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Master of Arts Drama

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada•QS 2027 #96

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Offered by University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, Master of Arts Drama is a master's degree in Performing Arts programme. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Performing Arts
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts in Drama is a graduate program offered by the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta, oriented toward research and dramaturgical training and providing a pathway toward further PhD study in Performance Studies. Students have access to the Timms Centre for the Arts, a 289-seat proscenium theatre with a black box second space, workshop and rehearsal rooms, a props shop, wardrobe, and theatre collections, as well as studio and performance space in the Fine Arts Building and an extensive theatre research library. The program is available as a thesis-based route, normally completed over three terms of coursework and a further term of thesis writing and research, or as a course-based route completed in one academic year. Delivery is on campus.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants for the MA program require an undergraduate degree with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta (or an equivalent qualification), calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time coursework. Required documents include a curriculum vitae or resume, a recent writing sample on a drama-related topic, a research proposal, and three letters of recommendation. Where applicable, applicants must meet the minimum GPS English Language Requirement.

About University of Alberta

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1908
Students: 46,201
QS rank: #96
Programs: 652
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master of Arts Drama award?

University of Alberta awards a Master's Degree in the field of Performing Arts on completion of this programme.

Can Master of Arts Drama be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Alberta.

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