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Your future, your degree, your way!
The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is where bold ideas drive meaningful change. Join York's largest faculty and build a degree that works for you. With more than 100 programs and certificates, you can bridge disciplines, study what you love and gain the skills you need to thrive.
With over 600 full-time faculty members, a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence, and an innovative, hands-on approach to education, you’ll develop the adaptability and expertise to succeed in today’s competitive world.
Starting your first year is a big step—and you’re not alone. We have the people, resources and supports to help you thrive and make the most of your learning journey.
Save the Date for Spring Open House 2026
Come experience York University's Keele Campus by learning about your program, meeting members of our welcoming community and exploring campus.
Date: March 21, 2026
Plan Your Journey
Why Choose LA&PS?
Wide-ranging programs: Explore a wide range of programs across humanities, social sciences and professional studies.
Career-ready flexibility: Combine majors, minors, or certificates to create a unique academic path that sets you apart.
Experiential Learning: Build practical skills through hands-on projects, co-op and placement opportunities.
Study your way: Part-time options, evening and weekend classes, and online learning make it easy to fit education into your life.
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By the Numbers
90+
Degree Options
35
Undergraduate Certificates
16,000+
Students
92%
York graduates employed within 2 years
Get Experience
At LA&PS we encourage you to take learning outside the classroom. We strongly believe in hands-on learning. That’s why we provide a huge choice of practical experiences abroad, in the community, in the workplace and in the classroom.
Paid Co-op
Get paid work experience starting in your second year!
Placement Courses
Placements are part-time, for-credit experiences that provide students with the opportunity to connect academic and real-world experiences.
Study Abroad
Add an international element to your studies by immersing yourself in a new environment.
DARE
The Dean’s Award for Research Excellence gives undergrads a paid opportunity to engage in hands-on research with faculty members.
Campus Life
Learn about all the ways you can get involved in the rich student life on campus. Begin life-long friendships while gaining experience in a sports league, student club or Colleges program.
Colleges
LA&PS Colleges provide fun, friends and support during your time at York. Take advantage of mentorship from peers, leadership development programs and more!
Get Involved
Join one of our nearly 40 intramural sports leagues, or one of our 350 student clubs, you’ll be sure to make friends and meet new people.
Housing
Get all the details you need about your new home away from home, including meal plans, food services, maintenance requests and important deadlines.
Campus Tours
Our campus has five libraries, 86 buildings, multiple athletic facilities, residencies, a shopping mall, an observatory and unmatched green spaces. Take a virtual tour!
Meet Our Students
LA&PS is by far the best Faculty because of the incredible resources available to students. From financial support like bursaries and awards to programs such as peer mentorship, the Writing Centre, and Advancing YU—there’s so much designed to help you succeed. Take advantage of these opportunities; I did, and they helped me achieve my goals and more!
— Nebiyou Timotewos
4th year, Politics
One of the most valuable aspects of my studies was the freedom to choose courses I was truly passionate about beyond my major. Exploring subjects like history gave me the chance to learn about influential Canadian leaders I admire, which inspired me to think critically about leadership and purpose in my own career. That experience helped me discover my passions and set a clear direction for my future.
— Marion Placido
Bachelor of Commerce
The DARE research project gave me an invaluable opportunity to independently conduct an analysis that will benefit my future career in finance. I got to explore how to read and utilize databases and how to work with software to create results from a regression analysis. It’s my first introduction to how computer programs can help with complex problems.
— Mohammad Fadil Siddiqui
DARE Student
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