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Theatre (Acting) (BA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Train as a versatile actor through intensive studio instruction, live productions, and hands-on performance experience while earning a Bachelor of Arts. Turn your passion for performance into practical experience. Theatre (Acting) combines intensive actor training with the breadth of a Bachelor of Arts, helping you grow as both a performer and a creative thinker.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Fountain School of Performing Arts  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Develop your skills as a performer while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration. You'll learn acting techniques, voice, movement, script analysis, and performance skills while gaining a deeper understanding of theatre as an art form.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers as performers and creative professionals, while also developing communication, collaboration, and leadership skills valued across many industries. Theatre graduates pursue careers in acting, directing, arts administration, education, film, television, and other creative fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts requirements: Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects Successful audition is required for admission Applicants may be asked to prepare monologues and participate in additional audition activities as outlined by the School of Performing Arts.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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