Overview

Key facts

Theatre from William Carey University, multiple avenues to a degree, including three Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree concentrations in the areas of Musical Theatre, Script Writing, and Theatre for Young Audiences, and a traditional Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with concentrations in Performance and Design, our program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in theatre.

Our approach combines rigorous professional training with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to enter the diverse and dynamic field of theatre.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Literature
World History to 1500
United States to 1865
Scenic Design
Practicum in Sound Design
Practicum in Stage Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Hattiesburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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130

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application for admissions and pay application fee.
Submit all official transcripts, records, and test scores required by the University.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 and a minimum score of 20 on the ACT or 1030 on the SAT.
IELTS must meet the minimum requirement score of 5.5.
Students must score a minimum of 130 on Duolingo.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15680 USD / year

≈ 15680 USD / year
Out-of-State

15680 USD / year

≈ 15680 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15680 USD / year

≈ 15680 USD / year

Living costs

Hattiesburg

United States

785 - 1220 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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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

Domestic

Living costs

Hattiesburg

Funding

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