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Bachelor of Cinematic Arts and Theatre
- Florence, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A BFA combining stage and screen training with a choice of concentrations.
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
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Cinematic Arts and Theatre. Strengthen critical interpretation
- creative or scholarly expression
- and presentation of subject knowledge through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include entry-level project or research support roles related to Cinematic Arts and Theatre and further study in the field. Specific job eligibility depends on skills and local requirements.
Curriculum
- 42 credits of general education
- a 42-credit core (cinematic language
- acting
- stagecraft
- writing for stage and screen
- portfolio prep
- practicum) and an 18-credit concentration: Acting for Stage and Screen
- Production Design and Tech
- Film Production or Musical Theatre.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official high school diploma and transcripts (notarised or attested)
- passport copy
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 46
- Duolingo 90) and funding documents for the I-20; ACT/SAT not required for international students.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Official high school diploma and transcripts (notarised or attested); at least 13 high school units (English 4, maths 2, social science 3, natural science 2, other 2); ACT/SAT not required for international students; funding documents for I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEIC 600
- PTE Academic 46
- Duolingo 90
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- High School Diploma
- High School Transcripts
- Student Funding and Sponsorship Form
- Bank Statements
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements. Apply online and pay the non-refundable 35 USD application fee (no waivers). Upload passport copy
- notarised or attested high school diploma and transcripts
- English test score (or take UNA's Academic English Program) and the funding form with bank letters. UNA issues the Form I-20 or DS-2019 once funds are shown. Apply for the student visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,547 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $35 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus, Florence |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering |
| Department | Cinematic Arts and Theatre |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate recruitment scholarships may be available to newly admitted eligible students. University guidance lists an award of 10000 USD for the first year with continued eligibility tied to academic performance; campus enrollment conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,547 USD per year. The application fee is $35 USD. The estimated living cost is $8,280 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, TOEIC 600, PTE Academic 46, Duolingo 90.