What is a major?
The primary academic focus of a program. It is generally a defined set of courses in a subject area. For each declared single degree, a major must be declared. For the BASc, two majors must be declared. For Combined Degrees, two majors must be declared, i.e., one major for each degree sought.
Please refer to the list below for majors available for the various degree programs offered by the Faculty of Arts & Science. Majors are listed alphabetically, and each entry links through to the associated website. Please refer to the current U of L calendar for a comprehensive report on the requirements for each major.
Learn more about our pre-professional and professional transfer programs, including dentistry, engineering, journalism, law, medicine, social work and veterinary medicine.
Agricultural Biotechnology - BSc
Do you enjoy thinking up new solutions to environmental issues? Do you believe that science and technology hold the answers to many of our problems? Are you devoted to providing food for the planet? Do you want to be the one to make a difference? Feed the planet in Agricultural Biotechnology.
agbiotech@uleth.ca
403-329-2467
Agricultural Studies - BA, BSc
Does farming or ranching define you? Do you long for a career that will enable you to enjoy a rural agricultural lifestyle? Do you want to be the one to make a difference in resolving global problems in agri-food production, marketing and trade? Cultivate your passion in Agricultural Studies.
agstudies@uleth.ca
403-329-2733
Anthropology - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Does the thought of living in some far-off country give you butterflies? Do you love hearing stories about how other people live? What they value? Or what they believe? Are you fascinated by human diversity? Examine cultural diversity in Anthropology.
anthropology@uleth.ca
403-329-2598
Applied Statistics - BSc
Do you like searching for patterns? Would you like to solve real-world statistical problems? Are you ready to contribute to essential decision making in both public and private sector industries? Not everyone “gets” numbers but you will in Applied Statistics.
math@uleth.ca
403-329-2470
Archaeology (BA) & Archaeology & Geography (BSc)
Do you enjoy learning about ancient civilizations? Does the idea of unearthing artifacts excite you? Do you like searching through collections and archives for clues to an historical puzzle you may not have all the pieces for? Break new ground in Archaeology & Geography.
archaeology@uleth.ca
403-329-2225
Art - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Are you a trend-setting visionary with a creative eye? Are you fascinated by different artistic mediums and processes? Do you believe that art and creativity have a great impact on society’s evolution? Visualize your creativity in Art.
art.artsci@uleth.ca
403-329-5106
Biochemistry - BSc
Are you fascinated by genetic modification? Do you dream of helping to solve global health or resource issues by developing new ways to combat diseases or by creating alternative food or energy sources? Does a career in Medicine or Pharmacology interest you? Ignite your passion in Biochemistry.
biochemistry@uleth.ca
403-329-2301
Biological Sciences - BSc, BASc, BSc/BEd, BSc/BMgt
Were you the kid who had to turn over every rock to see what was living under it? Did you ever wonder how a seed knew how to grow up to be a tree, or how a hummingbird’s wings beat so fast? Are you continually fascinated by the natural world? Delve into the world of living organisms in the Biological Sciences.
biology@uleth.ca
403-329-2245
Chemistry - BSc, BASc, BSc/BEd, BSc/BMgt
Do you have a naturally inquisitive mind? Do you like to break objects down so you can see how they work on the inside? Do you enjoy contemplating new solutions to current issues using science and technology? Is making a difference important to you? Start a chain reaction in Chemistry.
chemistry@uleth.ca
403-329-2301
Computer Science & Geographical Information Science (GIS) - BSc
Do you enjoy problem-solving? Are you intrigued by why cities are built the way they are and the infrastructure that supports them? Do you take ownership of the map on road trips? Are computers “your thing”? Model your degree in Computer Science and GIS.
computerscience@uleth.ca
403-329-2470
Computer Science - BSc, BASc, BSc/BEd, BSc/BMgt, A&S Minor
Do you enjoy finding intricate solutions to complex problems? Are you technically minded? Do you like to figure out how things work? Do you want to make a difference? Decode your passion in Computer Science.
computerscience@uleth.ca
403-329-2470
Dramatic Arts - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Do you like being center stage? Are you forever entertaining your friends and family? Do you enjoy creating fictional scenarios and alternative views of reality? Act out your passion in Theatre & Dramatic Arts.
drama.artsci@uleth.ca
403-329-5106
Economics - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
Do you care about the less fortunate in society? Do you want to help resolve global issues like poverty and development? Are you intrigued by Canada’s role in the international community? Is leaving a legacy of positive change important to you? Discover what’s trending in Economics.
economics@uleth.ca
403-329-2518
English - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
Do you love to lose yourself in a good book? Do you relish your ability to win arguments with your rhetorical mastery? Do you want to write? Are you intrigued by the idea of learning about the world through fiction, poetry and drama? Write your own story in our Department of English.
english@uleth.ca
403-329-2378
Environmental Science - BSc
Are you fascinated by the natural environment? Are you concerned about climate change, sustainability or water resources? Would you like to learn how ecosystems function or why biodiversity is important to our future? Be wise about resources in Environmental Science.
environmental@uleth.ca
403-332-4040
French - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
Does the idea of being an international globetrotter appeal to you? Are you the kind of person who would love to live and study in a foreign country? Do you believe the key to solving world issues lies in communication and understanding cultural differences? Learn a language — discover the world in Modern Languages & Linguistics.
languages@uleth.ca
403-329-2560
French/Spanish - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Are you intrigued by languages? Do you believe communication and understanding cultural differences is key to solving world issues? Are you ready to pack your bags and explore the French and Spanish parts of the world? Learn a language — discover the world in Modern Languages & Linguistics.
languages@uleth.ca
403-329-2560
General Major - Humanities - BA, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Are your interests rooted in subjects like history, English and philosophy? Do you want the broadest education possible? Are you ready to explore past, present and future? Are you an all or nothing king of person? Diversify with a General Major.
genmajor@uleth.ca
403-329-5106
General Major - Sciences - BSc, BSc/BEd, BSc/BMgt
Are you interested in everything under the sun — especially science? Do you enjoy looking at problems from multiple perspectives to find the best solution? Do you want the broadest education possible? Diversify with a General Major.
genmajor@uleth.ca
403-329-5106
General Major - Social Sciences - BA, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Do you wonder what it will really take to create an inclusive society? Do you want to explore problems and find solutions? Are you fascinated by human diversity? Do relationships between nations and societies interest you? Diversify with a General Major.
genmajor@uleth.ca
403-329-5106
Geography - BA, BSc, BASc, BA/BEd, BSc/BEd, BA/BMgt, BSc/BMgt
Do you wonder how, when and why the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Ocean Basins were created? Or what determines the locations of cities, lakes, deserts, jungles — just about everything on the planet? Are you worried about the use and depletion of our natural resources? Learn to synthesize with Geography.
geography@uleth.ca
403-332-4040
History - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
What do you love? Are you fascinated by the thought of what life was really like in Ancient Rome, Meiji Japan, or on the North American Prairie in the nineteenth century? Does the idea of knights in armour taking to battle or women battling for the right to vote intrigue you?
history@uleth.ca
403-329-2541
Indigenous Studies - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Are you devoted to Native culture? Do you love hearing stories about our rich and diverse Aboriginal heritage? Are you interested in learning to help resolve some of the issues our First Nations’ communities face today? Get an education with impact in Indigenous Studies.
nas@uleth.ca
403-329-2635
Kinesiology – BA, BSc, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt, BSc/BEd, BSc/BMgt
Do you have a competitive spirit? Is staying fit for life one of your main goals? Are you interested in a career that promotes a healthy lifestyle? Exercise your passion in Kinesiology & Physical Education.
kinesiology@uleth.ca
403-329-2680
Mathematics - BSc, BASc, BSc/BEd, BSc/BMgt, A&S Minor
Do you like searching for patterns? Are you a problem solver with an eye for details? Do you want to keep your options open to a variety of highly profitable career possibilities? Calculate your passion in Mathematics.
math@uleth.ca
403-329-2470
Music - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Do you play in a band? Are you forever singing in the shower? Do you want to learn more? Is everything you experience just a little better when you add music? Perform with passion in Music.
music.artsci@uleth.ca
403-329-5106
Neuroscience - BSc
Are you intrigued by human behaviour? Are you interested in learning more about how electrical impulses can transform themselves into thoughts, emotions and actions? Do you want to help people recover from neurological disorders or brain injuries? Probe into your passion in Neuroscience.
neuroscience@uleth.ca
403-394-3900
Philosophy - BA, BASc, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
Do you love to think about the big questions in life, like good vs. evil? Do you like to debate your point of view? Are you intrigued by the concept of whether time and space are real? Do they exist at all? Your passion exists. Your passion exists — Find it in our Department of Philosophy.
philosophy@uleth.ca
403-380-1894
Physics - BSc, BASc, BSc/BEd, BSc/BMgt, A&S Minor
Do you always ask “Why?” Are you always wondering why things are the way they are and why they work the way they do? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding experience that will train you to think analytically? Enter a world of wonder in Physics & Astronomy.
physics@uleth.ca
403-329-2280
Political Science - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
Do you like working through complex problems or situations one step at a time? Do relationships between nations and societies interest you? Do you rise to the occasion when a tough challenge presents itself? Make the right move in Political Science.
political.science@uleth.ca
403-329-2580
Psychology - BA, BSc, BASc, BSc/BEd, BA/BMgt, BSc/BMgt
Are you interested in what makes people tick? Why they act the way they act and why they think the way they think? What about animals? What do they think? How do they communicate? Examine the mind & behaviour — study Psychology.
psychology@uleth.ca
403-329-2235
Religious Studies – BA, BASc, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
Why is religion so prevalent? Are all faiths the same? What do they do for — and to — people? Are you fascinated by different ways of life? Do you want to learn more about other ways of understanding what it means to be human? Remove misunderstanding — study Religion.
religious.studies@uleth.ca
403-380-1894
Remote Sensing – BSc
Are you fascinated by Google™ Earth? Are you always in-the-know about the leading edge of software and technology? Do you like thinking about the infinite breadth and depth of our environment, all the way to the outer edges of the universe? Marvel at Earth’s mosaic in Remote Sensing.
remote.sensing@uleth.ca
403-332-4040
Sociology - BA, BASc, BA/BEd, BA/BMgt
Is "people watching" one of your favorite pastimes? Are you fascinated by how people relate to each other and to their social surroundings? Do you sometimes find yourself making up theories as to why a group or society behaves the way it does? Discover your passion in the Department of Sociology.
sociology@uleth.ca
403-329-2551
Urban & Regional Studies - BA, BA/BMgt
Are you fascinated by urban architecture? Do you adore wandering through cosmopolitan neighbourhoods? Do you marvel over the contrast between planned suburban developments and inner city districts? Examine every pathway in Urban & Regional Studies.
urban.regional@uleth.ca
403-329-2225
Women & Gender Studies - BA, BASc, BA/BMgt, A&S Minor
Does learning about progressive women and men who have changed the course of history fill your heart with pride? Do you wonder what it will really take to create an inclusive society? Or how you can help make it happen? Achieve equality now in Women & Gender Studies.
womengender@uleth.ca
403-332-4106