Overview

Program Overview

The B.F.A. General Theater Major at Ohio University's purpose is to serve as preparation for graduate study and the professional theater. Students will receive a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Honors Tutorial College.

Tutorials

Students are required to complete eight tutorials, including two devoted to the thesis for four credit hours each. In addition to the tutorials, the student must complete the Tier I English requirement, all core courses not covered by tutorials, and an appropriate number of approved electives. Internships and/or study abroad may be included within the program with special permission from the director studies (credit will only be given once). Honor Tutorial students take a minimum of 15 hours per semester.

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Students are selected by the director of studies of the theater tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College on the basis of superior ability and sustained motivation. We look for good scores on standardized tests, but we also require a good high school record (class standing in the top 10%). An interview with the director of studies is required for acceptance into our program. Recommendations from two high school teachers are strongly recommended. The personalized aspects of the tutorial system occasionally make it possible for us to accept students who have not performed well on standardized measures of ability but who demonstrate exceptional aptitude in other ways.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates have entered graduate school in areas of theater (acting, design, theater history, playwriting), as well as areas outside theater (law, social work, education). General Theater graduates at Ohio University have also gone on to work in the professional theater and broader entertainment industry, as well as areas outside theater, including education, law and social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theater Tutorial
Performance
Design for the Stage

Scenery, Props, Costumes
Costume Crafts

Lighting/Sound and Stage Management
Acting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to the program should have demonstrated high capability and interest in chemistry.
Application form
$70 international application processing fee
Academic records from every institution you have attended, with a certified or attested translation if the original document is not in English.
Evidence of sufficient funding to support your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period.
Statement of activities
Official proof of English proficiency, if available. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exams should be taken within the last 12 months.

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, we generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, we generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25796 USD / year

≈ 25796 USD / year
Out-of-State

25796 USD / year

≈ 25796 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14582 USD / year

≈ 14582 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 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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Overview

Program Overview

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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