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Bachelor of Theatre

Murray State University

Murray, 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: 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

High school diploma or certificate with transcripts for all years
Minimum 2.0 GPA
English test (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE 51
Duolingo 100 or equivalent) and proof of funds of 30
706 USD
Grade/context: High school transcripts with minimum 2.0 GPA (US 4.0 scale).

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or graduation certificate with transcripts for all years (GPA 2.0+), Certified English translations, Passport copy, Bank statement dated within 6 months showing at least 30, 706 USD (or scholarship letter).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 51
Duolingo 100
TOEIC 790

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificate
English Test Results
Financial Support Documents.

How to apply

Check the bachelor's requirements and deadlines: Fall 2027 July 19
Spring 2027 November Apply online and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload passport
High school transcripts (GPA 2.0+)
Diploma
English test and a bank statement of at least 30
706 USD.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,990 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Department	Global Languages and Theatre Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Murray State lists merit and other scholarship opportunities, International applicant eligibility, Degree level, Academic results and available funds determine awards.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
19 Jul 2027
247 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.