Overview

At English - Journalism and Professional Writing from University of Massachusetts Lowell you will take courses in the history and literature of theatre as well as theatrical practice—acting, design, directing, stage management, production, and dramaturgy.

You will gain the creative, analytical, and communication skills to pursue graduate study or professional work in such fields as theatre, education and the entertainment industry.

Students at English - Journalism and Professional Writing from University of Massachusetts Lowell will:

Demonstrate basic familiarity with all the arts of the theatre

Analyze dramatic texts in order to perform, direct, design for, or produce a theatrical event based on a dramatic script

Trace the major trends and developments in theatre history and recognize the basic elements and periods of dramatic literature

Demonstrate knowledge of the works of William Shakespeare, their relationship to their historical context, and their aesthetic significance

Demonstrate awareness of the collaborative process of theatrical production, and function collaboratively within a production team

Rehearse the basic elements of dramatic performance, including vocal production, movement for the stage, and character and scene analysis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting

Directing

Design

Technical Theatre

Playwriting

Dramatic Literature

Theatre History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, 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

A completed application for a daytime, on-campus program.

You are considered a first-year student if you have not taken any post-secondary/college coursework. Your application should include your high school or secondary school records, including results from culminating or leaving examinations.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions only accepts official high school records, leaving certificates, and or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be professionally translated and notarized. We only accept official transcripts sent directly from the school or a Ministry of Education.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Out-of-State

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16814 USD / year

≈ 16814 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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