Overview

In the Theatre and Performance Studies degree coursework at Kennesaw State University, you’ll learn from exceptional faculty who are professional artists and published scholars. Our small classes provide you with individualized instruction, combining the breadth of a liberal arts education with the depth of professional training in the disciplines of theatre and performance studies.

What you'll learn

You’ll experience an innovative production season that includes classic and experimental material ranging from published plays to adaptations of literature, storytelling, performance art, performance ethnography, comedy improv, musical theatre, and spectacle performances. Depending on your passion, you will have multiple opportunities to perform, design, direct, and write material.

You'll appreciate other signature elements, including education abroad programs, global performance tours, internships with professional theatre and performance organizations, and the development of world premieres alongside faculty and professional theatre partners.

What can you do with a Theatre and Performance degree?

The Theatre and Performance degree is a gateway to various professional career areas such as:

Actor

Dancer

Musical Theater Performer

Dance, Music or Drama Therapist

Broadcasting Presenter

Theater Director

Screenwriter

Arts Administrator

Theater Stage Manager

Casting Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stagecraft

Performing Literature

Play Analysis for Production

Scene Design
Lighting Design for the Stage
Costume Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kennesaw, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

A completed Undergraduate Application for Admission to Kennesaw State University submitted online with a nonrefundable application processing fee.
Official or certified true copies of all high school and/or college/university records with a certified English translation. International students are required to have an official evaluation of credentials done by an outside agency at the student’s expense. College transcripts should receive a course-by-course evaluation. Official transcripts and evaluations must be mailed directly from the sending institution, sent by an approved electronic service, or hand-delivered in a sealed college envelope. A KSU evaluation of credits will not occur until satisfactory documents are on file. It is up to the academic department as to which credits will actually apply to the degree program

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20610 USD / year

≈ 20610 USD / year
Out-of-State

20610 USD / year

≈ 20610 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5700 USD / year

≈ 5700 USD / year

Living costs

Kennesaw

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What you'll learn

What can you do with a Theatre and Performance degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kennesaw

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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