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Bachelor of Theatre

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

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

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

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

Secondary school graduation with transcripts (line-by-line English translations) and statement of purpose
core GPA 2.75 with 17 core units for automatic admission
ACT/SAT optional
transfer students submit all prior transcripts. Programme-specific entry standards may apply.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with transcripts (line-by-line English translations), statement of purpose; transfer students submit transcripts from all prior institutions (high school records if under 24 credits)

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Diploma

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts with line-by-line English translations
a statement of purpose
English test scores and passport
plus a bank statement and Affidavit of Support. Receive the admission decision and I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$39,269 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Volker Campus
Faculty or school	UMKC Conservatory
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	UMKC offers merit-based international F-1 awards for eligible bachelor and master students, including Chancellor, Provost, Dean and Global Scholar awards that reduce the nonresident tuition differential. Professional-school exclusions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.