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There are many different options that allow students to focus their study in one or two areas of interest. Students at TRU have a good deal of freedom to design a program of study that suits their particular needs and interests. With experienced program advisors to guide you, a broad-based Arts education can help you to explore and communicate the important issues in your life!
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The anthropology option at TRU addresses the human condition in all its past and present manifestations.

Anthropology

 
Canadian Studies publication The Canadian Studies Program was developed over the course of several years by Arts faculty from a variety of disciplines.

Canadian Studies

 
An education in Economics prepares students for a wide variety of jobs and provides an excellent foundation from which to pursue law school or other advanced degree work.

     
       Economics

 
The English department has earned a strong reputation, with many of our students going on to achieve distinction in the creative arts, teaching, journalism, business, and graduate study.

English

 
The mission of TRU’s Department of Geography is to provide a rewarding education through nationally recognized teaching, research, and service.

Geography

 
PHP Program History is the study of humanity's recorded past. It encompasses virtually all aspects of human activity and behaviour.

History

 
Both the Journalism degree and the diploma options are career-oriented, aimed at preparing students for employment.

Journalism

 
Modern Languages embraces the idea that in depth knowledge of a second language enhances cognitive skills.  Our modern languages options include Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish and German.

Modern Languages

 
Philosophy is quite unlike any other field. It is unique both in its methods and in the nature and breadth of its subject matter.

Philosophy

 
Political Studies or Political Science, as it is more commonly known, is one of the newest and fastest growing disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Political Science

 
Psych Program Intro The Psychology Department at TRU offers a variety of courses and the option of obtaining a Major, Minor or Honours in Psychology as part of the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Psychology

 
Sociology is a perspective in which we understand ourselves, and the groups we are members of, by studying their social context in a particular historical period.

Sociology

 
The Theatre Arts program at the Thompson Rivers University provides students with a variety of courses designed for both the theatre specialist and the generalist.

Theatre

 
VPA Program Intro The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Thompson Rivers University offers a new and fast growing Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Visual Arts. It is one of the most studio intensive programs among universities in the province!

Visual Arts