While the travel costs for the international trip component of the ISE will be covered by La Trobe and will not require additional financial contribution from students, it should be noted that the subject itself is not ‘free’. Standard subject fees for a 30 Credit Point environmental studies subject will apply to the ISE subject.

Expressions of interest forms for those wishing to enrol in the subject will be available for submission from March to June . During July , students who have submitted an expression of interest will be advised of available trip dates and locations and will be able to submit their preferences regarding dates and locations. Provisional enrolments (with final confirmation of enrolment subject to the issuing of Visas) and trip allocations will be advised to students in August .

The pre-trip component of the ISE subject will occur during November The pre-trip module will include completion of an online module and attendance at a one-day workshop to be held in Bundoora. The international trips will be held between November and January. The post trip component – which is an assessment task – will be completed during the first half of February.

There will be multiple trip locations across the Asia Pacific region. Most trips will include a mixture of time spent across urban and rural locations. Students who have registered an expression of interest in enrolling in the ISE subject will be advised of available locations and travel dates by 1 July .  Students will then be able to submit their preference list for the available trip locations and dates. While every effort will be made to accommodate student preferences, it is not possible to guarantee that all students will receive their top preferences.

While the exact travel dates will depend on which travelling group and destination you are allocated to, all travel will occur between November and January.

Students in the ISE subject will travel in groups of up to 30 students to their allocated location. Students will be accompanied by 2 academic staff for the duration of the two weeks they spend in Asia Pacific region.

Students will be referred to a travel specialist who will assist them with obtaining appropriate Visas and will also work with the students to book their preferred return flight arrangements.

Outbound flights, in country accommodation, in country transportation and meals will be organised for each travelling group.

The ISE subject is a 30 credit point elective subject. As such, it is not compulsory and is not linked to any specific majors within the eligible degrees.