Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Theatre Arts in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
|
Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,754
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Iowa's Theatre Program brings together students and faculty committed to crafting innovative theatrical productions within an encouraging academic setting. Within the expansive College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you can combine theatre studies with diverse majors, graduating with both the abilities and self-assurance to express yourself and shape your artistic journey. The Department of Theatre Arts serves as a renowned hub for theatrical innovation, housing the prestigious Iowa Playwrights Workshop—one of the nation's top graduate playwriting programs. Alumni have made their mark on Broadway, television, and film, earning accolades including MacArthur Genius Awards, Emmys, and nominations for Tonys and Oscars.
With a focus on artistic innovation, Iowa's program delivers thorough training paired with personalized mentorship. The department presents 25-30 annual productions spanning various genres and formats—surpassing the output of many universities in just one year. Students enjoy unparalleled access to hands-on experience across all facets of theatre, collaborating with industry veterans while mastering cutting-edge technologies in professional environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements:
- An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 6.5, with no sub score lower than 6.0
- Internet-based test (iBT): 80 with no sub score lower than 17
- Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: no sub score lower than 17
- Paper-based test (PBT): 530
- An ACT English sub score of 21
- An SAT Reading score of 29
- A Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 with no sub-scores lower than 47
Tuition
USD
30,754