Faculty of
Arts
The Faculty of Arts proudly provides a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for our multi-talented students to thrive. Our first-class programs open doors to rewarding careers in hundreds of diverse fields, as demonstrated by our prestigious alumni who have gone on to become leading change-makers and sought-after experts around the world.
The value and power of an Arts degree is unmatched. Whether you’re interested in the Fine Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, we have a program and a path of study waiting for you. Our award-winning and friendly faculty members, staff and advisors can’t wait to meet you and help you reach your goals.
Prospective Students
Explore our undergraduate and graduate programs by visiting our newly updated program guides that outline your journey from now until graduation. We also offer skill-focused certificate programs.
current students
Learn about advising services, course registration information and get answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.
DEPARTMENTS
We are home to sixteen departments, including some that are ranked indisputably among the finest in Canada.
outside of canada?
We welcome students from all around the world who are ready to study their passions, explore their interests, and make connections with classmates who become friends. The city of Edmonton awaits!
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$15M
in research funding
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57,000+
Arts alumni
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$135M
in endowments
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7,000+
current students
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Meet the Dean
Get to know the leader of Arts, Dean Robert Wood, as he answers some fun – and more serious – questions about his life in and outside of the U of A.
Events
Stewards of Splendour: Reflections on Writing a History of Wildlife and People in British Columbia
On December 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. MST, the Department of History, Classics, and Religion presents the annual Western Canadian Lecture Series and welcomes York University professor Jennifer Bonnell as guest lecturer. Join in-person in the Telus International Centre, Room 134, or virtually via Zoom.
Studio Theatre's 75th Season: Wildfire
From December 6 - 14, 2024, at the Timms Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre is delighted to welcome acclaimed director Jovanni Sy for Wildfire by David Paquet, translated by Leanna Brodie. This darkly humorous, award-winning play peers into the darkness of family trauma and will leave you wanting to call your siblings.
Giving
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