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Bachelor of Theatre Arts
- Banner Elk, 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: 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
- Graduation from an accredited high school
- Home school or GED with 18 units (4 English
- 3 mathematics
- 2 science
- 1 history); Essay or interview; Official transcripts; SAT/ACT not required.
Accepted academic background
Graduation from an accredited high school, Home school or GED with at least 18 units (4 English, 3 mathematics, 2 science, 1 history)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- Completed application materials
- And portfolio or creative work samples.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit the required portfolio and supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,760 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $300 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Banner Elk main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | Arts, Design and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $36,760 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $300 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,125 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5. A portfolio is required.