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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
University of Alberta Programs
The University of Alberta offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
Undergraduate Programs
The university provides various undergraduate programs, including:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama - Acting
- Other programs in the Faculty of Arts, such as Arts, Business, Education, and Law
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama - Acting
Program Description
The BFA Acting degree is a rigorous, intensive conservatory training program that provides in-depth study of acting, movement, dance, singing, voice, and stage combat. Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into the professional workforce.
Why Study This Program?
The BFA Acting program is nationally recognized as one of the leading university acting degree programs in Canada. It attracts the best students from across the country and around the world. Entrance to the BFA Acting program is competitive, with 12 spots (6 male and 6 female) in each incoming class. Auditions are held annually in February to start the program in September.
Possible Careers
Possible careers for graduates of this program include:
- Actor
- Director
- Stage production
- Playwright
- Voice Actor
- Talent Agent
- Stage Manager
- Film and Television Producer
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements for 2026 - 2027
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students should see the Calendar.
Requirements
- One from the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
- One from the following subjects:
- Fine Arts
- Instrumental Music 30
- Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
- Applied Graphic Arts 35
- Audio 35
- Ballet 35
- Choir 35
- CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr)
- Contemporary Dance 35
- Dance 35
- Portfolio Art 35
- Dance Composition 35
- Design Thinking Innovation 35
- Directing 35
- Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr)
- Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr)
- Guitar 35
- Instrumental Jazz 35
- Jazz Dance 35
- Musical Theatre Performance 35
- Technical Theatre EPS 35
- Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35
- Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
- Theatre Arts 35
- Vocal Jazz 35
- Art 30
- Art 31
- Musical Theatre 35
- General Music 30
- Drama 30
- Performing Arts 35A
- Choral Music 30
- Humanities
- Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
- CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
- CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
- History Americas 30 (IB)
- Social Studies 30-1
- Languages other than English
- Cree L & C 30-12Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Spanish Language Arts 30
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- German Language Arts 30
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Chinese Language Arts 30
- Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Hebrew Language Arts 35
- Swedish L & C 35-3Y
- Latin 30
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
- Francais 30-1
- Francais 30-2
- French 30-9Y
- French 31
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French Language Arts 30-2
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Korean Lang & Culture 35
- Polish Language & Arts 35
- Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
- Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
- Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
- Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
- Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
- Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
- French 30-3Y
- French Language Arts 20-1
- Arabic L & C 35-12Y
- Arabic L & C 35-6Y
- Arabic Language Arts 30
- Math/Sciences
- Biology 30
- Science 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Chemistry 30
- Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
- Mathematics 30-2*
- Physics 30
- Mathematics 31
- Fine Arts
- Three from the following subjects:
- Humanities
- History Americas 30 (IB)
- Social Studies 30-1
- CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
- CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
- CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
- Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- Languages other than English
- Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Hebrew Language Arts 35
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Spanish Language Arts 30
- Francais 30-1
- Francais 30-2
- French 30-9Y
- French 31
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French Language Arts 30-2
- Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- German Language Arts 30
- Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- French 30-3Y
- French Language Arts 20-1
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Swedish L & C 35-3Y
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
- Latin 30
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
- Cree L & C 30-12Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
- Arabic L & C 35-12Y
- Arabic L & C 35-6Y
- Arabic Language Arts 30
- Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
- Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Korean Lang & Culture 35
- Polish Language & Arts 35
- Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
- Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
- Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
- Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Chinese Language Arts 30
- Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
- Math/Sciences
- Biology 30
- Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
- Mathematics 30-2*
- Mathematics 31
- Physics 30
- Science 30
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Humanities
English Language Proficiency
The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy, refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
Indigenous Applicants
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students, refer to the U of A Calendar.
Deadline
Fall Application
- Domestic: May 1, 2026
- International: May 1, 2026
Tuition and Fees
The cost calculator can give you an estimate based on full-time for the program you select, but your tuition will be evaluated based on the specific courses you are registered in.
Scholarships and Financial Support
The Office of the Registrar administers over $52 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.