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Bachelor of Theatre

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

Completion of upper secondary school with a college-preparatory curriculum
Official transcripts translated into English
Personal essay of at least 250 words
Proof of English proficiency
Academic recommendation optional
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Upper secondary school completion with a college-preparatory curriculum (4 years English, 2 Maths, 2 Foreign language, 2 Social studies, 2 Lab science, 3 Electives, Maths and language deficiencies may be made up in year 1), Official transcripts translated to English, No education gap over 2 years after secondary school. Transfer applicants: college transcripts.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.0
PTE Academic 56
Duolingo 115

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Theatre. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$55,760 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Tacoma
Faculty or school	College of Professional Studies
Department	Department of Arts and Humanities
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Program starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.