Bachelor of Theatre at The University of Montana

The Theatre at The University of Montana is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Missoula , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Theatre

Earn your degree in theatre in one of the first accredited theatre programs in the nation. Balancing high-quality productions with challenging and exciting coursework, our bachelor's in theatre offers numerous opportunities for you to work both in front of and behind the scenes from the day you arrive until you graduate.

Our program is big yet small, offering the best of both. As one of the largest accredited theatre program in the Northwest, we provide every possible opportunity you could hope for in a theatre major, from large-scale productions in spacious and well-equipped studios and performance venues to award-winning faculty from diverse specialization areas. At the same time, you'll enjoy small classes, an intimate experience and plenty of individualized training.

Depending on your interests and professional goals, you can specialize your theatre degree in musical theatre, design and technology, choreography and performance, or teaching.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Theatre at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Theatre

Career development in the theatre bachelor's degree program

Get the support you need to succeed in the world of theatre arts at UM. With small classes and dedicated faculty who care, we offer the kind of personal, one-on-one mentorship and training you won't often find in other theatre programs of our size and scope.

Faculty mentorship and experience in the theatre degree

Our faculty have wide-ranging skills and professional experiences in the theatre arts, and help connect students with the right career opportunities. These connections take UM theatre majors all over the world.

Our design faculty work in the United States and Canada, designing and building for major companies such as Santa Fe Opera and the University of British Columbia. Some have established partnerships with other schools in countries such as Japan. Many of our faculty are published in major journals in the United States and Europe.

Student organizations in the theatre program

Connect with peers, make new friends and develop your professional network. Our bachelor's degree in theatre offers student clubs that produce scripts, plays, dance performances and more to develop skills beyond the classroom. Any student can audition for productions and our classes are open to all.

Theatre scholarships

We award $30-40K in scholarships to students majoring in theatre each year. There are also several work-study opportunities in the theatre office, box office and the shops. Learn more about theatre scholarship opportunities at UM.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Theatre at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Theatre at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Theatre at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula