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Bachelor of Theatre Studies

Western University

  • London, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Western University campus

About the program

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies is offered by the School of Theatre and Dance - Theatre Division in the College of the Arts at Kent State University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Theatre Studies. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Performer
  • Arts Administrator
  • Production Coordinator
  • Music or Theatre Educator
  • Creative Producer

Curriculum

  • Minimum 120 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Acting Process
  • Stage Management
  • Theatre and Social Change
  • Character and Scene Study I
  • Professional Aspects: Design and Technology. The programme includes an internship
  • Practicum or clinical placement course and ends with a capstone course.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school diploma from outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (for example GCE A-Levels
  • International Baccalaureate
  • US high school with AP
  • Or the national curricula listed by country) with the courses the program requires
  • Or transfer from a college or university
  • Admission average as set by each faculty (guidelines range from low 80s to low 90s on Ontario averages) plus English proficiency evidence
  • Some programs add a profile
  • Audition
  • Portfolio or the Casper test.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (e.g. GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, US high school with AP, Or national curricula listed by country) with the required courses for the program, Or transfer from college/university, Admission average and supplementary forms (profile, Audition, Portfolio) as required by the program

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary school academic transcripts
  • Any additional supporting documents listed in the Western Student Center

How to apply

  1. Check program requirements and the 15 January 2027 OUAC deadline for equal consideration. Apply on the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre): 159 CAD for three program choices
  2. 51 CAD for each extra choice. Applicants outside Ontario high schools (Group B) pay a 125 CAD supplemental evaluation fee and send grades and documents through Student Center; list every course taken. Complete any supplementary application
  3. portfolio or audition the program asks for. Accept the offer on the OUAC and send final official transcripts to meet any admission conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$48,888 CAD
Application fee$159 CAD
Deposit$72,336 CAD

Program details

CampusLondon (main campus)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts & Humanities
DepartmentDepartment of Theatre Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.