University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Drama (Thesis-based)

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Program Information

School:University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Description: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. Students also have access to the University's Timms Centre for the Arts–a fully equipped, 289-seat-proscenium theatre with a black box second playing space, props shop, production offices, wardrobe, dressing rooms and a green room. The Department of Drama is housed within the University's Fine Arts Building, which offers students the opportunity to study and work from a media room, thrust stage, movement studio, sound studios and design studios.



The aim of the MFA programs is to train candidates to a level of competency sufficient to enter the profession. 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)
Careers:Actors and ComediansDirectors

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    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
    Official transcripts and a writing sample on a drama-related topic are required.



    MA (Thesis based): Proposal of study (not binding, students may decide to navigate a different route)

    MA (Course based): Description of your main study interest

    * 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 September 05, 2022