Creative and Performing Arts

English Language and Literature: Teacher Education Preparation

The Minor in English: Teacher Education Preparation combines courses in Literature and Language. Students who complete this Minor will have the English course requirements needed to apply to the UBC Teacher Education Program (Secondary) with a specialization in English.

English Language and Literature

This program has excellent options for students looking for a degree combining close linguistic analysis with cultural and historical interpretation. Students planning careers in education or media will find this program especially appealing, but it is open to anyone with interests that cross the two main streams of English studies.  

English Literature

This program offers students with interests in the literatures of the English-speaking world a chance to explore a range of topical issues in historical, theoretical, global, and mediatic perspectives. Working in a vibrant community of engaged scholars and learners, literature students gain advanced research, writing, and communication skills that will help prepare them for careers […]

Visual Art (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts Visual Art program offers visual art practice, critical theory and art history within a stimulating and challenging academic environment.  Held in studio environments, Visual Art classes foster individual creative production and visual literacy in a lively atmosphere of instructor-led debate, discussion and critique. 

Degree – Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a four-year degree program in the Faculty of Arts, blending artistic and professional practice, theory, and research. Students can specialize in the following academic disciplines: Creative Writing Acting Theatre Design and Production Film Production Visual Art (major and Honours) Bachelor of Arts programs are also available to BFA students, […]

Degree – Bachelor of Music

The School of Music offers a four-year degree program leading to the Bachelor of Music. At the heart of the program is the core curriculum of music theory and aural skills, music history, music technology, solo and ensemble performance, and liberal arts electives, in which all majors participate. The School of Music admits undergraduate students […]

Degree – Bachelor of Media Studies

The Bachelor of Media Studies is a four-year, multidisciplinary, direct-entry degree that combines media theory, research, and hands-on application. Drawing on curriculum from Art History, Visual Art, English, and German critical media theory, Creative Writing, Journalism, Film Studies, Film Production, Information Studies, and Computer Science, the BMS degree builds a foundation for a rewarding and […]

Degree – Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is offered as a four-year degree program in the Faculty of Arts. You can complete honours, major, double major, and minor programs in one or more departments, or you can  design an interdisciplinary studies program. Programs available to Bachelor of Fine Arts students are available to BA students as double majors. 

Dual Degree – Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science

Through this dual degree program, you can earn a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Science in approximately six years. 

Dual Degree – Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education

Through this dual degree program, you can earn a Bachelor of Music (General Studies) and a Bachelor of Education within five years. Graduates are qualified to teach music at the Secondary and Elementary levels.