Pathway and entry programs

Help your students find their way into their dream course

At La Trobe, you’re more than just a number. Explore our pathway options so you can help your students to plan their way into their dream course.

Pathways and entry program finder


Transfer from a pathway course

If a student didn’t get the ATAR they wanted, then a great option is to start in a pathway course and transfer later, provided they meet the entry requirements.

Explore our pathway options below to help your student plan their way into their dream course.

Transfer Bachelor’s degree

Students can study a different Bachelor’s degree with lower entry requirements and transfer later into their preferred course.

Find a course by ATAR

Study a 1-year Diploma with La Trobe

Complete a 1-year diploma at La Trobe University to gain entry and credit for studies toward a range of degrees.

Explore Diploma courses

Start at La Trobe College and get second year entry into a Bachelor’s degree without an ATAR

Complete a diploma program in 8 or 12 months at La Trobe College to gain entry into the second year of a range of Bachelor’s degrees.

Explore La Trobe College

Complete a certificate at a TAFE or VET

Study a Certificate IV at TAFE or VET and then transfer to a range of Bachelor’s degrees.

Discover our TAFE partners


Get into university through an entry program

Get an early conditional offer with Aspire

The Aspire program has multiple entry options for students to address a range of needs. The programs offer rewards including an early conditional offer and alternative ATAR entry.

Aspire Early Entry Program

Get adjustment factors based on educational disadvantage

Students from schools included in the program could have up to 15 aggregate point adjustment factors applied towards their application to La Trobe.

Access and Equity Program

Guaranteed place and scholarship to a regional campus

Students from a regional school with an ATAR of 80 or higher could be guaranteed a place in their chosen course at La Trobe.

Regional Benefits Program

Additional consideration based on athletic skills

Eligible elite athletes could have a five aggregate point adjustment factor applied towards their application to La Trobe.

Elite athlete ATAR adjustment

Special consideration based on educational disadvantage

Students can apply for special consideration if they have experienced disadvantage and receive adjustment factors.

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)


How to get more help with our pathways and entry programs

If you’re still unsure which program suits your student, our pathways and entry program finder will help you narrow down their options with a few simple questions.

For further information reach out to your account manager or contact our future students team on 1300 135 045.