Champaign,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre - Acting in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Urbana United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,910
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) represents the highest academic qualification in theater arts. Students can specialize in various disciplines such as acting, costume design and technology, lighting design, set design and construction, audio design and technology, or stage direction. Admission is exclusively granted to those committing to full-time study. In exceptional circumstances, with approval from both the department and Graduate College, candidates with substantial professional background may receive credit for up to two semesters of residency and 32 credit hours, though such exceptions are uncommon.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Candidates should apply to one of the ten graduate areas offered: Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with specialization in acting, costume design, costume technology, lighting design, scenic design, sound design and technology, stage management, or scenic technology, the Master of Arts in Theatre with specialization in theatre history, or the Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre with specialization in theatre history. All applicants should present transcripts documenting undergraduate or graduate study of theatre practice, dramatic literature, and theatre history with a cumulative grade point average in these subjects of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0). Applicants whose first language is not English must submit recent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, the current minimum score for consideration is 550 on the paper-based test (213 on the computer-based version).
Tuition
USD
30,910