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Faculty of Arts

Our mission is to reflect on the world and our place in it through critical inquiry, creative practices and collaborative exploration.

Why Arts? Learn more about UCalgary’s most diverse faculty

Certificate in Canadian Studies

Ever wonder why Canada gets named one of the best places in the world to live? Learn and share with the world the elements that make Canada unique and special.

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Critical and creative research

Our research engages communities and fosters innovation, leadership and creative practice.

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Teaching excellence and expertise

We promote, celebrate and reward innovations in teaching practices. We prepare our students for a variety of academic and non-academic careers.

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Internationalize your degree

Study at a partner university or take part in an international field school organized by the University of Calgary. Work for a vetted international organization. Or take part in a research placement at a partner institution.

Discover the world as part of your Arts education

Embracing equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to understanding cultural and social differences both locally and globally, and to promoting equal rights and opportunities across our constituencies.

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Our undergraduate students are curious and driven

Want to make a difference? We offer nearly 40 undergraduate programs. Which one is right for you?

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Our graduate students are bold leaders, innovators, creators

Join our vast and multidisciplinary academic community and take your research to the next level.

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UCalgary research into reindeer antlers could help unlock secret of human limb regeneration

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In the News Tricia Stadnyk, Geography, in Calgary Herald

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Together, we will create and share vital knowledge.

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Faculty of Arts

Certificate in Canadian Studies

Engage, Inspire and Discover

Critical and creative research

Teaching excellence and expertise

Internationalize your degree

Embracing equity, diversity and inclusion

Our undergraduate students are curious and driven

Our graduate students are bold leaders, innovators, creators

Latest news

UCalgary research into reindeer antlers could help unlock secret of human limb regeneration

Department of Psychology rankings show excellence in the discipline

Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship appoints 16 academic co-leads

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation 2024 Emerging Artist Recipient – Nicole Charlton Goodbrand, BA’07

A transdisciplinary researcher’s journey from Egypt to Calgary

UCalgary alums receive Young Women in Energy Award

In the media

How long will it take to fix Calgary's huge water main break? At least a week, former city engineer says

Calgary’s water supply crisis: expert weighs in

'Hope on the horizon': Interest rate cut welcome but unlikely to have immediate impact on affordability

Climate change is ruining some of the best Canadian mountaineering spots

'Rotten rock': Climate change altering the face of Canadian mountaineering

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Explore our academic units

Anthropology and Archaeology

Art and Art History

Classics and Religion

Communication, Media and Film

Creative and Performing Arts (School of)

Economics

English

Geography

History

Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures (School of)

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

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