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Bachelor of Theatre

DePaul University

Chicago, 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: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): 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

Completion of secondary school with transcripts and the country-specific secondary exam documents
Common Application
Proof of English
No minimum GPA published.
Grade/academic selection criteria: Secondary school completion
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

Completion of secondary school (high school) with transcripts and country-specific secondary exam documents (Requirements by Country); Common Application; final transcripts before enrolling

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 53
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Theatre admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,192 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Lincoln Park Campus
Faculty or school	The Theatre School
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	77
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.