Overview

About the Program

You will learn by doing, guided by faculty experts in lighting, sound, scene, costume, prop, and technical design. Because teamwork and mentorship are essential to a successful theatrical career, you will work closely with a single faculty advisor who will help you tailor a program of study based on your passions and skills.

Through your studies, you will have unique access to Emerson’s celebrated performance spaces, which include five operational theaters from the iconic Cutler Majestic Theatre to the more intimate Jackie Liebergott Black Box. You will have a chance to apply your coursework through Emerson Stage, our performance laboratory that brings together student actors, designers, stage managers, and technicians for a nine-show season.

Through our impressive alumni network, you will also have access to coveted internships at top theaters and companies around the country. The program culminates in a senior year portfolio review by theater industry members, allowing you to receive feedback from top professionals while broadening your network and fast-tracking your career.

The Theatre Design and Technology program at Emerson College embodies the critical importance of design and technology. Our program will help you master these skills and graduate ready to perform—because while you may be behind the curtain, your artistic presence is still very much on stage.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Drafting

Stagecraft Laboratories: Costume Construction

Stagecraft Laboratories: Scenic Construction

History of Fashion and Decor: Design Research

Rendering

Theatre as a Collaborative Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Drama View 1404 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts are required from each secondary school attended and should include courses taken and grades received in years.

A School Report must be completed by your secondary school counselor or another school official, and must be submitted along with an official, signed transcript from your high school.

The secondary school counselor evaluation should accompany the high school transcript and School Report.

A minimum of one official teacher evaluation from someone who has taught you in an academic subject.

We ask that all applicants submit first marking period (first quarter, midterm, first trimester) or mid-year (second quarter, first semester, second trimester) grades when they become available.

Testing and English Language Proficiency Requirement.

SAT or ACT Scores.

Tuition Fee

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International

56032 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56032 USD per year during 48 months.
National

56032 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56032 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

56032 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56032 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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