Undergraduate Programs

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a wide range of programs, empowering students to customize their academic paths to match their passions and career goals.

With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, students can explore themes such as social justice, mental health, sustainable futures, and the power of creative expression by taking courses across different academic disciplines.

Our students acquire essential knowledge and connect classroom learning to real-world challenges, preparing them to become strong leaders, collaborators and advocates for positive change. With access to resources and experiential learning opportunities, students are encouraged to work with their peers and engage with the broader community.

Our Programs

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African Studies (BA)

Offers practicum

Anthropology (BA)

Offers co-op and practicum

Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies (BA)

Offers practicum

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Art History (BA)

Offers practicum

Dilara Erver (right) began her storytelling by reading the story in a linear, “front to back” way. However, as the children became more engaged in the activity, they began to interact directly, with the story to find its meaning for themselves. Dilara changed her reading strategy by relying more on sound effects and images than the context of the book to connect with the children. Photo by Ainslie Coghill.

Childhood and Youth Studies (BA)

Offers service-learning opportunities

Cognitive Science (BCogSc)

Offers co-op

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English (BA)

Offers co-op

Environmental and Climate Change Studies (BA)

Offers field work, co-op and practicum

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Film Studies (BA)

Offers practicum

French (BA)

Offers co-op

General Studies (Online BA)

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Geography (BA and BSc)

Offers co-op and practicum

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Geomatics (BA and BSc)

Offers co-op and practicum

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Greek and Roman Studies (BA)

Offers field work

History (BA)

Offers co-op and practicum

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History and Theory of Architecture (BA)

Offers practicum

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Human Rights and Social Justice (BA)

Offers co-op

Humanities/Great Books (BHum)

Offers field work

Indigenous Studies (BA)

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Linguistics (BA and BSc)

Offers practicum

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Music (BA and BMus)

Offers practicum

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Philosophy (BA)

Psycholinguistics and Communication Differences (BSc)

Offers practicum

Psychology (BA and BSc)

Offers co-op and practicum

Religion (BA)

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Sociology (BA)

Offers co-op and practicum

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Undeclared BA

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Women’s and Gender Studies (BA)

Offers co-op and practicum

Minors

Many programs at Carleton University allow students to add a minor to their degree. A minor is a cohesive set of courses (typically 4.0 credits) that provides students with a strong foundation of knowledge in a secondary area of study.

Archaeology

Community Engagement

Critical Race Studies

Digital Humanities

Disability Studies

Environment and Climate Humanities

Heritage and Conservation

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Modern Languages

Sexuality Studies

Technology, Society, Environment Studies

Urban Studies

Meet Our Students

There’s a saying that goes, ‘If you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.’ Everyone in the Music program, from professors to students, takes so much joy in their music that it’s contagious! I’ve had so many amazing experiences with these people, from performing with classmates to a course abroad in Africa.

– Anastasia Wasylinko, Music student

I’ve greatly enjoyed my double major in History and Greek and Roman Studies. It’s allowed me to spend time exploring different time periods and ways of thinking about the past that have, ultimately, enabled me to find my passion. The opportunity to learn new languages and new styles of writing has also given me a wide range of skills I can use going forward in my academic career.

– Kegan Rumig, History and Greek and Roman Studies student

The Bachelor of Humanities has given me the opportunity to learn about various cultures and time periods within a welcoming environment. The professors care about their students and want them to succeed.

– Caroline MacDonald, Humanities (Great Books) student

I am glad to have chosen History and Theory of Architecture for my studies. As someone who aspires to be an architect, I’m thankful to my professors who have taught me the historical importance of communities. I am also glad to have chosen Carleton because of its vibrant student community.

– Anders Modeen, History and Theory of Architecture student

Looking for more information?

Visit the Undergraduate Admissions website to learn more about undergraduate programs, minors and more at Carleton University.