Study the fundamentals of theatre and design and take advantage of significant opportunities to develop technical expertise working on productions. You can take courses in acting, scenic design, lighting design, costume design, make-up design, set construction, costume construction, directing, playwriting, and contemporary performance. To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design from UIC, students need to complete university, college, and school degree requirements.
Expected September 2026
College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts
929 West Harrison Street,
303 Jefferson Hall (M/C 033),
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60607, United States
High school graduates who have never attended another college or university must submit evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or submit passing scores on the General Educational Development (GED) test.
They must have obtained TOEFL iBT - Total Score 80; IELTS Overall Score - 6.5 with a score of subsection minimum as follows: listening 6, writing 6, reading 6, and speaking 6, PTE with a score of 54 (with subsection minimum as follows: listening 47, writing 56, reading 51, and speaking 53).
Application deadline: Fall - First Year Early Action - November 1st, First Year Regular Decision - February 1st. Spring - First Year Regular Decision - October 1st.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
