Overview

Theatre from University of Ottawa enables students to broaden their academic scope with regard to the epistemological and interdisciplinary specificities of theatre as an art form and as a discipline of study; it encourages the analysis of the Western world’s principal theatrical traditions from various discursive perspectives; it fosters a greater understanding of Canada’s two principal theatrical traditions and helps develop scholarly discourse in regards to each.

Key Facts

Students at Theatre from University of Ottawa will:

bridge theoretical and practical approaches to the study of theatre.

broaden their academic scope with regard to the epistemological and interdisciplinary specificities of theatre as an art form and as a discipline of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methodology

Epistemology of Theatre Studies

Dramaturgy

Theory of Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

30-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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92

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60

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Theatre or related discipline; or An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Theatre and two or more years of relevant experience; or An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience.

A minimum admission average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines.

Resume (must include chronological academic history)

Letter of intent (3 pages maximum) including your motivations to pursue this program and a short description of your intended research project

Writing sample: clean copy of an essay or paper written for an undergraduate course

3 Recommendation letters

Transcripts

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19442 CAD / year

≈ 19442 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5688 CAD / year

≈ 5688 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $2,456.70/ semester

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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