Drama (Acting)

University of Saskatchewan

Theatre and Performance: blue ink subject illustration

70% minimum
Academic minimum
The university publishes a 70% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
USask 2027–28 BFA Drama Acting admissions

Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details

June 30High school course completion for fall-term entryRecurring annual · Every year

June 30
Verbatim: "To begin studies in the fall term, all courses must have been completed by June 30."
USask does not publish a central dated deadline table, application and document deadlines are shown per program via a requirements lookup

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April 30University-level course completion for fall-term entry to direct-entry programsRecurring annual · Every year

April 30
Verbatim: "To begin studies in direct-entry programs in the fall term, university-level courses must be completed by April 30."

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By the deadline given in your offer letterInternational tuition deposit on accepting an offerRecurring annual · Every year

By the deadline given in your offer letter
Verbatim: "most international students are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000 CAD when accepting their offer of admission."
Applies to Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing and Edwards School of Business
other programs may also require one

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Drama 30 or equivalentDrama or equivalent experience
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30One approved math course

Grade 12 standing or equivalent and a minimum 70% across five subjects.
English-language proficiency.
The university may admit applicants with a math deficiency.
Examples of Drama 30 equivalents include school or community theatre acting roles or professional theatre workshops.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through USask admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3School and postsecondary academic records
- Check your application's supplemental-item list. Saskatchewan students share ministry transcripts directly through MyCreds. Other school applicants upload current marks, then arrange final official records from the issuer. Postsecondary applicants upload recent records and arrange final official transcripts directly or through MyCreds; professional programs have separate instructions.
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Step 4Official AP or IB results, if applicable
- IB applicants upload predicted results, then request official final results from the IB organization. After AP exams, arrange direct submission from the College Board.
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Step 5English proficiency evidence, when requested
- If a standardized test is required, arrange for results to come directly from the testing centre.
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Step 6Most programs: minimum $120 application fee
- The non-refundable fee is in CAD. Check your program page for its exact fee.
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Step 7Contact the School for the Arts for the current BFA application and selection schedule.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 8Submit a letter of intent and a résumé listing relevant acting experience.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 9Prepare a monologue for the selection audition and complete the interview.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Academic average, an application package and an audition with a monologue and interview.

Applicant pathways

Ontario

Ontario high-school applicants

The Drama admissions selector lists Mathematics of Data Management 4U or Advanced Functions 4U.
Confirm your Drama 30 equivalency with the School for the Arts.
Check the published five-subject Ontario average calculation.

Post-secondary entry

Applicants with 18 or more transferable credit units

At least 70% across all transferable attempts.
The same math, Drama 30 or equivalent, English proficiency and selection requirements apply.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 120 credit units, including at least 66 at the 200 level or higher.
Maintain a 70% cumulative weighted average overall and 70% across Drama courses.

References

Required courses and electives

Complete the English writing, quantitative reasoning, breadth, fine arts and Drama requirements.

References

Program facts

Academic minimum

Courses

2026–27 recommended sequence for Drama Acting. Elective and breadth choices are listed in the degree calendar.

Year 16 listed

Also includes another 100-level English course and 9 credit units toward F1 and F2.

DRAM 110Technical Theatre I Scenic Construction3 credits
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DRAM 111Practicum I Indigenous Performance Methods3 credits
USask DRAM 111.3
DRAM 113Technical Theatre II Stage Properties3 credits
USask DRAM 113.3
DRAM 118Acting 13 credits
USask DRAM 118.3
DRAM 119Acting II3 credits
USask DRAM 119.3
ENG 112Literature and Composition Reading Drama3 credits
USask ENG 112.3

Year 25 listed

Also includes 15 credit units toward F1, F2 or F3.

DRAM 203History of Theatre from 600 BCE to 1850 CE3 credits
USask DRAM 203.3
DRAM 210Technical Theatre III Costume Construction3 credits
USask DRAM 210.3
DRAM 213Technical Theatre IV Stage Management3 credits
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DRAM 218Acting III3 credits
USask DRAM 218.3
DRAM 219Acting IV Scene Study and Textual Analysis for the Stage3 credits
USask DRAM 219.3

Year 37 listed

Also includes 9 credit units toward F1, F2, F3 or F5.

DRAM 204History of Theatre from 1850 to Present3 credits
USask DRAM 204.3
DRAM 324Acting V3 credits
USask DRAM 324.3
DRAM 325Acting VI3 credits
USask DRAM 325.3
DRAM 362Vocology Lab I Finding Your Voice3 credits
USask DRAM 362.3
DRAM 363Voice Lab II Voice for the Creative Performer3 credits
USask DRAM 363.3
DRAM 366Fundamentals of Movement I3 credits
USask DRAM 366.3
DRAM 368Movement Fundamentals II3 credits
USask DRAM 368.3

Year 47 listed

Also includes 9 credit units toward F1, F2, F3 or F5.

DRAM 309Theories of Acting and Directing3 credits
USask DRAM 309.3
DRAM 418Acting VII3 credits
USask DRAM 418.3
DRAM 419Acting VIII3 credits
USask DRAM 419.3
DRAM 462Voice and Speech for the Actor III3 credits
USask DRAM 462.3
DRAM 463Voice and Speech for the Actor IV3 credits
USask DRAM 463.3
DRAM 468Expressive Movement I3 credits
USask DRAM 468.3
DRAM 469Expressive Movement II3 credits
USask DRAM 469.3

Study routes

Students pursuing the later BFA route should contact Drama by the end of Year 1. The internal honours route requires 60 credit units completed or in progress and 70% overall and in the major.