Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

La Trobe’s Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences gives you everything you need to pursue your passion for making the world a healthier and fairer place.

Choose from an incredible array of majors and shape your future with this interdisciplinary degree. The knowledge and experience you’ll acquire – in both arts and health – will set you up for a successful career in a wide range of industries across both sectors.

Graduate with skills you’ll use for the rest of your life, such as creative thinking, critical analysis and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.

Areas of study

Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeological and heritage studies, Asian studies, Chinese studies, classics and ancient history, creative and professional writing, crime, justice and legal studies, digital media, English, environmental humanities, ethics and social justice, French studies, gender, sexuality and diversity, Greek studies, health promotion, health, wellbeing and performance, Hindi studies, history, human geography, human physiological sciences, international studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, linguistics, philosophy, politics, psychological science, public health, rehabilitation counselling, sociology, Spanish studies, sustainability and development, visual cultures.

Career opportunities

You could pursue opportunities in a wide range of sectors and industries, including government, healthcare agencies, community health centres, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, geriatric care and private healthcare organisations. Possible options include: public health manager, health promotion coordinator, human rights advocate, community development manager, rehabilitation counsellor.

Practical experience

During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment.

Fees and charges

Refer to La Trobe University current fee information.