Overview

The Performing Arts programme at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts can combine a concentration in theatre with minors in music, arts management or music production, to design a program uniquely tailored to their own interests and future goals.

What You’ll Learn

Located in one of the country's premier arts and cultural meccas, MCLA performing arts students leverage a dynamic range of coursework and practical application with unparalleled access to the Berkshire’s world-class performing arts institutions to become well-rounded individuals equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to careers in the theater. MCLA's Performing Arts graduates work as actors, designers, stage managers, directors, producers, technicians, artisans, engineers, and educators.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Drawing for Theatre

Play Analysis

Costume Construction

Theatre History

Beginning Acting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 1921 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
Personal Statement/Essay (250 - 500 words)
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Official secondary school transcript and/or college transcripts formally evaluated course by course. The following organizations provide a course by course evaluation: CED

Tuition Fee

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International

20830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20830 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20830 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11885 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11885 USD per year during 48 months.

New York & New England $ =12,400

Living costs for North Adams

876 - 1815 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 Performing Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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