Overview

About Theatre Studies at Ashland University

The Theatre Studies program at Ashland University provides you with the fundamental skills and tools necessary to become a well-rounded theatre artist. You’ll take courses in:

Acting
Directing
Design
State Management
Arts Management

These courses will provide you with a world-class theatre education in all aspects of acting, production, and management. You typically have nine hours of theatre electives and can focus on a particular area like performance or design/tech.

In addition, your audition and interview skills and design portfolios are assessed each year to meet the department student learning outcomes so you’ll be prepared to interview for professional theatre. You can choose to present your resume and portfolio or resume and audition materials each spring as part of the department’s Assessment Audition and Interviews.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Practicum

Tech Theatre

Theatre Production Lab

Script Analysis

Modern Dramatic Styles

Visual Art of Theatre

Directing

Basic Acting Technique

History of Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ashland, United States

Disciplines

Art History Liberal Arts Drama View 1591 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.25

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed International Student Application;
A $50 non-refundable application fee;
A photocopy of applicant’s passport pages.
Proof of financial support showing the sponsor's ability to support the student with funds equal to or greater than the estimated expenses per year;
Academic records from all secondary schools, colleges, or universities attended;
Results of any state or government comprehensive exams, such as the Baccalaureate or the G.C.E., if applicable;
An official TOEFL score of 65 (iBT) or above (84 or above for Nursing program), or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above (7.0 or above for Nursing program), or PTEA score of 50 or above (59 or above for Nursing Program), or DET 95 (115 or above for Nursing Program);
If the TOEFL, IELTS, PTEA, or DET score is below the required level, or these tests have not been taken, the student may enter the Center for English Studies (ACCESS).

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

29940 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29940 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29940 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29940 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

29940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29940 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ashland

1078 - 1787 USD /month

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