This program is part of the Faculty of Arts, known for its diverse curriculum preparing students for careers in different sectors. Through Arts Work Experience (AWE) undergraduate students develop and integrate the skills gained in the classroom with full-time, paid work experience. Academic faculty/school: Faculty of Arts. This Bachelor of Arts program in Art and Design offers a diverse curriculum encompassing various art and design disciplines, with the opportunity to gain full-time, paid work experience through the Arts Work Experience (AWE) program, integrating academic learning with practical professional skills.

Career options across various sectors in art and design, potentially including graphic design, illustration, fine arts, digital media, web design, and more, enhanced by the practical experience gained through the optional Arts Work Experience (AWE) program.

The University of Alberta, North Campus, is a top 100 university in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025) and #6 in the world for global impact (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024). The North campus is the University's largest and most historic campus, located near the heart of the city of Edmonton. The program is within the Faculty of Arts, known for its diverse curriculum and the Arts Work Experience (AWE) program.