Overview

The Theatre and Communication Arts BA program offered at Gannon University can help you hone your skills in writing, producing, working in teams and thinking outside the box, and put these passions at center stage through careers in the arts, media and much more.

Key facts

Begin building your impressive resume from day one in the program.

Choose from various program tracks and pursue a minor in innovation and creativity to tailor your academic experience.

Learn from faculty who've trained with legendary talents across the globe, performed internationally and hold MFA degrees.

Learn to Lead the Way in Theatre and Communication Arts

Gain the skills needed to become exceptional artists and communicators and excel in plays, musicals, journalism and broadcast media.

Engage in all aspects of performance, promotion and production.

Learn to connect with others and create and interpret messages to be shared and experienced by audiences.

Careers and opportunities

Gannon’s theatre and communication arts program will provide you with an array of opportunities so you can:

Secure exciting careers with large international performing arts and media centers, independent studios, network affiliates and more.

Work in acting and directing; advertising or corporate communication; audio and visual production; copywriting; scenic, lighting, sound and digital animation stage design; film and television; education; media law; journalism; nonprofit administration; public relations and more.

Earn an annual median wage of $40,000 - $60,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

TV Production

Improvisation

Integrative Communication

Digital Audio Production

Contemporary Issues in Media and Arts

Scene Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-11-19 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Applications for undergraduate programs are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erie, 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.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application to Gannon University.

Transcripts

Letter(s) of recommendation

Additional Documents

Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form

Evidence of English Proficiency

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

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year
Out-of-State

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year

Additional Details

Fees $1,386

Fees include University Fee $1,100, APB $114, SGA $66, Engagement $106

Living costs

Erie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

Gannon University has a wide variety of merit based, need-based and athletic financial awards.

The generous merit-based scholarship program recognizes a students outstanding performance in the classroom.

Students accepted to Gannon will receive notification of academic and merit awards they qualify for with their acceptance letter from the Gannon University Admissions Office.

Student athletes should contact Gannon's Athletic Office for information on scholarships in their chosen sport.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Theatre and Communication Arts.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Key facts

Learn to Lead the Way in Theatre and Communication Arts

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Erie

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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