About Art Education in University of Lethbridge

Program Description

Be inspired by art and visual culture, and make your mark on the world.  Work with internationally active artists and scholars as you pursue your professional and creative goals in a collaborative environment.  

Develop your voice as an independent artist or arts professional through an intensive studio experience exploring technical, aesthetic, and theoretical studies necessary to pursue contemporary art.  Receive instruction in a range of materials and methods in drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, performance art, photography, printmaking, media and electronic art. Senior students pursue self-directed studio work in a capstone course supported by faculty members of their choice.  

As a student teacher, you have 27 weeks of practical classroom experience in a broad range of schools from rural to urban and elementary to secondary with a focus in your teachable area. As part of a graduating class of superior educators, the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education teacher preparation is nationally recognized for its excellence.

Which Faculty to choose?

Both the Bachelor of Arts (Art) or a Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art combined with a Bachelor of Education programs are 5-year combined degrees with K-12 experience through the Faculty of Education.  Choosing between the two programs is dependent on the amount of art courses you would like to have in your major. 

The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education stream offers a more focused fine arts approach that allows you to build expertise in the art field, and enables you to take the reins of secondary-level art education.

Students who are interested in teaching elementary school are encouraged to pursue the Bachelor of Arts (Art)/Bachelor of Education degree. The flexibility of this stream will allow students to gain a diversified set of qualifications which better meets the needs of multi-subject teaching common in elementary schools.

Possible Careers

• Artist
• Art Restoration
• Art Therapy
• Artifact Preservation
• Graphic Design
• Video Production
• Museum Curator
• Photographer
• Arts Management
• Fine Art Appraisal
• Art Education
• Art Consulting
• Architecture

Some of these careers require additional education. Students may also choose to continue their education at the MFA or Ph.D. level.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :      overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL  :      minimum total score of 80,
• PTE       :      Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.

University of Lethbridge Ranking

University of Lethbridge has been ranked:

• #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
• Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
• 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
• One of the top three research universities in Canada.
• #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
• #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
• #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.

University of Lethbridge Highlights

University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.

The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.

University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.

University of Lethbridge Application process

How to apply

Application portal: Online

Application portal: 140 CAD

Application deadline:

Supporting documents:

• High School transcripts

• Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• ACT or SAT score
• English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
• Transcripts
• Three letter of reference
• Curriculum vitae
• GMAT scores if applicable
• interview
• letter of intent
• English proficiency