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Bachelor of Theatre

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, 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 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 graduation or equivalent; applicants educated outside the US need 3 years of mathematics (algebra
geometry
intermediate algebra) and a competitive GPA; US-educated applicants need A-G courses with C- or better and a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent; applicants educated outside the US need 3 years of mathematics (algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra) and a competitive GPA; US-educated applicants need A-G courses with C- or better and a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 43
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Theatre. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,543 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Fullerton
Faculty or school	College of the Arts
Department	Theatre and Dance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.