School of Humanities and Social Sciences
We specialise in the human experience – from its earliest beginnings to the latest developments in society, politics and culture.
Our teaching programs broaden students’ intellectual horizons, strengthen their career prospects and improve the societies they serve.
Global experiences
Build your skills through overseas study you’ll never forget.
Read more about La Trobe's study tours and exchange programs
Over 50 majors and minors
Choose your own adventure with majors, minors and electives from more than 50 interest areas.
Tailor your arts degree, combining interest areas in humanities, social sciences, business, health or science
Top 300 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 300 for arts and humanities.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by subject: arts and humanities
Bachelor of Arts Explorer
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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Events
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Methods in Dialectology XVIII
Monday 01 July 12:00am
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Ideas & Society Program in partnership with La Trobe Asia: AUKUS and Australia's Future
Tuesday 16 July 05:00pm
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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 04 August 10:00am
News
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Set up for success
Bachelor of Arts student, Keira Plozza, tells us about her study journey
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Forgotten women writers and poets
Uncovering the forgotten women writers and poets of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries
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Celebrating student success
La Trobe's School of Humanities and Social Sciences has recognised its outstanding students at its annual prize ceremony
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more