Bachelor Of Arts - Honours Arts And Business - Theatre And Performance at University of Waterloo - Program overview

Program overview

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Last updated on 2025-11-18

Program overview

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Program overview

Earn your degree in Theatre and Performance from one of Canada's most creative drama programs. This program allows you to explore various careers through paid co-op work terms, providing a unique blend of practical experience and academic learning. You'll engage in collaborative projects with professors, visiting artists, and fellow students, creating high-quality work that contributes to a just society. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from performance and management to design and critical studies, ensuring you develop a rich portfolio and a diverse skill set that prepares you for various roles in the theatre industry.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts - Honours Arts and Business - Theatre and Performance program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the field. The program length is typically four years, with options for co-op placements that enhance your learning experience. Key features of the program structure include:

Co-op program available, allowing students to gain relevant paid work experience.
Regular program option also available.
Students can choose to pursue a minor alongside their major.
Hands-on learning through student-led productions in a newly renovated 400-seat theatre.
Integration of classroom learning with real-world experience through alternating study and co-op terms.

By the end of the program, students will have a well-rounded education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing them for a successful career in theatre and performance.

Featured Experiences

The Theatre and Performance program offers a variety of unique experiences that enhance learning and professional development:

Co-op Opportunities: Students alternate between academic terms and paid co-op work terms, allowing them to explore different career areas.
Student-led Productions: Active participation in productions, including set design, costume creation, lighting, sound, producing, directing, and acting.
A-list Mentors: Collaboration with award-winning professors and visiting artists to develop new plays and explore innovative approaches to classic works.
Real-world Experience: Co-op placements provide students with the chance to apply their classroom knowledge in professional settings.
Creative Collaboration: Opportunities to work with peers and faculty on projects that contribute to a just society.

Career Options

Graduates of the Theatre and Performance program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Stage Manager: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of a theatrical production, ensuring everything runs smoothly during performances.
Production Manager: Manages the logistics of a production, coordinating between different departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
Senior Officer, Friends' Corps: Works with organizations like the National Ballet of Canada to manage relationships and fundraising efforts.
Production Assistant: Provides support in various areas of production, assisting with tasks such as set preparation and coordination.
Assistant Lighting Director: Works under the lighting director to design and implement lighting for performances, enhancing the visual experience.
Manager, Lifestyles Entertainment: Oversees entertainment programming and events at venues, ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.
Public Relations Specialist: Manages communication and media relations for theatre companies, promoting productions and events.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-11-18

Program overview

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Arts - Honours Arts and Business - Theatre and Performance program at the University of Waterloo, the following Academic Requirements apply:

Minimum GPA: Not specified.
Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
Prerequisite courses:
- English and Mathematics with a minimum grade of 7.5 in each.
Overall average of 8.3 is required.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, the following general requirements must be met:

Bàng Tốt Nghiệp Phố Thông Trung Học (Secondary School Graduation Certificate) is required.

It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at the University of Waterloo. Success in our programs requires a high level of English language proficiency.

You need to provide an English language test score if:

your four most recent years of full-time education have NOT been in an English-language school system
your first language is NOT English.

Required English Language Scores

Tests that do not appear on this chart are not accepted for admission consideration.

Official test scores must be sent by the testing agency directly to Waterloo's Office of the Registrar. Emails, faxes, and student copies of test scores are not accepted for admission.

Test	Minimum Score	How to Send Test Results
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT), including Home Edition and Paper Edition	90 overall, 25 writing, 25 speaking	Waterloo's institution code is 0996 and our department code is 00. We do not accept electronic TOEFL scores for undergraduate admissions.
IELTS Academic	6.5 overall, 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening	We accept the electronic Test Report Form (TRF). Waterloo's e-transfer institution name is University of Waterloo – Undergraduate OR University of Waterloo Admissions.
CAEL or CAEL online	70 overall, 60 per band, 70 writing, 70 speaking	You must log in to your affiliated account and select University of Waterloo as a recipient institution.
PTE Academic	63 overall, 65 writing, 65 speaking	Send your Score Report Code or Registration ID to myapplication@uwaterloo.ca.
Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)	180 overall, 176 writing, 176 reading, 176 speaking, 176 listening	Go to the Candidate Results Online portal, input your ID and secret number then click on "Send my result."
Duolingo English test	The minimum requirement for tests completed before July 1, 2024 is an overall score of 120, with minimum Literacy and Production scores of 110. Tests completed after July 1, 2024 require an overall of 120 with Literacy and Production scores of 125 for direct entry to a Waterloo program.	Results will not be accepted without subscores. You must log in to your affiliated account and select University of Waterloo – Undergraduate as a recipient institution.
EFAS - English for Academic Success	75% overall in 400 levels, 75% in each of academic, oral, and writing	Your scores will be sent to us automatically by the English Language Institute.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!