
Department of Social Inquiry
We are continuing La Trobe’s proud history of addressing issues of social inequality and cultural change in Australia and abroad.
We produce outstanding graduates and research outcomes that contribute to our understanding of social change, inequality and cultural diversity.
Top 150 globally
We're ranked in the world’s top 150 for sociology.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2022, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Sociology
Top 100 globally
Build your research and fieldwork skills in our Anthropology program, ranked as among the world’s best.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2022, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Anthropology
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With our flexible Bachelor of Arts, you have access to a range of majors in Arts and Open Access from across the University.
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