School of Humanities and Social Sciences
We specialise in the human experience – from its earliest beginnings to the latest developments in society, politics and culture.
Our teaching programs broaden students’ intellectual horizons, strengthen their career prospects and improve the societies they serve.
Global experiences
Build your skills through overseas study you’ll never forget.
Read more about La Trobe's study tours and exchange programs
Over 50 majors and minors
Choose your own adventure with majors, minors and electives from more than 50 interest areas.
Tailor your arts degree, combining interest areas in humanities, social sciences, business, health or science
Top 300 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 300 for arts and humanities.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by subject: arts and humanities
Bachelor of Arts Explorer
With our flexible Bachelor of Arts, you have access to a range of majors in Arts and Open Access from across the University.
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Events
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Aspire Early Entry Program Webinar
Tuesday 16 April 04:00pm
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Master of Archaeology webinar
Tuesday 04 June 06:00pm
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Methods in Dialectology XVIII
Monday 01 July 12:00am
News
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Evidence of first humans in Europe unearthed
First humans came to Europe 1.4 million years ago via Ukraine
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From milking cows to the United Nations
Discover how La Trobe played a role in building the career of a global leader in the crusade against family violence.
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La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria