Overview

Throughout this four-year degree program you will combine theory and practice while engaging in the many aspects of the theatrical process. The flexibility of the BA program will allow you to build your own degree, and concentrate your theatre courses in the areas that most interest you.

Our BA Drama Program Is Unique

The BA (Bachelor of Arts) Drama program at the University of Alberta has a strong focus on performer-created theatre. That means we emphasize the creation of theatre, as well as the interpretation of theatre. It’s the difference between performing a script that was written by someone else or performing a work that was born out of one’s own creative process.

Within a well-rounded liberal arts setting you can:

Deepen your performance skills in acting, physical theatre, clowning and improvisation and collective creation

Explore playwriting, production and design

Take the helm as a director

Pursue your own independent project course in research and/or practice

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Play Analysis

Critical Analysis of Playtexts

Dramatic Process

Performance Analysis

Theatre History

Oral Communication and Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

English Language Arts 30-1
Four subjects from Group A, B and/or C. A maximum of one Group B may be presented for admission. In order to maximize their future program and course choices, all students are encouraged to present a broad range of subjects across Group A and C.
Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission to the BFA or BDes programs, though some routes require or Mathematics 30-1 as a prerequisite for required courses (see below). Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 will be used for admission purposes.
See additional requirements below for specific routes.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39233 CAD / year

≈ 39233 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7151 CAD / year

≈ 7151 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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Overview

Our BA Drama Program Is Unique

Within a well-rounded liberal arts setting you can:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edmonton

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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