Understanding the right application pathway for your circumstances is important. Please refer to the table below to determine your eligibility and the appropriate method of application.

Applicant Background	Eligibility Requirements	How to Apply
Current Year 12 (VCE Score/unscored or VCE-VM)	VCE completion + English score: 20 (or 25 EAL).	VTAC only
Non-School Leaver – No Further Study	VCE + English score: 20 (or 25 EAL) or sit STAT Multiple Choice (MC)	VTAC or Direct
Non-School Leaver – With Further Study (HE or VET)	VCE + English score: 20 (or 25 EAL) + full academic record considered	VTAC or Direct
Non School Leaver – VCE-VM	Case-by-case. May need to sit STAT or complete Tertiary Entry Program (TEP). Academic record considered if further study done.	VTAC or Direct

APPLYING VIA VTAC

If you are applying through VTAC, please create a VTAC account and follow the steps to submit your course preferences. To be considered for an offer, ensure you include one or both Carlton College of Sport diplomas in your preference list.

Applications are open now, and will close on 29 September.

For further details on how to apply through VTAC please visit the VTAC How to apply page.

APPLY VIA VTAC NOW

APPLY VIA DIRECT APPLICATION TO LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

If you are applying directly to La Trobe University, you will need to create an account and begin your application via the La Trobe University application portal.

As part of your application, you’ll be asked to provide:

Personal details
Education history
Work experience

Depending on the course requirements, you may also need to upload supporting documents. For more information on what documents may be required, please refer to the FAQs.

Direct applications for Semester 1, 2026 are open now, and close on 15 February.

For further key application dates, please visit the La Trobe University Course Key Dates page.

APPLY DIRECT TO LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

HOW TO APPLY

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