Overview

The Dramatic Arts BFA program offered by The New School prepares students as artists, creative thinkers, and engaged citizens.

Key Facts

Students take foundation classes in acting, directing, playwriting, and creative technologies. After these required courses, students can choose a series of theater electives based on their interests, and broaden their horizons by selecting as electives a variety of courses in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts in any undergraduate college of The New School.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Technologies

Dramatic Structure and Style

Portfolio

Global Dramatic Literature

Acting

Aesthetic Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 1375 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fees are $50 for all domestic applicants and $75 for first-year international applicants

Complete your Common Application to the BFA in Dramatic Arts

Transcripts

Recommendation Letter

Essays

The New School does not require submission of SAT or ACT scores

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

62348 USD / year

≈ 62348 USD / year
Out-of-State

62348 USD / year

≈ 62348 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62348 USD / year

≈ 62348 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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