Worcester,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Theatre in Worcester United States | Worcester State University
Worcester State University
|
Worcester United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,866
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore your love for theater while gaining valuable skills and hands-on production experience. The Theater Major equips you for careers in live performance production or advanced studies, covering theater history, acting, design, technology, dramaturgy, and stage management. The program focuses on both practical techniques and critical analysis to help you excel in stage productions. Worcester State's production season offers diverse styles and genres, providing opportunities for students while creating meaningful, imaginative work for the community.
Enroll in a variety of theater arts courses
Hone your craft through hands-on experience in Worcester State's scene and costume workshops
Select from numerous electives, such as Theater for Young Audiences, Stage Combat, and Directing
Undertake a senior thesis project in your preferred specialization: set or costume design, lighting and sound technology, dramaturgy, acting, or directing
Gain real-world experience in play selection, casting, rehearsals, and production by joining Almost Off Book, Worcester State's student theater club
Take part in diverse theatrical productions, from comedies to dramas and tragedies
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official high school transcript or national exam scores
Notarized translation is needed if your transcripts/documents are not in English
Official evaluation of high school transcript by a professional evaluation service
TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, DAAD, EIKEN, Duolingo, or iTEP Score Report if education was in a language other than English
SAT or ACT Score Report (Worcester State SAT Code: 3524 or Worcester State ACT Code: 1914)
Original bank letter or statement verifying sponsor's financial information
Adequate test of English language proficiency: This is required for all applicants whose native language is not English. It can be accomplished by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (iBt 79) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum required score: 6.5).
Additional accepted English proficiency exams: Duolingo Test (minimum required score: 100), Pearson PTE (minimum required score: 50), DAAD (minimum required score: B2), EIKEN (minimum required score: Pre-1), and iTEP (minimum required score: 3.5).
Applicants who have received an Associate's degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university are not required to submit an English proficiency exam.
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average: Worcester State requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from the last institution you attended.
Notarized translation is needed if your transcripts/documents are not in English
Official evaluation of high school transcript by a professional evaluation service
TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, DAAD, EIKEN, Duolingo, or iTEP Score Report if education was in a language other than English
SAT or ACT Score Report (Worcester State SAT Code: 3524 or Worcester State ACT Code: 1914)
Original bank letter or statement verifying sponsor's financial information
Adequate test of English language proficiency: This is required for all applicants whose native language is not English. It can be accomplished by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (iBt 79) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum required score: 6.5).
Additional accepted English proficiency exams: Duolingo Test (minimum required score: 100), Pearson PTE (minimum required score: 50), DAAD (minimum required score: B2), EIKEN (minimum required score: Pre-1), and iTEP (minimum required score: 3.5).
Applicants who have received an Associate's degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university are not required to submit an English proficiency exam.
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average: Worcester State requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from the last institution you attended.
Tuition
USD
17,866