Diploma courses
Why choose a diploma at La Trobe? Flexible learning and online diplomas. Career outcomes.
Didn’t get the ATAR you wanted? At La Trobe, you’re more than a number. With a Diploma, you can gain entry and credit towards a range of Bachelor degrees.
Your way into a Bachelor’s degree
At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. A Diploma is a great pathway option into a Bachelor course. Plus, you’ll get course credit towards a range of degrees at La Trobe, so you can graduate sooner.
View our Diplomas
No diploma level courses are currently available, please book a one-on-one consultation to discuss your options.
| Course | Campus and ATAR (Lowest selection rank)* |
|---|---|
| Diploma of Agricultural Science | Albury-Wodonga No ATAR required |
| Diploma of Arts | Melbourne (Bundoora) No ATAR required Online No ATAR required |
| Diploma of Biological Sciences | Melbourne (Bundoora) No ATAR required Albury-Wodonga No ATAR required |
| Diploma in Business | Melbourne (Bundoora) No ATAR required Bendigo No ATAR required Online No ATAR required |
| Diploma of Elite Sport Business | Other No ATAR required |
| Diploma in Health Sciences | Melbourne (Bundoora) No ATAR required Online No ATAR required |
| Diploma of Information Technology | Melbourne (Bundoora) No ATAR required Online No ATAR required |
| Diploma in Languages | Melbourne (Bundoora) N/P |
| Diploma of Rural Health | Albury-Wodonga No ATAR required Bendigo No ATAR required Mildura No ATAR required Shepparton No ATAR required |
| Diploma of Science | Melbourne (Bundoora) No ATAR required Bendigo No ATAR required |
| Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development | Other No ATAR required |
| Diploma of Teacher Education | Melbourne (Bundoora) 40.1 Albury-Wodonga 50.6 Bendigo 40.00 Mildura 40.3 Shepparton 40.7 |
| Diploma of Teacher Education (Nexus) | Online No ATAR required |
N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students).
FAQs
When you successfully complete a Diploma with La Trobe, you’ll have the option to transfer into a relevant Bachelor’s degree. Depending on what you study, you could move directly into second year of a Bachelor’s degree, helping you to graduate sooner.
For example, if you successfully complete the Diploma in Business, you could be eligible to enter our Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Accounting or Bachelor of Commerce as a first- or second-year student.
We’re also committed to helping students transition to university, with support services and a welcoming community. You’ll have access to a range of facilities and amenities, as well as academic support.
You can study almost every La Trobe Diploma online. To increase access for regional students, we also frequently offer the same diploma at multiple campuses.
Lots of our Diplomas are also available for part-time study so you can more easily balance work, life and university.
Depending on what you study, a diploma can equip you to take on entry-level roles within the industry you’re interested in, or help you unlock progression in your existing job.
To expand your career opportunities, you can transfer to an undergraduate degree.