A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is a university degree within which a major—a specific area of interest—is studied. Subject areas that fall under the Arts faculty include social sciences—including but not limited to psychology, anthropology, sociology, political studies, women’s studies, religious studies, philosophy, economics, and history and the humanities including modern languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Japanese), English, music, and theatre.

Why choose Arts?

Some people think that taking “Arts” at university is learning how to do art, like painting and drawing and sculpture. Rather, “Arts” at university is a much wider branch of study that encompasses fine arts (like painting, drawing, and sculpture), as well as languages, humanities, and social sciences. The University of Prince Edward Island has a long tradition of providing a solid education in the liberal arts. It is committed to rigorous study and inquiry, belief in the value of knowledge, lifelong capacity-building, and the development of the whole person. UPEI’s Faculty of Arts offers wide-ranging and comprehensive programs that encompass the many genres that make up the “Arts.” And UPEI’s advisors and professors in the Faculty of Arts are committed to helping you find the field that most interests you, and ensuring your time here is exciting and productive.