Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Historical and European Studies

History Program

History has been taught at La Trobe since the University's beginnings in 1967. The staff have a strong commitment to teaching and over the years have gained a reputation for innovation and dedication. For instance La Trobe pioneered the first History and Film subjects. Its staff developed a new interdisciplinary method of historical research now known world-wide as the approach of 'The Melbourne School'. Recently History has joined with Archaeology, Art History and the European language programs to become the School of Historical and European Studies, which has produced fruitful inter-disciplinary collaboration ... more information about the History Program at La Trobe and areas of study.

What is History?
Some people see history as the study of the past, but it is more about why and how the past has meaning in the present.

Why Study History?
Whatever your initial reason for enrolling in history, you will find it can be a rewarding and challenging adventure, a trip that can take you to distant worlds and exotic places.

Teaching
History is offered at Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora), Mildura and Shepparton. Since 2004, the History and Archaeology Programs at La Trobe University have been part of a unique Australian Studies Program designed for students from Ithaca College, New York, USA. Click HERE for more information on Ithaca Down Under.

Research
The La Trobe University History Program is among the top research centres for History in the country.

The History Program has a number of specialities, including Australian History, Women's Studies and Gender Relations, Early and Modern European History, North American and Latin American History, Religious Studies, African History and Sports History.

Career Opportunities
There are many possibilities for developing long-term careers with a History major.

Graduate Profiles
See what some of our graduates are doing.