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Arts, social sciences and communications

The world needs creative and lateral thinkers. See the world differently and expand your future possibilities by studying what you love.

Clever is:

tackling the problems that matter from every angle
designing a degree that matches your passion
gaining the skills you need to succeed, including leadership and career adaptability.

Studying in 2021

We look forward to welcoming students onto our Victorian campuses once it is safe and practical to do so, and in line with Government directions.

We are planning to offer face to face classes in as many subjects as we can in Semester 1, 2021 across our campuses, though some classes will continue to be delivered online. As classes return on our campuses, we are prioritising student and staff safety and working within the guidelines provided by the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services.

Some of your classes (particularly lectures) may be delivered online for the following reasons:

social distancing requirements that restrict us from accommodating everyone in a suitable venue
providing classes for students unable to return to Australia or the state of Victoria
accessibility for students and teaching staff with vulnerable health conditions or those restricted from attending campus in person until such time as a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
the subject is offered in fully online mode only

All on campus face-to-face activities and any site-dependent learning activities (field work, site visits, placements etc.) delivered in Semester 1, will comply with strict physical distancing requirements and all teaching spaces will be cleaned in accordance with COVID-safe hygiene requirements.

Student support services will return to face-to-face operations on our Victorian campuses from February 2021. We will continue to provide online access to these services in recognition of the improved access for students this has provided.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and community remains La Trobe’s top priority and we will continue to ensure University operations comply with the Government’s public health directions.

For more information, please check the COVID-19 Student FAQs.

Domestic students

We now have more start dates than ever. Book a consultation, or call us for further information.

International students

Currently outside Australia? You can begin studying online now and be ready to join us on campus once borders reopen. Learn more.

Currently in Australia? Begin your degree with us online and join us on campus once it’s safe to do so. Learn more.

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

Book one-on-one

What could your future hold?

Explore what’s possible when you study arts, social sciences and communications at La Trobe. Build on your passions, creative thinking and problem solving with a huge range of majors, minors and electives. Learn from experts in world-class facilities and see where it can take you.

Discover arts, social sciences and communications at La Trobe

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

We offer a range of scholarships to help you succeed. Find the right one for you.

How to apply

Find the right way to apply for study at La Trobe.

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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