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University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Drama (Thesis Based)

Program Information

School:University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
Faculty:Arts
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Description:The Department of Drama offers graduate programs leading to the degree of PhD in Performance Studies, Master of Fine Arts degrees in Theatre Design, Directing, Theatre Voice Pedagogy, and Theatre Practice, and Master of Arts in Drama degree.

The Department offers students access to a range of professional facilities during their studies including performance, workshop, rehearsal and classroom space, libraries, graduate student offices, and access to computers and seminar rooms. The Timms Centre for the Arts provides a fully equipped, 289-seat-proscenium theatre, a black box second playing space, theatre collections, props shop, production offices, wardrobe, dressing rooms and a green room. The Fine Arts Building offers students the opportunity to study and work in a variety of studio and performance spaces.

The MA program, essentially research oriented, also offers training in dramaturgy as one of the means by which candidates may be actively involved in the creative pursuits of the Department, and also prepares for further PhD studies.
URL:Drama (Thesis Based) at University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
Areas of Research:Drama (Dramaturgy, Performance Studies, History, Theory and Criticism); Directing; Theatre Design; and Theatre Voice Pedagogy.
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*

See UAlberta's Tuition and Fees page for full details.
Careers:2

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 18, 2025