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Bachelor of Global Studies in Sustainability and Development

La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 34,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Plenty Road and, Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

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Scholarships
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Bachelor of Global Studies in Sustainability and Development

Program Overview

La Trobe's Bachelor of Global Studies gives you a strong grounding in the issues facing key regions and countries around the world. We've designed this degree to introduce you to global problems and their policy responses, so you'll develop the tools to tackle the challenges of the future.

Study core subjects examining the history of international relations and geopolitics, contemporary security issues – such as American power, the rise of China, contemporary armed conflict and terrorism – and the emerging challenges of human and environmental security.

Look at international cooperation and conflict. Analyse the dynamics of power, sovereignty and security, exploring transformational changes in 21st century international relations. Investigate the powerful role of international law – including humanitarian, environmental and refugee law.

Whatever your ambition, tailor your degree with specially curated majors and minors that allow you to explore the geopolitical and humanitarian forces shaping our world. Choose from majors such as international relations, human rights, conflict and negotiation, Asian politics and security, government and policy, sustainability and development, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Greek, French and Italian.

Global experiences are a vital part of global studies. Get out of the classroom and into the real world with a study experience at one of our overseas partner universities and build both your skills and your professional network. You'll also have the opportunity to do an internship, either in Australia or overseas, that's tailored to your career goals.[1]

You'll learn:

Global issues and organisations: Explore the complex systems, structures, laws and practices that shape global issues. Broaden your understanding and consider a range of political, social, legal and cultural perspectives.
Problem solving and critical thinking: Learn how to identify and analyse international and global problems and formulate responses to them.
Theory and practice of politics: Build your understanding of political systems, actors and processes. Understand how they work at a local, national and global level.
Grassroots development and sustainability: Explore how global decisions can impact individual communities and the environments we all depend on.

Major: Sustainability and development

The Sustainability and Development major trains you to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is an interdisciplinary major that incorporates the perspectives of Development Studies, Anthropology, History, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, Environmental Studies and Economics. By combining relevant theory, with practical skills and experience, you will gain knowledge and competency in the sustainability and development sector.

Throughout the major, you will explore social, cultural, economic, political and environmental objectives and consider why the world is imbalanced and prone to power differentials that extend from global decision makers right down to the level of the individual. You will also consider how some objectives are more highly valued than others, for example, should industrial growth be privileged over biodiversity? Or, can clean water and air undermine higher profits and outputs? It is in the interest of all of us to strike the right balance between development and sustainability.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
mar 2026		Open
jul 2025		Closed
jul 2026		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 34,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 12.0 Minimum Reading - 13.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type Of Scholarship	Scholarship
Early Acceptance Grant	Value: AUD 2000 OFF on the 1st year of tuition fees for all international students. Eligibility: Offer holders (undergraduate or postgraduate course) who accept and pay the deposit before the deadline. Deadline: 5th October 2025
La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship	The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards international students with an excellent academic record. This scholarship is worth between 15% and 25% OFF the annual tuition fees for the entire duration of studies.
La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship	Value: 50% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the course. Academic eligibility: 70% or above in previous qualifications. Deadline: 5th October 2025
La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship	Value: A reduction of either 50% or 100% OFF on the total course tuition fee. Academic eligibility: 80% or above in previous qualifications. Deadline: 5th October 2025.
La Trobe Analytics & Insights Scholarship	Value: 50% tuition fee reduction on course fees. Academic eligibility: 70% or above in previous qualifications. Deadline: 5th October 2025

KEY DATES:

Course Commencement Dates – 15th September 2025 (Term 5)
Course Commencement Dates – 3rd November 2025 (Term 6)
Summer Commencement Date - 17th November 2025

Scholarship Criteria—Scholarship - UG

Eligibility High School Scoring	Scholarship Amount
A level 7/IB 24 / KCSE B/65% to 74.99%*	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
A level 8 and 9/IB 25 -28 / KCSE B+/ 75% to 79.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
A level 10	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Scholarship Criteria—Scholarship - PG

60% - 69.9%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
70% - 74.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
75% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

Amount

Opening Date

Closing Date

Status

Who is it for?

Where is it available?

How is it paid?

Background

Are you eligible to apply?

Up to 25% reduction in course fees

29/09/2023

31/12/2025

Open

Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student

Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus

This scholarship will be applied as a discount to tuition fees for each subject studied for the entire duration of the course. Recipients are required to meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in the Letter of Offer and accept the offer by paying the required deposit before the scholarship can be applied. Please note: Failure to meet condition(s) and pay the acceptance deposit on time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

La Trobe University values academic excellence. High-achieving international students considering applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship.

The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes.
Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

WAM*	ATAR Equivalent	Scholarship	Amount
60-69.9	60-69	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 15%	15%
70-74.9	70-74	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 20%	20%
75+	75+	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 25%	25%

Early Acceptance Grant

Amount

Opening Date

Closing Date

Status

Who is it for?

Where is it available?

How is it paid?

Background

Are you eligible to apply?

$2000

24/07/2025

05-10-2025

Open

Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus, Sydney Campus

The grant amount will be deducted from the second semester tuition fees.

International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Acceptance Grant of $2,000.

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to study in Summer semester 2025/Semester 1 2026. Deferrals from previous semesters are not eligible for this grant.
Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses or Sydney Campus in 2025/6.
Meet the University's English language requirements and all the other conditions stated on the Offer Letter, accept the offer, and pay the required deposit mentioned on the offer.
Students who receive a Conditional Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be considered eligible for the grant.
This grant is not available to La Trobe College Australia (LTCA) packaged students (ELICOS, Foundation, and Diploma).
All students who accept up until the deadline, including those who have already accepted, will be eligible for this grant.

Intake	Course Commencement	EAG Deadline
Summer Semester/Term 5 & 6 2025	November 2025	Offer accepted by Sunday 5 Oct 2025
Semester 1/Term 1 2026	March 2026	Offer accepted by Sunday 1 Feb 2026

La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship

Amount

Opening Date

Closing Date

Status

Amount conditions

Who is it for?

Where is it available?

How is it paid?

Background

Are you eligible to apply?

A reduction of either 50% or 100% off the total course tuition fee.

13/03/2025

05/10/2025

Open

The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.

Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus

This scholarship will be applied as a discount to the recipient’s tuition fees for each subject undertaken throughout the duration of their course. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in their La Trobe University Letter of Offer and formally accept the offer by paying the required deposit, as specified in the offer letter. This must be completed before the scholarship acceptance deadline. The scholarship value will be credited to the recipient’s tuition account starting from the second semester. Please note: Failure to pay the acceptance deposit by the specified deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

At La Trobe, we recognise and support future leaders who are driven to make a difference. The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship is our most prestigious scholarship, awarded to individuals who have excelled not only in their studies but also in extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement - those who go beyond academics to create real change.

This highly competitive scholarship offers either 50% or 100% tuition fee reduction. Through this scholarship, recipients will become part of a vibrant, innovative, and globally connected university, and will be a part of the La Trobe University student ambassador program, where they can develop the skills and networks to shape the future.

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Summer 2025.
Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
Complete the following application form in full:
- Summer 2025 application form

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM requirement 80)
English language proficiency
Written statement received in the application form

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

Recipient obligations

The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship

Amount

Opening date

Closing date

Status

Amount conditions

Who is it for?

Where is it available?

How is it paid?

Background

Are you eligible to apply?

A reduction of 50% off the total course tuition fee

13/03/2025

05/10/2025

Open

The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.

Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus

La Trobe University has a bold ambition to transform research, education, and student support by applying an ‘AI-first’ approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most transformative fields in technology today. Revolutionising industries from healthcare to finance, AI is offering solutions to complex problems and creating new possibilities. At La Trobe, our students gain essential skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning, equipping them to shape the future of technology. As AI continues to evolve, so will the strong demand for artificial intelligence professionals in the public and private sectors, including opportunities in digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.

Be a part of this exciting future with our Artificial Intelligence scholarship which provides a 50% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in any of the following courses for Summer 2025, covering the full duration of their studies:

Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Commerce (Data Analytics major)
Bachelor of IT
Bachelor of Science (AI)
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Business Information Systems (AI in business)
Master of Data Science
Master of Digital Health
Master of IT (AI)
Master of Quantum IT

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 2 or Summer 2025.
Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
Be applying for direct entry into any of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
Commence their study at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
Meet the University’s English requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
Complete the following application form in full:
- Semester 2 2025 application form
- Summer 2025 application form

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70).
English language proficiency.
Written statement received in the application form.

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

Recipient obligations

The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

La Trobe Analytics And Insights Scholarship

Amount

Opening date

Closing date

Status

Amount conditions

Who is it for?

Where is it available?

How is it paid?

Background

Are you eligible to apply?

A reduction of 50% off the total course tuition fee

13/03/2025

05/10/2025

Open

The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.

Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus

Data is shaping our future, as industries everywhere rely on expert data analysts to make smarter decisions. With a degree in analytics, you’ll learn to approach complex problems, spot trends, and turn numbers into meaningful insights. From business and healthcare to sports and finance, data drives it all—making this a career path that’s in high demand.

At La Trobe University, with access to world-class teaching and industry connections, you’ll learn from leading researchers at our Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC) and engage with global partners like SAS, Microsoft and IBM. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for voluntary internships, gaining hands-on experience with top organisations.

Join La Trobe and take the next step toward a future in data analytics, insights and innovation.

The scholarship provides a 50% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in the following data & analytics-related undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

Bachelor of Business Analytics
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Analytics major)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Cloud Analytics or Data Science major)
Bachelor of Science (Data Science major)
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Business Information Systems
Master of Data Science
Master of Digital Health
Master of Information Technology

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Summer 2025.
Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
Be applying for direct entry into one of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
Complete the following application form in full:
- Summer 2025 application form

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70).
English language proficiency.
Written statement received in the application form.

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

Recipient obligations

The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

Students must secure an unconditional offer by the time of selection.
Scholarship selection process	After the application deadline, applicants will be ranked and shortlisted according to their WAM. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final selection round and may be asked to provide further information, interview or video submission.
Announcement of the scholarship awardees	2 weeks after application deadline* *this deadline will differ slightly per region

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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