Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA - Theatre Voice Pedagogy (Thesis-based) in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,763.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
We strive to cultivate in students a distinctive blend of hands-on abilities and analytical thinking, paired with a bold, forward-looking mindset. Our program encourages students to explore the very essence of theater - its structure and meaning. We aim to push students toward autonomous thinking while nurturing their natural creativity, problem-solving skills, and inventive spirit.
Leadership is central to our philosophy. Graduates frequently take charge as leaders within production teams, overseeing department performances, and emerge fully equipped for leadership positions in their professional careers.
Our department emphasizes live performance as the focal point where all theatrical disciplines converge; every graduate student engages in this dynamic environment of artistic exploration. The vibrant exchange between different programs enhances each student's experience beyond their individual course of study.
Voice-related medical studies through collaborative courses with the UofA's Speech Pathology and Audiology Department
Rigorous instruction with direct access to David Ley's expertise - recognized as one of Canada's leading authorities on voice, speech, and text
Extensive teaching and coaching opportunities across all Drama Department divisions (and numerous other university departments) throughout the two-year program, including theater performance and public speaking guidance
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Department's 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.
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
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.
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
Tuition
CAD
9,406