Overview

By working with the technical side of dramatic presentation, students of the Theater Arts program from Duquesne University develop invaluable problem-solving skills, build leadership qualities and learn to work successfully in a team environment. You learn skills that keep you calm in a crisis, keep your mind flexible, make you versatile and courageous, and train you to have a critical eye.

As in all liberal arts programs, students develop flexibility of mind, clarity and precision in written and oral communication, and an ability to negotiate an ever more complex world.

Career Pathways for Theater Arts Graduates

Because Duquesne’s theater arts program embraces a liberal arts approach to studying theater rather than a conservatory approach, students gain the broadest understanding of all aspects of theater. This provides graduates with solid footing for careers in all types of theater jobs, including acting, directing, playwriting, administration and theater technology. A Duquesne theater arts degree also serves as a strong foundation for further study at the graduate level.

While many theater majors do intend to make careers for themselves in the theater and associated fields, Duquesne’s theater arts program also leads to success in education, law, arts management, business, marketing, public relations and communications. Skills learned through the study of theater—such as critical thinking and analysis, presentation, teamwork and problem-solving—are invaluable to employers in practically any field.

Our graduates have been seen onstage and behind the scenes on Broadway and in regional theaters around the country. Our playwriting students have had their plays produced all over North America and Europe. Many of our majors go on to law school and have been admitted into some of the most prestigious schools in the country. Our students have also gone on to very successful careers in business, marketing, and arts administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Theater I (Ancient to Renaissance)
Directing
Acting
Technical Theater
Dramatic Criticism
Playwriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, 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

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Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education.
Credentials should be submitted in the native language with certified English translations and sent directly from the school and/or university you attended.
At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths
Submit a personal statement of at least 300 words which answers the following questions and includes examples of research, shadowing or volunteering experiences:
What is unique about you?
Why have you chosen this major?
How will Duquesne help you to achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals?
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Tuition Fees

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51068 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51068 USD / year

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In-State

51068 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Overview

Career Pathways for Theater Arts Graduates

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

Pittsburgh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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