Overview

Students of Theatre and Performance Studies program from Governors State University have the opportunity to participate in up to three student productions a year in GovState’s award-winning Center for Performing Arts, which also showcases nationally renowned performances. Each student's performance is carefully selected to engage the university community in interdisciplinary conversation and shows frequently sell out.

Career

Job demand for actors, producers, and directors is expected to grow 12% over the next decade—faster than average—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With an undergraduate degree in Theatre and Performance Studies, your career opportunities are highly versatile, with knowledge and skills obtained lending to career paths in such fields as civic engagement, activism, nonprofit organization, public relations, art appreciation, or the pursuit of graduate study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance of Literature

Advanced Acting

Directing

Writing as Performance

Performance Art

Seminar in Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until April 1st or until the first year class is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts Drama View 1420 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
meet the minimum high school subject requirements of 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2 years of Lab Sciences, 2 years of Social Sciences, 2 years of Fine Arts or 2 years of a Foreign Language and 2 years of Elective Academic Units

demonstrate through a holistic review process the ability to successfully advance toward degree completion. The holistic review process may take into account a wide range of factors, including:

GPA, GPA in college prep courses, the strength of curriculum, standardized test scores (ACT/SAT),
Personal letter of application, writing sample, student’s demonstrated interest, letters of recommendation (counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.), class rank, subject test scores (AP/IB), extracurricular activities (clubs, student government, athletics, employment, etc.)

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

10740 USD / year

≈ 10740 USD / year
Out-of-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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