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

University of Calgary Teaching Award 2024

University of Calgary Teaching Awards

Do you remember the most impactful teaching memory you have? Students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars in the Faculty of Arts are all encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals and groups.

Nomination close on Sept. 25

Learn more and nominate

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.

Learn more about our commitment to teaching and learning

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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Latest news

A ‘Courageous Conversation’ on Pride, diversity and intersectionality

In the media

In the News Jonathan Stea, Psychology, Nordot

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Energized by you

Together, we will create and share vital knowledge.

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Faculty of Arts

University of Calgary Teaching Awards

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

A ‘Courageous Conversation’ on Pride, diversity and intersectionality

Global Skills Opportunity program empowers students and strengthens Canada's global ties

Looking back on 10 years of University of Calgary Teaching Awards

New research and knowledge hub to advance mental health and well-being in post-secondary education

Recipients reflect on what a University of Calgary Teaching Award means to them

In Memoriam: Roger Gibbins, Faculty of Arts

In the media

There’s A Lot Of Misinformation And Pseudoscience In The Wellness Industry, Here’s How To Avoid It

Parents Distracted By Smartphones Linked To Higher Anxiety In Kids

World's most effective climate policies identified in new study

Toxic bosses are a global issue with devastating consequences for organizations and employees

Canadian crude exports to Asia surge following TMX completion

The uncomfortable truth of B.C.'s battle against TMX

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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

Energized by you