Overview

The Department of Theatre at Northeastern University is a hub for creative practice research: We explore theatre and performance both as a living art and as a system of inquiry in order to engage with our global society and the moment in which we live. We offer students a transformative education by aligning performance and production with academic inquiry and professional experiential learning. Our Theatre curriculum embraces diverse techniques, philosophies, and measures of success.

Features

Our multidimensional students develop a unique understanding of creative leadership. They are actors, directors, designers, technicians, playwrights, stage managers, producers, and administrators and more. With generosity, integrity, respect, and rigor, we explore theatre as a living art that engages across disciplines.

We produce a variety of productions in the Studio Theatre and Ryder Theatre Lab, where students collaborate with faculty, staff, and professional guest artists to achieve the highest standard of professionalism. With more than 40 co-op partners around the globe, students can connect classroom and stage experiences with the professional world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

From Script to Stage
Race, Power, and Performance
Classics of Global Theatre
Rebels of Modern Drama
Classics of 20th-Century American Drama
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
Queer Theatre and Performance
Activism and Performance
Theatre and Society
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
Playwriting
Costume Design
History of Musical Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Early decision: November 1

Language

English

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Credits

132 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Literature Drama View 1296 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Common Application or Coalition Application
Your application must be submitted by the deadline, along with either the application fee ($75) or a fee waiver request.
Your Secondary School Report and Official High School Transcript must be submitted directly from your high school.
Optional Standardized Testing.
All applicants from US and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.
English Proficiency: All students, regardless of citizenship must demonstrate English language proficiency when applying to Northeastern.

Tuition Fee

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International

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 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 Theatre.

Available Scholarships

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