Bachelor of Arts (General)

Many university students begin their studies with a Bachelor of Arts degree. A solid foundation in liberal arts can provide you with the practical skills for a particular job or may prepare you to move on to a graduate or professional school.

Many see earning a BA as the best way to position themselves for today’s global economy. Indeed, the analytical, creative, communication, and problem-solving skills that come with the multidisciplinary approach of an arts degree can prepare you for a future rich with opportunities.

As an undergraduate student, you will benefit in the classroom from the wide-ranging research expertise of our faculty, many of whom receive international recognition for their work.

Degree Programs

The Faculty of Arts offers one three-year and two four-year undergraduate degree programs.

• BA General (3 years) – This program is particularly suited to students who wish to seek employment or enter a professional academic program following graduation from Arts.
• BA Advanced (4 years) – Students select a major and a minor program of study or a double major in lieu of a minor.
• BA Honours (4 years) – Students do not complete a major and a minor, but rather an honors subject, or two subjects for the double honors program. This is the preferred program for students looking to pursue graduate studies.

Areas of Study Options

• Anthropology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Canadian Studies
• Catholic Studies*
• Central and East European Studies
• Classics
• Economics
• English, Theatre, Film & Media
• French, Spanish, and Italian*
• German and Slavic Studies (Polish*)
• Global Political Economy
• History
• Icelandic Language and Literature
• Judaic Studies*
• Labour Studies
• Latin American Studies*
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Medieval and Early Modern Studies
• Indigenous Studies (formerly Native Studies)
• Philosophy
• Political Studies
• Psychology
• Religion
• Sociology and Criminology
• Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies
• Women’s and Gender Studies

*Minor Option Only

Arts Co-operative Education Program

The Faculty of Arts Co-operative Education Program is an excellent way for students to enhance their classroom learning with on-the-job experience. Students in history, labor studies, political studies, and psychology can alternate regular academic terms with paid, full-time employment.