Theatre
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Why choose Theatre at UVic?
Study in one of the most comprehensive and immersive theatre programs in Canada. You’ll take part in the Phoenix Theatre mainstage season, working both onstage and behind the scenes. You’ll also learn about the historical and modern importance of theatre through studio-based and academic courses.
All theatre classes involve hands-on learning. This means regular opportunities for project work and internships in the community. You’ll graduate with skills that support careers in theatre and beyond, including collaboration, communication, creative problem-solving and leadership.
Customize your degree
You can shape your Theatre degree by choosing an area of focus:
- Applied Theatre
- Design Directing
- Theatre History
- Performance Production and Management
- Self-directed
Innovative teaching
Theatre can make you think, feel, laugh and reflect. It can also help you understand different perspectives and ideas.
UVic’s Department of Theatre combines practical training with critical study. Courses are taught by theatre professionals and scholars in one of the most innovative teaching facilities in North America.
Every student participates in applied learning. As part of the curriculum, you’ll work:
- Onstage and backstage in the Phoenix Theatre mainstage season
- In studio-based practice classes focused on performance, design, and production
Three great theatres on campus
You’ll learn and perform in dedicated theatre spaces on campus:
- Chief Dan George Theatre
- Barbara McIntyre Studio
- Roger Bishop Theatre
These venues support teaching, rehearsal and public performances throughout the academic year.
Inspiring courses
- Introduction to Production and Management Areas of Theatre
- Fundamentals of Play Analysis
- Acting for the Camera
- Directing I
- Performances in Popular Culture
Hands-on learning
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
- Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
- On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
- Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.
Career possibilities
Possible career paths include- Actor
- Agent
- Choreographer
- Critic, journalist, TV host
- Director
- Musician
- Playwright or screenwriter
- Producer
- Production coordinator
- Set, costume or lighting designer
- Stage manager
- Theatre technician
- Voice artist or announcer
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.
Program details
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Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.
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