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Bachelor of Dramatic Arts in BFA
- Lethbridge, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts is a four-year fine arts degree in acting, Stage management, Design and playwriting at the Lethbridge campus of the University of Lethbridge.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Dramatic Arts in BFA. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts covering acting
- Movement
- Construction
- Stage management and playwriting
- With theatre history and theory.
Career outcomes
- Acting
- Directing
- Lighting design
- Set and costume design
- Playwriting
- Makeup artistry
- Technical directing
- Casting
- Teaching and coaching
Curriculum
- Four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts covering acting
- Movement
- Construction
- Stage management and playwriting
- With theatre history and theory. Sample classes: Performance Fundamentals
- Introduction to Stagecraft
- Playwriting Fundamentals. Internships in areas such as stage management and playwriting are available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school qualification comparable to Canadian applicants
- Meeting the country-specific minimum average on the university's international requirements table
- Applicants with post-secondary study use the post-secondary route
- English proficiency required before registration.
Accepted academic background
International secondary/high school graduates (High School Admission Route) with the country qualification on the university table, Applicants with 6 or more transferable post-secondary courses (Post-Secondary Route), Second-degree applicants with a recognised 3- or 4-year degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section
- PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part)
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your country and the application deadlines. Apply online through ApplyAlberta and pay the 140 CAD application fee by credit card. Have official transcripts sent directly by the issuing school
- with certified translations if not in English or French. Show English language proficiency before registration. Ask the International Centre (the admissions office) about study permit steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,994, $25,994 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $140 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Fine Arts |
| Department | Dramatic Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The University of Lethbridge offers competitive undergraduate admission scholarships, Some admission awards of CAD 1,000 require qualifying academic grades and admission timing. Award eligibility depends on the specific applicant, Academic performance and scholarship rules. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,994, $25,994 CAD per year. The application fee is $140 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section, PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part), Duolingo Cambridge 176.