Master of Arts in Dramatic Arts

About this programme

The Master of Arts (MA) program offers students in a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to earn a master’s degree by writing a thesis and successfully completing a limited number of courses. The Department of Drama offers intensive studio-based training and creative research opportunities in theatre, performance and interdisciplinary artistic practice. Faculty expertise includes scripted and devised performance, theatre for young audiences, theatre education, design and technical production, dramaturgy and theatre history. Students work in professionally equipped performance, production, and studio spaces within the University Centre for the Arts. The Department of Drama produces mainstage productions, student-run studio productions and numerous other theatre events. The Department’s activities are supported by outstanding theatre facilities, shops and studios. For the MA program, students are required to complete coursework, a Thesis, and a Thesis Oral Defence. Three to six graduate term courses or equivalent (9.0 to 18.0 credit hours) are required for this program. Students develop their programs in consultation with their supervisors. Course descriptions of courses offered at the University of Lethbridge are available in the course catalogue . You can also view the dynamic schedule on the Registrar's Office website to see what courses are being offered and when. For information regarding the admission requirements for the Master of Arts program, please see the Master of Arts program page.