Program Overview
The Acting at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Acting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Greensboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Acting programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theatre History I
- Theatre History II
- Theatre History III
- American Theatre History
- Non-Western Theatre and/or Film
- Theatre Field Studies
- Drama Theory and Criticism
- Seminar in Drama and Theatre History
- Shakespeare
- English Renaissance Drama
- English Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
- Modern Drama
- Studies in Shakespeare
- Film Theory
- Topics in Media
- History of Opera
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Students should be ready to submit the following materials with the Graduate School application:
- a $65 application fee
- transcripts from all institutions where coursework was completed (details)
- three (3) letters of recommendation former professors, employers, or persons well-acquainted with the prospective student\'s academic and/or performance potential
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months