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LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
What’s the Aspire Early Offer Program?
At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. The Aspire Early Offer Program gives secondary school students the option to secure an early conditional offer to La Trobe before finishing Year 12. With Aspire, you’ll have the opportunity to gain an offer for a wide range of our courses across our campuses. No matter if you’re studying in Melbourne, regionally in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton, or online – Aspire can set you up with an early offer into your dream course at uni.
Applications open: 1st April 2026 Applications close: 4th September 2026
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY PACKAGED COURSES
Undergraduate packages Start with a Diploma or Associate Degree, then move into the 2nd or 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree—often with a lower or no ATAR required.
Postgraduate packages Secure a pathway from a Bachelor’s degree into further study, like a Master’s, to build advanced skills and boost career opportunities.
View course packages here.
2027 Course guides now available.
AFTRS
This is an introductory course that covers radio and podcasting basics and tips for beginners through interactive lectures, tutorials, readings, viewings and writing exercises. No previous experience or knowledge is required.
This course is ideal for aspiring radio presenters, producers, podcasters and other creatives wanting to understand the world of radio and podcasting, improve their skills and explore a career in audio.
AFTRS Intro courses are open to students aged 16 years and older.
Find out more here.
TORRENS UNIVERSITY - NO ATAR, NO WORRIES!
Virtual Open Days – Torrens University Virtual Open Day is now available on demand. It’s a practical way for students to explore courses, hear directly from academics and understand how they can get the most out of studying with us. You can share the recording with students who are still weighing up their options or refining their pathway plans.
To find out more – click here.
ACU
Discover life as an ACU student at our Ballarat or Melbourne campuses – from the state-of-the-art facilities to transport and travel options.
To explore upcoming events, click here.