Theatre Studies

Studying Theatre Studies at UBC exposes you to a wide array of methodologies for analyzing theatre and performance. Some methodologies involve close textual analysis, examining a play's form, style, and narrative in detail. Others focus on the historical and sociological contexts that influenced specific plays and theatre traditions. Still others adopt a more philosophical lens, exploring theatre's unique qualities as an art form and how it offers a distinct perspective on the world, while also looking beyond theatre to the broader place and function of performance in society. UBC Theatre Studies encourages exploring, applying, and debating these diverse methodologies, fostering new and global connections between them.

Why this program?

• Learn in an interdisciplinary field that studies theatrical performance in relation to its literary, physical, psycho-biological, sociological, and historical contexts.
• Prepare yourself for a wide variety of careers within the theatre or arts fields.

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Degree-specific requirements: Arts

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation
• Second Languages
• Social Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts