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Change of Preference

Make La Trobe College Australia one of your top preferences

Congratulations on finishing Year 12! Apply now for one of our courses and start your journey to your dream career.

Your best pathway to La Trobe University

La Trobe College Australia is the official La Trobe pathway college based on the Melbourne campus, offering Diploma programs leading to the 2nd year of multiple degree courses at La Trobe University*.

Don’t be defined by your ATAR alone!

We accept unscored VCE, so be sure to add one of our Diploma courses to your list of VTAC preferences. We accept:

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (VCE, VCE VM, Unscored VCE or the equivalent from any Australian state or territory), or;
Certificate IV
Unleash your potential and start on your pathway to a La Trobe degree by preferencing a La Trobe College Diploma!

VTAC Course Codes

Please visit this link for a full list of our VTAC Course Codes.

Change of Preference Event

December 2026 – event details to be confirmed.

Explore our busiest campus with guided campus and accommodation tours and learn about your study options and pathways.

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What is the Change of Preference period?

During specified periods during Year 12, after your results are released and in between the VTAC offer rounds, you can add, delete, and re-order course preferences in your VTAC course application.

These periods allow you to carefully consider your options by chatting with us to answer any questions.

What you’re getting with La Trobe College Australia

Direct Pathway to Second Year

Complete a diploma program and go straight into the second year of your bachelor’s degree.

First-Class Support

Benefit from smaller class sizes with greater access to highly qualified lecturers, specialist support staff, and a range of free skill workshops.

Accommodation Options

Choose on campus accommodation to fully immerse yourself in the University life.

The University Experience From Day One

Study at the stunning Melbourne campus with access to all La Trobe University facilities, events and clubs.

University City of the Future

Take advantage of a $5B infrastructure project including a Health and Wellbeing hub, world-class Sports Park, new Research and Innovation Precinct, $10M student accommodation building and a town centre complete with a retail precinct.

Fee-Help Available

Eligible Australia citizens and eligible for Fee-Help

Welcome to La Trobe College Australia! Your pathway to La Trobe University

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Diploma courses

Bioscience

Start your scientific career with an introduction to molecular biology, ecology, epidemiology and more.

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Business

Gain a wide range of foundational skills that will prepare you for the fast-paced business world.

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Business Analytics

Solve today’s most pressing business challenges and take advantage of cutting-edge data analytics tools.

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Cybersecurity

Dive into the rapidly evolving digital world of cybersecurity.

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Engineering

Your practical pathway into a range of engineering degrees offered at La Trobe University.

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Health Sciences

La Trobe is a leading Australian health education provider and your ideal entry point into a health sciences career.

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Information Technology

Get the computing basics before specialising in computer networking, information systems, software or web development.

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Media and Communications

Choose your study paths across communications and journalism subjects.

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Psychology

Embark on the knowledge path towards careers that help people emotionally and psychologically.

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Contact us

La Trobe College Hotline

Call us today to discuss your options on 03 9647 2003

Enquiry Form

You can also complete our Enquiry Form and we will get back to you an answer to your question.

Email

Email us at study@latrobemelbourne.edu.au

*Visit our Progression Page for details of required WAM and quota if applicable

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