Arts

Flexible degree options

Once you successfully transfer to second year studies, you will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of degree programs and majors in the Faculty of Arts. This includes three-year general degrees and four-year advanced and honours degrees, many with Co-op options.

Three-year general degree

The three-year general degree is a 90-credit hour bachelor’s degree program offering general exposure to the humanities and social sciences with an opportunity to concentrate in at least two subject areas. Programs with a black dot indicated on the list below offer a three-year general degree option! Students who graduate with a three-year general degree in any field can be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Four-year advanced or honours degree

The four-year advanced or honours degree is a 120-credit hour bachelor’s degree program. Students in an advanced degree program will complete a major and minor and students in an honours degree program will complete a single or double honours subject. Learn more on the Faculty of Arts website. Students planning to apply for a graduate program are recommended to complete an honours degree. Many four-year degree programs offer a Co-op option to gain work experience as part of your studies. Students who graduate with a degree in any field can be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Second year of your University of Manitoba degree

Once you successfully complete ICM’s International Year One (UTP Stage II): Arts program, you are ready to apply into your second year at UM in one of the following degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts

• Anthropology ^•
• Art History •
• Asian Studies •
• Canadian Studies •
• Catholic Studies *
• Central and East Europe Studies ^•
• Classics:
  • Classical Studies •, Greek, Latin
• Economics:
  • Economics •, Economics and Econometrics Stream ^, Economics and Society Stream ^, Economics-Mathematics, Economics-Statistics
• English, Theatre, Film & Media:
  • English •, Film Studies •, Theatre •
• French, Spanish and Italian:
  • French •, Spanish •, Italian *, Italian Studies •
• German and Slavic Studies:
  • German ^•, Polish*, Russian •, Ukrainian •
• Global Political Economy •
• History ^•
• Icelandic Language and Literature •
• Indigenous Studies:
  • Indigenous Studies •, Indigenous Governance Stream (with required minor in Business), Indigenous Languages (Cree, Anishinaabemowin [Ojibwe])
• Judaic Studies *
• Labour Studies ^•
• Latin American Studies *
• Leadership for Business and Organizations *
• Linguistics ^•
• Management *
• Mathematics •
• Medieval and Early Modern Studies •
• Philosophy •
• Political Studies ^•
• Psychology ^•
• Religion •
• Sociology and Criminology:
  • Sociology •, Criminology •
• Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies •
• Women’s and Gender Studies •

• Three-year general degree option available
^ Cooperative education option available for four-year degrees
* Minor option only 

To be eligible to progress to second year at UM, you must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 and satisfy relevant entry requirements, with a minimum 30 credit hours of advanced standing. For full details, please see the Faculty of Arts advanced entry admissions bulletin and the UM Course Calendar.

For a full list of degrees offered in the Faculty of Arts, refer to the UM Academic Calendar.

Why choose the Faculty of Arts?

• As one of the most diverse faculties, studying Arts will help guide you to a wide variety of career paths. With a focus on developing abilities in critical thinking, communication and other crucial skills desired by all potential employers, students who study Arts are preparing themselves for a bright future.
• First of its kind in North America, the Faculty of Arts is home to the Centre of Creative Writing and Oral Culture.
• For more information on the Faculty of Arts, visit umanitoba.ca/arts.

Career opportunities

An undergraduate program in arts can lead to career opportunities in communications, business, government, politics, social services, education or public service. An arts degree allows you to develop skills and a broad knowledge base that applies to many different careers. The University of Manitoba’s Career Compass can help you plan your future degree program and career direction.