Faculty of Arts
Our mission is to reflect on the world and our place in it through critical inquiry, creative practices and collaborative exploration.
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Critical and creative research
Our research engages communities and fosters innovation, leadership and creative practice.
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.
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.
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.
Latest news
Grad student's art connects water science to the people
Megan Leung combines artistic talent and geography studies to tell the story of water-related issues; opening gala May 25...
In the media
In the News: Jennifer Winter, Economics, in Abbotsford News
B.C. to phase out oil and gas drilling credits, raise provincial revenue
In the News: Doreen Barrie, Political Science, in The Edmonton Journal
European-style health care may not work in Alberta
In the News: Trevor Tombe, Economics, in The Calgary Herald
Alberta's economic forecast grows more optimistic, but challenges persist: ATB
In the News: Jennifer Winter, Economics, in Vanvoucer is Awesome
B.C. scraps contentious deep well credits for oil and gas
Anthropology and Archaeology
arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology
Department Head: Dr. Peter Dawson
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Art and Art History
arts.ucalgary.ca/art-art-history
Department Head: Denis Gadbois
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Classics and Religion
arts.ucalgary.ca/classics-religion
Department Head: Dr. Marica Cassis
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Communication, Media and Film
arts.ucalgary.ca/communication-media-film
Department Head: Dr. Charles Tepperman
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Creative and Performing Arts (School of)
arts.ucalgary.ca/creative-performing-arts
School Director: Bruce Barton
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Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures (School of)
arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures
School Director: Dr. Mark Conliffe
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Political Science
arts.ucalgary.ca/political-science
Department Head: Dr. Antonio Franceschet
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Together, we will create and share vital knowledge.