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Bachelor of Theatre Arts

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

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

Official secondary school transcript with graduation date or equivalency certificate
With English translation
Common Application or PSU Panther Application
One academic recommendation and an essay
Standardized test scores optional.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcript with graduation date or equivalency certificate, With English translation, Common Application or PSU Panther Application, One academic recommendation and an essay, Standardized test scores optional.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 71
TOEFL PBT 530
PTE Academic 46
Duolingo 85

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Theatre Arts. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,422 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Plymouth
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Humanities
Department	Department of Arts and Humanities
Teaching language	English
Credit value	135
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Plymouth State University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.