The TAPS concentration offers three tracks with many points of overlap among them: Performance Studies, Theatre Arts, and Dance. Concentrators gain exposure to a broad spectrum of performance modes and methods - acting, directing, dance, and writing, and chose an avenue of focus among them. In addition, TAPS concentrators with an interest in socially engaged performance that tackles complex social issues may pursue the Engaged Scholars Program. Everyone graduates having studied craft, gained familiarity with history, and investigated the role of performance arts in culture.

Brown University offers the Bachelor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Providence , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for theatre arts and performance studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on June 20, 2027.
About Bachelor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University
Entry Requirements
You should complete secondary school. Brown first-year students will have completed 12 to 13 years of primary and secondary schooling.
National and International Examinations
You should plan to sit for national and international examinations, such as the GCE A-levels, German Abitur, French Baccalauréat, Chinese Gaokao and International Baccalaureate and submit the predicted or actual scores for those examinations as part of your credentials for admission to Brown. We expect the actual scores to be submitted before matriculation. At the time of application, you and your school should submit a request in writing if you are in a national curriculum but are not planning on taking the corresponding external examinations.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 8
- TOEFLMin 100
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University
How to Apply for Bachelor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University
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The Common Application is divided into three sections:
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- Brown University specific questions
- School forms submitted by your school counselor and academic instructors

United States of America, Providence