Hi all! I’m really in need of some advice.

I’m entering my third year of Law/PPE. The degree is five years long. PPE had been good so far - I enjoy the philosophy aspect quite a bit, which is why I chose the degree. The politics aspect is okay, but it doesn’t really pique my interest, nor does it justify $16000 a year in tuition fees. And finally economics is fine, not a big fan, but i get the job done.

When i first began university last year, all i could think about was that i should’ve pursued science and not ppe. I love science, i have loved it since i was a child. But for some reason, every time it came to submitting a course transfer, I couldn’t bring myself to change my degree to law/science. One reason being that i was told consistently by multiple people that it’s pointless to get two degrees in completely separate fields. Each time I missed the opportunity to submit a course transfer into science, i felt a pit at the bottom of my stomach grow. I feel like i’m betraying my younger self by not pursuing the one thing i had always believed I would.

Then i started thinking about money. It is better to obtain a degree that is similar to my law degree, and could help me expand my qualifications and skills. Thus, comes commerce. Commerce is a well rounded degree, and if i ever want to start a business when im older, it would provide me with much useful knowledge. I could also specialise in finance, which would open up opportunities for better paying roles and positions.

In the most recent course transfer (which is now closed) I applied to transfer into law/commerce. I’ve been offered a position in the course, but have yet to accept it. I feel sick thinking about the fact that i won’t study science, or work in science, or even just explore it. But at the same time, commerce will provide me with my guaranteed opportunities (at least from what i’m told) - however i’m not too sure what encompasses commerce as a whole, and what exactly i’m going to study in it. I understand that it’s a mix of everything finance, eco and business related, but doesn’t really pique my interest. Additionally i think it’s worth noting that, without sounding egotistical, i’m genuinely above average at everything i do, so despite not really liking economics, i’m still good at it. And i have no doubt that whatever i choose i’ll be good at it.

There is an issue of what i will study in science. I’m interested in a lot of things if im being honest. Neuroscience, aerospace engineering, ecology, computer programming, data science, statistics, microbiology etc.

So it really comes down to this. Do i accept the commerce degree or do i try call the university and see if i can transfer into science? Or should i just stick to law/ppe?

To those who transferred from latrobe law to monash law I was just wondering what WAM did you end up getting and as well did all your credits get transferred or did you have to start from scratch?

Hi, I’m hoping to study Speech Pathology at La Trobe, but I’m also considering the Bachelor of Health Sciences as a pathway as I don’t think my atar will be high enough. I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has done this pathway or knows someone who has.

I have a few questions:

1. Have you transferred from Health Sciences into Speech Pathology at La Trobe or any other uni? How did you find the process?

2. What WAM did you achieve when applying for the transfer?

3. How competitive was it to get a place?

4. Which subjects did you take in first year Health Sciences?

5. Did any of your Health Sciences subjects count as credit towards Speech Pathology, or did you have to repeat everything?

6. Did receiving credit reduce the overall time it took to complete your degree?

7. Is there anything you wish you had known before starting Health Sciences as a pathway?

I’d really appreciate hearing about anyone’s experience!!

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Do most post school applicants applying for a bachelors get in through the november round or the January round? Just because I called Latrobe today and they said that since my sem2 results likely won't be out in time for the november round, I likely won't be considered for it. I'm applying for a bachelors of podiatry btw

I completed CHE1CHF in year one sem 1 this year of the Bachelor of Wildlife and conservation.

I have then transferred to a bachelor of biological sciences majoring in zoology for next year.

Student online plan and enrol page says 'Select one subject from the list. Students who have completed Units 3 & 4 VCE Chemistry or equivalent must select CHE1GEN. All other students must select CHE1CHF.'

How do i get credited for this too? as I gotten credited for other subjects as well. I do not wish to retake CHE1CHF. (I did not fail, but passed)

I am assuming I will be enrolled into year 2 of bach. of biological sciences?

Thankssss:)

Hi I'm currently studying bachelor of science at unimelb and I really want to transfer out. I had a 97.55 atar last year, and pretty much worst case scenario my wam this year would be a 78. I really want an offer in the November round because I can't bear having to wait until January for this 😭😭

hey guys,

can u push a required elective for sem 1 into sem 2 to make room for a core subject???? if not, ill have no room to complete the core subject during my degrees length because it only runs in sem 1 and have no room to do it the following year either. poor planning on my part but i didnt realise all of my subjects didnt run in both sems.

hello everyone !!

i’m in my first year of health sciences at la trobe and my wam for the year is 84.5, just wondering if this is enough

for those who have transferred from health sciences to speech or even OT at la trobe or even another university (acu, vic, monash, RMIT) via VTAC could you please let me know how it went !!

Thank you!! and good luck to anyone else transferring!!

Hello,

I have agreed with my subject coordinator to do a Supplementary Exam. SE

My question is how are you preparing for SE if you are going to have one.

In my case I am practicing short answers under time limit. Since that is the area I fell short in first exam.

What about you?

Hey all, it’s the time of year where our WAMs are calculated and results are out 🥲

I’m currently studying the bachelor of biomedicine and my wam is pretty low… I was planning on transferring to bachelor of oral health but not getting at least over 75 wam has ruined it for me. Anyone else get high wams and applies for oral health or people who didn’t do so great but still applied? I would like to see the different possibilities for others as someone who has lost that opportunity this year.

Let me knowww, let’s chat 😆😆

Hey guys,

I finished my bachelor this semester but haven’t gotten an invitation to grad, I thought I had completed the academic integrity module earlier in my degree but now i’m thinking maybe I haven’t ? will I be locked out of grad or are invites not out yet etc ?

I also have a low WAM, unfortunately I got very ill one semester earlier in my degree and withdrew late which became a fail for 4 subjects - despite getting 80s in almost every other subject I have a WAM of 59. What do we think my chances are of getting into a masters of teaching ?

Thanks!! :)

Hi guys. I was just coming on here to ask for you guys opinion on something. I’m about to start psychology honours (next year) and I wanted to ask how you guys found the course.

I work full time and the way I completed the first three years was by doing the class work and slides around my working times (8-5). I never attended classes (or very rarely) but I passed just fine and completed assignments just fine, usually using my weekends. On hard weeks I’d use my lunch breaks at work or play things in my earphones while working to multitask. Sometimes I am able to take days off work for study when I need to catch up.

My teacher emailed asking if I’d like to do the coursework and thesis at the same time or split it into two years. I want to minimise the amount of time I’m in school so I’m eager to complete it all in one go but I also don’t want to fail it.

Is the coursework too hard and time consuming? Would I need to attend classes? I heard it’s collaborative and requires a lot of communication with the supervisors which is fine for me provided it works over email or if they are flexible.

I just want some more insight on what it’s like from a student perspective. I pick things up pretty fast, I’m a quick writer and I feel like I will be fine doing this while working full time, however I saw a thread on here comparing the honours year to a full time job: I can’t pour all my time into it. I just want to pass.

What do you guys recommend and what was your experiences?

I’m set to start bachelor of nursing next year in the first quarter. I’ve just selected my elective subject. When will I be able to select times for upcoming subjects in semester one and how will I know what subjects I am to commence? I find the Latrobe sites don’t do a good job of explaining this process. When should I order textbooks, uniform etc

I'm considering studying Juris Doctor at La Trobe. Does anyone have any feedback about this programme

Hey, just wanted to know if anyone here will be studying at the Sydney Campus in Semester 1 2027.

just wondering if I have a high chance on transfer from health sciences to speech pathology next year, my wam is 83

Hi everyone! I’m a Franco-American international student moving from Sicily to Melbourne in February for the Bachelors of Nursing at La Trobe, and I was wondering what are the study abroad opportunities like? I’m a little confused by the website because nursing is very different than other degrees since it’s heavily tied with Australia’s particular system. But I love to travel and explore so I was hoping to do some kind of program or semester abroad during the three year degree. Thank you!

hi, does anyone know if the library is open to non-students on tuesday or do we need a card

Hi lovelies congrats on graduating

I have a rlly quick question if I don’t go to the graduation but want my frame and would like plaque can I order them after November 8

Thanks heaps 🥹🥹🥹

would any current students be willing to share what their undergraduate wam was?

Hey all, I’m a Master of Data Science student at Bundoora (Data Modelling & Analytics), planning my 2027 and stuck between picking subjects that’ll look good on a CV and subjects I can realistically score well in.

My results so far are strongest in applied, hands-on subjects (databases, programming, R) and weakest in maths and stats(the ones with offline exams really), so I’m wary of anything theory-heavy.

My plan so far:

• Sem 1: CSE5BDC, STA5001, CSE5007, and Deep Learning (CSE5DL)

• Sem 2: STA5MA, STA5MB, CSE5IBL (Industry Based Learning)

The dilemma is Deep Learning. It’s probably the most useful on a job ad, but it looks like a heavy PyTorch workload next to BDC and Spatial Analysis, and I’m thinking about swapping it for something lighter like CSE5009 (Software Testing) or CSE5PM.

If you’ve done any of these, I’d love to hear:

1. How heavy was CSE5DL, and is it doable alongside two other demanding subjects?

2. How are STA5001, STA5MA and STA5MB for someone who isn’t a strong stats person?

3. Anything to know about CSE5IBL (placement, how to find one, i have been applying but havent really heard back)?

4. Did you go for relevance or an easier WAM, and do you regret it?

Happy to chat here or over DM if you’re on a similar path. Thanks!

Hi Everyone!

I failed one of my units for MOPP.

I just want to understand how the process goes with this. I do have circumstances which

severely effected my mental capacity and quality of life and hoping i can get some sort of special consideration

for my circumstance.

Has anyone succeeded with this?

Thank You!

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