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.
We offer students outstanding placement opportunities and exposure to industry projects so that they graduate with workplace experience.
Our scholars are world leading researchers who study the human experience from its earliest beginnings to the modern day, here in Australia and around the world.
OUR DISCIPLINES ADDRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE
Global experiences
Build your skills through overseas study you’ll never forget.
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Top 10 for postgrad salaries
We're in the top 10 in Australia for median salaries in postgrad humanities and social sciences.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences (Postgraduate)
Top 250 for social sciences
We're ranked in the world’s top 250 for social sciences.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Social Sciences University Rankings 2026
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
If you can't let go of unanswered questions. If you love learning. If you're passionate about the world around you. Then studying arts at La Trobe is going to be your best next step. Turn your passion into a profession with a choice of over 40 majors, minors and electives for Arts. Our courses fit around you with fully online, on-campus and blended study options.
OUR COURSES CREATE PROFESSIONALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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United Auto Workers and Civil Rights
New research explores the relationship between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Civil Rights Movement.
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Sport, Nursing, Archaeology top 50 in QS rankings
Twelve La Trobe subjects in the world's Top 200.
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Virtual reality and empathy
Dr Mary Jean Walker, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, researches the ethical and philosophical implications of new health technologies and how they’re reshaping what it means to be human.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more