Overview

The theatre and speech communication department is one of the finest theatre training programs in the country. We are a “hands-on” program, providing each student with personal interaction with our professionally trained faculty and staff.

Our Theatre Arts, Design Option graduates at Salem State University place exceptionally well in graduate schools, conservatories, regional theaters, and in the professional world.

Our Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Technology

Workshop in Theatre Production

Directing

Theatre History

Drawing and Rendering

Stage Management

Design for the Theatre

Script Analysis for Production

Stage Costuming

Stagecraft

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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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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

Complete the online application

Send us your transcripts

Submit your standardized test scores

Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19531 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19531 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19531 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19531 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12338 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Theatre Arts, Design Option.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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