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Bachelor of Theatre at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The Theatre at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered hybrid at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, 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 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Theatre

Three Concentrations to Choose From

Performance

Train as an actor with practical experience in vocal, movement, and expressive techniques. In this concentration, you will receive studio-based instruction that center industry-forward training in preparation for a wide range of professional employment in theatre, film and television, future advanced or graduate study, or work in allied performance fields. Are you interested in a holistic approach to acting training? Are you looking for a program that prioritizes strong mentorship opportunities, professional development, and hands-on opportunities to grow in additional areas like directing or devising? This concentration might be for you.

Design and Technology

Focus on every aspect of production design and technical execution, from the first sketch to the final curtain call. In this concentration, you will develop working knowledge and practical experience as designers and technologists, ready for the professional world. Do you dream of bringing your artistic visions to life on the stage in ways that add dimension in sound, light, color, and texture? Have you always wanted to work behind the scenes, in a design studio, or programming lighting or sound systems? Do you frequently notice the costuming details on your favorite television show, or the lighting palette used in a touring musical? Do you ever wish you could be part of making that theatre magic really seem magical for an audience? This concentration might be for you.

Theatre Studies

Choose your own adventure in the wide field of arts and entertainment. Select your coursework to customize your educational experience with maximum flexibility. This concentration offers you an enormous menu of courses to support you in becoming a well-rounded theatre artist. Interested in acting and designing? Want to pursue playwriting, directing, or theatre management? Maybe you'd like to start your own theatre company or become an arts educator. Perhaps you plan to attend graduate school in the future or to run a non-profit. Are you considering a double major? This concentration might be for you.

See the full curriculum

Study and practice theatre production in a hands-on environment

Practice collaboration and creative problem-solving in the arts

Apply technique to real-world challenges on and off stage

Develop a professional profile and skillset for a career in the industry

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Theatre at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Theatre

Our Alumni Work In Many Fields. Where will your UNCW journey take you?

Express and evoke character and story on stage and television, in film, and in voiceover, engaging performance techniques from across the field.

Bring live stage shows to life through the design of sets, costumes, sound, lighting, media, props, and make-up, creating dimension and specificity in storytelling.

Lead a creative team in the staging of live production through your artistic vision and collaboration.

Build, install, maintain, and run all practical elements across live production including stage carpentry, scene painting, wardrobe construction, wigs and makeup, special effects, sound and lighting system programming, media projection, stage rigging, and much more.

Teach and mentor the next generation of students in the performing arts through the literature, history, and practice of theatre. From K-12 education to after-school programming to non-profit art centers and museums, bring accessible theatre arts to your community.

Be a new voice in the industry: write new plays, devise polyvocal collaborations, market your artistic vision, start your own theatre company.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Theatre at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Theatre at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Theatre at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen