Study Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Voice Pedagogy (Thesis-based) at University of Alberta in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

We endeavour to foster in students a unique combination of practical and critical skills, with an adventurous, visionary attitude. Students are stimulated to examine the nature of theatre itself - its form and content. Our goal is to challenge our students to think independently, to develop their innate qualities of resourcefulness, innovation and imagination.We value leadership. Our graduate students assume key leadership roles on the creative teams which plan and realize the many productions presented in the department and are well prepared to take on leadership roles when they graduate.Our department features live performance as the site of interaction and integration of all aspects of the discipline of theatre all graduate students participate in this culture of research and creative activity. A lively interplay between programs enriches the student experience beyond the scope of any one program.Studies in the medical side of voice with selected courses through the UofA's Speech Pathology and Audiology DepartmentIntensive Training with full access to David Ley's teaching and coaching - one of Canada's foremost voice, speech and text specialistsAmple opportunities to teach and coach in all divisions of the Department of Drama (and in many other departments University-wide) over the two years of study, including theatrical and public speaking coaching

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$10,518.72 (US$ 7,561) per year

Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Departments minimum admission requirements for the MA degree are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.Official transcripts from all universities attended. These are scanned into your on-line application, with paper copies to follow at a later date.Curriculum Vitae/Resume.3 letters of recommendation:Reference letters must be received by the deadline. Please ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner so that your referees can submit their reference by the deadline.Letter of intent outlining why you want to teach voice, speech and text, where you see yourself after this program, and anything else you can tell us to describe your ambitions, skills, experiences, and interests. Please include a description of your previous work as a teacher and coach in a university, college or professional theatre context.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.