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D R E A M B I GArts is an education in people, explored through countless perspectives. When you choose the Faculty of Arts, you choose change. You choose to dive deep into the hearts and minds of people past and present, near and far. To build a stronger society. To create a better world.

Within the Faculty of Arts we have:• 325 full-time professors to teach and guide you

• More than 6,000 students who have the choice of enrolment in almost 900 distinct courses

• Many education abroad opportunities including our school in Cortona, Italy

• Top countries of origin of our international students: China, India, South Korea, Nigeria, USA

O P T I O N S• 15 diverse departments representing more than 60

areas of focus

• Arts Work Experience (AWE) offering paid work opportunities

• Thriving Arts student group – The Organization for Arts Students and Interdisciplinary Studies (OASIS)

• Join fellow Arts students by living on our Arts Leadership Cohort Floor

• Learn more about what you can study in Arts by playing our interactive Arts 101 at www.uab.ca/arts101

T H E F U T U R E O F T H E B A I S H E R EAs part of a large research institution, the Faculty of Arts BA degree program ensures students are exposed to a broad range of educational experiences, ranging from exemplary classroom instruction to community and global-based learning opportunities. Students are able to align their interests and create their own path with customizable degrees by taking double majors, multiple minors and certificates.

Create your own path.

R E P U TAT I O NOur reputation is something you can bank on. The University of Alberta is one of the top 100 universities in the world. Keep in mind there are over 10,000. A degree from the Faculty of Arts is a degree built on more than 100 years of experience, award-winning teaching, nationally and internationally recognized research and a proven track record of 50,000 alumni living worldwide who are contributing to their communities within all sectors of the economy.

Teaching and Research ExcellenceFaculty members bring their latest research into the classroom. Innovation is one of the keys to our success. Research in the humanities, social sciences and fine arts is essential to the advancement of our society. It helps us understand the world we live in and gives us tools to improve it. Arts is keeping pace with changing technologies and contributes to the well-being of our city, our province and our world.

The University of Alberta is located on traditional Treaty 6 territory and the homeland of the Métis peoples.

A N E V O LV I N G B A D E G R E EThe Faculty of Arts recently revised its BA requirements to ensure we continue to have one of the top BA degrees in Canada. Our BA degree is flexible and student-focused, which allows students more responsibility in designing the best program for their interests. Students also have the ability to customize their degree by taking double majors, multiple minors and certificates.

Arts Work Experience (AWE) gives Arts undergraduate students the opportunity to further develop and integrate the skills gained in the classroom with full-time, paid work experience positions.

Open to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts who have completed 30 to 105 credits and have a minimum 2.3 GPA.

WHY TAKE PART IN AWE?• Apply the skills that you learn at university

in a workplace setting

• Gain invaluable experience and contacts in your future profession

• Develop interpersonal and professional skills

• Explore and evaluate future employment opportunities

• Earn an income

• Bring a hands-on perspective to your studies

• Maintain your full-time student status for scholarship and loan repayment

We are proud to announce that the Faculty of Arts Work Experience Co-operative Education Program has been accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL)! This accreditation demonstrates the Faculty’s commitment to upholding the recognized standards for co-operative education experiences across the country by providing positive and enriching experiences for students and employers.

HAVE A QUESTION?Please contact: artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca

A R T S W O R K E X P E R I E N C Euab.ca/awe

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Nina LegesseAWE STUDENT

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDENT BA (ENGLISH MAJOR)

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More than two-thirds of our study abroad students receive funding to help them study abroad.

Over 1200 students have studied at the School in Cortona!

S T U DY A B R O A Dualberta.ca/arts/programs/study-abroad

Whatever your interests or goals, we have a study abroad program for you. Learn Chinese in Harbin. Be a policy intern in Washington, D.C. Get your hands dirty on a dig in Italy or Greece. Give your design skills a try in Berlin. Test out your French skills in France. Escape winter for a year and go to Australia for a semester!

Earn academic credits while experiencing the world! We have agreements with universities worldwide, as well as our school in Cortona, Italy, offering you countless opportunities on a global level.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ONSTUDYING IN CORTONA:

uab.ca/cortona

C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E - L E A R N I N G ( C S L )csl.ualberta.ca

WHAT IS CSL?Community Service-Learning (CSL) makes learning come alive by linking academic coursework to community-based experiences. Students bring their time and talents to community organizations as part of their studies, challenging them to engage with their learning in fresh new ways and to explore relationships between theory and practice.

HOW DOES CSL WORK? CSL is integrated into a course through an ongoing and collaborative process. Community partners describe their volunteer and research needs to us, and instructors design their course projects and goals to integrate these community-based experiences into the course curriculum for students.

THE BENEFITS OF CSL?Students develop personal, critical thinking and problem solving skills; enhance skills in communication, collaboration and leadership; increase understanding of course material and learn to apply course material to new situations; gain hands-on experience in the not-for-profit sector; and learn more about social issues and their root causes.

Arts is ready for you.

Join our Arts Indigenous Community

ARTS INDIGENOUS STUDENT ADVISORAs an Arts Indigenous student, you will have access to your very own Arts Indigenous Student Advisor, Lori Myers. Growing up near Williams Lake, B.C., Lori is a member of the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation and is proud to call the small community of Nemiah Valley her home. As our Arts Indigenous Student Advisor, Lori is available to help answer any student questions you may have about topics such as admission, housing and the vibrant Indigenous community on campus.

DESIGNATED STUDENT SPACE FOR ARTS INDIGENOUS STUDENTSLocated at 4-65 Humanities Centre, the Faculty of Arts has a student space dedicated to its Indigenous community. Whether it’s to meet with friends, have your lunch or read a book, this student space is a welcoming and cozy spot for Arts Indigenous students to relax between classes.

PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMTo help ease the transition to university, all new Arts Indigenous students are encouraged to join our Arts Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program. New students are partnered with current Indigenous students to help with the process of starting a new school and joining a new community. Mentors are available for advice, friendship and even studying strategies.

HAVE A QUESTION?Please contact Lori Myers at: arts.indigenous@ualberta.ca

T H E A R T S C O M M I T M E N T T O I N D I G E N O U S S T U D E N T S :The Faculty of Arts is a diverse faculty that has a strong commitment to Indigenous students, research, teaching and learning, community engagement and language revitalization. Arts supports Indigenous initiatives and is dedicated to hiring and promoting Indigenous scholars, including recent new Indigenous professors in several of our departments.

The University of Alberta has more than 1,000 Indigenous students studying on campus, with more than 180 in the Faculty of Arts, making Arts the second largest Indigenous student community on campus.

Tarene Thomas PEER MENTOR

2017/2018

Interdisciplinary courses cross traditional boundaries betweendisciplines or schools of thought, helping to form new ways ofunderstanding and develop new methods for achieving that understanding.

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Delve into the visual and performing arts with coursesthat deal with everything from art history and acting to printmaking and world music.Explore human-constructed concepts

such as language, philosophy andreligion. Humanities courses look ateverything from the ancient worldto the modern representation ofhuman culture through film.

Courses in the social sciences examineinstitutions and the functioning of human society. They explore politics, economics, social interactions, psychology and more.

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Interdisciplinary courses cross traditional boundaries betweendisciplines or schools of thought, helping to form new ways ofunderstanding and develop new methods for achieving that understanding.

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A R T & D E S I G Nartdesign.ualberta.ca

The Department of Art & Design is devoted to the practice, history and theory of the visual arts and design. Comprising three divisions—Design Studies, Fine Arts, and the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture—our department’s award-winning faculty and staff provide students with one of the best university educations available in North America.

PROGRAMS• Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Major/minor in Art & Design or History of Art, Design and Visual Culture

• Bachelor of Arts (HONORS) History of Art, Design and Visual Culture

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art & Design (portfolio required) FOUR STUDIO DISCIPLINES: PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, DRAWING/INTERMEDIA

• Bachelor of Design (BDES) (portfolio required) Visual Communication Design and/or Industrial Design SIX ROUTES OF FOCUS AVAILABLE: BUSINESS/MARKETING, ENGINEERING, COMPUTING SCIENCE, SOCIAL SCIENCES, PRINTMAKING, GENERAL ROUTE

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Designer, Curator, Arts Administrator, Art Historian, Studio Artist

Believe in big ideas.

D R A M Adrama.ualberta.ca

The Department of Drama is a visionary leader in Canadian theatre. It is recognized as one of the foremost theatre programs in Canada and is home to a roster of expert faculty members with extensive professional credentials. Our Timms Centre is considered among the top five professional theatre training facilities in North America.

Studio Theatre in The Timms Centre Studio Theatre features the graduating BFA Acting class ensemble in four shows over the year. These productions represent the culmination of their training. Students from the technical and stage management programs work on all six plays, taking advantage of the exceptional teaching opportunities the season provides.

PROGRAMS • Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Major/minor in Drama

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Acting, Technical Theatre Production or Stage Management, Theatre Design (audition, interview or portfolio required)

• Bachelor of Arts (HONORS) Drama

• Bachelor of Arts (Drama)/ Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Playwright, Technician, Theatre Designer, Actor

M U S I Cmusic.ualberta.ca

The Department of Music offers programs in a range of fields: the academic fields, including music history, music theory and world music studies; and the performance fields, mostly in classical music but also selectively in new music. We also offer courses to non-music students in music appreciation, basic theory and popular music history.

PROGRAMS• Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Major/minor in Music (audition required for select courses)

• Bachelor of Arts (HONORS) Music (audition required for select courses)

• Bachelor of Music (BMUS) (audition required)ROUTES: GENERAL ROUTE, PERFORMANCE (PIANO, ORGAN, VOICE, STRINGS AND HARP, WIND AND PERCUSSION), COMPOSITION AND SONIC ARTS)

• Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education (BMUS/BED) (Elementary or Secondary) (audition required)

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Music Therapy, Radio / TV/Recording Industry, Professional Artist, Musician

A N T H R O P O L O G Yanthropology.ualberta.ca

Anthropologists seek to understand the human condition through investigation of biological, cultural, and linguistic diversity in human populations.

We have a vibrant department and expertise in the four major subfields of the discipline of anthropology: Archaeology, Biological, Linguistic, and Cultural Anthropology. Our faculty members have expertise in a range of societies and cultures, past and present, including First Nations and Métis, and we explore issues related to Indigenous societies worldwide.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES:• Introduction to Archaeology• World Prehistory• Anthropology of Food

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Law, Government Administration at all levels, Non-profit Organizations

E C O N O M I C Seconomics.ualberta.ca

Economic issues affect everyone, but there are also personal reasons for studying economics: it allows you to develop analytical skills and helps you to evaluate the costs and benefits associated with any action. Our theory courses not only teach the workings of the economy and human behavior, but also equip students with analytical tools that help them evaluate and solve complex problems. Our methodology courses teach students how to analyze data using econometric methods and most current statistical software. This wide range of skills helps our students in the labour market in a variety of occupations. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching and has one of the strongest research records in the country.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES:• International Economics• Industrial Organization• Money and Banking

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Economist, Financial Analyst, Management Consultant

You’re ready to make a difference.

H I S T O R Y historyandclassics.ualberta.ca

We offer diverse and innovative courses from award-winning teachers and researchers. Our courses consider peoples, conflicts, experiences, and ideas from across the world, from ancient times to the present. We examine topics ranging from religious history to environmental history, intellectual history to gender history, the history of colonialism to economic history, and much more.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Religion in History• Pre-Confederation Canada• Video Games, History and Storytelling

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Foreign Services Officer, National Archives and Records Officer, Public Interest/Advocacy Groups

H U M A N G E O G R A P H Yhg.eas.ualberta.ca

Human geography focuses on the relationships between human societies and the built and natural environments in which they operate. Students have the opportunity to learn about topics of real world concern. They are challenged to think about how individuals, households, institutions and communities interact with and experience environments. Our professors have a wide range of interests, including cities, communities, hazards, housing, resources and sustainability. Their research takes them to all corners of Canada, and many other regions of the world.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Cities and Urbanism• Land Use Planning and Policy• Professional Planning Practice and Ethics

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Research Analyst, Project Manager, Information Specialist

L I N G U I S T I C Slinguistics.ualberta.ca

Linguistics is the empirical study of all aspects of human language. Our program offers comprehensive coverage of all major areas of linguistics. The department is actively involved in a wide range of data-driven linguistic research. Our focus is the empirical study of language through observation, fieldwork, and experimentation, with many labs and research groups in areas spanning language technology, phonetics, comparative psycholinguistics, language acquisition and language documentation.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Sociolinguistics• Endangered Languages• Psycholinguistics

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Journalist, Marketing, Speech Pathology

P L A N N I N Guab.ca/planning

Professional planners create the vision of how cities, towns, and regions should develop in the future. Planners seek to ensure that built environments in rural and urban areas are developed in ways that promote sustainability, prosperity, and a better quality of life for all. Our Planning program offers students dynamic opportunities to engage with planning issues both inside and outside of the classroom, dedicated planning studio space, a state-of-the-art Digital Imaging Facility, and provide co-op opportunities.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Health, Space and Place• Natural Resource & Environmental Management • Land Use Planning and Policy

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Urban Planner, Urban Designer, Project Manager, Management Consultant

P S YC H O L O G Yualberta.ca/psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the brain and behaviour. Psychologists explore phenomena such as cognition, behaviour, emotion, language, learning, memory, development, and brain-behaviour relations, among many others. From the very first psychology course taken, students will be introduced to the interesting and engaging topics this field has to offer. Our general courses build a strong foundation in the field and our diverse course offerings allows students to pursue areas that interest them.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Developmental Psychology• Abnormal Psychology• Adolescent Development

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Speech and Occupational Therapist, Researcher, Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor, Psychologist

P O L I T I C A L S C I E N C E politicalscience.ualberta.ca

Political Science is the study of power and governance. Where is it exercised? What happens when power is misused? How do we use power for good? Students are challenged to think broadly about the many different faces of power and the responsibilities of an engaged citizenship. Our classes equip students with knowledge and with the skills to apply that knowledge to social problems in Canada and around the world.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Topics in Political Philosophy• Media and Politics in Canada• Politics of Gender

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Political Aid, Pollster, Lobbyist, Diplomat, Policy Analyst

C R I M I N O L O G Y ( B A )sociology.ualberta.ca*

Criminology critically examines relations of power by exploring how patterns of structural inequality influence who and what are labelled criminal and with what consequences; it informs decisions ranging from the processes of making laws, reintegrating offenders, and building communities, to developing sound policies and critically engaging with information about crime and punishment.

Opportunities for experiential learning allow for personal and professional development, where students apply and extend their knowledge with real world examples.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Youth, Crime and Society• Criminal Justice Administration• Deviance and Conformity

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Law, Policy Development and Analysis, Program Evaluation

* CRIMINOLOGY IS NOW A DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAM. STUDENTS CAN APPLY DIRECTLY INTO CRIMINOLOGY FOR YEAR 1. PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM IS COMPETITIVE WITH LIMITED ENROLMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: criminology@ualberta.ca

S O C I O L O G Ysociology.ualberta.ca

Sociology is the study of the social aspects of human existence. How do social forces shape various identities, relations, and practices? Students work with leading scholars and outstanding teachers to learn about multiple interrelated facets of social life including gender and sexuality, families and communities, health and disability, race and racism, globalization and colonization, work and organizations, and natural and built environments. Students build knowledge and skill in research methods and social theory.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Population and Society• Social Movements• Sociology of Youth

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Public Relations Professional, Market Researcher, Human Resources Manager

W O M E N ’ S A N D G E N D E R S T U D I E Swgs.ualberta.ca

Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) is a field of study that encourages students to ask big questions about the way that gender impacts how we think, how we live, and how we understand ourselves and others. Within WGS an emphasis is placed on the ways that gender, indigeneity, race, class, age, sexuality, ability, and size work together. We are a hub for feminism, social justice studies, and engaged citizenship at the University of Alberta. The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies is committed to offering educational experiences that will ground students in the field while opening their minds to the possibilities across campus and throughout our communities.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Representations of Girls and Women• Popular Culture/Feminist Culture• Feminism and Sexuality

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Human Rights Officer, Community Development Officer, Policy Analyst

Don’t stopat better.

C L A S S I C Shistoryandclassics.ualberta.ca

The study of Classics offers diverse and innovative courses from award-winning teachers and researchers. Our students explore the Ancient Mediterranean world through Greek and Roman history, art and architecture, archaeology, science and technology, myth and religion, philosophy, women’s studies, and literature. We offer Ancient Greek and Latin language courses at all levels as well as field school opportunities.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Population and Society• Social Movements• Women and Gender in the Ancient World

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Journalists, Writers, Archivists, Museum Curator

E A S T A S I A N S T U D I E Seastasianstudies.ualberta.ca

As the only university department between Toronto and Vancouver devoted solely to the study of East Asia, we provide our students with a valuable opportunity to build a solid foundation for a career involving this exciting and economically vigorous part of the world. Our department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Chinese, Korean and Japanese language, linguistics, and literature. We also offer a range of courses on the histories, cultures, and religions of East Asia.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Understanding East Asia• East Asian Religions• Interculturalism and East Asian Music

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Exchange Student Program Coordinator, International Education Specialist

E N G L I S H / C R E AT I V E W R I T I N Gefs.ualberta.ca

Our award winning teachers and researchers help you discover, think and see in new ways, instead of reciting facts. Students have access to internationally renowned professors and take courses spanning a broad range of topics, cultures, histories and perspectives. You can study Renaissance, Victorian, Canadian, and Indigenous and children’s literature. Additional studies can include popular culture, creative writing, film studies and new media.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Reading Politics: Class & Ideology• Indigenous /Aboriginal Writing• Reading Popular Culture

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Journalist, Librarian, Copywriter, Author

F I L M S T U D I E Sefs.ualberta.ca

Film Studies provides students with the tools to understand the vast and complex media landscape of the 21st century. Students will develop a theoretical and historical perspective on the evolution of film and understand moving images as a medium of self-expression and a carrier of cultural values. Our faculty provide expertise in many different cinematic styles and traditions from around the world, allowing students to explore genres of interest to them.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Television from Broadcasting to Screen Cultures• Quebec Film• Contemporary Hollywood

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Multimedia Development, Media Relations, Marketing

P H I L O S O P H Yphilosophy.ualberta.ca

Philosophy is the critical study of ideas, experiences, and meaning. Philosophy is devoted to rational inquiry itself, rather than memorizing facts and received theories. Whether your inclinations are those of a mathematician, poet, scholar, or an activist, there is certain to be an area of philosophy that will grab your interest. Along the way, philosophy majors acquire a unique skill set and are exposed to national and international conferences that are hosted at the University of Alberta.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Philosophy of Mind• Risk, Choice and Rationality• Symbolic Logic

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Editor, Filmmaker, Politician, Lawyer

M O D E R N L A N G U A G E S & C U LT U R A L S T U D I E S ( M L C S )uab.ca/mlcs

Today’s students will be the leaders of tomorrow’s increasingly multicultural societies. Study in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies helps students develop critical thinking in cross-cultural perspectives and hone their oral and written communication skills. Our award-winning teachers and small classes offer individual attention and an in-depth language-learning experience where students discover how language, literature, and cultures are interconnected.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES• Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean• Civilization and Culture of Spain• Folklore and the Internet

WE OFFER COURSES IN:* • American Sign

Language (ASL)• Arabic • French • German• Italian

POSSIBLE CAREERS: Foreign Service, Translation, Journalism

* WE ALSO OFFER COURSES IN ENGLISH, SUCH AS IN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES, AND CULTURAL STUDIES (UNDER THE ABBREVIATION MLCS).

• Norwegian• Polish• Russian • Swedish • Spanish • Ukrainian

Never give in to ordinary.

B A E N V I R O N M E N TA L S T U D I E Sualberta.ca/interdisciplinary-studies /environmental-studies

Environmental Studies focuses on the human and social dimensions of environmental issues using an interdisciplinary approach. Environmental Studies gives students a uniquely nuanced understanding of environmental issues through its explicitly interdisciplinary approach, combining theories and practices from different disciplines including environmental history, politics, philosophy, and sociology. Students have the opportunity to align their coursework with the area of environmental studies that they are most interested in, and prepare themselves to be leaders of an environmentally sustainable future. I N T E R N AT I O N A L

S T U D I E S (MINOR ONLY)ualberta.ca/interdisciplinary-studies /international-studies

A minor in International Studies provides a means by which students majoring in our existing disciplines (eg. History, Political Science, English and Film Studies) can “internationalize” their Bachelors Degree with formal instruction and training through a diverse set of interdisciplinary course-work. This course-work is focused on three key aspects of the world outside Canada’s borders—the political, the economic, and the social.

R E L I G I O U S S T U D I E Suab.ca/relig

Religious Studies is the critical study of religion: its history, its ideas and principles, and its function in societies past and present. It is distinct from theology or faith-based studies. We ask: What is religion? What is it for? How does it function in the world? How do religious traditions approach and try to solve fundamental issues regarding good and evil, human nature, ethics and morality, and how to live a good life? Our top-ranked program (top 9% world-wide in 2016-17 QS University Rankings) equips students with unique tools to make sense of religion in our world.

S C I E N C E , T E C H N O LOGY & S O C I E T Y uab.ca /sts

We explore the role and impact of scientific and technological developments on human societies past, present and future. Our program helps you to think critically about how social, political, and cultural values affect technological innovation and scientific research, and how research and innovations affect human life.

ARTS & CULTURAL MANAGEMENT*Minor only* IN CONJUNCTION WITH MACEWAN UNIVERSITY

MATHMajor or minor or BA Honors

SCIENCESMinor only

BA HONORS BA Honors programs provide a high degree of specialization in one subject area (or in some cases, two areas combined) and demand a higher standard both for admission and ongoing performance in the program.

All Honors programs in the Faculty of Arts require one to two years of study prior to admission. Applicants must present a minimum of 24 credits to be eligible to apply. The minimum required GPA is 3.0-3.3, depending on the department, with an average of at least 3.3 (average of B+) in all courses taken in the subject area you wish to focus on.

In your first year you should complete at least one junior-level course in your desired area of study and you should consult the Honors Advisor in your department of interest.

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGYMinor only

NATIVE STUDIESMinor only

STATISTICSMinor only

Others Areas of Study for Arts Students

Established in 1908 as one of the University of Alberta’s founding faculties, today the Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse faculties in Canada, offering top quality programs in the social sciences, humanities and fine arts.

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STUDENTS STUDYABROAD ANNUALLY

Complete Community Service-Learning projects through UAlberta courses annually

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS130+ 1,500+

HOURSWORKED 40,000+ 30,000

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1 in 5 ARTS UNDERGRADSARE INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS.

R E G I S T E R & P R E PA R E F O R YO U R A R T S E X P E R I E N C Ebeartracks.ualberta.ca

Choose and register for your courses on Bear Tracks and get ready for the journey to begin.

A P P LY F O R A D M I S S I O Nualberta.ca/apply

Complete your online application form and find out the specific requirements for the program you wish to enter.

HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS (BA)5 academic grade 12 subjects (1 must be English). The remaining 4 can come from the following 30 level courses: Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Languages Other Than English, Math, Social Studies and a maximum of 1 Fine Arts subject.

PLUS competitive admission average• Please refer to the Prospective Students page

for exact course requirements: ualberta.ca/prospective-students

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS Applicants must present a competitive admission average (typically 2.0–2.3 AGPA).

• Please refer to: ualberta.ca/arts for further details

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:TOEFL iBT: 90, minimum score 21 in each sectionIELTS: 6.5 minimum (NO BAND LESS THAN 5.5)

ABORIGINAL STUDENT AWARD IN ARTSWhile Arts has many Indigenous-focused awards and scholarships, the Aboriginal Student Award in Arts is awarded to Indigenous students with satisfactory academic standing when entering, transferring or continuing in any year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts. Selection is based on financial need and academic standing.

How to Join the Faculty of Arts

A P P LY F O R H O U S I N Gresidence.ualberta.ca

Come live on the Arts Leadership Cohort Floor!

A P P LY F O R S C H O L A R S H I P S & F I N A N C I A L A I Dualberta.ca/awards

More than $25 million in undergraduate scholarships and awards are available each year.

For advice on all financial aid options, including scholarships, awards, student loans, bursaries, and student lines of credit, contact Student Connect at: ualberta.ca/registrar

INTERNATIONAL AWARDUniversity of Alberta Centenary Scholarship (variable from $20,000) is awarded to up to 5 students on a Study Permit with superior academic achievement entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program at the U of A.

Connect with us!

Registration and student services tutorials can be found here.

Visit us! FACULTY OF ARTS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE:

1-17 Humanities Centre

tel: 780.492.4295 or 888.533.5735fax: 780.492.6325

arts.undergrad@ualberta.ca