Arts Undergraduate Programs
Dive into our diverse programs and build skills and innovative ways of thinking. Tackle complex issues like climate change, homelessness, or the global economy and contribute to finding solutions.
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At UCalgary Arts, you don't just study, you start something meaningful. You start change. You start your future. So, dive in and start something today.
Majors, minors and combined degrees in Arts
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Embedded certificates
Enrich your degree and start something new with an embedded certificate
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Certificate in Canadian Studies
Ever wonder why Canada gets named one of the best places in the world to live? Build a better understanding of the country. Learn and share with the world the elements that make Canada unique and special.
Certificate in Creative Writing
If you complete 18 units from the Field of Creative Writing, you are eligible to earn an Embedded Certificate.
Certificate in Geographic Information Science
Start Something New in Geographic Information Science (GIS). Use technology to solve a wide range of real-world issues and learn from international leaders.
Certificate in Latin American Studies
Start something extraordinary with the interdisciplinary study of Latin America. Develop a nuanced understanding of Latin American countries, cultures, politics, and societies.
Certificate in Mental Wellbeing and Resilience
Become a mental health champion, build positive skills and resilience and help us create a community of caring, all while earning your degree.
Certificate in Pluralism and Global Citizenship
Develop values, habits, and practices that foster responsible global citizenship.
Certificate in Sustainability Studies
Develop your skills and explore your interests as a sustainability leader.
Certificate in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Are you passionate about the Chinese language? Interested in pursuing language teaching as a career pathway? Want a competitive edge after you graduate?
Curriculum Renewal
The Faculty of Arts is embarking on an ambitious three-year curriculum renewal process.
After careful review of information and findings, we are pausing new admissions for Fall 2025 in select programs in the following units:
Classics and Religion
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Ancient and Medieval History
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Greek and Roman Studies
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religious Studies
Minors
- Minor, Greek Studies
- Minor, Latin Studies
- Minor, South Asian Studies
Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in East Asian Language Studies
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in East Asian Studies
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish - Honours
- Concurrent BA/BEd in Spanish and Education
- Double major: Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish
- Double major: Bachelor of Arts in Italian and Spanish
This process aligns with the strategic priorities outlined in Ahead of Tomorrow and the Arts Strategic Plan and is informed by the findings of the 2024 Faculty of Arts Unit Review.
Our approach to curriculum renewal reflects our firm resolve to spotlight the critical role of the Arts in the contemporary academy and beyond.
Transforming our curriculum is essential to overcoming current challenges. Our aim is to energize programs and enhance our ability to support excellence in teaching, learning, research, and artistic practice.