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BA/BS in Drama Education

University of Lethbridge

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada•THE 2026 #1501-2191

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BA/BS in Drama Education at University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 6,822 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Performing Arts
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 6,822 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ulethbridge.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Drama Education is a combined-degree program at the University of Lethbridge pairing a Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Arts) or Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts with a Bachelor of Education, taking five years to complete. Students begin in the Faculty of Fine Arts, developing skills in performance, technical theatre and design, directing, dramaturgy and playwriting, before completing the Bachelor of Education component with K-12 classroom experience through the Faculty of Education. The Bachelor of Fine Arts stream offers a more focused fine-arts emphasis in drama, while the Bachelor of Arts stream requires fewer drama courses and allows a more diversified program. A two-year After Degree route is also available for applicants who already hold an approved undergraduate degree. Graduates are prepared to teach drama across a range of K-12 educational contexts, from performance and design to directing full productions.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Drama Education combined-degree admission at the University of Lethbridge is direct entry: applicants must meet the specific admission requirements for their chosen non-education degree (Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Arts) or Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts). For the two-year After Degree route, applicants need an approved undergraduate degree with an overall average GPA of 2.0, completion of Education 2500, and a minimum number of courses in a teaching subject major with an average GPA of 2.0; transfer applicants must achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 while meeting all additional prerequisite courses, and admission is competitive. All applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's English Language Proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 overall (min. 20 per section), Duolingo 120 overall (min. 110 per subscore), PTE Academic 61 overall (min. 60 per part), or CAEL 70 overall (min. 60 per component). The program admits in Fall and Winter.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About University of Lethbridge

“Fiat Lux”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 8,263
THE rank: #1501-2191
Programs: 165
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Drama Education award?

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

How long does BA/BS in Drama Education take?

The programme runs for 5 years.

How much does BA/BS in Drama Education cost?

Tuition is CAD 6,822 per year for local students.

Can BA/BS in Drama Education be studied online?

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

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