The art of thinking and communicating
This multifaceted perspective brings further benefits. Not only will you study some of the most fascinating subjects and ideas, you will also acquire indispensable skills that will prepare you for a successful future. In particular, you will hone your skills in critical thinking and effective communication, key factors that will allow you to manage the constantly changing demands of contemporary careers.
Government of Ontario statistics show that our graduates have a 93%+ employment rate six months and two years post-graduation. Arts and Humanities students also report a consistently high level of satisfaction with the long-term preparation that they derived from their studies. So, where will you find our graduates? Everywhere. Their adaptable skills and diverse interests mean that you will find them in all of the professions, in business, in education, in politics, in the foreign service, and in arts and entertainment.
Career Opportunities in the Arts and Humanities:
In addition to providing excellent preparation for entry into graduate school or professional programs like Audiology, Journalism, Law, Teaching and even Medicine, an undergraduate degree in Arts and Humanities prepares you for a successful career in a number of roles. While many of the roles listed below are attainable with an arts and humanities undergraduate degree alone, gaining relevant outside-the-classroom experience is recommended; some of the job titles listed may also require specialized educational training.
Libraries/Museum
Advertising Copywriter
Antique Dealer
Archivist
Art Dealer
Arts Administrator
Bilingual Customer Service Specialist
Casting Director
Cinema Manager
Community Outreach Worker
Compliance Officer
Copy Editor
Crisis Worker
Cultural Events Planner
Cultural Interpreter
Curator
Dialect Coach
Editor
Editorial Assistant
Entrepreneur
Ethics Officer
Exhibit/Display Designer
External Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Film/Video Producer
Foreign Language Education Coordinator
Foreign Service Officer
Foreign Travel Advisor
Grants Officer
Historical Museum Administrator
Historical Preservation Coordinator
Import/Export Coordinator
Information Retrieval Researcher
International Student Advisor
Interpreter
Language and Communications Skills Program Coordinator
Layout Editor
Legislative Assistant
Lexicographer
Lobbyist
Market Researcher
Media Analyst
Media Relations Officer
Official Language Monitor
Patent Writer
Political Aide
Preservationist
Program Evaluator
Proofreader
Proposal Writer
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Educator
Public Information Officer
Public Policy Analyst
Publications Assistant
Publisher
Research and Development Officer
Researcher/Content Developer
Study Abroad Program Coordinator
Studio Artist
Technical Writer
Television Researcher
Translator
Victim’s Advocate
Women’s Shelter Director
Writer