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Bachelor of Comedy Arts

DePaul University

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Conservatory degree in comedy performance and writing.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Fine Arts in Comedy Arts. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to arts and design.

Career outcomes

Designer
Creative Project Coordinator
Production Assistant
Visual Content Specialist

Curriculum

Coursework named on the programme page includes Stand-up Comedy
Introduction to Improvisation
Directing Comedy
Artist as Entrepreneur
Physical Comedy. The full requirement list is on the programme's major requirements page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of secondary school with transcripts and the country-specific secondary exam documents
Common Application
Proof of English
No minimum GPA published.
Grade/academic selection criteria: Secondary school completion
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

Completion of secondary school (high school) with transcripts and country-specific secondary exam documents (Requirements by Country); Common Application; final transcripts before enrolling

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 53
IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Fine Arts in Comedy Arts admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,192 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Lincoln Park Campus
Faculty or school	The Theatre School
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	77
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Comedy Arts.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.