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Master of Theatre
- San Marcos, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A four-year theatre degree with acting and technical theatre production streams.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Theatre can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Theatre
- Film
- Live events
- Further study
Curriculum
- Four years
- 120 credit hours. Hands-on production and performance courses plus theatre history and dramatic literature. Acting stream: voice
- Movement
- Text
- Character
- Stage combat
- On-camera acting and devising. Technical theatre stream: lighting
- Sound
- Costumes
- Sets and stage management. A season of productions runs each year.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree equivalent to a US degree from an accredited university
- 2.75 GPA overall or in the last 60 hours (programmes may require more)
- Official transcripts
- GRE/GMAT and other items per programme
- English test score
- 2.75 Overall GPA or 2.75 in last 60 undergraduate hours (US 4.0 scale
- Programmes may require more).
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior academic background appropriate to the selected program.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the program and applicant-category requirements. Complete the appropriate international online admission application and pay the application fee. Send official academic transcripts and English proficiency results where required. Follow the admission portal for decisions and additional immigration documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,100 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $2,200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Fine Arts and Communication |
| Department | School of Theatre, Dance, and Film |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $11,100 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $2,200 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,900 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.