Overview

The Theater Arts BA course from the Fairleigh Dickinson University produces seven productions each year — including two musicals. Four of these productions take place in the 350-seat Dreyfuss Theater, all directed and designed by professionals in their area.

In the Barn Theater, we produce contemporary plays in a vibrant black box theater setting that invites experimentation. Our mission is to give our student actors and crew an opportunity to work with professional playwrights, originate roles, and develop new work, adding their voices to the artistic dialogue.

Key facts:

Freshmen Theater Arts Majors will study Basic Acting, Voice, Stagecraft and the History of Theater on the campus at Madison, NJ. During the student's second semester of Sophomore year or first semester of Junior year, they will spend a semester at FDU’s overseas campus in England. Wroxton College is located just outside Stratford-on-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare and the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition I: Rhetoric and Inquiry
Composition II: Research and Argument
Principles of Marketing
Transitioning to University Life
Preparing for Professional Life

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

After December 1: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis provided space remains available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts Drama View 2011 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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
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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application.
Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation.Include any AP, IB, and/or GCE scores. You may be eligible for transfer credit for the following exams and qualifying scores: Metropolitan Campus AP Policy or Florham Campus AP Policy
Submit a TOEFL, IELTS, PTE-A, or SAT score.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from academic references.
Submit a copy of your passport.
Submit a bank statement and Affidavit of Financial Support if you are seeking an F-1 visa.

Tuition Fee

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International

38500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38500 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35944 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35944 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

35944 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35944 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Madison

1793 - 4414 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Theater Arts.

Available Scholarships

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