At MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada, Bachelor of Fine Arts is offered as a bachelor's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 941 per credit (CAD 293 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Arts, Design & Architecture
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 293 / credit
International tuition: CAD 941 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts at MacEwan University is a four-year interdisciplinary degree with a diploma exit option, offered through specializations in Arts and Cultural Management, Studio Arts, Music Theatre Performance, and Theatre Production. The program combines training in managing artistic practice with in-depth development in a chosen discipline, and coursework examines how art influences society alongside knowledge relevant to creative and cultural industries more broadly. Instruction is delivered by faculty with backgrounds as scholars and practitioners in their respective artistic fields. The program is based at MacEwan's Edmonton campus. It suits students with a strong interest in the arts who want structured, discipline-specific training combined with broader knowledge of how creative and cultural work operates within society and industry, rather than a general studies degree with only incidental arts content. Specific details on studio requirements, portfolio expectations, delivery mode, and admission criteria for each specialization are addressed through the university's separate program and admission pages rather than the general overview, so applicants should consult that additional material when selecting a specialization and planning their application.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 (or 75% in ELA 30-2) and four subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 or more post-secondary credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) may substitute ELA 30-1 at 65% or six university-level English credits at a minimum grade of C-. Applicants with a diploma of at least 60 credits, or 24 or more university-level credits, are admitted on a 2.0 AGPA. Studio Arts majors submit a portfolio and statement of intent; Musical Theatre Performance applicants audition and submit a cover letter and resume; Theatre Production applicants submit a statement of intent and must hold current Standard First Aid with Level C CPR by admission. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. Winter 2027 entry: November 30 (Arts and Cultural Management major only), 2026. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
