Overview

A diverse range of faculty expertise, course offerings, training opportunities, and resources (including access to theatre-related primary sources at the University of Victoria and BC Archives) supports the PhD student’s development of a distinct research program that can relate to a range of topics—from Greek tragedy to Broadway musicals, dance to opera, Indigenous theatre to theatre technology.

Features

Students in the Theatre Studies program from University of Victoria are encouraged to discuss their research interests with a potential supervisor.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Theatre History: dance history

Theatre history

Canadian cultural history

Applied theatre

Theatre history

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 6 other PhDs in Drama in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a statement of purpose which includes your interests and aspirations in the field, including any special areas of interest, and how they relate to the specifics of this program

a detailed resumé of your educational background, theatre experience and teaching experience (if applicable)

a writing sample that speaks to your academic excellence

two reference names and their email addresses (references should come from theatre professors and/or recognized theatre professionals.)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5602 CAD / year

≈ 5602 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

≈ 4442 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Theatre Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Victoria

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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