Science/Accounting
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Accounting
Length
4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program) or up to 9 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This course enables students to combine a professional accounting qualification with studies in any area of science, significantly enhancing their employment opportunities. The choice of science studies varies according to availability at the campus of enrolment.
La Trobe is one of the fastest-growing science research organisations in Australia, with work currently underway to build AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience a $288 million public private partnership between the Victorian government and La Trobe University, and the $94-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) at the Melbourne campus. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.
Course structure
First-year studies include accounting, statistics for business, economics, management, information systems, and science subjects. Later-year studies include accounting, legal studies, and science and business electives. Please see individual course entries for further information.
Contact hours
Between 24 and 30 hours a week (average) in first year depending on the subjects chosen.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Science, accounting.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Additional costs for fieldtrips - food, travel and accommodation - may also be incurred.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Chemistry, Physics, or Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 points per subject, to a maximum of 3 points. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
(ATARs current for 2011)
Melbourne: ATAR 79.30
Bendigo: ATAR n/a
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. They may also be asked to complete a maths test.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL), or 20 in any other English, and 20 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
In addition to opportunities cited in individual course entries, graduates may work as accountants or commercial managers in scientific or technological enterprises.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Graduates are eligible for membership of either body, and other professional groups such as National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Depending on their individual subjects, graduates may also be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association.