Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    University of Toronto

    Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Toronto, CAMAIn-person1 year
    CA$63,740.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    40
    Credits
    CA$125.00
    App fee

    Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto is a 40-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Toronto, CA. Tuition is CA$63,740.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program intersecting research in drama, theatre and performance studies, including dramatic literature, cross-cultural theory, histories of theatre and performance, dramaturgy, and practice-based research. Supports studies in areas such as Canadian theatre, Indigenous and East Asian theatre, dance, popular theatre, experimental theatre, queer and feminist performance theory, theatre and globalization, and digital humanities in performance.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Performing Arts): #45
    Part-time option

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Pro

    Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Standardized tests

    Pro

    Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto is CA$63,740 across 40 required credits.
    Is Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto online or in-person?
    Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto is offered in-person.
    How long does Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto take to complete?
    Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto is structured around 1 year and 40 credits.
    What GPA is required for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto?
    Per the program's published guidance: University of Toronto B+
    What work-permit options follow Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto?
    Post-completion work rights for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Toronto: 3 years PGWP (Canada)