Dramatic Arts (MA)

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Length of program

Full-time: 24 months

Mode of delivery

In person

Program consists of:

Thesis
Coursework
Co-op (optional)

Campus

Lethbridge

Intake

Fall

Related programs

Theatre and Dramatic Arts (MFA)

Admission information

Application deadlines

Scholarships

Co-operative education

Program description

The Master of Arts (MA) program offers students in a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to earn a master鈥檚 degree by writing a thesis and successfully completing a limited number of courses. 

The Department of Drama offers intensive studio-based training and creative research opportunities in theatre, performance and interdisciplinary artistic practice. Faculty expertise includes scripted and devised performance, theatre for young audiences, theatre education, design and technical production, dramaturgy and theatre history.

Program Facilities and Equipment

Students work in professionally equipped performance, production, and studio spaces within the 免费福利资源在线看片 Centre for the Arts. The Department of Drama produces mainstage productions, student-run studio productions and numerous other theatre events. The Department鈥檚 activities are supported by outstanding theatre facilities, shops and studios.

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  • Multi-configurable black box theatres
  • Performance lab, rehearsal studios, greenroom and dressing rooms
  • Scenic and lighting studios
  • Scene shop with a range of tools
  • Prop shop for design and construction
  • Costume labs
  • Dye and craft room
  • Electrics area
  • Sound recording studio
Funding Opportunities
  • 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award (ULGRA)
    • Eligible students are offered ULGRA as part of their admission into their program, up to a maximum of $21,000 per year.
  • Graduate Assistantships (teaching/non-teaching)
    • Students are offered this funding opportunity with offers of admission, with assistantships valued at $3,916.51 for a full GA, and $1,958.25 for a half GA, as of 2026.
Program Requirements

For the MA program, students are required to complete coursework, a Thesis, and a Thesis Oral Defence. Three to six graduate term courses or equivalent (9.0 to 18.0 credit hours) are required for this program. Students develop their programs in consultation with their supervisors. Course descriptions of courses offered at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge are available in the course catalogue. You can also view to see what courses are being offered and when.

For information regarding the admission requirements for the Master of Arts program, please see the Master of Arts program page.

Finding a supervisor

Applicants to the MA Dramatic Arts program do not need to secure a supervisor before submitting an application. Supervisors are not identified until after an application has been assessed by the Departmental Graduate Education Committee.

You may contact available faculty to discuss supervision prior to application, but it is not a requirement of the application. Visit our Search Supervisors webpage for more information.

In case of discrepancies between this page and the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue, the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue shall prevail.