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Drama Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama Acting

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Alberta

Program Overview

The BFA Acting degree is a rigorous, intensive conservatory training program that provides in-depth study of acting, movement, dance, singing, voice, and stage combat. Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into the professional workforce. Their BFA Acting program is nationally recognized as one of the leading university acting degree programs in Canada. They attract the best students from across the country and around the world. Entrance to the BFA Acting program is competitive, with 12 spots (6 male and 6 female) in each incoming class. Auditions are held annually in February to start the program in September. You must have a successful audition and meet the academic requirements to be offered a spot in the program.

Program Key Stats

$24362 (Annual cost)



51 %

Eligibility Criteria

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1200
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

Official copy of high school certificate/diploma, transcripts of grades. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS (Academic): 6.5 OR CAEL (paper) / CAEL CE (computer): 70 OR CanTEST: 4.5 OR CAE: 180 OR CPE: 180 OR MELAB: 85 OR PTE (Academic): 59. Spoken English Proficiency: TOEFL: 26 OR IELTS (Academic); 7.5 OR SPEAK Test: 50 OR Six full-time years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language (excluding ESL): If secondary education is the highest level completed or if combination of secondary and post-secondary education is used; Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent).

Career Options

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Stage manager
  • Arts administrator
  • Dramatherapist
  • Television production assistant

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