Program Overview
The Applied Theatre Arts at University of Southern California is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Applied Theatre Arts 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 54,076 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Theatre Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Engaging Community Narratives
- Embodied Poetics
- Theatre and Therapy for Cultural Fieldwork
- TO Theory, Games and Practice
- ATA: L.A. Residency
- Arts and Community Engagement \x96 Theory
- Staging Community-based Theatre
- Popular Theatre for Education and Development
- Writing Culture
- ATA: L.A. Residency
- Liberation Arts and Community Engagement \x96 Praxis
- Participatory Action Research for Community-Based Theatre
- Participatory Action Research for Community-Based Theatre
- ATA: International Externship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Your resume should include any and all performance activities.
- Video or photos of a theatrical performance you have been in, directed or designed.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Non-refundable fee of $20
- Submit Transcripts
- Submit GRE score
- Submit a FAFSA application (optional)
- Submit a TOEFL score
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 54,076 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 54,076 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern California 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 Southern California
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States
University of Southern California is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2009-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months