Masters of Fine Arts with a specialization in Theatre Practice (Drama)

University of Alberta

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Masters Degrees

Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$6378

Fee

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Suggested areas of concentration for theatre practice may include but are not limited to Choreography, Community-based Theatre, Dramaturgy, Interdisciplinary Theatre, Performance, Performance/Creation, Physical Theatre, Playwriting/Adaptation/Translation, Popular Theatre, Production Management, or Technical Theatre. Program Requirements: Students are required to complete a minimum of ★33 in coursework and a thesis-equivalent consisting of a creative project presented in performance, accompanied by a supporting document. Coursework (★33) DRAMA 601 - Methods and Tools of Research Required courses depend on the area of concentration and professional goals of the student. Courses will be selected in consultation with the MFA Theatre Practice or Grad Coordinator. Thesis: Registration in 900-level THES. The thesis-equivalent will be presented in performance and will be accompanied by a written document. For program completion and convocation, there is no requirement to submit the thesis-equivalent to FGSR. Ethics Requirement: For MFA Theatre Practice students the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is met by taking DRAMA 601. Alternatives to this course must be approved by the graduate coordinator. Residence Requirement: For the MFA Theatre Practice, the minimum period of residency is two years. Length of Program: The maximum time to complete the MFA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements for the MFA degree are normally a four-year degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ?60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. English language requirement: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT): Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent; IELTS: 6.5, with at least 6.0; PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60. The application deadlines: July 1 for September admission; November 1 for January admission; March 1 for May admission; May 1 for July admission.

4 Years - Full time

Fee

CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per yearThesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874; Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Alberta, North Campus, EDMONTON, Alberta (AB), T6G 2R3, Canada

Don McColl Graduate Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Total Value: CAN $3,750

How to applay

By Nomination Only: Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty) and will be part of a competitive adjudication. The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Superior Academic Achievement. Fine Arts or Rehabilitation Medicine. Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement. In even-numbered years the scholarship will be awarded for the study in Fine Arts and in odd-numbered years, the scholarship will be awarded for study in Rehabilitation Medicine. In the event that suitable nominees cannot be found in the specified area, the scholarship may be awarded in the other area.

Who can applay

All international

Harriet Snowball Winspear Graduate Scholarship in the Faculty of Arts

Value of scholarship

CAD$7,000.00 (US$ 5,085) total value

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Faculty of Arts - graduate degree programs Awarded to first-year students Awarded on the basis of academic excellence Preference will be given to students from the departments of Music, Drama, and Art and Design; additional scholarships may be granted to students in Fine Arts and other disciplines This award is add-on funding This award is payable in September Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

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There are more than 200 undergraduate programs and 18 faculties across five campuses. Over 36,000 students call UAlberta home, with international students making up 7,000 of them. There are more than 130 nationalities represented at the university.
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