Concordia University offers BA/BS in Performance Creation (BFA), a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 30,300 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Performing Arts
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 30,300 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This Bachelor of Fine Arts specialization in Performance Creation, offered by Concordia's Department of Theatre in the Faculty of Fine Arts, emphasizes creating original contemporary performances through critical and experimental approaches, exploring themes such as Indigenous storytelling, gender and sexuality in performance, the avant-garde, puppetry, urbanism and post-colonial critique. Core training covers theatre history, directing, playwriting, performance studies and dramaturgy. Full-time study takes a minimum of three to four years (90-120 credits), with classes held on the Sir George Williams campus and admission only in the Fall term. Applicants submit an audition video, a letter of intent, and may be invited to a videoconference interview after application review. The program suits students pursuing a career in devised and experimental theatre performance or creation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Quebec CEGEP requires a DEC. Canadian high-school applicants need a C+ overall average. IB Diploma applicants need 26 points overall (IB Career-related Programme: 4.3/7); Baccalauréat français applicants need 11; British A-levels require at least two exams with DD results; university transfer students need a C average. Applicants must submit an audition video by March 1 and a letter of intent, and may be invited to an interview by videoconference after application review. Concordia's institution-wide English proficiency minimum applies unless exempt: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 70, or Duolingo 105. Fall applications (the only entry term) are due March 1, with February 1 recommended for U.S./international applicants.
