Overview

With courses in acting, directing, design and technical production, the theatre degree is a synergistic cross section of theatre.

The Theatre degree at Carson-Newman University includes project-based coursework and classical techniques with numerous opportunities for production experience in performance, directing, design and technical production, culminating in the senior capstone project.

Whether you plan to pursue a career in the arts or in another vocation, the program is set up to serve a wide range of interests. With the option to double-major, you can develop a specialization within theatre or expand your studies in an outside field. Interdisciplinary study with intentional creative exploration and storytelling prepares you for a changing marketplace.

Careers

Actor

Lighting designer

Director

Production manager

Stage manager

Technical director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Practicum

Basic Acting

Scenery Construction and Lighting

Costume Construction and Makeup

Play Direction

Scenography

Production Development

Studies in Drama

Shakespeare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

Carson-Newman University maintains a rolling admissions policy. For national Students, priority application deadline for fall admission is May 1.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jefferson City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application for Admission.

Official Transcripts from high school or secondary school and diploma or National Examination Result slip (One in original native language, one translated into English)- A professional course-by-course evaluation may be required for the admissions process.

Official Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS score report.

Confirmation of Financial Support form (this form can be accessed through your application status portal).

Official, currently dated bank letter in support of funding listed on Confirmation of Financial Support form (bank letter instructions can be accessed in your application status portal).

I-20 Application (this form can be accessed through your application status portal).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Out-of-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year

Living costs

Jefferson City

United States

1005 - 1867 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Jefferson City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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