1.9k Full-time Bachelor's degrees in Drama

Theater is where the community gathers to explore the complexities of the human condition. In the Theater program at Oberlin College & Conservatory, we embody stories that reflect, reconsider and respond to the world around us. 

This distinctive, flexible and varied English Literature and Theatre Studies BA degree from University of Leeds combines the study of English literature with workshop-based practical theatre work, allowing you to explore performance from both creative and critical perspectives.

The Theatre programme at the University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive B.F.A. degree on the Vermillion campus. This public, full-time course provides professional training in acting, design, and musical theatre. Students benefit from accredited fine arts facilities and unique summer stock opportunities in South Dakota.

The Performance Studies program at Northwestern University explores performance in all its forms, extending and deepening the understanding of performance as central to the human condition.

The Musical Theatre B.F.A. at Oakland University offers elite professional training in a full-time setting. This intensive programme combines music, acting, and dance to prepare students for the global stage. Over four years, performers develop unique talents through expert coaching and high-visibility production opportunities.

The Musical Theatre program at Drake University provides students with a solid training in preparation for a career in the professional theatre. 

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs that are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).  The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Theatre Education from Columbus State University provides a broad theatrical background for students planning careers in professional, higher education, or community theatre.

Theatre from North Carolina Central University focuses on academic exposure and production experience in theatre, ensuring that students graduate with knowledge in the areas of dramatic literature, performance, and management.

The Theater - Acting B.F.A. at The City University of New York is a comprehensive undergraduate programme designed for aspiring performers. This full-time course requires 65–66 credits, focusing on rigorous practical training and academic excellence to prepare students for professional careers in the performing arts.

The Musical Theatre programme at Pepperdine University offers elite training in the performing arts. This full-time undergraduate degree combines rigorous vocal, acting, and dance instruction within a liberal arts setting. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and professional masterclasses in Malibu.

The Theatre program from Jackson State University is committed to providing students with the fundamental knowledge of communication, performance and design through research and practical application. 

The Musical Theatre program at Ithaca College is an intensive, performance-oriented training program in acting, singing and dancing designed to develop and strengthen the skills, hone the instincts, and foster the passion necessary for a professional career in musical theatre.

Students in the Theatre Arts, Design Option at Salem State University can choose a primary design from either scenic, costumes, lighting, or sound and may also have a secondary design concentration.  In addition to specific design classes, BFA design students will work with faculty as design assistants and then then may have the opportunity to design a department production.

The BA Theatre Arts, Performance Option at Salem State University offers at least three specific acting/performance classes and the opportunity to audition for all the department productions. Students will also have a minor with 15 to 18 credits and will also take four semesters of a foreign language or the equivalent.

Reed College's Theatre Department mirrors the college's liberal arts mission. Theatre students will have a broad education in theatre history, theory, and practice. 

The Performance programme at Southern Methodist University is a comprehensive full-time undergraduate degree designed for aspiring musicians. This B.M. course focuses on developing professional artistry and creative skills, preparing students for competitive careers or advanced studies within the global cultural sector.

Step into the spotlight with the Theatre Arts program at North Dakota State University, a dynamic platform for creative exploration and professional growth in the theatre industry.

The Theatre major from University of Maryland offers a balanced, liberal arts education that integrates production, design, and scholarship. 

If you want to explore all theatre has to offer and even develop your own new works for the stage, consider the Theatre BA through the University of Utah.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre Performance from University of Wyoming is a pre-professional degree with an emphasis on singing styles specific to Musical Theatre and actor training, as well as additional training in dance, voice and dialects, directing, technical theatre and design, and stage movement and combat.