Overview

Students of the Theatre Arts concentration at Bridgewater State University follow a program designed to develop skills in and appreciation of those subjects related to performance and production in live theatre.

Careers in Theatre Arts

Careers in theatre arts range from acting to directing to set design. Recent graduates of BSU’s theatre arts degree program are working professionals in the Boston theatre community and beyond. Students with an undergraduate degree in theatre arts from Bridgewater State University also go on to graduate school all over the U.S. and U.K.

Your theatre studies program prepares you for a career in any field, with opportunities to collaborate in ways that any employer values. You’ll develop a wide range of skills from public speaking to management to creative problem solving.

Students majoring in theatre have held job titles including:

Theatre educator

Performer

Owner of dance and performing arts school

Theatre technical director

Casting director

Playwright

Designer

Stage and production manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Play Production

Movement for the Actor

Voice Production for Theatre

Play Analysis for Production

Acting

Speech and Text for the Actor

Theatre History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

BSU recommends that international students begin the application process at least eight months prior to the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgewater, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 1430 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Test Scores

Personal Essay

Evaluative Interview

Recommendation Letters

Documentation of Learning Disabilities

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

18334 USD / year

≈ 18334 USD / year
Out-of-State

18334 USD / year

≈ 18334 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12194 USD / year

≈ 12194 USD / year

Living costs

Bridgewater

United States

1289 - 2669 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

Careers in Theatre Arts

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bridgewater

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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