Theatre Arts Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Explore your passion for theatre! Study everything from acting and dance to stage makeup and directing.

Theatre offers a world of creative opportunities, from costuming and choreography to acting and writing. With a B.A. in Theatre Arts from UND, you’ll have tools to engage in any aspect of a theatrical production.

Program type:: Major
Format:: On Campus
Est. time to complete:: 4 years
Credit hours:: 120

Why earn a theatre arts degree?

Application Deadlines

Fall:: Aug. 15
Spring:: Dec. 15
Summer:: May 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

UND’s B.A. program is designed for students who are passionate about performing arts and design. Our program integrates classroom study with practical training and provides the flexibility to craft a degree plan to cater to your professional goals. From lighting design to acting, you’ll explore every aspect of theatre production and prepare for a career on or behind the stage. Students with Theatre B.A.s also go on to careers in social media, marketing, education, events coordination and so much more!

As a B.A. student, you'll choose a curriculum track from:

Acting
Design and Tech
Generalist

Based on your specific interests, you can specialize even further with concentrations in:

Directing
Set Design
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Costume design
Technical Theatre
Costume Construction
Dance
Playwriting
Dramatic Literature

Beyond the classroom you'll have plenty of opportunities to participate in UND productions, onstage and off-stage, under our accomplished faculty mentorship. You'll also have the chance to hone your expertise by collaborating with classmates creating new work in student-led projects. In addition to your theatrical studies, your skills in analysis and communication will be further developed through core liberal arts courses.

Theatre Arts Degree at UND

The Department of Theatre Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
Apply to direct a show in UND's lab theatre.
Join the student-run Society of Dionysus and help promote the theatre department.
Get involved in theatre productions as early as freshman year in one of the four shows the department produces each year.
Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.
Raise your grades by getting free academic support at UND. We offer individual tutoring sessions, along with specialized writing and math support programs.

What can I do with a theatre arts degree?

83k

Median annual salary for producers and directors, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Projected job outlook for producers and directors through 2033

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A B.A. in theatre arts from UND provides the creative and technical skills you need to succeed on Broadway, in Hollywood or beyond.

Program graduates have gone on to some of the finest graduate programs around the world, including M.F.A. studies in directing and stage management. Others are:

Performing or working behind the scenes with community and professional companies
Touring with Broadway shows
Working in the arts management industry

Whatever career you pursue, you'll have the skills you need to succeed — such as speaking in public, being organized and timely, collaborating with others, staying within a budget and more.

A Theatre Arts degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

Musical Theatre
Costume Design
Event Planning
Production Management

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