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Theatre (Costume Studies)

Dalhousie University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Bachelor
Duration 4 years
Delivery On-campus
Location Nova Scotia, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Our Costume Studies program is unique in North America. It has a strong historical focus on both theatre and museum work, and stresses applied skills, along with research and academic skills. You’ll achieve a well-rounded education, equally able to turn your hand to creating costumes from any historical period and for all genders, and to the kinds of problem-solving which have come to be expected of graduates with a broad liberal arts education. Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Key Program Features

  • Honours option. Arts and Social Sciences

Career Opportunities

The program prepares you for a successful career in the varied career paths related to costume. Students with a passion for costume are well-equipped for careers in theatre, film, and television. Costume Designer Arts Administration In The Theatre And Film Industries Costume Buyer Costume cutter Museum and archival fields Graduates of the program also leave with the academic study and research skills necessary to continue to graduate-level studies in historical research, museum/curatorial and conservation, as well as costume design.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria: Completion of secondary school (Grade 12) Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course). Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. View specific courses that fulfill admissions requirements Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects Applications for Honours in Theatre are not considered by the Fountain School of Performing Arts until the winter term of the student’s third year. Please enquire at the School for the relevant deadline. Supplemental information Applicants to the Diploma in Costume Studies should include a Letter of Intent containing information pertaining to any prior experience in costume related activities and reflections on “Why Costume Studies?” (1-2 pages). Also include any available photographic images of costume work.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John,...

University Profile
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
  • Duration 4 years