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Bachelor of Acting and Original Works

Seattle University

Seattle, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year performance degree at Cornish focused on acting and creating original theatre.

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

Explain key concepts in Acting and Original Works. Apply knowledge in areas including 120 semester credits over four years. Studio training in acting technique
voice
. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Actor
playwright
director
producer

Curriculum

120 semester credits over four years. Studio training in acting technique
voice
movement
devising and dramatic writing
plus directing and producing original works. Students perform in main stage productions and in films made by Cornish film majors. From Fall 2027 the programme moves into a Theatre BFA with four specialisations.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with transcripts for grades 9-11 (12 if complete) and national exam results where applicable; competitive applicants typically have about a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; two recommendations for first-year applicants; English proficiency proof (TOEFL iBT
IELTS
PTE Academic
Duolingo
SAT/ACT in lieu); Nursing
Diagnostic Ultrasound and 3+3 programmes require higher English scores.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (transcripts for grades 9-11 and 12 if completed; national exam results where applicable); transfer applicants use the transfer application

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 86
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 120
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

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	$60,756 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	South Lake Union
Faculty or school	Cornish College of the Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit scholarship consideration for qualifying undergraduates; graduate/professional funding varies by school and program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.