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University of Lethbridge

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Campus

    Lethbridge

  • Intl. Tuition

    CA$24,662 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    CA$6,822 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    September 2027

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Student life (indicative)

This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community. A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

17.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£32,390

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

CA$24,662

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

CA$6,822

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Fine Arts topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

17:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community. A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

  • This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community.
  • A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£32,390

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

  • Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Science
  • Fine Arts

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

CA$24,662

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

CA$6,822

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

CA$98,649

For the full programme

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)CA$24,662per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)CA$6,822per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£634/mo
Food & Groceries£264/mo
Transport£59/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,108
Annual living costs£13,300/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,403/month budget (housing $803, food $335, transport $75) covers everything comfortably. Affordable by Canadian standards — a comfortable student lifestyle at a reasonable price.

  • One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,403/month budget (housing $803, food $335, transport $75) covers everything comfortably.
  • Affordable by Canadian standards — a comfortable student lifestyle at a reasonable price.