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Why study politics, policy and international studies at La Trobe?
From politics to policy and international studies, at La Trobe you'll build the skills, knowledge and networks you need to launch your global career.
- Get real-world experience with local and international internships, study exchanges and work placements.
- Study your way with on-campus or blended study options that offer online and on-campus study.
- Develop your language skills in Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Greek, French and Italian.*
- Gain adaptable knowledge and skills in global studies, PPE, politics, international development and more.
* Not available in all courses.
Top 50 worldwide for gender equality
We’re ranked in the world’s top 50 universities for eliminating forms of discrimination and violence against women and enhancing access to reproductive rights.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, Impact Rankings 2025: gender equality
Top 100 worldwide for reducing inequalities
We’re ranked in the world’s top 100 universities for our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, Impact Rankings 2025: reduced inequalities
International opportunities
Build your language skills with exchange programs and study tours in Japan and Asia.
Read more about La Trobe's overseas study opportunities.
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Go global at La Trobe
Nothing beats real-world experience. That's why we've developed a huge range of overseas study exchanges, tours and programs, so you can build skills in a way you'll never forget.