Program Overview
The Theatre at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Topics in Western Drama
- Sem. In Dramatic Theory
- Performance Theory
- Script Analysis
- Adv. Topics: Theory
- Sem. In Western Drama
- Sem. In Theatre Theory
- Theories and Systems
- Sem. SE Asian/India
- Sem. China
- Sem. In Theory and Criticism
- Dance Enthology
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).
Admission requirements:
- Graduate Admissions Application Forms
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts from all post-secondary education
- Official TOEFL Scores
- Financial Information Form
- \xc2\xa0Statement of Objectives
- Waiver of Access to Confidential Letters and Statements (optional)
- Tuition Support Scholarship Application (optional but strongly recommended for all applications)
- Graduate Employment Application (optional)
- Graduate Employment Evaluation
- Unofficial photocopies of all post-secondary transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months