University of British Columbia
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Major (42 credits), honours (60 credits), and minor (30 credits) options available
•Strong focus on theory and practice of dramatic compositions
•Emphasizes relationship between performance, literary-text, and historical contexts
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
•Introduces students to key areas including acting, technical theatre, design, and production
•Practical participation in departmental productions
•Faculty are renowned experts and dedicated researchers in theatre studies
HONOURS PROGRAM
•For students considering graduate studies
•Requires 76% minimum in THTR_V 210 and 211
LEGACY
•Over 50 years of producing Canada's most innovative artists and theatre practices
Key Info
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•No audition or supplemental application required
•Standard UBC admission applies
HONOURS ADMISSION
•By application only — contact the BA Theatre Advisor (mia.faircloth@ubc.ca) for details
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
•Jerry Wasserman Scholarship — for third or fourth year students majoring in English, Theatre, or both, demonstrating academic excellence and promise in performing arts; preference for double majors
•Jessie Richardson Scholarship — for students contributing generously to the season with high marks in theatre studies
•Kensaku Asano Memorial Award — peer-nominated for students demonstrating a positive attitude toward theatrical work
•Peter Loeffler Memorial Prize — for Theatre majors
•Stephen Woodhouse Memorial Prize — for students majoring in any aspect of theatre with consistently high excellence in Theatre courses
•Yvonne Firkins Prize — for undergraduates with the best record in direction and staging
•Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Poole Award — for theatre students showing financial need
•IODE Fine Arts Foundation Scholarship — for students demonstrating excellence in theatre
Program info updated 2d ago
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Major (42 credits), honours (60 credits), and minor (30 credits) options available
•Strong focus on theory and practice of dramatic compositions
•Emphasizes relationship between performance, literary-text, and historical contexts
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
•Introduces students to key areas including acting, technical theatre, design, and production
•Practical participation in departmental productions
•Faculty are renowned experts and dedicated researchers in theatre studies
HONOURS PROGRAM
•For students considering graduate studies
•Requires 76% minimum in THTR_V 210 and 211
LEGACY
•Over 50 years of producing Canada's most innovative artists and theatre practices
Updated 2d ago
Academic School Information
63%
Admit Rate
73,000
Enrollment
Domestic Tuition
CA$6,201
Canadian students
International Tuition
CA$51,530
international students
