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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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Theatre Arts BA
- Johnstown, USA
BA
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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A Theatre Arts degree from UPJ will prepare you for a job in the largest and fastest-growing industry in the US. Our program is rooted in classical techniques built over thousands of years on the stage in front of live audiences.


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Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Performing Arts
- Mount Lawley, Australia
Bachelor's degree
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
English
Explores original, self-devised and collaborative approaches to researching, creating, producing and presenting contemporary arts practice.


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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
BA (Hons) Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set
- London, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Prop Makers work with designers and directors from all areas of the industry, and need to be ingenious, quick-thinking, dexterous, enjoy problem solving and have a love of materials and all things three-dimensional. On this course students will gain experience and a high level of technical competence, working with a wide-range of materials and techniques including sculpting skills, casting techniques, welding, polystyrene carving, vacuum forming, carpentry, life casting, paint finishing and texturing. They will develop skills in research, analysis, collaboration and design interpretation, as well as strong technical drawing skills, and an understanding of color theories, working to scale, period styles and aesthetics.


Universidad Loyola
Degree in Performing and Cinematographic Arts
- Seville, Spain
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
Spanish
With the Degree in Performing and Cinematographic Arts from Universidad Loyola , you will be able to make your vocation of becoming an actor or actress a reality and develop your profession as an interpreter in theater and scenic productions, acting for film and TV or dubbing. A unique official degree in Andalusia that goes beyond traditional training in dramatic art and that will allow you to acquire a complete and versatile profile.


George Mason University
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Bachelor of Arts in Theater
- Fairfax, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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Our faculty of working professionals believe that practical training and hands-on experience, combined with the breadth and rigor of liberal arts study, offer our graduates the best-individualized preparation for a life in the theater. At Mason School of Theater, we embrace a universal expression of spirit using both historical and contemporary training in the theatrical arts. We provide collaborative opportunities in live production, new works, and new media, as we prepare our students for a complex and challenging future, regardless of where their training may lead them.
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George Mason University
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater
- Fairfax, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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Our faculty of working professionals believe that practical training and hands-on experience, combined with the breadth and rigor of liberal arts study, offer our graduates the best-individualized preparation for a life in the theater. At Mason School of Theater, we embrace a universal expression of spirit using both historical and contemporary training in the theatrical arts. We provide collaborative opportunities in live production, new works, and new media, as we prepare our students for a complex and challenging future, regardless of where their training may lead them.


Universitatea De Vest Din Timisoara
Bachelor in Performing Arts Acting (German)
- Timișoara, Romania
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
German
The German language acting program within the Faculty of Music and Theater of the West University of Timişoara, was established in 1992 and aims to train professional actors primarily for the German language scenes in Romania and other countries from Europe. A central place in training is occupied by the discovery and development of artistic personality through improvisation exercises, stage transposition of epic texts, role studies with an ascending degree of difficulty, studio productions and shows with audiences, as well as theatrical internships.


Pace University
Musical Theater, BFA
- New York, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The BFA in Musical Theater offers students a comprehensive program focused on developing their skills in acting, singing, and dancing. The curriculum includes intensive training and performance opport...


Saint Martin’s University
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
- Lacey, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts is designed to incorporate the best of Saint Martin’s liberal arts tradition with hands-on, professional-quality theatrical experience. It integrates theatrical training with the study of dramatic literature and theater history.


California State University, Dominguez Hills
Liberal Studies - Theatre Arts
- Carson, USA
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
Liberal Studies (LBS) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major for students who intend to become elementary and special education teachers or to pursue related graduate work. Courses leading to the B.A. in Liberal Studies focus on the subject areas taught in elementary schools as well as professional preparation and early fieldwork. LBS is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program (ESM). LBS also offers two Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) in which students earn a B.A. and a credential for teaching elementary school (multiple subjects) or special education (education specialist mild/moderate).


Rider University
BA in Theatre
- Lawrence Township, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Our program prepares students for all aspects of life in the theater with two tracks to choose from: design & technology or theatre-making. For over half a century, the theatre department at Rider has held a rich tradition of providing students with extensive training in the theatre arts.


University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Theatre Studies
- Dunedin, New Zealand
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree Program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.


California State University, Dominguez Hills
Theatre Arts
- Carson, USA
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
The Theatre Arts Option offers courses in the field of acting and directing, design and technical theatre, theatre history, dramatic literature, speech, and drama for the classroom. The Dance Option offers courses in the fields of ballet, modern, jazz, and tap; dances of world cultures to include Hip Hop, Ballroom, Middle Eastern Dance, African Dance, and Latin Social Dance; choreography; dance history; and dance production. Course requirements for theatre and dance in the major and minor programs provide for flexibility and allow students considerable choice in planning their academic careers.


The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
BA (Hons) Experimental Arts and Performance
- London, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
This course’s integration of artistic development with performance and production skills prepares students to become independent practitioners and/or to work in key organizational, administrative and artistic positions across the arts. In the first two years, students take part in a programme that seeks to develop their practice in three key areas: text/theory, body/movement, and materials/technology. In the final year students choose an area of focus, which will be developed and contextualized within independent projects. The course is tailored towards the development of an individual creative identity in the context of collaborative work, where students undertake different roles and positions to challenge their own process and ways of working.


Carroll University
Bachelor in Theatre Arts
- Waukesha, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Live theatre is one of the most powerful forms of communication. It connects us to one another by reminding us of the shared human experience. Through artistic expression, it engages and invites conversation, celebrates our humanity, and explores questions—both timeless and timely—that touch our emotions and challenge our existing beliefs. Theatre has the ability to inspire, inform and transform. Whether your passion leads you to center stage or behind the scenes, you’ll find a welcoming community at Carroll.


The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Theatre, Applied Theatre Concentration, B.A.
- Charlotte, USA
BA
Full time
120 hours
On-Campus
English
The Department of Theatre inspires students to expand their vision of the world and themselves, preparing them for leadership as practitioners, educators, and artists. The Department of Theatre offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, with concentrations in one of the following areas: Performance; Design/Tech; Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Writing; Applied Theatre; and Theatre Education. The B.A. degree allows the flexibility to pursue a double major. A Minor in Theatre and a Certificate in Musical Theatre are also offered.
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A Bachelor’s degree in Theater empowers you to explore storytelling through performance and visual art. This field invites creativity and encourages self-expression, making it an engaging choice for those passionate about the dramatic arts.
In a Theater program, you'll dive into various aspects of performance, including acting, directing, stage design, and scriptwriting. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives while collaborating with peers in productions. Common courses may include acting techniques, stagecraft, and history of theater. By developing skills such as creating compelling characters and understanding stage dynamics, you'll prepare for multiple career avenues.
Graduates often pursue roles in acting, directing, or production management, or they may continue their studies with a Master's degree. Beyond performance, this degree nurtures transferable skills like public speaking, teamwork, and critical thinking, valued across many industries. Whether you're drawn to the stage or behind the scenes, a Theater degree equips you with the tools to thrive in your chosen path.