Why You Should Consider an Honours Arts Degree

Five questions about Honours Arts at Laurier.

An Honours Arts program might not be the first thing you think about when looking at universities, but it’s definitely worth considering! With so many topics to study and areas to explore, an Honours Arts program could be right for you. Keep reading to learn more.

What kind of degree do I get with an Honours Arts program?

When you choose an Honours Arts program, you will be working to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree, and you can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from many different faculties across different universities. For example, at Laurier, you can get a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics through the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. But most Bachelor of Arts degrees will be for programs in faculties related to arts, liberal arts, and social sciences.

At Laurier, when you study in an Honours Arts program, you will be completing a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Faculty of Arts.

Why should I study in an Honours Arts program?

This is a good question to ask, and the answer may surprise you! The variety of programs and courses available to Honours Arts students means you can explore different topics that align with your professional and personal goals and interests. This lets you create a customized education that’s just right for you.

What do you mean by “customized education”?

When you study in Honours Arts at Laurier, you have choices on how you approach your studies. You can choose one topic as your major or you can combine two and do a double major. You can also add a minor or option to your degree in a topic that’s different from your major, like a minor in User Experience Design or an option in Management (and so many more!). These choices let you add to your education and study topics in different areas, all within an Honours Arts program.

What can I do with an Honours Arts degree?

The short answer is so much! The long answer is that Honours Arts graduates from Laurier are pursuing successful and rewarding careers in communications and media, government relations and policy administration, research, global business development, marketing and advertising, and many more.

Your Honours Arts degree can lead you to careers in Canada and around the world in many different fields, sectors and industries.

How do I apply to Honours Arts at Laurier?

When you’re ready to apply, you’ll submit your application through OUAC. For programs offered at Laurier, select Honours Arts (BA) Programs, All Other Arts Majors, Waterloo Campus. You will have the option of choosing your subject of major interest, but you don’t have to choose when you apply! You can start your Honours Arts degree without choosing your major and wait until the end of your first year to select the one that’s right for you. It’s another way you can customize your education.

There could still be lots to consider when choosing an Honours Arts degree at Laurier, so be sure to contact us at artslaurier@wlu.ca to get answers to your questions.