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Associate of Theatre Arts

Riverside City College

Riverside, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A liberal arts theatre degree spanning acting, Design and directing.

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

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Theatre Arts. Apply knowledge involving major combining technical and design courses. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Dramaturg
Stage manager
Stage director
Production designer
Actor
Talent agent
Theatre reviewer
Teacher

Curriculum

Major combining technical and design courses
Acting and directing with the history and philosophy of theatre and play analysis. Students specialise in acting
Technical work
Design or history
Perform in the Arts Center
Work with the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival and can study theatre abroad.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent
Or age over 18 (minors by special admission)
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof
Exemptions listed)
Passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20
No GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, Or age over 18 (minors by special admission), Proof of funds for the I-20, Certified English translation of diploma if not in English, Transcripts of prior US college work if any.

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Personal statement or essay where required
Recommendations where required
Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the international student entry requirements and term deadline. Complete the online college application and pay the application fee. Submit passport details
Proof of funding
English proficiency evidence
required academic records. Wait for admission and receive the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the required financial evidence. Complete health insurance and enrollment requirements before study begins.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,336 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Fine and Performing Arts
Department	Theatre Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Riverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.