What do graduates do?
- Set, lighting, sound and costume designer
- Stage manager
- Properties designer
- Film and TV art director
- Producer
- Event manager
Length by country
CanadaDurations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.
First year and core courses
Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.
Before you apply
UBC asks direct entry applicants for an audition or portfolio.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
3 schools in 2 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
Canada
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityPerformance: Design and Production · TorontoUniversity of British ColumbiaTheatre: Design and Production · VancouverUniversity of British ColumbiaTheatre Design and Production · Vancouver
USA
Boston UniversityScene Design BFA · BostonWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
Let’s build your school list for Theatre Design together
- We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
- We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
- We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: November 2026.
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