Your Uni questions answered

StudyFlex offers the flexibility to add online study to your on campus degree, or the other way around.

La Trobe already offers world class, industry designed, on campus and online learning, and with StudyFlex you can experience both.

Choosing a StudyFlex subject can shape your degree to balance your commitments, or tailor your study experience with a subject from another study area or campus.

With an online degree, you can study anywhere, anytime, with enhanced online support to help you stay on track.

With all course material available online, you simply need to develop a flexible learning style that works for you.

The learning outcomes for online students are the same as those achieved through face to face study, and the same highly qualified staff teach both.

You will also benefit from local work placement opportunities and industry network connections.

Studying is an investment in your future, and there are supports to help manage costs.

Many undergraduate and postgraduate courses offer government subsidised places called Commonwealth Supported Places. Securing a CSP can significantly reduce fees.

There are also a range of scholarships that reduce costs and recognise achievement or circumstances.

Assessments at uni are similar in spirit to Year 12.

Subjects have assessments that each contribute a percentage of your grade. These can include mid semester tests, presentations, group projects, essays and exams.

There is more independent study at uni, so staying organised is important.

The LMS is your online learning system for weekly content and notifications from teaching staff.

Bundoora, Bendigo and Albury Wodonga campuses all offer student accommodation.

There are different styles including apartments and dorm style rooms.

On campus costs include bills and utilities. Some options offer meals as an add on.

You can chat with the Living at La Trobe team to learn about options.

Contact hours depend on the units you enrol in.

Some units have lectures, tutorials and a lab or workshop, while others might have a single class.

As a guide expect around ten contact hours a week per unit, and possibly more during assessment periods.

See unit hours in the Study Plan Guide.

It can feel disheartening to miss a target result, and there are still solid ways into uni.

A pathway course is another qualification you study first to build skills and the right foundation.

For example, if you want a Bachelor of Science, you could start in the Diploma of Science.

Use the Pathways Tool to find the right path for you.

Leaving home and starting uni is a big step.

La Trobe provides a range of support services across your degree including mental health counselling, wellbeing mentors, financial counselling and Indigenous health and wellbeing services.

You can find and access these services on the La Trobe website.

Being a student ambassador is a good way to engage with the uni, make friends and gain confidence in public speaking.

Experience that helps includes leadership and customer service such as school captain, community sport or retail and hospitality roles.

Other requirements can include a drivers licence and a Working With Children Check.

We’re here to help you adjust to uni life so you can do your best.

Understand what’s expected of you from the start. Our library team run regular workshops that cover topics like assignment writing, how to reference properly and general study skills so you can kick-off confidently.

You've also got access to student services, such as wellbeing mentors, accessibility and inclusion support, free counselling, and more to support you overall. Plus you’ll get free career planning advice for after you graduate.