Overview

The curriculum at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) balances flexible elective options with core training in dramatic literature, script analysis, world theatre history, and stagecraft. Undergraduates build an individualized plan of study, choosing advanced coursework in acting, directing, playwriting, costume and scenic design, or theatre management. The track encourages interdisciplinary connections, allowing students to integrate study in media, literature, history, or social sciences. High-achieving majors can pursue departmental honors or complete a capstone project in dramaturgy, playwriting, or directing, showcasing independent scholarship and creative practice under direct faculty mentorship.

Graduates bring creative problem-solving, public presentation, and collaborative communication skills to diverse roles across the arts, entertainment, and non-profit sectors. Common career titles include dramaturg, arts administrator, playwriting assistant, producer, literary manager, casting assistant, and community arts coordinator. The Theatre - Theatre Studies program’s strong emphasis on critical analysis, historical research, and writing also serves as excellent preparation for graduate studies in dramaturgy, theatre history, performance studies, creative writing, arts management, or law.

Key facts

Those pursuing the BA in Theatre, Theatre Studies Track produce traditional theatre and devise new works by serving as directors, dramaturges, designers, performers and playwrights in an ensemble-based training.

The track provides a rigorous course of study in technical production with training on state of the art scenic, audio and lighting equipment.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Fundamentals of Acting
Script Analysis and Dramatic Literature
Stagecraft and Technical Production
World Theatre History I & II
Principles of Directing
Playwriting Studio
Dramaturgy and Performance Studies

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, 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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4.5

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General requirements

Official Transcript

International Transcripts

Submit Evidence of Official English Proficiency

Standardized Test Scores - Optional

Letters of Recommendation - Optional

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Tuition Fees

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36604 USD / year

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Funding

The Global Excellence Award funds partial tuition costs (up to $15,000 per

year) for first year undergraduate students admitted for the Fall semester.

Students automatically considered after admission, if applied by the Regular Deadline
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a U.S. scale or equivalent) required to qualify
Renewable for up to 4 years

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