Bachelor Programme
Theatre: Design and Production
Theatre: Design and Production at UBC Vancouver is a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Department of Theatre and Film that prepares students for work behind the scenes in theatre, film, TV and events. Coursework covers set, costume, lighting and sound design and technology, properties, scenic art, stage management and production design, and all students take on production roles in the department's theatre season. Admission is competitive: students apply to the BFA through UBC and submit a portfolio and letter of intent to the department, entering directly from high school or transferring into Year 2 or 3.
University
University of British Columbia
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Theatre
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Campus
Vancouver
Degree
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Major in Theatre Design and Production
Intake
September
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027 for the UBC application (international scholars: November 15, 2026); supplemental materials to the Department of Theatre and Film by February 2 (11:59 pm Pacific)
Tuition Information
2026/27 first-year tuition: CAD 51,530.40 per year for international students (Fine Arts rate, CAD 1,717.68 per credit x 30 credits) and CAD 6,200.70 for Canadian students (CAD 206.69 per credit x 30 credits). Fees for students starting in 2027/28 have not yet been published. Tuition only; student fees, health insurance and housing are extra.
Admission Requirements
- Two-step application: list the BFA Theatre Design and Production as first or second choice on the UBC application (first-choice applicants are considered first), then submit a letter of intent and a portfolio with a resume
- Students must take part in department productions in roles assigned by faculty, from crew and builder to designer and stage manager
- BC high school: English Studies 12 (or English First Peoples 12)
- IB: no specific courses beyond UBC's general admission requirements; an audition or portfolio is required (Fine Arts)
- English language proof, if required, is due February 15, 2027 (see English Language Requirements below)
English Language Requirements
International applicants must satisfy UBC's English Language Admission Standard.
IELTS Academic
6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT
90 overall
PTE Academic
65 overall
Duolingo English Test
125 overall
CAEL
70 overall
Cambridge English
180