Doctor of Philosophy

For over 50 years, La Trobe has been transforming people and societies. In 1967, La Trobe University opened its doors with a founding mission: to serve communities through greater access to higher education.  La Trobe University has been consistently rated in the top 1% of universities worldwide and was recently rated first in the state for overall employer satisfaction (QILT, 2024). With prestigious credentials like these, the University is able to secure its position as one of the country’s leading institutions. 

For students who study with La Trobe, there are a wide range of undergraduate programs to choose from in the areas of arts, business, criminology, education and teaching, engineering, health, information technology, law and science, with pathway options available to ensure that students who don’t meet the criteria can still gain entry into our degrees.  

At La Trobe, we realise the value of hands-on industry and employment experience. We work closely with our network of industry partners to ensure work-integrated learning and industry placement options are embedded across many of our degrees – enabling our students to graduate with industry experience and credentials to stand out in a global market. 

La Trobe has repeatedly excelled in worldwide rankings by leading university ranking agencies for a number of subjects and disciplines. According to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings by Subject, La Trobe is in the top 50 for nursing and sport, the top 100 for anthropology, archaeology, and the online MBA, and the top 250 for life sciences, politics, communications and media studies, law and legal studies, and history.   

Times Higher Education also ranks subjects highly, with education, psychology, clinical and health, and life sciences rated in the global top 200. With impressive ratings for these areas and more, students can be assured that they are receiving a leading education. 

Our study areas are:

• Arts, social sciences and communications
• Business and commerce
• Criminology
• Education and teaching
• Engineering
• Health
• Information technology
• Law
• Science

Undergraduate degrees

We offer a wide range of practical and industry-relevant undergraduate degrees across all our study areas. Build essential skills for a professional career or lay the foundations for an academic portfolio with a Bachelor’s degree from La Trobe.

We work closely with industry to ensure our degrees meet current and future workforce demands with options for students to gain valuable industry experience through work-integrated learning, placements, internships and projects with our network of industry partners.

Explore undergraduate study at latrobe.edu.au/international/study/undergrad or get in touch with us to chat through your study options at latrobe.edu.au/international/support-and-help

Pathway programs

We also offer a range of pathway and partnership programs to support students who don’t meet the academic or language criteria for entry through our articulation arrangements with overseas partners and our on-campus provider La Trobe College Australia.

Students can choose to enrol into Foundations Studies or Diplomas across study areas such as arts and communications, business, information technology, engineering, health and science to secure entry into a range of La Trobe undergraduate degrees.

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To find out more about La Trobe or to view our full range of practical and industry-relevant degrees and flexible pathways, visit latrobe.edu.au/international/study

For over 50 years, La Trobe has been transforming people and societies. In 1967, La Trobe University opened its doors with a founding mission: to serve communities through greater access to higher education. 

La Trobe University has been consistently rated in the top 1% of universities worldwide and was recently rated first in the state for overall employer satisfaction (QILT, 2024). With prestigious credentials like these, the University is able to secure its position as one of the country’s leading institutions.  For students who study with La Trobe, there are a wide range of postgraduate and research programs to choose from in the areas of arts, business, education and teaching, engineering, health, information technology, law and science. 

La Trobe has repeatedly excelled in worldwide rankings by leading university ranking agencies for a number of subjects and disciplines. According to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings by Subject, La Trobe is in the top 50 for nursing and sport, the top 100 for anthropology, archaeology, and the online MBA, and the top 250 for life sciences, politics, communications and media studies, law and legal studies, and history.   Times Higher Education also ranks subjects highly, with education, psychology, clinical and health, and life sciences rated in the global top 200. With impressive ratings for these areas and more, students can be assured that they are receiving a leading education.

Our researchers are making an impact locally and worldwide. We’re proud to be known for excellence in every aspect of our research – we’re top-rated nationally and rated well-above world standard in 23 fields of research. We develop creative and innovative responses to the fundamental challenges facing our world.

Postgraduate degrees

Build on your undergraduate degree or take the next step in your professional career with a Master’s degree from La Trobe. We work closely with industry to ensure our degrees meet current and future workforce demands with options for students to gain valuable industry experience through work-integrated learning, placements, internships and projects with our network of industry partners.

Whether you’re looking to boost your business potential with an industry-focused GMBA, step into the future of technology with AI and digital analytics, or seeking to make a real impact in the areas of health and science – there’s options for you to take your next step with La Trobe.

Explore postgraduate study at latrobe.edu.au/international/study/postgrad or get in touch with us to chat through your study options at latrobe.edu.au/international/support-and-help

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To find out more about La Trobe or to view our full range of practical and industry-relevant degrees and flexible pathways, visit latrobe.edu.au/international/study