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Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours (B.F.A. Honours) - Drama

Canada

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What will I learn?

Study the evolution of theatre and learn the practice of acting, directing, stage management, writing, costume design, lighting and sound production.

You can begin this program off-campus

What you will learn

You will learn to act for theatre, film, radio and television and explore the directing process through coaching, conducting auditions and developing rehearsal schedules. Develop your talents as playwrights, stage managers and designers as you learn to construct stage sets, design costumes and gain hands-on experience with lighting, sound production and stage management for on-campus performances. You will engage with every aspect of the theatrical process as you learn the theory and evolution of theatrical production.

Careers

Some graduates go on to use their practical experience within theatre companies, in film or television in the following positions:

  • Actor
  • Playwright
  • Screenwriter
  • Stage manager
  • Production manager
  • Stage designer
  • Costume designer
  • Lighting designer
  • Director
  • Professor
  • Arts administrator

Others find that the skills they've learned prepare them for a wide range of careers such as teaching, the media, public relations, publishing, project management or advertising.

Majors

  • Acting
  • Design

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,480.00 (US$ 21,908) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected May, September 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Science

University of Saskatchewan,

Room 265 Arts, 9 Campus Drive,

Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan (SK),

S7N 5A5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students can enter this program directly from high school

Required high school classes

Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30

Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program, or who are undecided about which program they are interested in, are encouraged to take Foundations of Mathematics 30. Students interested in the Bachelor of Science program are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 30.

English language proficiency

IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6

TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19

Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60

Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95

PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59

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

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About University of Saskatchewan

USask is a research-intensive university in Western Canada, home to a dynamic and international community from more than 130 countries worldwide.

  • Beautiful riverside campus exceeding 2,000 acres
  • International student community representing 130 countries
  • Top 15 Canadian research university
  • Scholarships and bursaries available