What will I learn?

Program Requirements:

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?33 in coursework and a thesis-equivalent, accompanied by a supporting document.

Coursework (?33):

DRAMA 601 - Methods and Tools of Research

Required courses will include practical experience in all elements of voice production, speech facility, dialect, and text interpretation in the context of theatre and public speaking

Studies in the medical side of voice with selected courses in Speech Pathology and Audiology through the U of A's Communication Sciences and Disorders Department

Courses will be selected in consultation with the MFA Voice or Grad Coordinator.

Thesis:

Registration in 900-level THES. The thesis-equivalent will consist of preparation and execution of a major vocal coaching assignment.

For program completion and convocation, there is no requirement to submit the thesis-equivalent to FGSR.

Ethics Requirement:

For MFA Theatre Voice Pedagogy students the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is met by taking DRAMA 601 . Alternatives to this course must be approved by the graduate coordinator.

Residence Requirement:

MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy candidates require a minimum period of residence of two years.

Length of Program:

The maximum time to complete the MFA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$8,874.00 (5,38,177) per year

Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874; Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements for the MFA degree are normally a four-year degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ?60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

English language requirement:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT): Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent; IELTS: 6.5, with at least 6.0; PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60.

The application deadlines: July 1 for September admission; November 1 for January admission; March 1 for May admission; May 1 for July admission.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.