Overview

Through small-class studio courses and department productions, University of Kansas Theatre Performance program provides talented performing artists with a solid foundation in acting, movement, voice and speech, improvisation, and musical theatre.

Both the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) require 40 hours. The primary distinctions between the B.A. and the B.G.S. degree are the foreign language requirement (required of the B.A. but not the B.G.S.)and 18 hours junior/senior concentration or minor (required for the B.G.S but not the B.A.).

Theatre at KU

Outstanding Theatre Training in a Liberal Arts Context
Home of the University Theatre
Highly Qualified Faculty Scholars and Artists
Support for Students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Script Analysis
Scenic Production
Costume Production
Lighting Production
History of Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Self-reported GPA from high school coursework.
If applicable, official GED or HiSET high school equivalency exam scores.
We highly encourage you to submit your ACT and/or SAT test scores.
Official transcripts from each college attended

We charge a $40 fee for each admission application

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

30177 USD / year

≈ 30177 USD / year
Out-of-State

30177 USD / year

≈ 30177 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11298 USD / year

≈ 11298 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 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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Theatre at KU

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lawrence

Funding

Scholarships Information

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