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Bachelor of Theatre Arts

Long Island University

Brooklyn, 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: no
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 transcripts with certified English translation
Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible)
Two recommendation letters
Personal statement
SAT or ACT optional
Some programmes add audition or portfolio rules
Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended (certified English translations), Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible), Two letters of recommendation, Personal statement, SAT or ACT optional, Some programmes have extra requirements (portfolio/audition), Proof of funds for the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 75
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Official Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)
Two Recommendation Letters
Personal Statement or Essay.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Catalog international dates 1 May for fall
1 November for spring) through the institution's admissions website. Apply through the institution's admissions portal and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts with certified English translation
English proof or waiver
Two recommendation letters and a personal statement. Audition or portfolio if the programme asks. Pay the 200 USD International Tuition Deposit to receive the I-20.. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$44,140 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	LIU Post
Faculty or school	School of Performing Arts
Department	Theatre Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.