Lakehead Arts One (Hons) Lakehead University

Overview

The Lakehead Arts One (Hons) programme at Lakehead University offers students the unique opportunity to explore various academic interests within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities before selecting a permanent major. This foundational year is designed for those who seek a broad educational base while receiving dedicated guidance to help define their future academic and career paths.

Why Lakehead Arts One (Hons) at Lakehead University?

Students benefit from a small and comprehensive faculty environment that ensures direct access to professors and teaching assistants. The university provides an intimate and interactive learning atmosphere where students are supported by dedicated advisors and regular interest assessments. This personalised approach includes monthly workshops and faculty coffee talks to help students confidently transition into their chosen degree specialisation by the end of their first year.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 30236 per year
• National fee: CAD 6598 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing students to select courses from a wide range of arts-based disciplines. Modules may include:

• Anthropology
• English
• History
• Indigenous Learning
• Languages
• Music
• Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
• Philosophy
• Political Science

Careers with Lakehead Arts One (Hons)

Lakehead Arts One is a flexible entry programme that prepares students for a wide range of academic and professional pathways by allowing them to explore multiple disciplines within the social sciences and humanities before selecting a major. Through exposure to fields such as anthropology, history, political science, sociology, and the arts, students develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication, research, and interdisciplinary analysis.