Overview

The Theatre program at the University of San Diego embrace theatre as a means to inspire humanity and engage a diverse society. Through collaborative artistic exploration, both undergraduate and graduate programs train the individual to create within the ensemble.

Through the lens of playmaking, the undergraduate program focuses on developing empathy, critical analysis, creative problem solving and changemaking — integral parts of the liberal arts education at USD.

Career outcomes

The MFA in Acting program trains actors for careers in the professional theatre with special emphasis on classical works.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Script Analysis

Theatre Practicum - Acting/Stage Management

Theatre Practicum - Backstage and Production

Technical Theatre with Lab

Theatrical Design

Acting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Drama View 873 other Bachelors in Film Studies 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application, including USD Member Questions
Application fee of $55
Official high school transcript. The university requires that official transcripts be translated into English, if necessary. This includes annual grades of each high school year. You will also need to submit any national exam results such as GCSE, A-levels or Abitur.
One academic letter of recommendation
Essay
Official course by course evaluation of any foreign college/post-secondary transcripts: World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or International Education Research Foundation (IERF)

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Tuition Fee

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International

61340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61340 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61340 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61340 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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