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Master of Acting, Directing, and Playwriting

Pace University

New York, United States
3 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Fine Arts in Acting, Directing, And Playwriting at Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts.

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

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Acting
Directing
And Playwriting
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Actor
Director
Playwright

Curriculum

134-205-Credit programme. Coursework includes Basic Technique
Theater History
Workshop
Movement
General American Speech I and General American Speech II. The requirements are set out in the Pace University 2026-2027 graduate catalog.

Entry requirements

Academic

Accredited bachelor degree or international equivalent with all official transcripts
2 Letters of recommendation (recommended for Lubin and Seidenberg)
Resume and personal statement
GRE/GMAT varies by programme
Lubin GMAT/GRE waiver with cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.

Accepted academic background

Accredited bachelor degree or international equivalent, All official transcripts, 2 Letters of recommendation (optional but recommended for Lubin and Seidenberg), Resume, Personal statement, GRE/GMAT varies by programme.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 78 - 88
IELTS 6.5 - 7.0
PTE Academic 52 - 61
Duolingo 115

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

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

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Acting
Directing
Playwriting. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Degree certificates
Curriculum vitae
References where required
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$47,000 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	New York City Campus
Faculty or school	Sands College of Performing Arts
Department	Department of Arts and Humanities
Teaching language	English
Credit value	205
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.