Program Overview

University of British Columbia Programs

The University of British Columbia offers various programs through its Department of Theatre & Film, Faculty of Arts.

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Arts
  • Cinema Studies
  • Theatre Studies
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Acting
  • Design & Production
  • Film Production
• Diploma
• Courses
• Opportunities
• Experiential Learning
  • Students' Association
• Undergraduate Advising
• Admissions
• Undergraduate Funding Opportunities
• Vancouver Summer Program

Graduate Programs

• Master of Arts
• Master of Fine Arts
• PhD
• Courses
• Admissions
• Opportunities
• Advising
• Graduate Funding Opportunities

Vancouver Summer Program

The Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is a four-week experience for international undergraduate students. It offers a combination of academic and social experiences in Vancouver, Canada.

Applications and Deadlines

• June Session: Application deadline is March 22, 2024 (extended from March 1, 2024)
• July Session: Application deadline is April 5, 2024

Course Offerings

• From Stage to Screen: How Vancouver ‘Plays’ to a Global Audience: This course explores the languages of theatre within Vancouver’s performance culture, examining how artists transform playwrights’ ideas into unique art.
• Documentary and the City: Focusing on documentary films and filmmaking, this course introduces students to stories of the city through key writings, films, and direct engagement with life in Vancouver. Students will use creative methods to connect critical analysis with everyday experiences, authoring basic documentary projects in neighborhoods throughout the city.