Faculty of Arts
Our mission is to reflect on the world and our place in it through critical inquiry, creative practices and collaborative exploration.
UCalgary Open House
Discover what life at UCalgary has to offer. Explore programs, connect with faculty, staff and students, tour campus and discover your next possibility.
Oct. 24 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Latest news
University powers up new hub for electricity research and collaboration
New centre will connect research, policy and practice to help shape reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity systems
New faculty for fall 2026 - update
The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures adds two assistant professors
11 UCalgary students turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s possibilities
The 2026 Cannon Lachapelle Award recipients are applying entrepreneurial thinking to issues shaping Canada and beyond
UCalgary archaeologist recognized with Alberta Heritage Award
Dr. Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer is working to advance archaeology beyond its colonial legacy
University names 15 new research excellence chairs across seven disciplines
UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives
New shades of thinking: Meet UCalgary’s second Transdisciplinary Graduate Programs cohort
Twenty new graduate students are learning to approach complex challenges by drawing on different disciplines, professional expertise and community knowledge
Explore more news and research from UCalgary Arts
In the media
In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, The Independent
Canada fast-tracks oil pipeline to reduce dependence on US and mend relations with Alberta
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in CBC News
Calgary Chamber warns of economic fallout of Alberta split
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, on CTV News
Alberta Primetime: Separation would shrink government revenue, erase the Alberta advantage: economist
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in Global News
Alberta CEOs join ‘stay’ camp as Calgary Chamber warns of separatism economic fallout
In the News Trevor Tombe in, Economics, CTV News
Deborah Yedlin: Alberta’s only firing rockets at its own goal if it starts down the path to separation
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in the Calgary Herald
Alberta separation could shrink economy by up to $62B, raise trade costs: Chamber report
Anthropology and Archaeology
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology/contact-us
Art and Art History
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/art-art-history
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/art-art-history/contact
Communication, Media and Film
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/communication-media-film
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/communication-media-film/contact
Creative and Performing Arts (School of)
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/creative-performing-arts
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/creative-performing-arts/contact
Economics
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/economics
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/economics/contact
English
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/english
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/english/contact
Geography
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/geography
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/geography/contact
History
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/history
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/history/contact
Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures (School of)
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures/contact
Philosophy
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/philosophy
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/philosophy/contact
Political Science
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/political-science
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/political-science/contact
Psychology
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/psychology
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/psychology/contact
Sociology
Home: arts.ucalgary.ca/sociology
Contacts: arts.ucalgary.ca/sociology/contact
Create Futures with UCalgary Arts
Spark the power of critical thinking, culture, and creativity through philanthropy