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Bachelor of Theatre in Acting and Directing

Sam Houston State University

  • Huntsville, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Four-year theatre BFA with an acting and directing emphasis.

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 key concepts in Theatre in Acting and Directing. Apply knowledge in areas including 120 credit hours: build
  • costume and management crews
  • scenic
  • lighting and costume. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Curriculum

  • 120 credit hours: build
  • costume and management crews
  • scenic
  • lighting and costume technology
  • acting
  • play analysis
  • theatre history I and II
  • directing
  • theatre block courses
  • auditioning for commercial theatre and a theatre internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion (freshmen) or prior college work (transfer); official transcripts
  • NACES evaluation if required

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (freshmen) or prior college work (transfer); official transcripts, NACES evaluation if required

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 69
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 100
  • IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Portfolio

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,855 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHuntsville main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Media
DepartmentTheatre and Musical Theatre
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    32 days left
  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    261 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.