Program Overview
The Theatre at University of Missouri - Columbia 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 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 7
- Tuition: USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Columbia, 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
- Theatre History and Historiography
- Dramatic Literature and Criticism
- Dramatic and Performance Theory
- Performance Studies and Writing for Performance
- History, Theory or Pedagogy of Acting or Directing
- History, Theory or Pedagogy of Dramaturgy
- History, Theory or Pedagogy of Theatrical Design
- History, Theory or Pedagogy of Performance Studies
- History, Theory or Pedagogy of Playwriting/Writing for Performance
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).
- 3 letters of recommendation
- GRE score report
- Statement of purpose
- Scholarly writing sample
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Columbia 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 Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, United States
University of Missouri - Columbia 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
