Flexible study options
Discover ways to keep your study, work and home life balanced.
We understand that postgraduate study is important to get you where you really want to be, so we've built flexible study options to support you in finding the perfect balance.
Many of our courses allow you to study full time or part time1. Through our StudyFlex program, you can study online, or on campus at one of our many metro and regional campuses.
Evening classes or intensive ‘block learning’ is available in many courses. We also have subjects that incorporate online video streams that allow you to participate from home or work.
If your personal circumstances change, you can exit early. Most of our Master's programs let you graduate with a graduate certificate or diploma if you've completed the minimum requirements.
To find out more about your study options, book a one-on-one consultation.
Study online
La Trobe Online offers courses designed with flexibility in mind. Study from wherever you are without missing the moments that matter. Our innovative online campus allows you to interact with your lecturers and supervisors with ease.
Online study is useful for:
- fitting in study around family, work, or other commitments
- students based in a regional or remote location.
Visit our La Trobe Online website for more details and to see all available online courses.
Studyflex
With StudyFlex, you choose how and where you want to study – online or on campus – in a mix that suits you.
La Trobe already offers world-class, industry-designed, on-campus and online learning, but with StudyFlex, you can experience both.
Choose StudyFlex and shape your degree to suit your lifestyle, while creating opportunities to connect with like-minded students, both online and across our campus network.
Find out more about StudyFlex
Full-time and part-time study
Most postgraduate courses offer both full time and part time options.
Full-time study allows you to complete the course faster but requires a greater commitment in terms of contact hours and study.
Part-time study reduces the number of contact hours per semester. You have the option to complete your degree at a pace that leaves more time for work or other commitments.
Study on campus
With seven campuses to choose from across Victoria and New South Wales, the choice is yours.
Study in the heart of Melbourne. Featuring state-of-the-art learning facilities, our City Campus is suited to people who work or live near the CBD. Find out more about our City Campus.
Our Melbourne Campus is one of Australia’s largest. It’s situated in Melbourne’s north and is easily reached by public transport or car. Find out more about our Melbourne Campus.
We’re also Victoria’s largest regional university, with campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton. Find out more about our regional campuses.
Early exit
Sometimes life gets in the way. If circumstances prevent you from completing your Master's degree, you may be able to exit early and receive a graduate certificate or graduate diploma1.
Postgraduate qualification | Estimated length of study |
|---|---|
Master's degree | Three semesters full time or six semesters part time |
Graduate Diploma | Two semesters full time or four semesters part time |
Graduate Certificate | One semester full time or two semesters part time |
1Part-time study is not available to international students due to visa restrictions.
2Students must have met the relevant course requirements for their particular degree.