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The Theatre Studies curriculum forms part of a broad liberal arts education, blending scholarly exploration with hands-on theatrical experience. This program provides both foundational and specialized courses that merge theoretical knowledge with practical application, aiming to develop versatile theatre practitioners for academic and professional environments. Participants will engage in both traditional script-based and innovative devised productions while conducting thorough research and critical analysis. Instead of concentrating on isolated areas like acting, directing, or technical theatre, the program weaves these elements together through dynamic topic-based courses that explore performance through multiple lenses. Numerous courses culminate in presentation or performance-based projects.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).