Overview

Step into the spotlight — or bring stories to life from behind the scenes. Prepare for a career or further study. The stage is yours. Create boldly and make your mark.

The Theatre Arts degree at University of North Carolina at Pembroke helps you grow as both a performer and theatre professional. You’ll study acting, stagecraft and design.

Learn everything from Shakespeare and modern drama to lighting, costumes and set construction, then apply what you've learned to real stage experience with productions at the Givens Performing Arts Center.

From voice and movement to behind-the-scenes roles, this program gives you the skills to shine on stage or backstage. It’s a hands-on, creative degree that prepares you for careers in theatre, entertainment, education and more.

Common Careers

A theatre degree from UNC Pembroke prepares you for a wide range of careers in the performing arts, entertainment industry, education and beyond.

You'll gain creative, technical and communication skills that translate to roles both on stage and behind the scenes—as well as in any profession that values collaboration, storytelling and public presence.

Actor or Performer

Director or Producer

Stage Manager

Lighting, Set or Costume Designer

Drama or Theatre Educator

Arts Administrator

Casting Director

Voiceover Artist

Theatre Technician

Talent Agent

Event or Production Coordinator

Creative Director or Brand Storyteller

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Technology

Stage Make‑Up

Stage Dance

Theatre Practicum (Wardrobe/Makeup Crew)

Theatre Practicum (Production Crew)

Theatre Practicum (Shop and Lighting Crew)

Script Analysis

Theatre Showcase

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lumberton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application

Non-refundable application fee

English-language translation of official high school transcript

Applicants may be required to submit English-proficiency and test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT scores)

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Out-of-State

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1000 USD / year

≈ 1000 USD / year

Living costs

Lumberton

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.

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Overview

Common Careers

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

Lumberton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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