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BA/BS in Theatre and Performance

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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BA/BS in Theatre and Performance is a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Performing Arts
International tuition: CAD 27,010 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance at the University of Waterloo covers theatre and performance broadly, from performance to arts management, design to critical studies, and creation to technology. Courses in performance, production, design, direction, and management give students technical skills across multiple areas of theatre practice. Each term, students take an active role in productions staged in the program's renovated 400-seat theatre, working on set design, costume creation, lighting, sound, producing, directing, and acting. Learning is built around student-led productions, combining classroom study with hands-on theatrical work. Graduates commonly pursue careers in entertainment, teaching, stage management, and directing, working in theatres, at festivals, and in schools; recent graduates have gone on to roles including stage manager, production manager, production assistant, and assistant lighting director.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario applicants need six Grade 12 U and/or M courses, including a Grade 12 U English course with a minimum final grade of at least 70 percent.

About University of Waterloo

“Concordia cum veritate”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
QS rank: #113 =
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Theatre and Performance award?

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

How much does BA/BS in Theatre and Performance cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

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