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

ALCHEMY: Festival of Student Work

From bold new creations to the culmination of years of artistic development, experience an exciting range of dance, drama, music and interdisciplinary performances.

March 25–April 5
University Theatre, Rozsa Centre and more

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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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Latest news

UCalgary alumni and students among Alberta’s Top 30 Under 30

Honourees range from former SU president to fashion-upcycling initiative founder

UCalgary creates network for arctic wildlife conservation

Interdisciplinary team led by Vet Med funded by Weston family grant

UCalgary researchers among network receiving $5 million for new cancer research program

Canadian Cancer Society grant to study benefits of psychedelics for late-stage cancer

Arts Co-op students and employers recognized for work term excellence

Award recipients celebrated for their professionalism, dedication and contributions to the workplace

'My purpose is to support marginalized communities. Realizing this changed so much'

UCalgary alum reflects on how she developed a fulfilling career by embracing her ADHD

Taking your classroom global

UCalgary’s Group Study Program offers international teaching opportunities

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In the media

In the News Blake Shaffer, Economics, in CityNews Halifax

April bringing tax changes that will impact price of gas, booze for Albertans

In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Financial Post

Who is Canada’s middle class and why are they important to the election?

In the News Barry Cooper, Political Science, in CTV News

Premier plans post-election panel to gauge Albertans’ appetite for referendum

In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News Calgary

Liberals drop Calgary candidate over failure to disclose 2005 stayed domestic assault charge

In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News Calgary

At Florida gala, Danielle Smith tried to laugh off 51st state rhetoric. Here's what she said

In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Edmonton Journal

Former mayor taking on incumbent Conservative MP in Lethbridge riding

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Our undergraduate students are curious and driven

Our graduate students are bold leaders, innovators, creators

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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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