Program Overview

University of Alberta Programs

The University of Alberta offers a diverse range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate programs are available in various fields, including arts, business, education, engineering, law, and science.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama program allows students to study the way theatre creates cultural, social, and political meaning. The program provides exposure to every aspect of the theatrical process, including courses in acting, directing, and playwriting.

Why Study Drama at the University of Alberta?

The University of Alberta's Drama program offers a dynamic learning environment, superior classroom and theatre facilities, and the opportunity to learn from local experts in the Edmonton theatre community. Students can also participate in rewarding faculty research projects.

Why Study at the University of Alberta?

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, students can find an academic pathway that suits their interests.

Possible Careers

Possible careers for graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama program include:

• Actor
• Designer/Technician (Costume, Set, and Lighting)
• Director
• Dramaturge
• Stage Manager

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for 2026-2027

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama program, students must meet the following requirements:

• One from the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
• One from the following subjects:
  • Fine Arts
    • Art 30
    • Art 31
    • 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
    • Musical Theatre 35
    • Instrumental Music 30
    • Drama 30
    • General Music 30
    • Performing Arts 35A
    • Choral Music 30
  • Humanities
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
  • Languages other than English
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • 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
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Latin 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
  • Math/Sciences
    • Physics 30
    • Chemistry 30
    • Biology 30
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Science 30
    • Mathematics 30-2*
    • Mathematics 31
• Three from the following subjects:
  • Humanities
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
  • Languages other than English
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • Latin 30
    • 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
    • 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
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • 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
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
  • Math/Sciences
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Mathematics 31
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Mathematics 30-2*
    • Biology 30
    • Science 30
    • Physics 30

*Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 can be used for admission.

English Language Proficiency

The University of Alberta requires all students to have the language skills necessary to understand, participate, and learn in classes. The primary language of instruction is English, and students must meet the English language proficiency requirements.

Indigenous Applicants

The University of Alberta is committed to encouraging Indigenous students to pursue higher education. The university's policy aims to increase opportunities for Indigenous students, with the goal of having an Aboriginal student population representative of the public it serves.

Deadline

The deadline for fall applications is May 1, 2026, for both domestic and international students.

Tuition and Fees

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Scholarships and Financial Support

The University of Alberta offers over $52 million in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students each year. Additional scholarships are available for specific faculties and programs.