Theatre (Acting) (BA)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Halifax

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,842 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Theatre (Acting) (BA)

About

Why choose this program?

The main objective of the Theatre Studies (Acting) program at Dal is to satisfy the needs of those students who have decided to pursue a career as performers in professional theatre. The program is progressive in nature, culminating in a company of student actors who perform in three theatrical productions in the Fountain School season in their fourth year.

Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Minimum 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.

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Program-specific admission requirements

Bachelor of Arts requirements:

Minimum overall average: 70%

Academic English 12

Four additional academic subjects

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English Program Requirements

English language testing

Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

Test: Duolingo English Test

Minimum score: Overall: 120

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Test: Academic

Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

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Career

Careers

Graduates of Dal’s Acting program have gone on to perform on both the stage and screen, having gained the versatility necessary to apply themselves to a wide range of roles and environments as well as the skills to navigate various industries.

Possible careers include:

Actor

Casting director

Acting educator

Graduates of the program may decide to pursue graduate studies in theatre and acting or sharpen their skills by joining professional development classes or training privately.