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Bachelor of Theatre Arts

East Carolina University

Greenville, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

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

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 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

Official secondary-school records (first-year
Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer
24+ hours)
All officially translated into English.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary-school records (first-year, Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer, 24+ hours), All officially translated into English.

Language tests

Duolingo 105
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71 (4 on new scale from 2026)

Documents you’ll need

Official Secondary School Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,370 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Greenville
Faculty or school	College of Fine Arts and Communication
Department	School of Theatre and Dance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.