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Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre The University of Alabama The University of Alabama, USA

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USD 34200

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 80

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre has six areas of study:

  • Acting
    • The Acting Concentration is a rigorously structured sequence of study that provides the actor a solid base of technique and proficiency in an array of acting styles and methods.
  • Arts Management
    • The Arts Management Concentration offers a well-rounded education through coursework from the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Manderson Graduate School of Business, and the College of Communications and Information Sciences
  • Costume Design and Production
    • The Costume Design and Production Concentration includes general and advanced courses in costume design, history, construction, and crafts.
  • Design and Technical Production
    • The Design and Technical Production Concentration includes study in Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Technical Direction, and associated areas.  Students are exposed to all areas within coursework throughout their time in the program.  Students' realized production work can be centered around a particular area or they can have opportunities in multiple areas.  
  • Directing
    • The Directing Concentration is an intense three-year program with a dual focus on production and preparation for academia. It is geared towards nascent directors who have already mastered the basics of theatre directing and helmed a few productions (of any size or budget, including very small).
  • Stage Management
    • The Stage Management Concentration is a production-oriented, three-year intensive that focuses on providing a diversity of management experience to candidates as well as ongoing mentorship and teaching opportunities in an academic environment.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    34200

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 80

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12904 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Automatic Scholarships 

    2025 International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships
     

    Scholarship

    Test Score*       

            GPA

    Yearly Value

    Crimson Legends

    25-26 ACT or 1200-1250 SAT

              3.50+

    $6,000

    Capstone

    27 ACT or 1260-1290 SAT

              3.50+

    $8,000

    Collegiate

    28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT

              3.50+

    $10,000

    Foundation in Excellence

    29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT

              3.50+

    $15,000

    UA Scholar

    30-31 ACT or 1360-1410 SAT

              3.50+

    $24,000

    Presidential

    32-36 ACT or 1420-1600 SAT

              3.50+

    $28,000


    2025 International UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship

    All students who have submitted an application and all supporting documents by the listed deadline are evaluated holistically, based upon academic and non-academic information provided on their admission application. Academic components considered include high school GPA and academic honors. Non-academic items include leadership experience, volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, employment and non-academic honor. 

    This scholarship has a value of?$6,000 up to tuition. 

    To ensure consideration, students should submit an application and all supporting documents according to the deadline for their entry term.

    • Spring 2025: November 1
    • Summer/Fall 2025: January 10

     

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