Bachelor of Arts (also Honours Stream)

About this programme

You'll hear directly from instructors about their courses and research specialties while receiving important updates on job futures connected to our programs. And you'll discover how arts degrees help to build free, fair, and prosperous societies. You can also hear award-winning poet and English professor Richard Harrison recite a poem that speaks powerfully to the value of a liberal arts education. Employers are looking for candidates with a variety of skills. According to a 2013 study ("It Takes More than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success"), commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the top eight skills that employers are looking for are: Indeed, 93% of employers reported that they value a "demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems" more than the major of a candidate's degree. These skills are the focus of a Bachelor of Arts degree. Regardless of the major you choose, you will gain valuable transferable skills including research, written and verbal communication, complex problem solving, knowledge of key public and ethical debates and topics, and critical thinking skills. In addition, at Mount Royal University, these skills will be paired with the opportunity to have direct community involvement through Community Service Learning courses, practica, and internships, not to mention international and local field schools. If you are unsure which major you wish to take, you can apply without declaring a major in your first year. Admission to the Bachelor of Ar