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Australia, Victoria
Type: College
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1964
Total Students: 0 +
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Level 3, Sylvia Walton Building, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia
The Foundation Studies program is equivalent to Year 12 and prepares you for entry into first year degree studies.
Course Structure
In your Foundation Studies program, you’ll study four subjects in each of your two trimesters. You’ll also undertake independent learning to develop learning and research skills to prepare you for university.
Leading to: Bachelor of Arts
Shape your own future and pursue your passion
Get the flexibility, choice and support you need to turn what you’re passionate about into a rewarding career.
Major: International Studies
The International Studies major allows you to make sense of the social, economic and political factors that contribute to how the world works. In this major, you’ll investigate the systems, structures and laws that shape international affairs from a range of perspectives. You’ll develop a keen sense of why the world faces the problems it does, how history has shaped the world we live in, and how policies to address the greatest global challenges are developed and can be improved. You’ll study subjects about security, economics, slavery, human trafficking, migration, development, international law, international organisations, foreign policy and modern Asia, and you will be strongly supported to study a language, experience the world through overseas study tours, and undertake internships.
The La Trobe International Studies major is taught by world-leading academics who have extensive experience in many areas including the real world of policy-making, international development, and international negotiations. Industry and community leaders will regularly present in your classes, giving you the opportunity to develop your networks. An International Studies major will provide you with the knowledge required to tackle major global challenges, including climate change, war, terrorism, poverty, and inequality. It will also help you understand cultural and political differences and similarities across the world, which is crucial to working effectively internationally. When you complete this major, you’ll have the skills and knowledge required to establish a career dealing with international issues or working internationally.
Undergraduate Pathway
3 Days
Full-Time
44 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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feb 2026 | Open | |
jun 2026 | Opening Later | |
oct 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Program | Scholarship Amout |
Diploma Scholarship | 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India. |
Scholarship | La Trobe Diploma WAM |
15% | 60 - 69.9 |
20% | 70 -74.9 |
25% | 75+ |
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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