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Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Directing - (Course-Based) University of Ottawa University of Ottawa, Canada

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CAD 29445

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 120

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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92

TOEFL

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80%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Department of Theatre offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre with specialization in Directing.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in directing focuses on the practice of directing contemporary theatre. It allows students to develop their skills in the art of directing, and offers the unique opportunity to study both English and French theatre practices in a bilingual and bicultural setting. The program is designed to prepare students to work as directors in the professional theatre.

The program is offered full-time and extends over two years. It can be pursued in English and in French.

In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have a right to produce their work, their thesis, and to answer examination questions in French or in English.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 112 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 92

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants generally hold an honours bachelor’s degree in theatre or equivalent.

6.5 IELTS Score
92 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
80% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

29445

Tuition Fee
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CAD 120

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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Scholarships

Excellence scholarships are awarded through a competitive process among the top candidates with an admission average of 90% or higher who apply for admission by April 1, 2024, and whose admission has been processed by April 15, 2024. Candidates whose first choice is the University of Ottawa will be favoured. Recipients must start their program in September. Insofar as possible and to maximize diversity, each faculty will award the same number of scholarships.

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