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Bachelor of Theatre Arts

California State University, San Marcos

  • San Marcos, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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California State University, San Marcos campus

About the program

A liberal arts theatre degree spanning acting, Design and directing.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): 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

  • Bachelor: high school graduation or equivalent
  • GPA equivalent to 2.5 (C+)
  • SAT or ACT recommended
  • Not required
  • English proficiency or conditional admission through ALCI (GPA 2.0)
  • Additional academic criteria: Minimum GPA equivalent to C+ (2.5)
  • Conditional admission via ALCI English program needs 2.0.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school graduate or equivalent with no completed post-secondary coursework (freshman), SAT/ACT recommended, not required

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Cambridge 168

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the Theatre Arts admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,638 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSan Marcos
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts
DepartmentTheatre Arts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Theatre Arts. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.