Master of Fine Arts in Drama

About this programme

The MFA in Drama lives within the dynamic School of Creative and Performing Arts. Students explore research questions and creative development with artistic and social impact, working across drama and other disciplines within the performing arts. They receive expert instruction and supervision from some of Canada’s most recognized scholars and artists. Students enjoy high levels of agency within a carefully structured framework as they determine their individual program designs and thesis subjects. The program combines discipline-specific preparation with rich opportunities for interdisciplinary instruction and experience. Graduate students often engage with community through partnerships or with creation processes through our performance season and festival of student work, which supports a wide range of audience relationships. Facilities include graduate student offices, design and costume shops, three thoroughly equipped and staffed theatre spaces (ranging from 150 through 500 seats), and rehearsal spaces. Specializations listed with an * are currently suspended and not accepting applications Creator of Theatre and Interdisciplinary Arts (as Director, Playwright, Devisor, Dramaturg, Designer, and more), Performer, Artistic Director, Curator, Community Program Designer, Event Designer, Public Servant, Scholar, Instructor. An MFA degree in Drama qualifies you to apply for university positions with a focus on practice and it will give you the pre-requisite for a scholarly PhD. See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations , and for information on