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Bachelor of Theatre

North Central College

  • Naperville, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A four-year theatre degree with acting and technical theatre production streams.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Theatre can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Theatre
  • Film
  • Live events
  • Further study

Curriculum

  • Four years
  • 120 credit hours. Hands-on production and performance courses plus theatre history and dramatic literature. Acting stream: voice
  • Movement
  • Text
  • Character
  • Stage combat
  • On-camera acting and devising. Technical theatre stream: lighting
  • Sound
  • Costumes
  • Sets and stage management. A season of productions runs each year.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • First-year: official high school transcript (past three years)
  • GPA 3.0 preferred
  • Personal statement and proof of English proficiency. Transfer: previous college transcripts. Applicants who are not US citizens or residents
  • Need F-1 status or last attended an institution outside the US apply as international students.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or recognised equivalent (first-year), Previous college or university study (transfer).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 120

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity or Passport
  • English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and rolling-review timing on the international undergraduate page through the official website. Apply online as an international first-year or transfer student. Submit the official high school transcript (past three years)
  2. Personal statement and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL
  3. IELTS
  4. PTE
  5. Duolingo
  6. SAT/ACT
  7. Or the Intensive English or Excel route). After the offer
  8. Pay the 100 USD tuition deposit (and 100 USD housing deposit if living on campus)
  9. Both non-refundable. Receive the Form I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds. Attend International Student Orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$48,744 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNaperville
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts & Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Arts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value128
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at North Central College. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.