BE ANYTHING
Follow your passion. Study what inspires you. Engage in your learning. Take advantage of every opportunity to grow.
Why choose a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at uLethbridge?
The careers of the future require people who think big-picture and who have a demonstrated dedication to life-long learning. Choosing to pursue a BA puts you on an academic journey that will offer you the best of a comprehensive liberal education with the ability to specialize in various fields of study. A BA is appealing because of its broad and well-rounded approach, which can offer versatility when seeking a career or a graduate degree.
Earning a BA at the University of Lethbridge allows you to experience a wide range of subjects while you specialize in the major of your choice. With 23 BA majors to choose from, tailor-made combined degrees, and the option to participate in one of our pre-professional programs like pre-law, you’re sure to discover precisely what you’re passionate about.
However, your education isn’t just about what you learn in the classroom — it’s also about bridging the experiences you have outside of it. Combined with a foundation in liberal education and armed with hands-on work experience gained through our experiential learning opportunities, you will graduate with a head start on the path to your future. Explore career options, participate in research and develop skills that complement your degree when you participate in our Co-operative Education program. You will also have the chance to work with professors on research projects via our applied and independent studies programs, perhaps you'll even travel to Peru or present a paper in Brussels! The opportunities are endless.
As for finding a job when you’ve finished your degree, uLethbridge students are adept at applying their classroom learning in any situation. By pursuing courses in the arts, social sciences and humanities, you will deepen your cultural understanding and awareness. In addition, time-management, communications, analytical-thinking, complex problem-solving and creative-thinking are just a few of the highly sought after skills you will gain, making your degree marketable for virtually any career path.
Your professors will care about your success and will challenge, inspire and support you. They will encourage you to be the best version of yourself.
My experiences at the University of Lethbridge have been very influential in knowing my identity. I found where I fit in and what I'm supposed to do. ~ Maria Livingston, BA '15 (Native American Studies) | Visit uleth.ca/artsci/maria to learn more about Maria's journey!
Wendy Sloboda (BA ’01) | The Dinosaur Hunter
Julian SpearChief-Morris (BA’13) | Harvard Law
University of Lethbridge alumnus Julian SpearChief-Morris (BA’13) said he was headed for law school in a 2012 video feature he shot while a member of the Pronghorns men’s basketball team.
Little did we know that the distinguished graduate of the University’s urban and regional studies program would set his sights on the pre-eminent law school in North America – Harvard.
Karissa Hartley (BA '18) | Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Less than a year into her role as alumni engagement coordinator for the University of Lethbridge, Karissa Hartley (BA '18) has made quite the impression. Overseeing the development of alumni programming initiatives has equipped this young alumna with the skillset and passion necessary to create lasting impact.
She first got a taste for work in advancement – specifically in alumni relations and communications – through an applied study she completed in the last year of her undergraduate degree.
Think responsibly. Become a global citizen.
Do you dream of making the world a better place to live? Are you interested in the environment and social justice issues? The Faculty of Arts and Science Global Citizenship Cohort (GCC) offers a unique opportunity to connect some of your first-year courses around a common theme while interacting with a group of like-minded students. You have two themes to choose from: Identity & Politics or Challenging Worldviews. If working with others to improve the world as global citizens appeal to you, join this small group of curious and motivated students and enjoy an enhanced first-year university experience. The GCC is yet another great reason to study at the University of Lethbridge.
As a first-year student, I was a bit overwhelmed when I arrived on campus. Luckily, my last activity at NSO was a meet and greet with the coordinators and students in the GCC. I quickly realized that I had found my people. I’m only a couple of weeks into the school year and I’ve already built many friendships. It’s so nice to walk around campus and recognize faces. And most importantly, I have found a group of people who I identify with and that I know will be long-time friends.
Kahsha Fancy Shingoose, 1st year BA General Major
Jamie Lewis | 4th Year BA Anthropology (Co-op)
While Jamie was in the GCC, Jamie Lewis, a fourth year anthropology student, was part of a group of five students who raised funds for the uLethbridge Refugee Action Committee (RAC), a volunteer group formed to help resettle a Syrian family in Lethbridge.
“I had an overwhelming feeling of helplessness,” says Lewis. “It was at the height of media coverage regarding the Syrian refugee crisis. For so many of us, I think it put a human face onto this abstract political concept that we hadn’t been able to previously understand to its full extent. Having this visual was a spur for a lot of us.”
She spoke to Dr. Shelly Wismath, her professor in the Global Citizenship Cohort, who in turn referred her to Dr. Anne Dymond, a professor in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Dymond and Chaplain Erin Phillips were instrumental in establishing the U of L Refugee Action Committee, which was focusing its efforts on bringing a Syrian family to Lethbridge. In August 2016, Jamie was part of a group who met Abdullah Mouslli, a student refugee who was sponsored as a result of their efforts, at the airport and welcomed him to Canada.
Students from the GCC continue to be involved locally with the WUSC’s Student Refugee Program which has recently received a significant boost from a generous donor.
Antoine Gendron | 3rd year BSc General Major Science (Co-op)
While Antoine Gendron, a 3rd year general major in science, was in the GCC, he was part of a group of six students who worked with the Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) to do clean-up and conduct water testing on the Old Man River.
Adopt a River saw the students work for eight hours on their designated section of the Oldman River near Taber, collecting garbage, conducting soil and water tests, documenting plants and taking note of any vandalism.
“We’re doing what we can to clean it up and help in whatever way possible,” says 20-year-old student Antoine Gendron. “We’re hoping our project will help bring awareness of local watershed issues to people in the region so they might become more careful in their use of water at home, at work and in their recreational activities.” Antoine is now on the Board and continues to be active in promoting their efforts.