404 BA Degree Programs in Canada

Study art history in the place art and design is made at Canada’s biggest art and design university. Our program is unique, in that you also get to take studio courses and make art and design yourself. The program emphasizes the expanded field of modern and contemporary art history, which includes design, photography, architecture, performance and new media, as well as painting and sculpture.

The three-year General Arts program offers students the opportunity to engage critically with the multifaceted nature of the human experience over the centuries and in the modern world. This program constitutes a stepping stone to employment in areas where responsibility, solid judgment, communication, and technical skills are required.

Choose between a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) with a streaming focus in Sport and Leisure Management or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sport and Leisure Management, which offers courses in public relations, communication and advanced marketing.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy Concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective on important issues and problems facing Canada and the global community. It features introductory and advanced political science courses in Canadian governance and International Relations.

The BA Dual Honors is our most advanced arts program. It combines two in-depth training, the first in history, and the other in international studies or intercultural leadership.

Our BA specializing in French studies will allow you to hone your reading and writing skills, but above all to carry out an in-depth study of French literature, linguistics, history and cultures.

The General BA is a three-year program (90 credits) that touches on a variety of subjects, whether in languages, literature, humanities or social sciences. Find out what you love and broaden your horizons.

Positive social change requires practical justice service capabilities, and your ability to use alternative dispute resolution techniques. The BA in Justice Study’s program at Royal Roads University provides you with the theoretical and real-world foundations necessary to use effective critical thinking skills to assess issues related to justice.

The BA in Professional Communication program examines language, media, culture, and technology. The program balances the best of academic education, professional experience, and practical skills, and combines a comprehensive overview of communications as an academic field with a selection of courses in professional writing, public relations, journalism, public speaking, organizational communication, and new media.

The BA in International Hotel Management (BAIHM) is a leading-edge program that builds professional credentials and advances careers in the hotel industry. In an unknown climate, we need leaders in hospitality able to spearhead change and innovate the way we do business. Not everything can be planned for. Learn about the skills you need to build resilience, respond, innovate, pivot quickly and lead change in the industry.

Like people, every organization has a story to tell. Today, telling that story authentically is more important than ever. Picture this: as a future PR director, communications consultant, or social media specialist, you will be directly involved in growing the reputation and success of the company, ministry, or non-profit that hires you. Sound exciting? Read on.

Build essential leadership skills at a top-ranked Canadian university

The video game industry is massive and global, earning over $40 billion in the US alone last year. Market trends show it will continue to be a major employer of well-paid, highly skilled professionals. Our unique Game Development program is unlike any other program. You will gain the technical skills you need to develop video games and knowledge about the entrepreneurial aspects of the business—all while gaining experience and developing your specialization in a range of team-based activities.

The Bachelor of Arts in French Concentration gives you a broad understanding of the foundational principles of the French language. With pedagogy oriented towards a communicative approach and task-based activities, you will discover the richness and diversity of the French and Francophone cultures.

The Bachelor of Arts in History Concentration provides students with a rigorous Bachelor's degree with a concentration in history that places special attention on cultivating excellent research and writing skills, and introducing students to high-level critical thinking and problem-solving.

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Concentration enables students to build their foundational comprehension, reasoning, and communication skills while exploring the most fundamental questions in life. It builds an understanding of the history, the origins of the ideas which shape society.

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies Concentration introduces students to the critical study of major world religions while developing their reasoning and communication skills. It examines the cultural impacts of the various sacred traditions.