Program Overview
The Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre) at San Diego State University is a Master 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 Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre) 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 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre) 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
- Theatre 555: Musical Theatre Movement/Dance (4 semesters)
- Theatre 600A: Research and Bibliography (seminar)
- Theatre 620 A & B: History of Musical Theatre (2-semester seminar)
- Theatre 622 A & B: History of Musical Theatre Lab (2-semester lab)
- Theatre 623: Musical Theatre Script and Score Analysis (seminar)
- Theatre 627: Musical Theatre Studio (4-semester studio)
- Theatre 630: Private Voice Instruction (4-semester studio)
- Theatre 650: Musical Theatre Dance History (seminar)
- Theatre 659: Musical Theatre Stage Direction (seminar)
- Theatre 746: Theatre Internship
- Theatre 790: Directed Readings in Theatre (PLAN B) OR Theatre 799A: Project Report (PLAN A)
- Theatre 795: Practicum in Theatre Arts
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 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).
Official transcripts (all applicants)
GRE scores (only for applicants with lower than 3.0 GPA in their undergraduate course work)
TOEFL scores (only for international applicants)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Diego State University 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 San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego, United States
San Diego State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months