Arts (History), Bachelor

Build the degree you want and forge your own path.As a La Trobe Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll learn the skills employers want, such as critical thinking, communication, complex problem solving, collaboration and teamwork. Graduate ready to find work in the arts, media, social policy, business, education and community development sectors.Study a broad range of humanities and social science subjects taught by our nationally and internationally acclaimed academics. With over 30 majors and minors^* to choose from, including archaeology, languages, screen arts, politics, sociology and history, you can find what interests you and work towards the career you want. Benefit from personalised academic guidance in a supportive and flexible learning environment.The Bachelor of Arts allows you to take subjects from almost any discipline and create your own unique skill-set. Add economics subjects to your major in linguistics, law subjects to your major in sociology, or a minor in art history to your major in sustainability and development. Keep your options open or specialise in your chosen area.A La Trobe Arts degree can make you more employable. Here’s how:

• Take advantage of work placements and international exchange programs, many of which are financially supported, with La Trobe partner universities such as Kyushu University in Japan, University of North Carolina in the US and Leicester University in England
• Gain practical expertise with companies such as SBS Radio, the Australian Ballet, the National Gallery of Victoria, the UN Association of Victoria, CERES, Australian Students Representative Council and the AFL Players Association
• Apply your skills on an international study tour or student exchange program. Depending on your major, you can study at over 330 universities across 54 countries.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

^* Choice of majors will depend on your chosen campus.