Bachelor Of Arts - Honours Arts And Business - Theatre And Performance (Co-op) 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 you with practical experience in the field. You'll learn to wow your audience while collaborating with professors, visiting artists, and fellow students to create high-quality work that contributes to a just society. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from performance to management, design to critical studies, and creation to technology. By the time you graduate, you will have developed a rich portfolio and a diverse set of skills that will serve you well in various roles, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts - Honours Arts and Business - Theatre and Performance program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the arts while integrating business principles. The program is structured as follows:

Program Length: Typically spans four years.
Available as a co-op program, allowing students to gain relevant work experience.
Students can choose to study through either Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business.
After the first year, approximately 40% of the classes will focus on Theatre and Performance.
Students have the option to customize their degree by including minors available to all Waterloo students.

Throughout the program, students will alternate between study and co-op work terms, integrating classroom learning with real-world experience. This structure allows for flexibility in exploring different career areas and types of employers.

Featured Experiences

Co-op Program: Students participate in paid co-op work terms, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Student-led Productions: Each term, students actively engage in productions in a newly renovated 400-seat theatre, taking on roles in set design, costume creation, lighting, sound, producing, directing, and acting.
A-list Mentors: Students work with award-winning professors and visiting artists to develop new plays and explore innovative approaches to classic works.
Real-world Integration: The co-op work-study sequence allows students to alternate between school and work every four months, enhancing their learning experience.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts - Honours Arts and Business - Theatre and Performance program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Stage Manager: Responsible for overseeing the production process, coordinating between different departments, and ensuring that performances run smoothly.
Production Manager: Manages the logistics of productions, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Senior Officer, Friends' Corps: Engages in fundraising and community outreach for organizations like the National Ballet of Canada.
Production Assistant: Provides support in various aspects of production, from set preparation to assisting directors and crew members.
Assistant Lighting Director: Works under the lighting director to design and implement lighting for performances, ensuring the visual elements enhance the overall production.

These roles highlight the diverse opportunities available to graduates, allowing them to work in theatres, festivals, and educational institutions, among other settings.

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 (Co-Op) 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).

It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For any clarification and support, 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 AND
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.

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