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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis-based in Drama, Design/Technical Specialization at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis-based in Drama, Design/Technical Specialization is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (School of Creative and Performing Arts). Admission to this program has been suspended. Students will generally be accepted and registered on a full-time basis.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Creative and Performing Arts  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, Drama also specifies the following requirements: All candidates must take a minimum of 18 units of graduate courses, including DRAM605 and specialization requirements. All candidates must complete a thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline for the submission of complete applications is available on the Future Students website: . In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , Drama requires: a) A baccalaureate degree that has clearly included a major emphasis in the study of drama with study at the undergraduate level in the proposed area of specialization. Deficiencies of background may be corrected during a year of study as a qualifying student. b) A written application including a biographical outline of the applicant’s studies and experience in theatre and a statement of intent outlining proposed projects in Drama. When the applicant intends to study in the Design/Technical specialization, a portfolio of drawings and design work is required. Applicants to the Playwriting specialization must submit a portfolio of original creative writing.

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.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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