Discover the Arts and Social Sciences
Land Acknowledgement
Carleton University acknowledges the location of its campus on the traditional, unceded territories of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg nation. In doing so, Carleton acknowledges it has a responsibility to the Algonquin people and a responsibility to adhere to Algonquin cultural protocols.
Welcome to a Community That Makes a Difference
Begin your transformative academic journey with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where you can tailor your university experience to reflect what matters most to you.
With over 30 undergraduate programs, we encourage collaboration and exploration across diverse fields, addressing contemporary issues like social justice, mental health, decolonization, and sustainability while embracing the power of creative expression.
Our programs blend impactful classroom learning with practical, hands-on experiences, connecting you with inspiring professors, driven peers, and accomplished alumni. Guided by our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, we ensure that all voices are valued and every student is empowered to achieve their goals.
Located in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences provides unmatched access to government institutions, museums, NGOs, and a thriving tech sector—paving the way for your future success.
Our Faculty at a Glance
5694 undergraduate students
in 2023-2024
330+ Faculty and Instructors
31 undergraduate programs
Ranked #1 in SSHRC Grants
2024 Maclean’s comprehensive university ranking
10 programs available with Co-op options
65K+ alumni worldwide
Opportunities for You
The Ottawa Advantage
Carleton University is located in the heart of the nation’s capital, which offers our students unparalleled opportunities throughout their degree and into their future.
First-Year Seminars (FYSM)
As an Arts and Social Science student, you can participate in a First-Year Seminar, designed to provide students with additional supports while exploring captivating topics in out-of-the-box ways, setting the stage for a unique and enriching university experience.
Experiential Learning
All our programs offer students opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning. Whether through one of our Co-op optioned programs, a practicum placement, a field course, community partnerships, an in-class experiential opportunity or travel abroad, students can develop employability skills, explore career paths, network and gain real-world experience.
Signature Spaces
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has access to several spaces across the city, like the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre and the Carleton University Art Gallery.
Student Research Opportunities
Recognizing the transformative power of research, we facilitate a range of learning opportunities for students. Whether it’s exploring new frontiers through the Carleton University Research Opportunity Program, shaping Carleton’s academic landscape with the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) or charting their own path with a fourth year independent research project, our students aren’t just learners, they are contributors to knowledge and innovation at Carleton and beyond.
Arts and Social Sciences — Student Stories
Meet our students!