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

Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence

Spotlight the exceptional achievements of our Faculty of Arts members! Nominate faculty, staff, postdocs, grad students and alumni.

Nomination deadline: Dec. 17, 2024

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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.

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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

Appointment: Associate Dean, Transdisciplinary Scholarship, Faculty of Graduate Studies

In the media

In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in Corporate Knights

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Energized by you

Together, we will create and share vital knowledge.

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Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence

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

Appointment: Associate Dean, Transdisciplinary Scholarship, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Student-athlete’s slogan: ‘It’s 100% mental’

First full course in Indigenous dance forms at UCalgary makes Canadian history

2024 Faculty of Arts holiday card unveiled

UCalgary undergraduate students begin their transdisciplinary research journeys

Ask Me Something: Benefits of reading for adults

In the media

Pierre Poilievre is loud on carbon pricing but silent on climate policy

‘Lead with energy’ — In face of Trump tariff threats, Smith seeks U.S. allies during visit with governors

Calgary musician's new album explores tragic sled dog slaughter, other stories involving animals

Parenting Tips

Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy

Quebec kids' helpline sounds alarm over rising mental health calls

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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