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AUD 45200

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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18 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If you've always wanted to work with athletes – or you're a current practitioner who'd like to enhance your skills – La Trobe's Master of Strength and Conditioning offers a unique opportunity to excel in this high-demand field as a qualified strength and conditioning coach.

Enhance your career as you learn the latest skills and knowledge on strength, speed and endurance. You'll study with expert academics and industry leaders as you learn how to work with elite, professional and amateur athletes – and help enhance their performance. You'll investigate and work with diverse athlete populations, including para-athletes, able-bodied athletes, and athletes of different ages and cultural and gender identities.

This course was developed in collaboration with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), so you'll learn the latest best practice. Our academic staff have a wealth of recent industry experience, and many have held positions with professional sporting teams, and state or national institutions. They have worked closely with development athletes through to Olympic medallists.

Immerse yourself in La Trobe's state-of-the-art sport and exercise facilities in Melbourne, including our Strength and Conditioning, Biomechanics, Physiology and Performance Analysis Labs. Located in La Trobe Sports Park, they boast the latest technology and research facilities. La Trobe Sports Park is also the new home to Rugby Victoria, Football Federation Victoria and Australia's women's national soccer team, the Matildas.

You'll benefit from both in-person and online learning. This flexible course includes four separate week-long blocks of intensive face-to-face classes and experiences in the first year , two of which are timed to coincide with the Australian Open and the AFL Grand Final. If you live interstate, it's a fantastic time to visit Melbourne – one of the world's top sporting cities – and meet likeminded professionals while you strengthen your skills and experience.

Take advantage of La Trobe's connections to Melbourne's top sporting organisations and work directly with athletes from professional clubs and our extensive partner network in your second semester. You'll also complete an applied industry project or research thesis as part of your studies, which will open up a pathway to further research and study in this exciting field.

You'll graduate confident, experienced and ready to take your coaching career to the next level – both here in Australia and sporting organisations around the world.


You'll learn:

  • How to assess and develop strength, power, speed, agility and endurance qualities: Learn how to design and implement training plans to improve the physical characteristics of athletes in preparation for competition.
  • High-performance management: Learn how to work in high-performance environments and explore the principles underpinning an athlete's success. You'll learn how to design and deliver training plans across a range of sports and performance levels.
  • Coaching: Learn how to develop meaningful relationships with the athletes you work with and understand how to work with other stakeholders who can help improve their performance.
  • Research methods: Plan and execute research projects that focus on strength and conditioning practice.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2026

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    45200

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    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:

     

     

    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 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.

    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:

     

    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 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.

    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:

     

    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

     

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