School of Liberal Arts

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Welcome to the School of Liberal Arts

The School of Liberal Arts focuses on understanding the range of human experience and expression in law, culture, and language in contemporary and historical perspectives. We support learning and research in such disciplines as English Literature, Media, and Writing; French as a Second Language; Law & Justice; and History. Our professors are leading scholars, advancing their fields through publications and collaborations. Students benefit from the guidance of award-winning specialists supporting their growth in the classroom, in one-on-one learning, and in virtual spaces. Connections beyond disciplines empower Indigenous Interdisciplinary Studies, including land-based immersion options, and custom-designed programs in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Through their studies in the Liberal Arts, our students acquire analytic and expressive skills equipping them to be outstanding thinkers, communicators, creators, and innovators. Undergraduate students can pursue programs in both French and English, in-person and online. Our graduates complete programs ranging from specializations and majors in the four-year B.A. and concentrations in the three-year B.A. to minors and certificates. Professors in the School of Liberal Arts contribute to the Interdisciplinary M.A. in Relational Studies and the Ph.D. in Human Studies and Interdisciplinarity, housed in the Faculty of Arts.

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Undergraduate Programs

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English Literature, Media, and Writing

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French as a Second Language

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History

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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Law & Justice

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Droit et Justice

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Études interdisciplinaires

Graduate Programs

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Ph.D. in Human Studies and Interdisciplinarity

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M.A. in Relational Studies

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Maîtrise interdisciplinaire en études relationnelles

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Doctorat en études humaines et interdisciplinarité

Resources for Current Students

Academic Advising

Academic Calendar

Scholarships and Bursaries

School of Liberal Arts News

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Laurentian University to Host 5th Biennial Maamwizing Conference: Gdinwenmaaganaanig: All Our Relati...

The Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute, in partnership with Kenjgewin Teg, is hosting the 5th ...

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Graduate Spotlight: Émilie Ménard

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Laurentian Welcomes Fall 2026 Faculty Cohort

Laurentian University is welcoming new professors this fall with the addition of nine faculty member...

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Residence Assistants: Building Community from Day One

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Upcoming Events

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Exam Period

December 12th to December 23rd marks the examination period for first-term courses and mid-term test...

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Madhur Anand in Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice

Mar. 05, 2026 - Mar. 06, 2026

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Contact Us

Jia Noseworthy

Administrative Assistant

935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6

sla@laurentian.ca

(705) 675-1151 ext. 5692

Christine Sansalone

Director of the School of Liberal Arts

Arts Building, 3rd Floor, Room A-316 935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6

csansalone@laurentian.ca

(705) 675-1151 ext. 3221