Apply for postgraduate study
Interested in pursuing your passion or discovering a new career pathway?
Apply for postgraduate study at La Trobe and join a vibrant, diverse academic community - and Victoria’s top university for student satisfaction.*
A wide range of postgraduate coursework and research programs are available at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus - only 30-40 minutes from the city centre. Courses are also available at our Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton and Mildura campuses.
If you're an international applicant, please visit La Trobe International for course information and how to apply.
Postgraduate coursework programs
Visit CourseFinder for detailed information on all our courses and admission requirements.
Or download a copy of our Postgraduate Course Guide (PDF 3.35 Mb).
Download the 2010 Postgraduate Application form (PDF 90.7Kb)
Applications to coursework programs usually close between October and February each year. But if you miss the closing date it's a good idea to contact us, as faculties often accept late applications.
Postgraduate research programs
Visit CourseFinder for information on the research programs available. You may also like to read about our research strengths and current research.
You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October (for local applicants).
To apply for a Master by Research, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary (a one-year course that qualifies you for Master's candidature). For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.
Before applying and to ensure we can offer you academic supervision in your area of interest, you should contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic. .
You should then download an application form (PDF 1.2Mb) and related documentation.
*Sweeney Uni Student Report, 2009
