News From LaTrobe University
Study Cybersecurity at La Trobe
La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity offers you the opportunity to step into the rapidly
evolving digital world of cybersecurity. You’ll build a highly specialised technical skill-set
as you learn about the history of hacking, build your coding expertise, and access
industry-based projects and mentoring opportunities with major corporations.
Graduates of this course could work across a range of industries, including technology,
communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and
resources. Possible roles include:
• Intrusion Analyst/Vulnerability Assessor
• Cyber Threat analyst
• Vulnerability Researcher/Cybersecurity Advisor
• Malware Analyst
Find out more at Bachelor of Cybersecurity at La Trobe University.
Nexus Program
A revolutionary path into secondary teaching - the Nexus Program provides a first of its kind pathway into secondary teaching.
Nexus supports aspiring teachers to earn a qualification while working in schools that need them most, with undergraduate and postgraduate study options available.
The Nexus program is funded by the Commonwealth and supported by the Victorian and NSW governments.
Nexus students take part in La Trobe’s eighteen-month accelerated or two-year Master of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Primary), whilst undertaking paid employment in schools (part-time in first year and full-time in second year). On top of their salary, Nexus students also benefit from up to $14,900 in financial support.
Current VCE students considering a career in secondary education are highly recommended to learn more about this excellent program - La Trobe Nexus Program.
Sport and Recreation Management Degree
Learn how to manage and deliver community-based sport and recreation services and programs.
Introduced in 2025, La Trobe offers the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, a 3-year degree being offered at the Melbourne Campus in Bundoora. The focus of the degree is to equip students with skills and knowledge on how to provide a range of experiences and community events that drive physical activity, community development and general wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities. In this degree, students explore topics such as program design, sport coaching, human resource management, marketing, delivery and evaluation, government policy and funding, facility and venue management, sport law, professional communication and more.
The VCE entry requirements are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL, as well as an ATAR.
Find out more at Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management.
Course Updates
Over the coming weeks, La Trobe will be announcing details of three new courses, so watch this space! They are:
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Honours)
Focus on focusing on AI, with opportunities to major/minor in Medical Manufacturing with Industry Based Learning.
Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics
Designed to strengthen academic quality, boost employability and offer greater flexibility.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Integrating exercise physiology, sports performance and nutritional science
La Trobe University – Sydney Campus
Located in the centre of the city with views over Hyde Park, the La Trobe University Sydney Campus is close to work and internship opportunities and just a few minutes’ walk to major transport hubs, vibrant café districts, shopping centres and Sydney’s world-renowned icons.
With just under 1000 students, the Sydney Campus offers a friendly and supportive community for students to learn and make friends.
The Sydney Campus features:
- Technology enhanced teaching spaces with interactive whiteboards
- Free, high-speed Wi-Fi across the entire Campus
- Dynamic classrooms that seamlessly adapt to different learning styles
- Quiet study hubs and collaboration zones designed to encourage creativity and learning
- Computer labs with the latest technology and software - free to use for all students
- A top floor library with stunning views across the city
- Fully equipped kitchen and lounge area
Diploma, Bachelor, and Master programs are available, with three intakes a year. Most courses on offer at the Sydney campus relate to business and information technology.