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Bachelor of Theatre

Rockford University

  • Rockford, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Rockford University campus

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 year): 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

  • Secondary school graduation (first-year) or college transcripts (transfer)
  • With English translation if needed
  • Passport copy
  • Bank statement
  • Affidavit if the statement is not in the student's name
  • Test-optional (SAT/ACT not required)
  • NACES evaluation may be required.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (first-year) or college transcripts (transfer), With English translation if needed, Passport copy, Bank statement, Affidavit if the statement is not in the student's name, Test-optional (SAT/ACT not required), NACES evaluation may be required.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 77
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 53
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and rolling admission (official website 2. Apply online at the Rockford application form (rockforduniversity. My. Salesforce-sites. Com/form?formid=217865). Upload transcripts (with English translation) to the document portal. Submit passport copy
  2. Bank statement of at least 43
  3. 120 USD (affidavit if not in your name)
  4. English score unless waived. English interview if slightly below the score. Receive I-20
  5. Apply for the F-1 visa (DS-160) and pay the SEVIS fee. Arrive up to 30 days before start and attend international orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$40,420 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$1,000 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Humanities
DepartmentPerforming Arts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value65
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRockford University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.