The Department of Theatre offers two programs at the Masters level.

Theatre - Graduate Studies
Program overview
Programs
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre (MFA) (Directing)
Application Deadline: February 1, 2022
This innovative program allows students to benefit from the approaches to directing found in Canada's two principal theatrical cultures. Our program also aims to cultivate our students' sense of aesthetic diversity, exposing them to contrasting approaches to the director's art, from traditional, text-based production to devised and post-dramatic performance.
Admission requirements
Applicants to the program are required to have an honours baccalaureate in theatre, or the equivalent, with a minimum average of 75% (B+) in their last two years of study and an overall average of at least 70% (B).
Program requirements
To be eligible, the candidate should have:
- a solid background in dramatic literature, theory and the history of the theatre;
- knowledge about the operation of the theatre, including an understanding about the basic techniques of acting, production and theatre administration;
- experience, talent and an obvious aptitude for theatre directing;
- some theatre experience outside the university environment;
- proficiency in one of the two official languages and at least a basic knowledge about the other language; basic knowledge implies the ability to follow courses in both official languages, and to appreciate the English and French theatrical traditions, culture and practice.
Nota: In compliance with University of Ottawa policy, students may choose to do production work, and to write assignments and examinations in either English or French.
Degree requirements
The program combines directing seminars and practical production courses in which students direct a series of problem-scenes and plays with the guidance of professors and working professionals, and two core courses. Students will undertake a practicum in which they will observe a senior director mount a production in a professional theatre.
A total of 39 course credits are required.
- Production courses (18 credits)
- Graduate directing seminar (12 credits)
- Core Courses THE5130 and THE5140 (6 credits)
- Directing practicum (3 credits)
Students must pass a diagnostic examination upon entry into the program. The program must be completed in two years (five sessions of full time registration). The students register for the fifth session in the second year in order to complete their post-production analysis (THE 6001), the directing practicum (THE 6901) and write their comprehensive exams.
The minimum passing grade in all courses is C+. A student who receives two failing grades (equivalent to six credits), or who fails the same course twice, is required to withdraw.
The program is governed by the general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Documents required for admission
The following documents are required for admission:
- the official University of Ottawa application for admission - graduate studies form;
- a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae;
- an undergraduate transcript;
- A letter of intent by the applicant (three pages maximum) outlining why he or she wishes to pursue graduate study in directing at the University of Ottawa ;
- three letters of reference, including:
- at least one from a professor familiar with the applicant's undergraduate work.
- at least one from a person active in theatre outside a university setting.
After an initial selection process, the candidates whose applications have been retained will be requested to submit a dossier detailing their directorial work on a recent production. The dossier should include, at least:
- the text of the play as it was performed;
- a detailed written account of the applicant's directorial vision of the play and how that vision was carried out;
- copies of newspaper, radio or television reviews, if they exist;
- some visual documentation of the production;
- a self-evaluation of the process and the performance.
These documents must be sent to the following address:
Office of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts, c/o Graduate Programs - Theatre
55 Laurier Avenue East, Room 8159
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1N 6N5
Based upon all documentation submitted to this point, a second selection will be made. Applicants remaining on the short list will be interviewed. The interview will include questions in both French and English. The interviewers will question candidates in detail about issues raised in their written submissions and will assess their communication skills and bilingualism. Following the interview, two candidates will be recommended for admission, and two or three will be placed on the waiting list.
Normal sequences for completion
First year Fall session |
First year Winter session |
Second year Fall session |
Second year Winter session |
Second year Summer |
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Exams and submissions |
Diagnostic examination (before beginning of first session) |
Final production proposal (at end of second session) |
THE 5952 (3 credits) Formal pre-production analysis |
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Production courses | THE 5901 (3 credits) Production I (Assigned problem-scenes and exercises) |
THE 5902 (3 credits) Production II (One-act play) |
THE 5903 (3 credits) Production III (One-act play) |
THE 6001 (6 credits) Final production |
THE 6001 (Formal post-production analysis) THE 6901(3 credits) - Directing practicum - Practicum report |
Core courses | THE 5130 (3 credits) Dramaturgy |
THE 5140 (3 credits) Theory of Performance |
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Directing seminars | THE 5931 (3 credits) Graduate directing seminar I |
THE 5932 (3 credits) Graduate directing seminar II |
THE 5933 (3 credits) Graduate directing seminar III |
THE 5934 (3 credits) Graduate directing seminar IV |
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Total credits | 18 credits | 24 credits |
The MFA program takes two years to complete. Courses are given in the autumn and winter sessions. If necessary, students may register for the spring session of their final year of program in order to complete their post-production analysis or the directing practicum.
No part-time students will be accepted.
The program is administered by the Director of Graduate Studies, the Department of Theatre and by the Graduate Studies Committee. Students' production-related work and essays are overseen by production supervisors, who will normally change each session.
Diagnostic examination
Before the beginning of the first session, incoming students will take a diagnostic examination consisting of a written test covering the whole range of theatre studies and practice.
Production courses
Each student will be involved in a sequence of four (4) production courses, each centered on a practical exercise, undertaken with the guidance of a production supervisor, who may be a theatre professor or a guest artist. Normally, each student's production supervisor will change from session to session.
THE5901 (3 credits) Production I (Fundamental Elements of Directing)
During the first semester students will work under the supervision of a faculty member on a sequence of directing exercises designed to develop students’ specific analytical and practical abilities. Scenes and exercises will introduce students to the fundamental building blocks of stage direction. One of the goals of THE5901 (3 credits) Production I is to allow students the challenge of directing professional theatre performers from the region for a period of one or two weeks.
THE5902 (3 credits) Production II (One-act play)
During the second session of the program each student will direct a one-act play. This production will serve:
- to give students the opportunity to employ the practical skills they have acquired in THE5901;
- to acquaint students with the Department and its production procedures;
- to help define each student’s the specific directions for their upcoming projects in directing
Post-Production meeting
Following each production by an MFA student, there will be a formal meeting of the Graduate Studies Committee, the student’s supervisor and the MFA candidate. At the end of each discussion of the student’s progress through the program and artistic achievements, clear objectives for subsequent directorial exercises will be articulated.
THE5903 (3 credits) Production III (One-act play)
During the third session of the program each student will present a more complex and ambitious one-act play building on the work done in the first two production courses.
THE5952 (3 credits) Formal pre-production analysis and THE6001 (6 credits) Final production
This project is the culmination of the MFA curriculum. It consists of four (4) elements:
- Before the end of the second session, each student must submit a brief final production proposal consisting of a list of three full-length plays to the Graduate Studies Committee. The proposal should include a clear rationale for the choice of each play in the context of the practical work that the student has completed so far in the program. The committee will recommend one of these plays as the student's final production project. In consultation with the MFA candidate and the Graduate Studies Committee, the Director of Graduate Studies will appoint a production supervisor.
- During the third session, the student must register into THE5952 ANALYSE FORMELLE DE LA PRÉ-PRODUCTION / FORMAL PRE-PRODUCTION ANALYSIS (3cr.) and prepare a substantial formal pre-production analysis of the play, which must include a historical and dramatic analysis of the play, a study of the play's place within the author's oeuvre, a production history and a detailed production concept for the play, as well as a critical bibliography of works pertaining to the play and to the production. The supervisor of Final Production monitors the student’s progress through the course THE5952
- After his/her successful completion of THE5952, the student must register into THE6001 PRODUCTION FINALE / FINAL PRODUCTION (6cr.). This course consists of a full-length final production, which is presented during the student's fourth session in the program. This production is designed to be a full scale public performance with complete technical and production support.
- In order to complete THE6001, the student must submit a substantial post-production analysis of his or her recent production. In this report the MFA student reflects on the preparation, rehearsal, performance and reception of the production. After observing the MFA student’s preparation work, reflecting on his/her post-production report, and in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee, the production’s supervisor assigns the grade to the course THE6001.
Seminar
All students in the MFA program participate in four (4) directing seminars. Each seminar is designed:
- to ensure that students have a grasp of the practical foundations, theoretical components, and past and current trends of directorial practice;
- to allow students to practically explore these ideas in their own studio exercises and MFA productions
Each seminar focuses on specific topics and approaches to directing. It provides a forum for the collaborative discussion of problems and issues encountered by the students in their production work. All graduate seminars are bilingual. Presentations and discussions will take place in both official languages. Following the University of Ottawa regulations, each student has the right to choose the language of their practical and written assignments.
Core Courses
All MFA students are required to take two (2) core courses THE5130/THE5530 Dramaturgy/Dramaturgie and THE5140/THE5540 Theory of Performance / Analyse de la représentation. The MFA students share these courses with the MA students.
THE5130/THE5530 Dramaturgy/Dramaturgie
[offered every year in alternate languages]
This course examines the dramatic text as a point of departure for theatrical performance. It defines the art of dramaturgy as the analysis of the poetics of dramatic text as well as the study of its structural specificities and norms. Students will be required to study major elements of—and theories related to—new play development, both from a historical perspective as well as a conceptual one.
THE5140/THE5540 Theory of Performance/ Analyse de la représentation
[offered every year in alternate languages]
This course takes into consideration a range of performance forms that define contemporary practice including performance art, fine art, film, site-specific theatre and cyber-spectacle. It seeks to equip students with the skills necessary for pursuing both practical and academic careers in theatre. Major elements of performance will be studied, both from historical and conceptual perspectives.
THE6901 STAGE / DIRECTING PRACTICUM (3cr.)
Students observe an established director mount a professional production. At the conclusion of the production, the student will submit a detailed record and analysis of the directorial process in which they have participated. Graded: S/NS. The practicum is co-coordinated and evaluated by the Director of Graduate Studies. The practicum is evaluated based on the student's practicum report (10-15 pages paper) and a follow-up conversation between the Director of Graduate Studies and the theatre director with whom the student worked.
Collaboration with the professional theatre community
The MFA curriculum is structured with the express purpose of facilitating the active participation of working theatre professionals, both the resident artistic directors of the English and French theatres in the region, and the directors, actors and other artists who regularly pass through Ottawa in the course of local theatre seasons. The program has been designed to incorporate meaningful contributions by working professionals in four distinct ways:
- The modular structure of the directing seminar makes it possible for artists who may be in the region for a limited time to work as teachers for concentrated periods of between two and six weeks.
- The rotation of graduate production supervisors means that professional artists, in particular local artistic directors, can work closely with students on individual productions over a single session.
- The practicum assures that directing students will have the chance to observe established directors at work on productions outside the university setting.
Grading system
All courses are graded according to the alpha-numeric scale unless the course description in the graduate calendar explicitly indicates otherwise. The grading scale is as follows:
A+ | 90 - 100 % | 10 points | Exceptional |
A | 85 - 90 % | 9 points | Excellent |
A- | 80 - 84 % | 8 points | Excellent |
B+ | 75 - 79 % | 7 points | Very good |
B | 70 - 74 % | 6 points | Very good |
C+ | 65 - 69 % | 5 points | Good |
All grades below C+ (65%) are failing grades for graduate students.
C | 60 - 64 % | 4 points |
D+ | 55 - 59 % | 3 points |
D | 50 - 54 % | 2 points |
E | 40 - 49 % | 1 point |
F | 0 - 39 % | 0 points |
The practicum and the comprehensive examination are graded satisfactory (S) or not satisfactory (NS).
Any student who receives two failing grades (equivalent to six credits), or who fails the same course twice, is required to withdraw.
Master of Arts in Theatre (MA) (Theatre Theory and Dramaturgy)
Application Deadline: February 1, 2022 subject to program availability, very good files will continue to be reviewed after the deadlines.
MA with Thesis (2 years)
This two-year program permits students to develop and perfect their interpretative, critical and scholarly skills, as well as spark the intellectual curiosity required for doctoral studies.
Two MA thesis formats are offered:
a) The traditional MA with Thesis consists of a review of literature, its critical analysis and synthesis on a topic chosen by the student (100 pages);
b) The MA Thesis with Creative Project consists of a creative project and its critical analysis (50 pages).
Admission requirements
- An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Theatre or related discipline;
OR
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Theatre and two or more years of relevant experience;
OR
An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience.
- A minimum overall average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with FGPS guidelines.
Program requirements
To be eligible, the applicant should have:
- theoretical grounding in the social, historical, and structural aspects of theatre;
- a solid background in the literature and theory of drama;
- knowledge of theatrical practice, including an understanding of the basic techniques of acting, directing, production and theatre administration; and
- evidence of strong writing and reading skills in either English or French.
Documents required for admission
The following documents are required for admission:
- the official University of Ottawa application for admission - graduate studies form;
- a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae;
- an official transcript of the applicant’s academic record covering all previous university studies;
- a letter of intent by the applicant (three pages maximum), setting out the reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies and a description of the areas of interest in regard to possible thesis topics;
- a sample of an undergraduate paper (scholarly writing);
- three letters of recommendation.
Degree requirements
A total of 27 course units is required over a maximum of a twenty-month period, including:
- four core courses of three units each (12 course units);
- THE5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies
- THE5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies
- THE5130 Dramaturgy
- THE5140 Theory of Performance
- one elective seminar or course taken either within or outside the Department of Theatre (3 course units);
- the MA thesis (100 pages) (12 course units).
- THE6990 Thesis Proposal
- THE7999 Thesis
The program is governed by the general regulations of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
The official version of this information is located on the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies web site.
Normal sequences for completion (MA with Thesis)
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First year |
First year |
First year |
Second year |
Second year |
Second year |
Obligatory |
THE5140 Theory of Performance
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THE 5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studiess |
THE7999 MA Thesis* |
THE7999 MA Thesis |
THE5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies THE7999 MA Thesis |
THE7999 MA Thesis |
Electives |
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Elective
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Thesis Proposal |
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THE 6990 Thesis Proposal |
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* MA thesis continued once topic is approved.
The Master of Arts in Theatre (MA) (Theatre Theory and Dramaturgy) with Research Project takes twelve months to complete. Full-time and Part-time option available.
Courses are given in the fall and winter sessions, with the summer session designated for the Research Project.
Core courses
THE 5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies
This course teaches students advanced academic research and writing skills. It will introduce them to the research methods commonly used in theatre studies—archival research, collection of pertinent data, forms of empirical research, conceptual research, etc.—and will include various practical exercises leading to students successfully writing academic papers, conference presentations and an MA thesis. It involves possible collaboration with the University of Ottawa library staff, The Institute of Canadian Studies, The Institute of Women’s Studies, the Centre for Research on French Canadian Culture (CRCCF), and Library and Archives Canada (for workshops, tours, etc.).
THE 5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies
Study of a selected topic in theatre history, theory or practice.
THE 5130 Dramaturgy
This course defines the dramatic text as a point of departure for theatrical performance. It discusses the art of dramaturgy as the analysis of the poetics of dramatic text as well as the study of its structural specificities and norms. Students will be required to study major elements of—and theories related to—new play development, both from a historical perspective as well as a conceptual one. The objective of the course is to equip students with the skills necessary for pursuing a career as a Dramaturge or a Literary Adviser in a professional theatre.
THE 5140 Theory of Performance
This course takes into consideration a range of performance forms that define contemporary practice including performance art, fine art, film, site-specific theatre and cyber-spectacle. It seeks to prepare students to write an MA or MFA thesis-paper as well as to equip them with the skills necessary for pursuing the career of a theatre critic. Major elements of performance will be studied, both from historical and conceptual perspectives.
THE 6999 Major Research Paper (MRP)
The research paper is prepared under the direction of the research paper supervisor and is approved by the graduate committee. The research paper must be successfully completed by the end of the third session of full-time registration in the master's program. In the event of failure, the student must register for an additional session. A second failure leads to a grade of NS (Not satisfactory) on the transcript and to withdrawal from the program. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).
Elective seminar or course
Over the course of their tenure in the program, students must take two three-credit elective seminars or courses either within or outside the Department of Theatre. Such courses are intended to allow students to take advantage of the wide range of theatre-related expertise available in departments throughout the Faculty of Arts and elsewhere in the University of Ottawa, particularly—but not exclusively—in literature and language departments, other fine arts departments, the Department of History and the Department of Communications.
The Director of Graduate Studies must approve the selection of each elective course. Electives may be chosen from appropriate seminars or courses offered by any department in the University
There are two distinct categories of elective courses:
- background electives may fill gaps in students' background preparation as determined at the moment of evaluation for admission into the MA program. In certain cases, registration in a specific course may be a condition of enrolment; and
- an elective oriented to the principal research topic: students may take at most one course outside the Department specifically geared to their MA thesis. This elective presents an opportunity for students to study an author or a period of practice or other subject directly related to their thesis under the guidance of a specialist.
Language requirements
Students can submit their written work and write exams in French or English, regardless of the language of instruction.
Degree requirements
A total of 18 course units is required:
- Four core courses of three course units each (12 course units);
- THE5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies
- THE5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies
- THE5130 Dramaturgy
- THE5140 Theory of Performance
- two elective seminars or courses taken either within or outside the Department of Theatre (6 course units);
- THE 6999 Major Research Paper (MRP) (50 pages)
Grading system
Grades are awarded according to the following scale:
A+ |
90 - 100 % |
10 points |
Exceptional |
A |
85 - 90 % |
9 points |
Excellent |
A- |
80 - 84 % |
8 points |
Excellent |
B+ |
75 - 79 % |
7 points |
Very good |
B |
70 - 74 % |
6 points |
Very good |
C+ |
66 - 69 % |
5 points |
Good |
All grades below C+ (66%) are failing grades for graduate students.
C |
60 - 65 % |
4 points |
D+ |
55 - 59 % |
3 points |
D |
50 - 54 % |
2 points |
E |
40 - 49 % |
1 point |
F |
0 - 39 % |
0 points |
Any student who receives two failing grades (equivalent to six credits), or who fails the same course twice, is required to withdraw.
MA with Major Research Paper (MRP) (12 months)
This twelve-month program offers the opportunity to the students to follow several courses in theatre on various topics: dramaturgy, performance analysis, research methodology, courses with variable themes, etc. The program also includes the writing of a research paper (50 pages), on a topic chosen by the student.
Admission requirements
- An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Theatre or related discipline;
OR
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Theatre and two or more years of relevant experience;
OR
An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience.
- A minimum overall average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with FGPS guidelines.
Program requirements
To be eligible, the applicant should have:
- theoretical grounding in the social, historical, and structural aspects of theatre;
- a solid background in the literature and theory of drama;
- knowledge of theatrical practice, including an understanding of the basic techniques of acting, directing, production and theatre administration; and
- evidence of strong writing and reading skills in either English or French.
Documents required for admission
The following documents are required for admission:
- the official University of Ottawa application for admission - graduate studies form;
- a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae;
- an official transcript of the applicant’s academic record covering all previous university studies;
- a letter of intent by the applicant (three pages maximum), setting out the reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies and a description of the areas of interest in regard to possible thesis topics;
- a sample of an undergraduate paper (scholarly writing);
- three letters of recommendation.
MA with Major Research Paper (12 months) : Degree requirements
A total of 18 course units is required:
- Four core courses of three course units each (12 course units);
- THE5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies
- THE5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies
- THE5130 Dramaturgy
- THE5140 Theory of Performance
- two elective seminars or courses taken either within or outside the Department of Theatre (6 course units);
- THE 6999 Major Research Paper (MRP) (50 pages)
The program is governed by the general regulations of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
The official version of this information is located on the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies web site.
Normal sequence for completion (MA with Major Research Paper)
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Obligatory |
THE 5130 |
THE 5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies THE5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies |
THE6999 Major Research Paper (MRP) |
Electives |
Elective/Seminar course |
Elective/Seminar course |
The Master of Arts in Theatre (MA) (Theatre Theory and Dramaturgy) with Research Project takes twelve months to complete. Full-time and Part-time option available.
Courses are given in the fall and winter sessions, with the summer session designated for the Research Project.
Course courses
THE 5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies
This course teaches students advanced academic research and writing skills. It will introduce them to the research methods commonly used in theatre studies—archival research, collection of pertinent data, forms of empirical research, conceptual research, etc.—and will include various practical exercises leading to students successfully writing academic papers, conference presentations and an MA thesis. It involves possible collaboration with the University of Ottawa library staff, The Institute of Canadian Studies, The Institute of Women’s Studies, the Centre for Research on French Canadian Culture (CRCCF), and Library and Archives Canada (for workshops, tours, etc.).
THE 5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies
Study of a selected topic in theatre history, theory or practice.
THE 5130 Dramaturgy
This course defines the dramatic text as a point of departure for theatrical performance. It discusses the art of dramaturgy as the analysis of the poetics of dramatic text as well as the study of its structural specificities and norms. Students will be required to study major elements of—and theories related to—new play development, both from a historical perspective as well as a conceptual one. The objective of the course is to equip students with the skills necessary for pursuing a career as a Dramaturge or a Literary Adviser in a professional theatre.
THE 5140 Theory of Performance
This course takes into consideration a range of performance forms that define contemporary practice including performance art, fine art, film, site-specific theatre and cyber-spectacle. It seeks to prepare students to write an MA or MFA thesis-paper as well as to equip them with the skills necessary for pursuing the career of a theatre critic. Major elements of performance will be studied, both from historical and conceptual perspectives.
THE 6999 Major Research Paper (MRP)
The research paper is prepared under the direction of the research paper supervisor and is approved by the graduate committee. The research paper must be successfully completed by the end of the third session of full-time registration in the master's program. In the event of failure, the student must register for an additional session. A second failure leads to a grade of NS (Not satisfactory) on the transcript and to withdrawal from the program. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).
Elective seminar or course
Over the course of their tenure in the program, students must take two three-credit elective seminars or courses either within or outside the Department of Theatre. Such courses are intended to allow students to take advantage of the wide range of theatre-related expertise available in departments throughout the Faculty of Arts and elsewhere in the University of Ottawa, particularly—but not exclusively—in literature and language departments, other fine arts departments, the Department of History and the Department of Communications.
The Director of Graduate Studies must approve the selection of each elective course. Electives may be chosen from appropriate seminars or courses offered by any department in the University
There are two distinct categories of elective courses:
- background electives may fill gaps in students' background preparation as determined at the moment of evaluation for admission into the MA program. In certain cases, registration in a specific course may be a condition of enrolment; and
- an elective oriented to the principal research topic: students may take at most one course outside the Department specifically geared to their MA thesis. This elective presents an opportunity for students to study an author or a period of practice or other subject directly related to their thesis under the guidance of a specialist.
Language requirements
Students can submit their written work and write exams in French or English, regardless of the language of instruction.
Degree requirements
A total of 18 course units is required:
- Four core courses of three course units each (12 course units);
- THE5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies
- THE5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies
- THE5130 Dramaturgy
- THE5140 Theory of Performance
- two elective seminars or courses taken either within or outside the Department of Theatre (6 course units);
- THE 6999 Major Research Paper (MRP) (50 pages)
Grading system
Grades are awarded according to the following scale:
A+ |
90 - 100 % |
10 points |
Exceptional |
A |
85 - 90 % |
9 points |
Excellent |
A- |
80 - 84 % |
8 points |
Excellent |
B+ |
75 - 79 % |
7 points |
Very good |
B |
70 - 74 % |
6 points |
Very good |
C+ |
66 - 69 % |
5 points |
Good |
All grades below C+ (66%) are failing grades for graduate students.
C |
60 - 65 % |
4 points |
D+ |
55 - 59 % |
3 points |
D |
50 - 54 % |
2 points |
E |
40 - 49 % |
1 point |
F |
0 - 39 % |
0 points |
Any student who receives two failing grades (equivalent to six credits), or who fails the same course twice, is required to withdraw.
Did you know?
- Our Master of Fine Arts in Theatre (MFA) (Directing) is the only bilingual program in the country.
- The new Master of Arts in Theatre (MA) (Theatre Theory and Dramaturgy) prepares graduates to follow doctoral programs offered by Canadian universities and abroad.
Contact us
Department of Theatre
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Fax: 613-562-5993
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