University of Alberta - Department of Drama

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Drama (BA/BEd)

University of Alberta - Department of Drama

Faculty:Faculty of Arts
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Education, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,965
Careers:Post-secondary Teaching and Research AssistantsCollege and Other Vocational InstructorsSecondary School Teachers

Description:

This five-year program allows for in-depth theatrical study in our BA Drama program paired with the training required to be a Junior High or Senior High (grades 7-12) teacher through the Faculty of Education. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for Teacher Certification in Alberta.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*72
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
- You need five (5), 30-level (grade 12) classes (5 credits)
- Of these five classes, no mark can be below 50%
- You must have English Language Arts 30-1
- You must have four (4) other classes from Groups A, B or C (Such as: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Science 30, Mathematics 31, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Computing Science ADV (CTS - 5 credits), Social Studies 30-1, 30-level language other than English, additional 30-level language other than English, one (1) Fine Arts subject).

Provincial equivalents to these courses can be found here: http://www.admissions.ualberta.ca/requirements/provincial-equivalents.aspx
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Applications open early fall for admission the following September. Apply online to the U of A by March 1 at http://www.admissions.ualberta.ca/How-To-Apply/Admission-Steps.aspx. Remember to list all of the grade 12 and grade 11 classes you are taking along with all final grades. The Registrar’s Office and/or the Faculty of Arts will use these grades to calculate your early admission average. No audition or portfolio is required.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 08, 2019