Overview

Students must successfully complete 120 hours to graduate, with 42 hours from the University’s core curriculum and 45 in the major. Students are attracted to the visual and performing arts program at UT Dallas because they can study across disciplines.

Visual and Performing Arts majors at University of Texas at Dallas specify their following field of study in the optional concentrations: art history, communication, film, dance, music, theatre and visual arts.

Key Facts

The combination of creativity, communication and critical thinking skills fostered by the School of Arts and Humanities (A&H) makes this degree applicable to a variety of occupations.

Graduates with degrees in visual and performing arts enjoy careers such as teaching or working in arts organizations and museum settings as commercial artists and independent artists. Some pursue graduate studies in fields such as law, medicine or the arts.

The University’s Career Center is an important resource for students pursuing postgraduate employment. Licensed counselors are available to provide strategies for mastering job interviews, writing professional cover letters and resumes and connecting with campus recruiters, among other services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Students who complete the major in Visual and Performing Arts pursue an interdisciplinary study of the arts by selecting among courses in historical context, studio practice, performance ensemble, communication, and ideas and interpretation of the arts.

Students may also choose to enroll in courses associated with concentrations in the visual arts, art history, communication, dance, theatre, film, music, photo-video-digital arts, or the interdisciplinary arts. History majors design a distinctive program of study around their interests, such as themes, topics, time periods, and historical or philosophical approaches to subject matter.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Provide official, attested photocopies or certified copies of all high school transcripts, mark sheets or examination certificates showing the completion of 9th–12th grade graduation equivalent with grades/marks earned.

Submit an official copy of final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, such as GCE ordinary-level and advanced-level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40164 USD / year

≈ 40164 USD / year
Out-of-State

40164 USD / year

≈ 40164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14664 USD / year

≈ 14664 USD / year

Additional Details

Variable tuition rates. Supplemental Designated Tuition Fees + $50 per credit

Living costs

Richardson

United States

1207 - 2237 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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