Study Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in the USA, College of Liberal Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

In the Theater program, undergraduate students can earn a Bachelor of Arts in theater one of five specializations including performance, playwriting, dramaturgy, theatrical design and technical production. Courses cover topics including voice, movement, acting, directing, theater history, production design and technical theater in all dramatic genres.Undergraduate students get a taste for all facets of theater production and performance, from lighting and directing to dancing and acting. This immersion into the world of theater helps students master the concepts, skills and vocabulary necessary to succeed in the field of performance art.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$19,666.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to have Transcripts from high school and/or college. At SIU Carbondale, applicants for admission will be eligible for automatic admission if they are on track to complete our course pattern requirements and who meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; A ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class.

English Language Requirement: Any one of the following methods will automatically meet the minimum English requirement. Applicants who do not meet the automatic English language admission requirement will undergo a holistic review to determine potential admissibility.

TOEFL (IBT internet-based test) - 68

TOEFL (paper based test) - 520

ITEP - 4

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.