Overview

That instruction is reinforced by students' participation in every area of theatrical production and performance. The minimum hours needed to complete your BA in Theatre is 120 semester hours.

General Requirements

Majors of the Theatre degree from Texas State University must complete a minimum of 35 hours in Theatre, with six additional hours strongly recommended. A minimum of 12 Theatre hours must be advanced.

General education core curriculum and BA degree requirements must be met. Elective hours may be needed to reach the minimum number of hours for the degree.

All theatre majors are encouraged to participate in theatre production activities each semester and BA students must enroll in TH 2111 a minimum of two semesters.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of the Theatre

History of Musical Theatre

Film Directors Workshop

Advanced Stagecraft

Theatrical Drafting: By Hand
Properties Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

When reviewing your application, Texas State will consider your high school curriculum, admission essay(s), extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, work experience, quality and competitive level of courses taken and grades earned, in addition to other factors presented in your application.
We strongly encourage anyone who is not offered freshman admission to attend another college, complete 30 hours of transferable credit with a minimum GPA of a 2, and apply for transfer admission.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24520 USD / year

≈ 24520 USD / year
Out-of-State

24520 USD / year

≈ 24520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12220 USD / year

≈ 12220 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 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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Overview

General Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Marcos

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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