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The University of Winnipeg

Faculty of Arts

For centuries, the study of arts has fostered a passion for the humanities and social sciences. While we instill that passion today, it’s infused with the creative and critical thinking skills that empower graduates to solve modern problems — and impact society in a meaningful way.

Available Programs 

Classics
Classical studies introduces the history, culture, literature, philosophy, and art of ancient Greece and Rome.

Conflict Resolution Studies
This interdisciplinary field deals with the nature and dynamics of human conflict. It explores topics of violence, power, justice, peace, communication and culture, as well as personal, local, and global conflict.

Communications
The Joint Degree/Diploma program in Communications combines University of Winnipeg courses with the two-year Creative Communications Diploma from Red River College (RRC) for a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. This cooperative approach takes advantage of the expertise of both institutions, combining a well-rounded liberal arts education with applied training.

Criminal Justice
Examine concepts and practical applications of justice, as well as historical and contemporary explanations of responses to crime.

Dance
This joint program with The School of Contemporary Dancers offers the advantages of concentrated, conservatory-style dance training teamed with a liberal arts education.

  • Prerequisites: General admission requirements. In order to enrol in this program, students must be admitted to both The School of Contemporary Dancers: Senior Professional Program and The University of Winnipeg.
  • Factsheet | uwinnipeg.ca/dance

Disability Studies
The focus of this interdisciplinary program is the critical analysis of disability in society. This is a joint program with Red River College.

East Asian Languages and Cultures
Study the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages and delve into the intellectual legacy, cultural habits, religious and social values, literatures, and history of the East Asian region.

English
Consider the various aesthetic, cultural, and historical factors that influence what we read and write.

History
Explore the careers of major figures such as Galileo, Gandhi, and Stalin. Improve the ability to evaluate evidence and learn how to present interpretations in clear and logical written and oral arguments.

History of Art
Probe the history behind the world’s outstanding sculptures, paintings, and architecture, while developing skills in critical thinking and visual communication, and come into firsthand contact with selected works of art.

Human Rights
Through this multidisciplinary program, students have an opportunity to explore issues of human rights in a context defined by globalization.

Indigenous Languages
The Indigenous Languages thematic major provides students with an interdisciplinary education in Indigenous languages that focuses on revitalization, planning, and communication.

Indigenous Studies
The department is designed to provide students with a multi-disciplinary perspective which is grounded in an understanding of Indigenous people’s principles, values, and philosophies.

Interdisciplinary Linguistics
Gain an in-depth understanding of how language encodes meaning, and gain skills to write, read, and speak with greater confidence, fluency, and power.

International Development Studies
Students are challenged to explore the causes and consequences of processes that can promote or exclude individuals, communities, and nations.

Mennonite Studies
This interdisciplinary program combines studies in history, religion, culture, and literature as they relate to Mennonites in transnational contexts.

Modern Languages: French Studies
Explore diverse areas of linguistics, writing, translation, stylistics, and francophone literature. Courses are offered at various levels, and there is an opportunity to study at a partner university in France.

  • Prerequisites: You must meet The University of Winnipeg’s general admission requirements. No specific courses are required. The University of Winnipeg offers a wide range of French courses to fit all levels of proficiency and language knowledge.
  • Factsheet | uwinnipeg.ca/french-studies

Modern Languages: German Studies
Develop analytical, communication, and writing skills that can be used in a variety of careers. There is an opportunity to participate in an exchange program with the Universitat Bamberg in Southern Germany.

Modern Languages: Spanish Studies
Explore the social, political, and cultural history of Spain and Latin America; translate newspaper articles and other texts; learn about the customs and traditions of Spain; or read Don Quijote.

Philosophy
Engage in disciplined and imaginative thinking about the philosophical questions common to all humans by studying the works of great philosophers.

Political Science
Examine relations between state and civil society, the power of human rights, and the impact of political parties, interest groups, and government organizations.

Psychology
Psychologists seek answers by studying the human mind and behaviour. Explore topics ranging from the basic nervous system to principles of perception, learning, and cognition.

Religion and Culture
The study of religion focuses on the human search for meaning and purpose in life, as it is expressed in stories, rituals, codes of conduct, canonical texts, and cultural values.

Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications
Acquire the theoretical and analytical background to prepare, adapt, interpret, and evaluate messages intended for a wide range of audiences and purposes.

Sociology
Sociology tells us how and why certain ideas are taken for granted and become popular and dominant during different social, economic, and historical time periods.

Theatre and Film
Our program — one of the largest in Canada — includes the opportunity to obtain a degree in one of six areas of study: Acting and Directing, Design, Drama in Education, Filmmaking, Playwriting, Stage Management or Production.

Urban and Inner City Studies
The program provides an opportunity to examine the political, economic, social, and spatial context of these challenges from diverse perspectives.

Women & Gender Studies
Develop a critical consciousness of societal inequalities including those based on social differences.