Theatre and Drama
Related Subject Areas:
- Instruction language
- English
- OUAC code
- TMT
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts, BA
- Experiential learning
- Practicum or internship option available
- Enrollment
- 25
- Grade range
- Low 80s
Requirements
Prerequisites
- ENG4U
- Audition Required
See Ontario high school course codes
Additional Admission Criteria
Applicants to Theatre & Drama Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga are required to perform an audition during registered times in February and March. To register, applicants must book their audition online and pay the $40 audition fee before the deadline on January 26, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.
More information about auditions and the Theatre & Drama Studies application process can be found on the Theatre & Drama Studies audition website.
Alternative Offers
Because of the competitive nature of this program, you may receive an invitation after you apply for your application to be automatically reviewed for an alternative program, provided you are qualified and there is space.
Admission
Basic Requirements for Admission
All program areas require the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Six 4U/M subjects or equivalent, including English
Some prerequisite courses must have a minimum of 70%. The admission average is calculated with English, plus the next best 5 courses.
Failed and Repeated Courses
While recognizing that there may be valid reasons to repeat a course, the University of Toronto reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a single attempt at each course. Appeals for special circumstances will be considered.
Timing and Process for Admission Decisions
Depending on the faculty, program of study, campus and your academic record, conditional offers of admission based on final 3U/M and interim or final 4U/M results will be made during 3 admission rounds occurring between mid-February and late May. Offers will be made subject to space availability.
The minimum admission grade ranges required may vary annually depending on the competition for the available spaces. Particular attention will be paid to achievement in prerequisite courses.
All offers of admission are conditional upon final results and completing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Notes
Starting with the 2026/27 intake of first-year students, TDS is becoming a program offered entirely at UTM. For its first 32 years, the Theatre and Drama Studies program was a joint venture of the University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College. Starting with the 2026/27 intake of first-year students, TDS will become a program offered by UTM alone.
We understand that this change will raise questions if you are thinking about applying for theatre school programs. We have compiled FAQs that should address many of your concerns, but if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Director of Drama Studies at UTM, Holger Syme.
