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Bachelor of Theatre Arts

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, 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: yes
Placement support: no
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

Completed secondary school with transcripts (first-year) or college credit (transfer); proof of English; bank statement of at least 35
000 USD; SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (first-year, transcripts via Common Application) or college credit (transfer); proof of English proficiency; bank statement showing at least 35,000 USD before an admission decision; SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

Duolingo 110
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

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 eligibility and deadlines for Theatre Arts. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$54,480 USD
Application fee	$25 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Thousand Oaks
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Theatre and Dance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	124
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.