Overview

You’ll also study performance history and notable theories on performance. In the Theatre and Musical Theatre major at Aurora University, we will provide you with an immersive, interdisciplinary approach to instruction that is designed not only to perfect your singing, dancing, and acting skills but also to deepen your understanding of Musical Theatre and its place in society.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in high-caliber productions and work directly with professional directors, designers, artists, and musicians. Through AU’s student-centered curriculum, you will learn to analyze performances perceptively and to evaluate them critically. Our faculty are professional theatre artists who will work collaboratively with you to refine your presentation skills for entry into the world of performing arts or graduate study.

Key facts

With your degree, you can pursue a career in such fields as theatre, choreography, theatrical design, dance, teaching, film, and television as well as apply your skills and proficiencies to careers outside of the arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting
Dance styles
Design for the stage
Directing
History of theatre
Improvisation
Musicianship
Performance
Play analysis
Stagecraft
Voice and movement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic students: Students who apply to Aurora University benefit from a rolling admissions policy.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aurora, 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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General requirements

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Official transcripts from schools attended in the United States must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process. Undergraduate applicants must request official transcripts from all secondary and/or post-secondary schools. Graduate applicants must request official transcripts from all post-secondary schools.

Certified copies of all official transcripts from international schools attended must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process.

Official certified evaluations of all non-English academic transcripts from international schools attended must be evaluated by one of the following companies: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE); World Education Service (WES); Center for Educational Documentation (CED). Evaluations must be sent directly to the Office of Admission.

English competency test OR standardized test.

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

29600 USD / year

≈ 29600 USD / year
Out-of-State

29600 USD / year

≈ 29600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29600 USD / year

≈ 29600 USD / year

Living costs

Aurora

United States

1120 - 1435 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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