The MFA program accepts new students every two years; next intake is Fall 2013.

The application is a two-step process:

STEP ONE:  Application Requirements

To apply for graduate studies at York University, you must complete/submit the following:

• Application for Graduate Admission
  
• Application fee (to accompany online Application for Graduate Admission)
  The application fee is $90 Cdn, payable by Visa or MasterCard. If you do not wish to submit your credit card online, or if you do not have a Visa or MasterCard, please contact York's Office of Admissions at 416-736-5000.
  The application fee is non-refundable. Your application will be processed upon receipt of your fee payment.
  
  
• Supplementary Information Form
  
  
• Three professional letters of recommendation
  
  
• Two copies of all official transcripts in sealed envelopes from the issuing institutions
  

Send your Supplementary Program Information form, letters of recommendation and transcripts:

STEP TWO:  Audition/Evaluation Requirements

In addition to your application to York University, you must complete an audition/evaluation in the Graduate Program in Theatre.  Audition/evaluation requirements vary depending on the program of your choice:

Acting | Acting with emphasis on Teaching

Design for Performing Arts

Directing with emphasis on Teaching

Stage Direction in Collaboration with Canadian Stage

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Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission are expected to have:

• an honours four-year BA or BFA degree with a minimum “B” average in theatre
  OR
• an ordinary three-year degree in theatre with a minimum “B” average and a minimum of three years' additional theatre or related experience.

Exception to these qualifications may be made for mature applicants with extensive professional experience.