This degree offers the opportunity to learn about the social, political, legal and cultural factors that shape human behaviour - opening the door to careers in community services, social policy development or politics. Students choose subjects from the core discipline areas of anthropology, legal studies, politics and sociology, as well as subjects with a specific policy focus. Students also acquire the research skills needed to investigate social issues. La Trobe academics who teach this program are engaged with contemporary issues and policy debates. The Bachelor of Social Sciences degree prepares graduates for work in government and non-government roles across a wide range of sectors.

Translator, interpreter, languages teacher, tourism, media, social and community work, foreign affairs, trade, customs, immigration, aid agencies, research assistant.