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Bachelor of Theatre and Performance

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance course taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

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

Apply core knowledge in Theatre and Performance. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
Design and media.

Career outcomes

Acting
Directing
Producing
Community performance
Theatre in education
Theatre-making
Arts policy making
Arts administration
Marketing

Curriculum

Three-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Year 1: Acting and Performance Skills 1
Devising
Objects
Image and Design. Year 2: Acting and Performance Skills 2
Performance
Art and Film Ideas 2
Theatre Production. Year 3: Festival Showcase
Performance Research and Development
Collaborative Project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school credentials with certified English translation
SAT/ACT optional
English proof (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE 54 or Duolingo 120) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school credentials by country (country tool on the international requirements page), Official transcripts with certified English translation, SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 54
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check first-year or transfer requirements and deadlines. Fall 2027 early action is 2 November 2026 and regular decision 1 February 2027. Apply on the Common Application and pay the 170 USD fee (70 USD plus 100 USD international evaluation fee). Upload official transcripts with certified English translations and English test scores or an exemption. SAT/ACT are optional. After admission
Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,236 USD
Application fee	$170 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Chicago
Faculty or school	College of Architecture, Design, And the Arts
Department	Theatre
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.