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), 2023, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: 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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La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria
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Teaching in the climate crisis
La Trobe researchers have published a paper to progress an interdisciplinary agenda for teaching in the climate crisis
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Inquiry into sexual consent laws
Recommendations made by La Trobe academics to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee's Senate inquiry into sexual consent laws in Australia have had a significant impact on the final report