Overview

The BFA in Theatre with Musical Theatre Emphasis program from Lindenwood University is intended to challenge and prepare you to enter this challenging field.

The course of study for a Theatre (BFA) with Musical Theatre Emphasis requires 81 credit hours. You will learn in areas of musical theatre such as musical theatre dance, stage voice, and acting the song. All aspects of musical theatre are covered in this degree, as you will also study tap, voice, piano, and more.

Career

A degree in musical theatre will open the following career paths: Actor, community arts worker, dancer, music therapist, theatre director, and many more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Management
Creating Theatre
Script Analysis
Survey of Dramatic Literature
Stagecraft
Costume Construction
Direction of Plays

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Charles, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into the BFA in Theatre requires an audition/interview.
Official High School Transcripts:

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

Standardized Test Score:

Lindenwood requires ONE of the following tests for undergraduate admission consideration.

ACT – Minimum Score 20
SAT – Minimum Score 1020
TOEFL – Minimum Score 61
IELTS – Minimum Score 5.5
Duolingo – Minimum Score 85

Have your score submitted directly from the testing company, we will not accept emailed or uploaded copies as official.

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

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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