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Bachelor of Theatre Arts
- Rochester, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A liberal arts theatre degree spanning acting, Design and directing.
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
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Theatre Arts. Apply knowledge involving major combining technical and design courses. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Dramaturg
- Stage manager
- Stage director
- Production designer
- Actor
- Talent agent
- Theatre reviewer
- Teacher
Curriculum
- Major combining technical and design courses
- Acting and directing with the history and philosophy of theatre and play analysis. Students specialise in acting
- Technical work
- Design or history
- Perform in the Arts Center
- Work with the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival and can study theatre abroad.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion (first-year) or university study (transfer)
- Credential evaluation by TEC or a NACES member with minimum GPA 2.75
- 1-3 recommendation letters in English
- Writing sample
- SAT/ACT optional
- English test score
- Declaration of Finances
- Grade/context: Minimum GPA 2.75 on the US-equivalent GPA from a NACES-member credential evaluation (document-by-document for first-year applicants).
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (first-year) or university study (transfer), International credential evaluation by TEC or a NACES member, 1-3 recommendation letters in English, Writing sample, SAT/ACT optional.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 56-65
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters
- Writing Sample
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: preferred Nov 1 (spring) and Feb 1 (fall). Apply online with the Common Application
- Which is free. Submit transcripts with a credential evaluation from TEC or a NACES member
- 1-3 recommendation letters in English
- A writing sample and an English test score (SAT/ACT optional). Submit the Declaration of Finances with bank statements. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,680 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Visual and Performing Arts and Design |
| Department | Theatre & Performance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,680 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,400 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 56-65.

