Overview

The Performance Theatre programme from University of North Texas prepares students with the necessary skills to work as professional actors.

Upon graduation, you’ll join an impressive alumni network who work across the nation in professional and academic theatre. You'll have the opportunity to garner roles as actors and choreographers, serve as a voiceover actor for animated series, and as theatre educators.

Marketable Skills

Analytical knowledge of historical/social context

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Multi-cultural/diversity competencies

Workplace resourcefulness/innovation

Career paths include:

Acting (both stage and film)

Acting coach

Artist-in-residence

Box office manager

Directing

Drama education and criticism

Lighting, costume, makeup, props, scenery or sound design

Marketing director

Producing

Stage crew member

Stage managing

Theatrical photographer

Theatre teacher at an elementary or secondary school

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre and Social Change

Rehearsal and Performance for the Stage

Acting: Styles and Periods

Acting: Musical Theatre

Acting for the Camera

Acting: Realism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no specific deadline for the spring semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denton, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher are guaranteed admission to UNT. Students' GPAs will be standardized on a 4.0 GPA scale once transcripts are submitted.

UNT is test-score-optional, however, submitting test scores can help determine admission decisions, testing exemptions and scholarship opportunities.

An applicant's GED certificate of completion must reflect a minimum score of 165 on each of the four exams. Applicants with scores from 145-164 will be individually reviewed and required to submit additional documents, such as an essay and letters of recommendation.

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

24932 USD / year

≈ 24932 USD / year
Out-of-State

24932 USD / year

≈ 24932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12092 USD / year

≈ 12092 USD / year

Living costs

Denton

United States

1036 - 1920 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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Overview

Marketable Skills

Career paths include:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Denton

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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