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Earning a Theatre and Drama degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison unlocks diverse career pathways. Graduates thrive across performance arts, media, creative industries, and education, with our faculty bringing real-world expertise directly into instruction and productions. The program is renowned for its personalized guidance, dedicated mentorship, and student-focused approach.
Students gain hands-on experience by participating in departmental productions, independent projects, and student-led performances, allowing them to put classroom knowledge into professional practice.
The Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Drama, offered through the School of Education, lets students explore concentrations including technical production, performance, creative leadership, or design without formal specialization requirements.
Applicant must have high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of course work you pursue. A competitive academic record should show some of the most challenging advanced-level work offered at or through your school in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA. The following chart shows the number of years that most admitted students studied in each subject area; English 4 years, Math 4 years, Social Studies 3-4 years, Science 3-4 years, Single Foreign Language 3-4 years and Additional Academic/Fine Arts 2 years. Applicant must have ACT score of 30 and overall SAT score of 1395.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 100 on internet based test, 603 on the paper-based test or IELTS score of 6.5