Overview

Key features

Study the history and composition of theatre with this Theatre Studies program at University of Victoria, British Columbia. You’ll research and write a scholarly paper suitable for publication. You must have general knowledge of Western theatre history (ancient Greek to present) and a strong background in dramatic literature. You must also be familiar with the practicalities of theatre production: design, direction and performance.

Areas of focus

Design and production
Theatre history
Applied theatre

Directing

All graduate candidates will normally follow the project-based options described in the UVic Academic Calendar. In exceptional cases, a candidate may be granted permission by the graduate adviser to follow the thesis option, which requires completion of 9 units of graduate coursework and a MA essay of 6 units. Each student will be assigned a faculty supervisor who will assist the student in the development of the final project.

All project-based candidates must complete:

7.5 units of graduate coursework
Methods and Materials of Theatre Research (including THEA 500A and 500B) (3 units)
MA Essay of (4.5 units)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

courses to be chosen from a related discipline, to be approved by the Graduate Adviser (3 units may be taken at the 300 or 400 level

Thesis Option
other Theatre History courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the documentation required by the Graduate Admissions and Records Office (see Faculty Admissions), the Department of Theatre also requires applicants for admission to any of the graduate programs to send a letter to Graduate Admissions with a statement of purpose and a detailed resumé of their educational background, theatre experience, and teaching experience, if applicable.
Applicants must have completed appropriate undergraduate theatre courses.

References should come from theatre professors and/or recognized theatre professionals.
In addition to satisfying the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (please see the UVic Graduate Calendar), applicants must be approved by the Department of Theatre; a minimum GPA of B+ (6.0) is required for admission.

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Tuition Fees

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5602 CAD / year

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4442 CAD / year

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Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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