Welcome to the Faculty of Arts! The Faculty of Arts is the largest faculty at Kwantlen Polytechnic University with thousands of students studying within our 21 departments and disciplines. The Faculty of Arts is a perfect place to start whether you know what you want to do or if you don't! Studying in the Arts allows you to define your own education - try different courses that you wouldn't consider and you just might find something that you're passionate about. 

No matter what degree you decide on, an arts education prepares you for the future. You will be ready for any job with your skillset and be able to make an impact in an organization or business. You can influence what is possible at KPU, and there are countless possibilities to transform your passion into a career you love.

Faculty Admission Requirements

All applicants to undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts must satisfy the Faculty’s undergraduate admission requirement, which consists of KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement.

Open-Intake Areas of Study

Applicants for open intake admission may identify intended areas of study from among any open-intake programs. Applicants who do not designate an intended area of study will be identified as Exploratory.

Limited-Intake Programs

Limited-intake programs have a limit on the maximum number of students admitted per application cycle. Applicants who satisfy both the program and Faculty undergraduate admission requirements will be offered admission to the Faculty with direct entry into the designated limited-intake program, as space permits. If space does not permit, such applicants will be offered open-intake admission to undergraduate studies in the Faculty.

Applicants to limited-intake programs who meet Faculty undergraduate admission requirements but who do not satisfy limited-intake program admission requirements will be offered open intake admission to undergraduate studies in the Faculty.

Pathway to Undergraduate Studies

Applicants who are unable to satisfy the undergraduate Faculty admission requirement may be eligible for admission to the Faculty’s pathway program. See Pathway to Undergraduate Studies for more information.

Arts Degree Advising

If you have questions regarding programs in the Faculty of Arts, please contact Arts Degree Advising.
Phone: 604.599.3068 | Email: artsdegreeadvising@kpu.ca
For other questions, please see our webpage – kpu.ca/arts

Dean: Shelley Boyd, PhD

Phone: 604.599.2052 | Email: arts@kpu.ca

Faculty's website: kpu.ca/arts