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Theatre, B.A.

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    Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
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Overview

Students at Theatre from Southern Connecticut State University take classes in acting, dancing, elocution, design, technical theater, history, and dramaturgy. And yet they still have the freedom within the curriculum to focus on their studies on areas of interest. Additionally, our students have ample opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in our four-show season where they are closely mentored by our outstanding faculty professionals.

Careers

Southern’s close proximity to New Haven and New York City connects students to vibrant performance industries and practical training, and prepares them for a multitude of professions, from employment with touring companies and cruise lines, to careers with television/film studios and commercial theaters. Internship opportunities include: Long Wharf Theatre, Hartford Stage, The Elm Shakespeare Company, and Godspeed Musicals and the New Haven public schools.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Acting
  • Professional Voice and Diction
  • Principles of Theatrical Design
  • Stagecraft 
  • History of Theatre 
  • Historic Dance for Actors
  • Play Analysis and Dramaturgy
  • Directing 
  • Technical Theatre Production

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Official high school transcript from an accredited secondary school or official GED equivalency diploma or GED transcript.
  • 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor
  • Official standardized test score report from ACT or SAT (Reading/Writing + Math; Essay not required)
  • Complete the Common Application for Admission online.
  • An essay or personal statement is required within the Common Application.
  • Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee (payable online by debit card, credit card or e-check)
  • a high school GPA in the B range
  • a combined score on the NEW SAT in the range of 980 to 1180
  • an ACT composite score in the range of 18-21

Tuition Fee

  • International

    18436 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9218 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    18436 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9218 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    6162 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 3081 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for New Haven

  • 1380 - 2110 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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