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Bachelor of Performance Making

Pace University

New York, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Making at Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts.

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

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Performance Making
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Screen actor
Assistant director
Script supervisor
Producer
Teaching artist (K–12 or university instructor)
Youth arts program director
Casting associate
Literary manager

Curriculum

128-Credit degree: University Core (38-49 credits) plus 71 credits of major requirements. Coursework includes Spring Production Crew
Foundations of the Artist
Voice and Speech
Script Analysis
Directing I and Assistant Director Lab.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred)
Holistic review
Generally top 50% of class or about 2.5 GPA where no class rank is given
2 Letters of recommendation and personal statement
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred), 2 Letters of recommendation and personal statement, SAT/ACT optional.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80 (new scale from 2026-01-21: 4.0)
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 54
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Performance Making. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$64,888 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$100 USD

Program details

Campus	New York City Campus
Faculty or school	Sands College of Performing Arts
Department	General Academic Department
Teaching language	English
Credit value	128
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.