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Theatre (Stage Design and Technical Theatre) (BA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Design, build, and bring live performances to life through hands-on training in stage design, production, and technical theatre. If you're passionate about creating the magic behind the scenes, this program combines creative design with technical expertise to prepare you for careers in theatre, film, and live events.

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 the creative, technical, and collaborative skills needed to design and support live performance. You'll learn how productions are imagined, built, managed, and brought to life through design, technology, and teamwork.

Career pathways

Graduates combine creative design, technical expertise, and project management skills that prepare them for careers in theatre, film, television, live events, and the performing arts. Students graduate with practical production experience and a professional portfolio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts requirements: Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects Students in the honours stream are expected to maintain the required academic standing as outlined in the Academic Calendar.

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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