Overview

Get to know the Drama and Creative Arts BA program at York University as a study of literature and performance with courses that integrate the study of language, literature, critical theory, performance media and genres (such as film or television). You’ll learn from award-winning experts in their fields, explore varied works of dramatic literature and performance and get hands-on experience with productions in English, French and Spanish with our student-led production company. Glendon's black box theatre boasts excellent lighting, sound and multimedia technologies.

Drama Stream

Explore wonderful and varied works of dramatic literature, and learn about the art of performance
Get hands-on experience creating theatre on- and off-stage through acting, directing, producing, stage-managing, or writing

Visual Arts Stream

Learn about the history and current practice of visual art
Get hands-on experience in drawing, painting, and digital photography
Work with award-winning professors to develop your own creative projects

Possible Career Paths:

Stage manager
Theatre journalist
Drama teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Here and Now: Understanding Live Theatre
Smoke and Mirrors: An Introduction to Technical Theatre
Western Drama : Ancient to Modern
Individual Studies
Visual Arts of the twentieth century of Canada
a language course (depending on language level, you would take French as a second language course, an English as a second language course or a discipline course taught in your second language)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama Art and Craft View 101 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts (all students are required to submit official transcripts except those qualifying as Mature applicants or as Visiting Students on a Letter of Permission)
Course Descriptions
Language Proficiency Requirements
Supplementary Application

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41526 CAD / year

≈ 41526 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8536 CAD / year

≈ 8536 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $7,430

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Drama and Creative Arts.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Possible Career Paths:

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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