Overview

Theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan University prepares students for graduate study, professional theatre careers, and may serve as preparation for law, ministry, or educational careers. It emphasizes cultural understanding, aesthetic sensitivity, and creative skill.

Career

Jobs may be found in television, radio, film/video, live theater and more. Employment of self-employed directors is expected to grow 16 percent, faster than the motion picture industry, as the number of independent films grows. Production companies are experimenting with new content delivery methods, such as mobile and online television, which may lead to more work for theatre professionals in the future. An individual with an theatre arts degree could choose from many career opportunies including:

TV Actor (commercials, dramas, on-screen talent)
Film Actor/Extra
Animated Feature Voice
Industrial Video On-screen Talent, Voiceover
Audio Book Voiceover
TV/Film Documentary On-screen Talent, Voiceover
Amusement/Theme Park Performance Director

Cruise Line Performance Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting
Directing
Theatrical Design
Dramatic Literature: Pulitzer Prize
Dramatic Literature: Tony Awards
Dramatic Literature: Banned and Censored

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nebraska City, 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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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Official transcripts from high school and any colleges attended
Completed application form via NWU’s Admissions page
Optional standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43966 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43966 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43966 USD / year

≈ 43966 USD / year

Funding

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Career

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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