This program combines the academic study and research skills necessary to the understanding of costume in its broadest context with the creative interpretation of design and the applied skills of the customer whose goal is to work in the theatre, film, museums, or historical animation.

Some courses in Costume Studies are open to general BA students; see individual course listings. Honors students must maintain an average of at least B+ in all of their advanced theatre courses. Special accelerated plans for Honours degrees in Costume Studies may be available on an individual, case-by-case basis for students with existing university credits recognized for transfer credit by Dalhousie University.