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Master of Theatre

University of Houston

  • Houston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A four-year theatre degree with acting and technical theatre production streams.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): 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

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
  • Requirements set by each programme (holistic review: statement
  • CV
  • 3 Recommendation letters).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload the bachelor's degree records
  2. Statement
  3. CV and three recommendation letters
  4. Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  5. IELTS 5
  6. Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,096 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$3,400 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolKathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
DepartmentSchool of Theatre and Dance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteThe provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.