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Bachelor of Theatre

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, 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

Completed secondary school with GPA about 2.75 (transfer students 2.5)
250-650 word statement
Official transcripts evaluated if required
English proficiency (https://www.uis.edu/international-applicants/english-proficiency-requirements).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (first-year) with evaluated transcripts, Or university coursework with 2.5+ GPA (transfer), Credential evaluation required unless exempt, Official transcripts, Passport, English proficiency, Financial documents for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 75
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge B2 First

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Statement

How to apply

Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 60 USD international undergraduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
A 250-650 word statement
Passport and English test scores. Receive admission decision
Then submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,150 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Springfield Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Theatre
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible international undergraduate students may be considered for institutional merit scholarships. UIS Global pathway students may be excluded from some merit awards; availability and eligibility should be checked for the specific applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.