Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (B.A.) in Theatre in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
|
Richmond United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,884
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program merges theatrical studies with a broad liberal arts education. Students can pursue minors in complementary fields or focus on specialized tracks like directing, playwriting, or theater administration. Our distinguished faculty includes award-winning professionals recognized with Tony Awards, Bay Area Theatre Critics' Circle honors, Hollywood Drama-Logue accolades, and numerous other distinctions. You'll collaborate with visiting artists and directors who are industry leaders while establishing valuable professional connections. Theatre program participants have contributed to notable projects including AMC's Turn: Washington's Spies, Lincoln, and Loving. Through our collaboration with Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond's premier professional theater organization, students gain exceptional opportunities. Graduates have secured roles at prestigious institutions like The Public Theater, Seattle Children's Theatre, Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre (D.C.), and Santa Fe Opera, along with appearances in productions by Netflix, FOX, Disney, and Paramount.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application. Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53
Tuition
USD
39,884