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Diploma of Acting for Screen and Stage
- London, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing performers for screen, Stage and voice work.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods from Acting for Screen and Stage to analyse relevant problems
- Communicate findings
- And develop subject-specific professional skills.
Career outcomes
- Theatre
- Film
- Television
- Voice performance
- Animation
- Gaming
- Motion capture
Curriculum
- Four-term
- 60-week diploma: year one covers foundations of acting
- Character development
- Movement and speech
- Year two offers stage performances
- Film productions and motion-capture projects
- With collaboration across media programmes and industry professionals.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (or mature applicant)
- With programme-specific Grade 11 or 12 courses
- Usually Grade 12 English (C or U) and for some programmes maths or sciences at 60-70%. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 105
- Health and aviation programmes need higher scores.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (or mature applicant), With programme-specific Grade 11/12 courses (usually Grade 12 English C or U, Some Grade 11/12 maths or sciences), International equivalencies are shown on each programme page by country of study.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5
- PTE Academic no band below 4)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts and any college or university transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,044 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Hospitality and Creative Industries |
| Department | Department of Acting for Screen and Stage |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,044 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5, PTE Academic no band below 4), Cambridge PTE Academic 53, Duolingo Cambridge 169.