Overview

Key features

At the core of the Theatre Arts program is the belief that the best theatre artist is one who possesses both a broad knowledge of the theory and literature of the field and highly developed artistic skills.

The Merrimack College major recognizes the importance of all aspects of theatre and offers courses and/or practical training in performance, technical theatre, design, directing, arts management, playwriting and dramaturgy.

What You’ll Learn

Learn how to analyze plays perceptively and evaluate scripts and theatre productions critically.
Enhance your ability to think critically, speak eloquently, write effectively and work collaboratively.
Gain a greater awareness of the role, function and value of theatre in society.
Apply your experience, research and skills, under faculty direction, to conceive and/or execute a final project in acting, directing, criticism, playwriting or design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Voice for the Stage
Women in Theatre
The Politics of Performance: Theatre, Government, and Social Change
Acting
London Theatre
Improvisation
Script Analysis
Directing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Andover, 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

Complete your Application (including the 650 word essay)
Submit a secondary school transcript with an official English translation
Submit proof of English proficiency
Submit one letter of recommendation from teacher or school counselor
Submit a declaration of finances form and notarized bank letter

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

51080 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51080 USD / year

≈ 51080 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51080 USD / year

≈ 51080 USD / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

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Funding

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