Study Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts Major) at Lakehead University in Canada, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts Major)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Our Department of Visual Arts offers hands-on degree programs that develop both the technical and conceptual skills needed to transform ideas into art. As a Visual Arts student you will learn to: Communicate visually through various media including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. Develop studio skills through practical applications. Interpret the world, cultures, and daily life through a creative lens. Critically analyze visual culture. In addition to the in-depth study of studio disciplines, our programs also include the study of art history and art theory, professional development, and outreach opportunities with local art galleries and creative organizations.We are a relatively small Department with a close-knit community of student artists. Our small size allows our faculty to focus on you as an individual artist and offer personal attention within the studio class setting. We also attend a field trip each year to visit museums and galleries, to supplement the structure of in-class learning. Our classes have visited art and cultural centres in Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Ottawa, Minneapolis, and New York.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$40,177.76 (US$ 28,879) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Thunder Bay

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay,

Ontario,

P7B 5E1, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$40,177.76 (US$ 28,879) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Thunder Bay

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay,

Ontario,

P7B 5E1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission as an International Student, you must currently reside outside of Canada and you are not a Canadian citizen. To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead, you will need the following: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration; Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12); Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60

Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)

Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110

International English Language Testing System (

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lakehead University

Lakehead University is a vibrant and forward-thinking institution that provides a transformative educational experience for students.

  • #1 in Ontario, Top 6 in Canada (Maclean’s 2026)
  • #1 North America under 10,000 students (Global Impact 2026))
  • Locations in Thunder Bay, Orillia & Barrie, Ontario
  • 97.9 % employed within 2 years of graduation

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