ICAA accreditation).

Diploma in Biotechnology

Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) subject to 70% average grade in final year of the Diploma. May be eligible for further credit upon submission of full subject details.

Diploma in Business
Diploma in Logistics and Operations Management
Diploma in Marketing

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Business OR Bachelor of Economics OR Bachelor of Finance (without AIBF accreditation).
Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Commerce (with ASCPA and ICAA accreditation).

Diploma in Biomedical Informatics and Engineering
Diploma in Telecommunications
Diploma in Electronics

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Bachelor of Electronic Technology. Exceptional students with B+ average may be entitled to 2 years credit.

Diploma in Information Management
Diploma Information Technology
(E-Commerce Technology, Enterprise Computing)
Diploma Internet Computing (Broadband Multimedia, Network Systems)

Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Information System or Bachelor of Computer System. Where 1.5 years is possible for students with B+ average.

Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition
Diploma in Biotechnology
Diploma in Biomedical Science

Up to 2 years towards the:
Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Biological Science,
Bachelor of Medical Science,
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology, or
Bachelor of Chemical Sciences.
(with B+ average and the completion of appropriate prerequisite subjects)

Diploma in Consumer Science & Technology

Up to 1 year towards:
Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Biological Science,
Bachelor of Medical Science,
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology, or
Bachelor of Chemical Sciences.
(Subject to appropriate prerequisite subjects being completed in Diploma course.)

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Diploma in Accountancy
Diploma of Banking and Financial Services

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Business OR Bachelor of Economics OR Bachelor of Finance.
Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Commerce (with ASCPA and ICAA accreditation).

Diploma in Business Studies

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Business OR Bachelor of Economics OR Bachelor of Finance.
Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Commerce (with ASCPA and ICAA accreditation).
Up to 2 years towards the Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality Management).
Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management).

Diploma in Mass Communications

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Media Studies

Diploma in Electronic and Computer Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Diploma in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering

Up to 1.5 years towards the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Bachelor of Electronic Technology. Exceptional students with B+ average may be entitled to 2 years credit.

Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in IT (Mobile Computing)
Diploma in Multimedia Computing

Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Information System or Bachelor of Computer System. Where 1.5 years is possible for students with B+ average.

Diploma in Biotechnology
Diploma in Biomedical Science

Up to 2 years towards the:
Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Biological Science,
Bachelor of Medical Science,
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology, or
Bachelor of Chemical Sciences.
(with B+ average and the completion of appropriate pre-requisite subjects)

Malaysia

The University works in partnership with Nilai International College, which is in the heart of Malaysia 's multi-media super-corridor. This custom-built residential college offers a range of university degree programs on a 'twinning' model, as well as the La Trobe Pre-University Foundation Year and a range of vocational and Diploma programs. Credit transfer is also possible from the following programs:

Institution Diploma / Degree Amount of Advanced Standing Special Conditions
Association of Business Executives

Diploma Level 1

Up to 4 subjects: (1 semester) towards the Bachelor of Business - B, BE, A/W.

Minimum B average required.

Diploma Level 2

Up to 8 subjects (1 year) towards the Bachelor of Business - B, BE, A/W.

Advanced Diploma

Up to 12 subjects (1.5 years) towards the Bachelor of Business - B, BE, A/W.

HELP Institute

Part II of Diploma in Business Studies

Up to 8 subjects (1 year) towards Bachelor of Commerce - B.

Students seeking professional recognition with Australia Accounting bodies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce

Up to 16 subjects (2 years) towards the Bachelor of Business - BE.

INTEC College

Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management

Up to 6 subjects (1.5 semesters) towards the Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) - B, BE.

The Certificate in Hotel and Catering Management may be used for entry but receives no advanced standing.

INTI College

Diploma of Business Administration (American Syllabus)

Up to 8 subjects (1 year) towards the Bachelor of Business - B, BE.

Must have successfully completed at least four semesters.

Kolej Prime

School of Management & Finance Prime College Diploma (PCD)

Up to 8 subjects (1 year) towards the Bachelors of Business, Commerce, or Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality) - B, BE.
Bachelor of Economics, Finance, or Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) - B.
Bachelor of Electronic Commerce and Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) - A/W.

Applications considered on a case-by-case basis.

Diploma in Engineering

Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Engineering - BE.

Additional exemptions may be available and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Methodist Pilley Institute

Diploma in Computer Science

Up to one years advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Information Systems - B.

Average grade of C or above.

Sedaya College

Completion of 2 years of Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

Up to 8 subjects (1 year) towards a Bachelor of Business, or Commerce - B, BE Bachelor of Economics, or Finance - B.

Must meet our normal Year 12 entrance requirements; obtained a grade of 50% and above in all subjects at Sedaya College. Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Taylors College

Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Up to 1 year towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) or Bachelor of Technology (Electronics) - B.

Overall average grade of 60% required.

Australia

William Angliss Institute
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

1.5 years towards a Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality).
Credit average in the Advanced Diploma.

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Placement)

1.5 years towards a Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality).
Credit average in the Advanced Diploma.

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery/Patisserie)

1.5 years towards a Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality).
Credit average in the Advanced Diploma.

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Event Management)

1.5 years towards a Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality).
Credit average in the Advanced Diploma.

Diploma of International Hospitality Management (China)

1 year towards a Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality).
Credit average in the Diploma.

Chisholm Institute
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

1 year towards a Bachelor of Business OR Bachelor of International Business OR Bachelor of Commerce.
Credit average in the Diploma and 60% average for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce.

Diploma IT (Software Development)

1 year towards the Bachelor of Information Systems.
Credit average in the Diploma.

Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE
Diploma/Degree Amount of Advanced Standing

Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering

1 year towards the Bachelor of Computer Science OR Bachelor of Information Systems.
Credit average in the Advanced Diploma.

Diploma IT (Software Development Engineering)

1 year towards the Bachelor of Computer Science OR Bachelor of Information Systems.
Credit average in the Diploma.

Diploma IT (Networking) Engineering

1 year towards the Bachelor of Computer Science OR Bachelor of Information Systems.
Credit average in the Diploma.

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