Studying in 2021
Why study arts, social sciences and communications at La Trobe?
Top 200 globally
One of the world’s leading university ranking agencies ranks our arts and humanities subjects among the world’s best.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2020, World University Rankings 2021 by subject: arts and humanities
Top 50 in the Asia-Pacific
La Trobe is ranked as one of the best 50 universities across East Asia, South-east Asia and Oceania.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2019, Best universities in the Asia-Pacific region 2019
Real-world experience
Put theory into practice with professional placements in Australia and overseas, such as a two-week, funded international sustainability experience.
Available for selected degrees and subjects. Find out more
Make an informed choice
Our one-on-one consultations are designed to hone in on your objectives and provide practical guidance about your study options
Courses in arts, social sciences and communications
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Bachelor of Archaeology
Unlock the secrets of the past by looking at the human journey as a whole.

Bachelor of Arts
Nurture your passion while gaining transferrable, human skills to stand out in the workforce.

Bachelor of Creative Arts
La Trobe's Bachelor of Creative Arts prepares you for a career in the creative industries specialisations to structure the creative arts course right for you!

Bachelor of International Relations
Study International Relations at La Trobe and explore relationships between countries and governments, and look for solutions to global issues. Apply online!

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Study a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy & Economics to work as an journalist, economic and social analyst or political advisor. Apply online now!

Diploma of Arts
La Trobe’s Diploma of Arts prepares you to transition into the second year of a Bachelor of Arts or secure entry-level roles.

Master of International Development
Study a Master of International Development at La Trobe for international development studies that span historical development and modern growth. Apply now.

Master of International Relations
A Master of International Relations prepares you for a career within international diplomacy, foreign policy, governance and more! Apply now.

Master of Professional Archaeology
Study Master of Professional Archaeology to acquire skills in heritage management, technical analysis, planning, research, practice and more. Apply online!

Master of Strategic Communication
Study a Master of Strategic Communication at La Trobe. Communicate effectively and professionally across all channels in this industry-focused degree.
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Meet one of our graduates

'I learn a lot from the interactive discussions the tutors facilitate. They help me to stay really engaged through my course.'
'I've seen how international and interconnected my career could be. I've been to Nepal on a study tour, seen politicians work in Canberra and attended many conferences that have bettered my network.'
'I wanted a university that could embrace my personal hope and cater to my needs to help me be a global citizen. I feel like I'm already on my way.'
Kevin Kapeke
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics student
Follow your passion wherever it leads
Human skills for success
Human skills help you thrive in any workplace. At La Trobe, you’ll develop your ability to listen, empathise and think critically. Communicate your ideas. Lead linguistically, culturally and ethically diverse people. Create opportunities wherever you are.
Doing what you love
Explore the subjects that interest you and be surprised by the connections you find. Maybe you’ll work in book publishing with an insight into gender and literature. Or end up deep in archaeological digs with the sustainability expertise to protect the environment. Perhaps you’ll shape artificial intelligence with your philosophical knowledge of what it means to be human.
Preparing for careers you haven’t even considered
Choose from a huge range of general and specialist degrees, majors and minors. Combine topics that are perfect for you. Specialise in targeted areas or keep your options open, graduating with a broad set of skills. Whatever you choose, you’ll learn the skills to adapt, think creatively and embrace change, building an exciting career tailored just for you.
Your study experience

Scholarships
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Pathways
If you don't meet the requirements of your preferred course then a pathway option might be the answer.

Career readiness
Develop the skills and experience employers want with placements and practicals.
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