Arts / Health Sciences, Double Degree Bachelor / Bachelor

If you are eager to explore the world and contribute to a healthier, more equitable society, La Trobe's Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences equips you with the tools to advance your passions and career. This interdisciplinary program offers a diverse selection of majors, allowing you to tailor your studies—such as combining psychological science with public health or rehabilitation counselling with crime, justice, and legal studies.By blending arts and health disciplines, you'll develop vital skills like creative thinking, critical analysis, and effective communication, preparing you for success in various industries. Graduates gain opportunities for postgraduate studies in health sciences, clinical programs, or humanities and social sciences, supported by expert academics and researchers.

The Aboriginal Studies Major provides students with the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and community. In this major you will be exposed to a range of academic disciplines including history, archaeology, politics, public health, anthropology, media studies and linguistics. Throughout the major you will engage with topics focussed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities that promote strong cultural awareness, Indigenous knowledges, community development and social advocacy.

You will study different aspects of Aboriginal societies including, Aboriginal history and languages, the contemporary politics of Indigenous Australia, Aboriginal self-determination and the impact of government policy on Indigenous Australians. This will give you an in-depth understanding of the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in mainstream Australia and introduce you to social research methods aimed at promoting local community engagement, wellbeing and empowerment in Aboriginal communities.