How to defer your offer
Before you apply to defer
Be aware that courses are under continual review. If you apply to defer, your course may be revised, discontinued or cease to be accredited during your deferment. If this happens, we'll make every attempt to provide the original program. If this isn't possible, we reserve the right to offer you a place in an equivalent or near-equivalent course. For some science courses, your progress may be delayed if you commence your course mid-year, depending on the areas you wish to study. This will need to be discussed with your Course Coordinator.
Graduate research candidates: deferral may affect the availability of academic supervision and any scholarships awarded. This may need to be approved by the Board of Graduate Research.
Stand-Alone 1 year Honours Programs: Can be deferred, however you need to advise the Honours Coordinators before deferring to ensure that your supervision arrangements can be accommodated upon your return.
Who can defer?
Subject to your College's deferment rules, you can defer if:
- you haven't started your course or completed a subject
- the census date for the subject/s you're enrolled in hasn't passed
- you're not a recipient of a Postgraduate Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Exceptions are Master of Teaching which can be deferred.
Our student FAQs can assist you to identify the difference between deferral and leave of absence.
Can my course be deferred?
Most La trobe courses can be deferred.
Please refer to the table below to see if your course can not be deferred. Courses can normally be deferred until the next available intake. If there is no midyear intake you must defer until the following year.
- Short courses, single-subject enrolments and Cross-Institutional study: deferral not available, applicants will need to reapply.
- If you have transferred courses and need to take leave from your studies, you can apply for a Leave of Absence (not a deferral)
- Open University Australia (OUA) students need to contact OUA directly to arrange this.
Applications for deferral must be submitted by the Census date of your course. Late applications will not to be processed.
These course are not available for deferral and you will need to reapply for the next available intake if you do not accept your offer.
Course name | Campus |
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition | On-Line |
Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) | Frankston |
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) | Berwick |
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) | Mildura |
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) | Shepparton |
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | Mildura |
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | Shepparton |
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) (Mid-Year Intake) | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) (Mid-Year Intake) | Bendigo |
Diploma of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | Melbourne |
Tertiary Preparation Program |
These course are not available for deferral and you will need to reapply for the next available intake if you do not accept your offer.
Course name | Campus |
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Postgraduate CSP except Master of Teaching | |
Master of Teaching Nexus | All campuses |
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy: First Nations | Bouverie |
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Curriculum, Teaching and Learning | On-Line |
Graduate Diploma in Planning | Bendigo |
Graduate Diploma of Archaeology | Melbourne |
Master of Clinical Psychology | Melbourne |
Master of Dietetics | Melbourne |
Master of Engineering | Bendigo |
Master of Exercise Physiology | Bendigo |
Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | Melbourne |
Master of Occupational Therapy | Melbourne |
Master of Physiotherapy Practice | Melbourne |
Master of Physiotherapy Practice | Bendigo |
Master of Professional Psychology | Bendigo |
Master of Professional Psychology | On-Line |
Master of Social Work | Melbourne |
Master of Speech Pathology | Melbourne |
Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy | Melbourne |
Master of Strength and Conditioning | Melbourne |
These courses are available for deferral however you cannot commence these courses mid-year.
Course name | Campus |
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Bachelor of Agriculture | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Agriculture | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Biological Sciences with Honours | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Biomedicine | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Criminology | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Health Information Management | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Health Information Management | On-Line |
Bachelor of Health Sciences | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Health Sciences | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Health Sciences | On-Line |
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Human Nutrition with Honours | Melbourne |
Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre -Registration) | Mildura |
Bachelor of Nursing ( Pre-Registration) | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Nursing ( Pre-Registration) | Shepparton |
Bachelor of Nursing ( Pre-Registration) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Nursing ( Pre-Registration) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Nutrition Science | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Oral Health Science | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Outdoor and Sustainability Education | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours | On-Line |
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | On-Line |
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development (Honours) | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing | Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic) |
Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology | Melbourne |
Diploma in Health | Melbourne |
Diploma of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | Melbourne |
Diploma of Rural Health | Bendigo |
Diploma of Rural Health | Mildura |
Diploma of Rural Health | Shepparton |
Diploma of Rural Health | Albury-Wodonga |
Diploma in Health Science | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with Honours Melbourne | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Biological Sciences Albury-Wodonga | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Biological Sciences with Honours Albury-Wodonga | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) Melbourne | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours Melbourne | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition | Bundoora |
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition | On-Line |
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Melbourne | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Albury-Wodonga | Albury-Wodonga |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bendigo | Bendigo |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Melbourne | Melbourne |
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Melbourne | Melbourne |
These courses are available for deferral however you cannot commence these courses mid-year.
Course name | Campus |
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Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics | City Campus |
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy | Bouverie |
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy | On-Line |
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Curriculum, Teaching and Learning | On-Line |
Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing | Melbourne |
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery | Melbourne |
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery | Bendigo |
Juris Doctor | City Campus |
Master of Art Therapy | Melbourne |
Master of Clinical Audiology | Melbourne |
Master of Clinical Family Therapy | On-Line |
Master of Clinical Family Therapy | Bouverie |
Master of Clinical Psychology | Melbourne |
Master of Sport Analytics | Melbourne |
Offers for Term intakes
- Offers made for Term 5, Term 6 and Summer, can not be deferred to Term 1, Term 2 or Semester 1.
- Offers made for Term 1 or Term 2 can not be deferred to Term 3
How to defer
- Local applicants: complete the online Deferral form. Once you have submitted the form, we'll email you confirmation of the outcome of your request within 10 working days of receiving it.
- International students: send a written request to the International Office
- Graduate research candidates: complete the Application to Defer form and submit via email:
- Local graduate research candidates email admissions.grs@latrobe.edu.au
- International graduate research candidates email international.GRS@latrobe.edu.au
Can I extend my deferral?
A 6 month deferral can normally be extended to 12 months. If you are unable to commence your studies after 12 months, you will need to reapply for your course.
Need help deferring?
Contact ASK La Trobe for assistance.