Overview

Experienced and professionally engaged faculty members make up the cornerstone of the Department of Theatre at University of West Florida.

Each faculty member is actively involved in various performance companies outside the University including professional theatre, opera and dance, enhancing the experience you will receive by ensuring the education offered is the most up-to-date pre-professional training.

What You Will Learn

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre is a degree that allows the flexibility to explore many different aspects of theatre. You will learn theory and engage in application through coursework, auditions and performance production.

The program offers an opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors and to pursue your interest in performance studies.

UWF offers classes through various delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Though UWF makes every effort to provide on-campus classes in face-to-face programs, there is a possibility that some classes will have limited availability and may be offered online only.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Theatre
Play Directing
Script Analysis
Casting / Advanced Crew / Design
Performance Studies
Stage Management
Musical Theatre History
Costume History

Costume Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-02 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit transcripts evidencing all prior academic coursework including post-secondary education.
Applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee payable in U.S. dollars.
Applicants must complete, sign, and submit a Mandatory Immunization Health History Form through the MyUWF Immunization Status app to include the following information. This requirement is in accordance with University Policy AC-28, Health Requirements for International Applicants, as it may be amended.
Medical History Form completed by the student,
Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunization or qualified exemption, and
Proof of immunization for meningitis and hepatitis B, or a signed waiver indicating the applicant’s informed decision not to be vaccinated.

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

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Out-of-State

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6360 USD / year

≈ 6360 USD / year

Additional Details

Alabama Resident: $9,510

Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What You Will Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Pensacola

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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