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Thompson Rivers University
Faculty of Arts
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers degree programs leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with majors and minors in both the fine and performing arts. There are also several diploma and certificate program options for students who want to develop specific skills.
The new Bachelor of Fine Arts–Visual Arts degree has been revised and is now a four-year program with an entry/exit option for diploma students prior to third year. Before students begin selecting specific courses in a chosen area ... [read more]