Drama Studies provides an education in drama and theatre, introducing students to many areas of the discipline including acting, production, directing, design, dramatic theory and literature.

Drama Studies shows us new perspectives, challenges us, and touches us — as our lives and the issues we face are reflected back in new and surprising ways.

At Mount Allison, students involved in Drama Studies are challenged to work creatively, exploring new means of communication and expression — all within a cooperative collaborative environment.
The Drama Studies program is designed to provide an education in drama rather than professional training for the theatre.

Students begin their studies with an introduction to drama, followed by courses in:

acting
production
directing
design
dramatic theory
dramatic literature
In the final year of a major in Drama Studies, you'll complete your degree with one or two independent projects in areas of special interest.

This will allow you to work with a mentor from the faculty or staff to design and execute a major theatrical project in writing, design, directing, management, or acting.

The multi-functional Motyer-Fancy Theatre typically hosts up to ten shows each year, performed and crewed by students, with direction and design by a mixture of theatre professionals and senior students.

Drama Studies is available as:

BA major (60 credits)
Minor in any degree (24 credits)
Theatre Arts is available as an undergraduate certificate (15 credits).

Whether you're entering the job market or continuing your education, your Mount Allison degree will stand out.
Mount Allison has been recognized by Maclean's as the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada more times than any other university.

With experiential learning and career development opportunities available in every degree, you'll also graduate with hands-on learning and on-the-job experience.

Our graduates also boast extraordinarily high acceptance rates to top graduate programs and professional schools such as law and medicine.

Popular career paths for Drama Studies graduates include:

set/costume designer
director
theatre manager
stage manager
actor
sound/lighting designer
drama therapist
advertising executive/copywriter
agent
arts administration
human resources specialist