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La Trobe University
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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The school of engineering provides degrees that are of a high standard and are globally recognized. The school offers teaching facilities and research facilities in the university’s Melbourne and Bendigo regional campuses. The major departments under the school are Department of Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, and Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
It also offers additional research support through The Centre for Technology Infusions. All the courses are accredited by the Australian Computer Society. The school offers work-integrated learning opportunities across partnered industries. The school also partners with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) which provides industry-related training and trains the students to be job-ready.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial)
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
The school also offers a PhD research course, namely Doctor of Philosophy (Science, Technology, and Engineering).
Master of Engineering (Civil) is a 2-year full-time masters' program that aims to have industry-ready civil engineers at the end of the course. It provides a foundation for electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering. The main areas of focus are Sustainable infrastructure, Water resources, civil construction, transport engineering, Surveying, and Computer-Aided Design. The industries that have partnered are Asphaltech, Bitu-mill, Coliban, Darebin City Council, Leed Engineering & Construction, Metro Trains Melbourne, Spire, Terraco, Tomkinson Group, and Vic Roads. This course requires students to obtain 120 credit points in each year. Graduates are trained and placed in positions like Construction Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and structural engineer.
Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) is a two-year full-time master's program that offers technical expertise combined with management and business skills. The graduates of this course are trained to provide solutions to complex technical problems and are also prepared for advanced and emerging technologies like AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), cyber-physical systems, and the Internet of Services (IoS). The main field of study includes advanced materials and processes, Computer-aided engineering, elements of mass production, and engineering in a business context. It requires 120 credit points per year. The graduates are industry-ready and can opt for job positions like Supply chain manager, Defence contractor and Product designer. La Trobe’s Master of Engineering Management is a master's course that aims to create career-ready professionals who have both the technical expertise and organizational management skills. The field of study includes management areas, accounting, marketing, finance, and major engineering topics. The degree is recognized as Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The second year of study involves an independent design project opportunity for all the enrolled students. This course enables the graduates to apply for roles like Telecommunication project manager, senior technical consultant, and software development manager.
Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering is a master’s program that covers computer, multimedia, internet, and telecommunication fields. This is a two-year full-time study course. In the first year, students are introduced to the fundamentals of telecommunication systems. In the second year, the students learn to apply the theory and design of the telecommunication systems. The main areas of study are Broadband digital communication, Engineering practice, Communication networks, Telecommunication design, Network security, and Advanced network engineering.
Master of Computer Science is La Trobe's master's course that aims to produce skilled ICT professionals. The graduates are job-ready with technical, management and ethical values and skills. The course is offered as a two-year full time or four years part-time course. The graduates are recruited as Senior IT architects, software developers and quality assurance engineers at various companies like Fujitsu, Nike, and Thomson Reuters. The university is ranked in the top 400 universities around the world for computer science.
Master of Information Technology (Computer Networks) is a two-year full-time master's program that specializes in computer networks. The main areas of focus are data communications and networks, network design and management, network and system security, wireless networks, and application protocol. This course also provides an opportunity for completing an industry-related project. The other skills imparted to the students are Java programming, fundamental mathematics, system design engineering, and algorithms and data structures. It is professionally recognized by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Master of Information Technology is a master’s course offered by La Trobe that helps students to acquire advanced skills in systems, e-commerce, software, and data structures. It enables students to achieve a rewarding career in the IT sector. The main areas of focus are Database, networks and programming, Software engineering and intelligent systems, Internet computing and IT-related logical thinking. To complete the degree, this course mandates that the students have to complete a project along with a team. There are three streams to choose from, and these are Software and web systems, Data management and analysis, and Wireless and network technologies.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the prestigious departments at La Trobe University. They are a member of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute and also the Statistical Society of Australia Inc. The research specializations offered by the department broadly include General algebra and its applications, Scientific computation and dynamical systems, and Theory of statistical inference.
Department of Chemistry and Physics offers courses that have extensive theoretical sessions combined with more hands-on and laboratory-based experiences. The main areas of interest are chemistry, nanotechnology, and physics. The UG courses offered are Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce with many elective choices. The postgraduate and research degrees offered are Master of Science, Master of Chemical Sciences, Master of Nanotechnology and Doctor of Philosophy in science.
Department of Biology offers courses that involve studying the various life forms. It boasts that their graduates are being employed in industries dealing with conservation and landscape management, agricultural science, biotechnology, medical science, genetics, microbiology, zoology and botany. The courses offered are Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences), and Master of Science.
The QS World University Rankings ranked La Trobe Business School as “Superior School”. They are accredited by the highest standard of achievement for business schools called the AACSB International (AACSB). The main areas of study are accounting, marketing, finance, management, leadership and human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, sport management, event management, tourism management, business information systems, and hospitality.
The undergraduate courses offered are
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance)
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
The master’s courses offered are:
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Accounting and Financial Management
Doctoral Research Degree (Ph.D.)
The undergraduate courses offered are
Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance)
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Finance
The undergraduate course offered is
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) – Melbourne
The master’s courses offered are
Master of Business Information Management and Systems
Master of Marketing
Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) (Online)
The courses are offered in the following disciplines
Management and Human Resource Management
Sport Management
Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
La Trobe Law School offers high-quality legal education. The practical experience of the students is taken as the main priority. Courses can be taken either full time or part-time. They offer the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Criminology.
The School of Education at La Trobe has two departments under it, namely the Department of Education and Department of Outdoor and Environmental Education. The school offers teacher education programs along with programs in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Education, Educational Leadership and Management, and Special Education.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences at La Trobe houses five departments under it, namely Department of Creative Arts and English, Department of Languages and Linguistics, Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, Department of Archaeology and History, and Department of Social Inquiry. The departments offer various specialist creative degrees. The previous work experience of the candidates is assessed and considered to determine their admissions in the degree program.
La Trobe Rural Health School aims at caring for rural and local people. Researchers work in close contact with the regional communities and continuously strive to improve the health of the people. The courses are offered in 11 health disciplines. They can be pursued in the four regional Victoria campuses. The school offers multipurpose laboratories and clinical learning environment which are well-equipped to carry out research activities.
School of Allied Health at La Trobe has two departments under it, namely the Department of Community and Clinical Allied Health, and Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport. The courses are offered in 11 disciplines including Audiology, Dietetics, Sport and Exercise, Human Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Social Work, and Speech Pathology.
School of Applied Systems Biology at La Trobe offers research opportunities to students enrolled in the master's program. The main area of research is Agricultural Bioscience. It also has Australia's first research center dedicated to agricultural biology. The courses are offered across various disciplines which include computational biology, molecular phenomics, molecular genetics, molecular plant breeding, plant functional genomics, plant pathology, microbiology, veterinary pathobiology, and invertebrate sciences.
School of Cancer Medicine at La Trobe is the research facility named Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute. The staff, students, and teachers work together for the betterment of patients with cancer. The school provides advanced laboratory facilities like testing services and ACRF center for translational cancer therapeutics and imaging.
School of Life Sciences at La Trobe has four departments under it, namely:
Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences
Department of Ecology, Environment, and Evolution
Department of Physiology, Anatomy, and Microbiology
Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems
Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences
Department of Ecology, Environment, and Evolution
Department of Physiology, Anatomy, and Microbiology
Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems
The main areas of expertise of this department are animal, plant and soil science, environment and evolution, ecology, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology.
School of Molecular Sciences at La Trobe offers courses across four broad departments, namely
Department of Biochemistry and Genetics
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Department of Pharmacy and Applied Science
Centre for Materials and Surface Science
Department of Biochemistry and Genetics
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Department of Pharmacy and Applied Science
Centre for Materials and Surface Science
The school offers a separate 6 storey-building which includes 34 highly equipped research laboratories.
School of Nursing and Midwifery at La Trobe is one of Australia's oldest nursing schools. It offers various Undergraduate programs, Postgraduate programs, Research and Higher Degrees and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs. The students get practical experience working in large hospitals in rural medical settings. The graduates can start work as a registered nurse or midwife by registering at the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
School of Psychology and Public Health at La Trobe offers courses that aim to help the students understand human behavior and improve the overall health of the people. It has the following departments and research institutes associated with it.
Department of Public Health
Department of Psychology and Counselling
Australian Research Centre for Sex Health and Society
Bouverie Centre
Centre for Alcohol Policy Research
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
Department of Public Health
Department of Psychology and Counselling
Australian Research Centre for Sex Health and Society
Bouverie Centre
Centre for Alcohol Policy Research
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre