Theatre, MFA at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa

University Rank:#901

The University of Alabama offers the Master of Theatre, MFA as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Tuscaloosa , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for theatre, mfa and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on July 5, 2027.

About Theatre, MFA

The Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre has six areas of study:

Acting
- The acting concentration is a rigorously structured sequence of study that provides the actor a solid base of technique and proficiency in an array of acting styles and methods.
Arts Management
- The Arts Management Concentration offers a well-rounded education through coursework from the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Manderson Graduate School of Business, and the College of Communications and Information Sciences
Costume Design and Production
- The Costume Design and Production Concentration includes general and advanced courses in costume design, history, construction, and crafts.
Design and Technical Production
- Students in this concentration meet regularly with their area of study director for instruction, discussion of theory, design techniques and analysis/criticism of projects on the mainstage and studio theatres.
Directing
- The directing concentration is an intense three-year program with a dual focus on production and preparation for academia. It is geared towards nascent directors who have already mastered the basics of theatre directing and helmed a few productions (of any size or budget, including very small).
Stage Management
- The stage management concentration is a production-oriented, three-year intensive that focuses on providing a diversity of management experience to candidates as well as ongoing mentorship and extensive teaching opportunities in an academic environment.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Theatre, MFA at The University of Alabama

Entry Requirements

To be considered for regular admission to the Graduate School, you must have at least one of the following GPAs (on a 4.0 scale):

An overall 3.0 GPA.
An overall 3.0 GPA in your last 60 semester hours.
A 3.0 GPA in your graduate program.

Admission with Permission to Continue

If your GPA is lower than recommended, you may be considered for admission with additional requirements. Please check with your prospective program for more information

English Requirements

PTEMin 59
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Non-native speakers are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores unless they meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) at the time of initial enrollment, they will hold a degree from a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 2) at the time of initial enrollment, they will have been enrolled in coursework for at least two years at a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 3) they are a citizen or legal resident of one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below. Information on registering for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE is available online or at U.S. embassies, consulates, Institute of International Education offices, AMIDEAST offices, and other organizations concerned with international education. Note that during the application process we only need unofficial language score reports. Official reports must be sent on admission.

Tuition and Fee Information for Theatre, MFA at The University of Alabama

How to Apply for Theatre, MFA at The University of Alabama

Copy of your passport
Relevant visa and immigration documents (This includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents)
Unofficial transcript copies from every secondary school you have attended. This includes academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work.
- Include an English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.
- Students graduating high school in Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia or Sierra Leone must submit a copy of their WASSCE results and scratch card information (serial number and PIN) in order to complete their application.
Students that graduated 6 or more months ago should also provide a brief statement listing any academic activities since graduation (including any post-secondary coursework at institutions inside or outside of the US, English language programs, study abroad programs, etc.) List name(s) of the institutions and dates of attendance. If you have no additional academic activities, please write a short statement that speaks to your activities during the gap period. In the statement, please include the following and send to International Admissions at [email protected]:
- Full Name
- Address
- High School/Secondary School
- Graduation Date

Theatre, MFA at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa