Faculty of Arts
Our mission is to reflect on the world and our place in it through critical inquiry, creative practices and collaborative exploration.
Information for researchers during COVID-19 response. Visit Guidance for Researchers page.
Performance returns
The School of Creative and Performing Arts is thrilled to once again be able to share live dance, drama and music—and to re-engage with our multiple communities of friends and patrons.
Engage, Inspire and Discover
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
Adam Murry asks undergrads: What are you hoping to accomplish in the real world?
Winner of Killam Undergraduate Mentorship Award encourages students to ask and answer their own research questions<br /> <br /> ...
In the media
In the News: Benjamin Crost, Alex Whalley, Economics, in Livewire Calgary
University of Calgary economics students make big data accessible to businesses
In the News: Michael Antle, Psychology, in Toronto Star
Was Alberta right to say ‘no’ to permanent daylight-saving time? Some experts say yes — and that other provinces are making the wrong choice
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in CTV News
'Ridiculous in every way': Critics slam referendum questions as Albertans vote no to time change, yes on equalization
In the News: Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CBC News
Fewer people tend to vote in municipal elections in Edmonton than in Calgary. We look at why
Statement on former Kamloops residential school burial site
June 1, 2021
We send our condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nations for the tragic loss of their children as a result of a policy that can only be labelled cultural genocide.
Anthropology and Archaeology
arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology
Department Head: Dr. Peter Dawson
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Art and Art History
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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
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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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Energized by you
Together, we will create and share vital knowledge.