Humanities and Social Sciences

Areas of Study and Disciplines

The School of Social Sciences offers a unique combination of disciplines and interdisciplinary areas of study. Teaching majors in Aboriginal Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Australian Studies, Development Studies, Legal Studies, Planning, Politics, Sociology, and in Japanese, Indonesian and Chinese. Search for staff by discipline or visit one of our research centres or institutes.

Applications for candidature for research degrees
Prospective students may apply at any time. Enquiries should be made through the Postgraduate Convenor, Professor John Carroll and applications through the Research and Graduate Studies Office.

Applications for candidature for coursework degrees

• Master of Community Planning and Development (Bendigo Campus)
• Master of Global Communications
• Master of International Relations
• Master of International Development

La Trobe International
A range of options are available to students from overseas and to Australian students wishing to study abroad. Overseas applicants wishing to apply for scholarships should contact La Trobe International in the first instance.