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Why study ethics and social justice at La Trobe?

Top-rated globally

La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2022, World University Rankings 2022; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2023, Ranking Web of Universities

Eco-friendly focus

We work with students, staff and the community to make sustainability central to everything we do.

Check out 7 ways you can be more sustainable on campus

1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

Career opportunities in ethics and social justice

Career pathways

The skills you build when you study ethics and social justice prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

  • Policy adviser
  • Program officer
  • Researcher
  • Ethics consultant
  • Community development manager

Future employers

Potential employers of ethics and social justice graduates include:

  • Government departments
  • Not-for-profits
  • Social media and digital tech companies
  • STEM business
  • NGOs
  • Advocacy bodies

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