Study Theatre, BFA at University of Alabama in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Fine Arts offers more intensive training in three areas of concentration: Acting, Musical Theatre, and Design and Technical Production, giving advanced, highly disciplined students the tools necessary to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.All applicants interested in pursuing one of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Concentrations must participate in an audition/interview with the Department of Theatre and Dance in order to be accepted into a BFA Concentration. Note that this is separate from the application process for being admitted to The University of Alabama.To schedule an audition/interview, applicants should review the information found on the Department's website (https://theatre.ua.edu/) and select Auditions & Interviews.

Majors

Acting
Musical Theatre
Design/Technical Theatre

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$36,724.00 per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$36,724.00 per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students graduating from US high schools must meet high school GPA, performance in core subjects, academic honours, and standardized test scores. Students graduating from Schools Outside the US: GPA will be calculated on all coursework, not just core subjects. UA considers applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for admission. International applicants must submit an official qualifying English Proficiency score for one of the following: TOEFL iBT score of 79 and above; TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above; TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5 and above; IELTS score of 6.0 or above; Pearsons Test of English score of 54 or above; Duolingo English Test score: 51 or above (test dates before July 15, 2019); 110 or above (test dates after July 15, 2019). Application Priority Deadlines: Fall Semester: January 15; Spring Semester: November 1; Summer Semester: January 15.

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