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Master of Theatre and Dramatic Arts
- Lethbridge, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre and Dramatic Arts is a theatre MFA in design, Performance, Directing and playwriting at the Lethbridge campus of the University of Lethbridge.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Theatre and Dramatic Arts. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: thesis and coursework of 24 credits: year one covers coursework and studio work
- And year two focuses on thesis research and production.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways: Creative practitioner
- Production assistant
- Design roles
- Further specialist study. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.
Curriculum
- Thesis and coursework of 24 credits: year one covers coursework and studio work
- And year two focuses on thesis research and production. Research areas include design
- Performance
- Technical direction and production
- Playwriting and dramaturgy. No supervisor is needed before applying.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one with at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 20 graded courses
- Most thesis programmes need a supervisor secured before applying
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one (MMgt: any degree, Less than 5 years post-degree experience, Non-business degree), Most thesis programmes also require a supervisor to be secured before applying
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
- University Transcripts
- Degree Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements
- fees
- supporting documents and deadline. Secure a potential supervisor if the programme requires one. Apply or resume your application online at the university website and pay the 150 CAD fee online. Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Referees submit letters online. Have English test scores sent by the testing body (conditional language admission exists). Contact the International Centre (the admissions office) for study permit questions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,195, $18,195 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Fine Arts |
| Department | Drama |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 24 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,195, $18,195 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. 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.