Overview

Choose from BFA specializations in acting, musical theatre, design and technical production and theatre studies. We also offer a broad-based BA degree in theatre, open to all TCU students.

Follow your passion in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, a vibrant center for the arts that boasts outstanding professional theatre companies — many of which offer internships to Theatre TCU students — as well as world-class museums and performances in music and dance.

Career Prospects

When you graduate, you’ll join an impressive network of Theatre Texas Christian University alumni who work across the nation in professional and academic theatre, including graduates who have garnered roles as actors and choreographers on Broadway, major regional theatres and national tours; as stage managers; as voice actors; as designers and production technicians for cruise line productions; and as theatre educators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stagecraft

Directing

History of Costume

Acting Shakespeare

Voice and Speech

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Fall intake

Applications received after February 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Worth, 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

Application

Application Fee

Official High School Transcript

Essay

Counselor Evaluation/Recommendation

Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation

SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

English Proficiency (International Applicants Only)

Official College Transcripts

Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants Only)

Optional Application Materials

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

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year
Out-of-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Worth

United States

1071 - 1679 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

Career Prospects

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Worth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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