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Admission Requirements

Preparing your application to graduate studies at York University and/or other interested universities requires research and planning. Some students start preparing their plan for graduate studies as early as two years before they submit their application. Consider the following information below to help guide you through a successful application process.

Graduate students also have the opportunity to do a combined MA/MBA degree within the Arts and Media Program. Please visit MBA Program in Arts & Media Administration for more information.

MA in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

PhD in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

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Note for International Applicants: There are currently no funded positions. Should you still wish to apply, you will be considered for a non-funded position during the duration of the program.

An honours degree or its equivalent in Theatre (BA or BFA), Dance (BA or BFA), or a related field in English, Humanities, or Social Sciences, with a minimum B+ average. This average is consistent with a 7.0 and above on a 9.0 grading scale and 3.30 and above on a 4.0 grading scale. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with substantial professional experience may be admitted to the program without an honours degree. For further details, please contact the Graduate Program Assistant at gradthea@yorku.ca.

MA in an Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences-related subject and a B+ average or higher.

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The Graduate Program in Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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