Program Overview

Pursue your curiosity, passion and profession and make the world a healthier and fairer place with La Trobe's interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Examine the way social, environmental and political structures affect the health of individuals, families and communities at local, national and international levels. At the same time, explore your interests and pursue your passion, with a diverse range of majors, minors and electives.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences, you will:

• Create your own path with humanities and social sciences majors, including psychological science, sociology, crime justice and legal studies, creative and professional writing, and more
• Choose from nine health sciences majors including allied health, digital health, environmental health, food and nutrition, health promotion, health wellbeing and performance, public health and rehabilitation counselling
• Gain real-world experience through internships, overseas experiences and health placements
• Study how it suits you with the option to study online or at our Melbourne Campus
• Depending on your health sciences major, graduate with a pathway into postgraduate allied health and other health degrees, including audiology, physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy.

Major: Spanish Studies Beginners

Develop your language skills in Spanish, and gain a critical understanding of the societies of the Spanish-speaking world.

In this major, you'll develop beginner level oral, reading, writing and listening skills in Spanish, while also studying Spanish and Latin American culture, translation, literature and film. Your proficiency in Spanish will give you an advantage in a wide range of professional fields.