Overview

Capitalizing on Arcadia’s liberal arts mission, small class sizes, and emphasis on global education, a BA in Theater Arts at Arcadia University prepares you for a world of artistic possibilities.

Plus, proximity to Philadelphia’s active theater community provides you opportunities to connect with industry professionals and to pursue internships and other professional work.

Key Features

All performance classes, program activities, and auditions for Arcadia Theater productions are open for you to participate in. The flexibility of the major allows you to take full advantage of all that Arcadia has to offer—add a minor or double major, study abroad, and more!

Theater Arts students have pursued a range of eye-opening and world-expanding study abroad opportunities in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Italy, and many other destinations. These programs open our students’ minds to a world of learning and growth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Actor’s Instrument

Voice and Speech

Backstage with Lab

Theater History

Script Analysis

Acting: Scene Study

Theater and the Global Majority

Business of the Arts

Advanced Workshop in Theater

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

national students: There is no deadline to apply, but they encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glenside, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to an application, letter of recommendation, and portfolio review or acting audition (if applicable), international applicants must submit the following, based on their profile.

Transcripts: Submit the original or certified true copy of your secondary school transcript with a literal translation in English performed by a licensed translator and signed in ink.

Test Scores: SAT/ACT scores are optional for F-1 high school students in the U.S. Other applicants should submit either SAT/ACT scores or proof of English language proficiency.

You may also be required to submit:

Official secondary school leaving certificate or diploma.

Official comprehensive national examinations (such as GCE, SSSCE, and CXC exams).

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

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year
Out-of-State

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year

Living costs

Glenside

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Key Features

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

Glenside

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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