Bachelor of Arts (Drama) / Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education Combined Degrees Program Guide

Have you ever had a drama or performing arts teacher who made a great impact on your life, and helped you find your passion? With this exciting combined degree program you can make that same impact for future generations as a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) and Bachelor of Education degree recipient and set out on you own path to inspire and educate future generations through the arts. That’s right, you can graduate in just five years with two degrees: a BA (Drama) degree and a BEd (Secondary) degree.

This is a highly structured program allowing for in-depth theatrical study paired with the training required to be a Junior or Senior High School teacher (Grades 7-12). Master the art of drama, the profession of teaching, and become empowered to inspire, educate, and make a lasting impact on future generations through this exciting program.

Academic Requirements for BA Drama/BEd Secondary students

  • This Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees program consists of 150 units normally taken over five years of full-time study. Coursework within the two Faculties is taken concurrently.
  • Students initially apply for admission to the Faculty of Arts and are considered to be registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. All qualified Year 3 Bachelor of Arts (Drama)/Bachelor of Education students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided a minimum GPA of a 2.3 has been achieved and a minimum of 90 units applicable to this program has been successfully completed.
  • Please note that the Combined BA/BEd program requires a minimum of 9 units of 400-level DRAMA or above. A recommended program structure is outlined below. Since this program is very tightly constructed, and depends on careful sequencing of DRAMA courses throughout the five years of the program, we strongly encourage students to consult with program advisors prior to making any variations to this program.

To learn more about the courses that Bachelor of Arts (Drama)/Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education Combined students are required to complete for their degree, please directly consult the University of Alberta Calendar section about this program.

The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.

What kinds of careers can you pursue with a BA Drama/BEd Secondary degree?

There are many different fields and career paths that students can pursue with this degree. From performing arts to teaching, graduates are equipped with project management, public speaking and creative thinking skills to name a few, that are assets in today’s job market. Although there is a list of career options below, it is important to understand that careers are not linear. Intentionally engaging in a variety of activities and following your curiosities will open new opportunities that you might not have expected. To learn more about how you can put your Arts degree to work, stop by the HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall) for more information.

  • Secondary School Drama Teacher
  • Secondary School English/Language Arts Teacher
  • School Principal/Vice-Principal
  • Department Head
  • Educational Consultant
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Educational Policy Maker
  • Theater Director
  • Drama Coach
  • Theater Technician
  • Arts Administrator
  • Community Arts Coordinator
  • Youth Program Director
  • Educational Theater Performer
  • Workshop Facilitator
  • +More!

Interested in gaining work experience related to your career goals? If so, apply to Arts Work Experience to gain full-time, PAID, work experience before you graduate!

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