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Bachelor of Theatre Arts

Westmont College

  • Santa Barbara, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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 (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): 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

  • Secondary school diploma with 14 academic units (4 English
  • 3 science
  • 3 mathematics
  • 2 foreign language
  • 2 social science)
  • Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved service
  • One academic reference
  • Interview required for international applicants
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • Certification of Finances
  • Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma with 14 academic units (4 English, 3 science, 3 mathematics, 2 foreign language, 2 social science), Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluator, One academic reference, Interview required for international applicants, SAT/ACT optional, Certification of Finances required, Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Evaluated academic transcripts with English translations
  • Academic teacher reference
  • English proficiency evidence if applicable
  • Certification of Finances

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines. Apply via the Common App
  2. which Westmont recommends and which is free. Send English-translated transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved service
  3. one academic reference
  4. TOEFL iBT 83 or IELTS 6.5 if English is not your primary language
  5. the Certification of Finances. Complete the required international interview. After the Certification of Finances and confirmation deposit arrive
  6. receive the I-20. Use the I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa. Join the First Connections orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$57,960 USD
Application fee$0 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or school_
DepartmentTheatre Arts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship noteWestmont offers merit scholarships based on academic criteria. Scholarship award amounts depend on the applicant’s academic record and eligibility; admission and awards are subject to individual review.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.