Program Overview
The Theatre and Performance Studies at York University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Theatre and Performance Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 14,712 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre and Performance Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theatre and Performance in the Americas: Memory, Colonialism and Power
- Solo Performance Creation: Devising for Solo Performance in any Medium
- Post-Apartheid Drama: Theatricalizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Issues in Dance Ethnography & Cultural Studies
- Research Methods
- Performance Art: Politics and Aesthetics
- Suffrage and Sexuality on the Stage
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: B+
- Recommendations: 3
- Resumé or CV
- Statement of interest
- A writing sample (max. 6,250 words)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 14,712 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 14,712 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About York University
York University
Toronto, Canada
York University(also known asYork Uor simplyYork;French:Université York)is apublicresearch universityinToronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university,with approximately 53,500...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
