Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- School of the Arts, Media, Performance & DesignField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- PhDAwards
- $18,000Fees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies The MA and PhD programs in Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies emphasize our collective interest in theatre, dance, performance, and cultural politics. For us, this means teaching classes that explore performance on stage, in studios, and in everyday life to highlight the cultural, political, material and ideological dimensions of performance practices – both past and present.
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Studying performances across a broad range of cultural contexts –in theatres, dance studios, galleries, rituals, the media, the streets, the political arena, mass spectacles, interpersonal interactions etc. – helps to capture the potential performance has to frame critically-nuanced responses to public events, and thus to model politically and ethically engaged forms of public life. Our areas of program specialization that structure our curriculum and degree requirements reflect this focus. They include: Canadian Theatre, Dance and Cultural Politics Postcolonialism and Globalization Cultural Policy and Theatrical Economies Gender and Sexuality Embodiment and Cultural Memory Environment and Cultural Geography Performance and Popular Culture Critical Pedagogy and Community Engagement Intermediality and Technology We encourage our students to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of theatre, dance, and performance by taking courses, and working closely with, supervisory faculty who come from diverse backgrounds in a range of disciplines including Theatre Studies, Performance Studies, Anthropology, Business, Cinema and Media Studies, Dance Studies, English, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies, Nursing, Sociology and Visual Arts. Students also have ample opportunities to engage in performance practice through coursework,
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University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeFull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination (oral and written) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Resumé or CV Statement of interest A writing sample (max. 6,250 words) · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$18,000 CAD / year≈ $13,235 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-01-15
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies - PhD cost?
CAD 18,000 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination (oral and written) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Resumé or CV Statement of interest A writing sample (max. 6,250 words) · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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