About the course

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre prepares students for life as working artists in the musical theatre field. Practical training and creative experiences are coupled with an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum and a foundation in theatre history, analysis and criticism.

　　Students will be able to study and perform in the school’s theatrical and dance productions. Kent State’s Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres, performance and rehearsal spaces, costume shop and laboratories for costumes, drafting, lighting and scenery. In addition, the School of Theatre and Dance oversees the outdoor venue Porthouse Theatre.

　　Students in their senior year may participate in the annual New York City Musical Theatre Showcase, which enables students to perform for prospective casting directors, talent managers and theatrical and commercial agents. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

New freshmen applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.).

　　Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language)

　　Freshmen should meet the minimum requirement of GPA ≥ 2.5 on a U.S. 4.0 scale.

　　TOEFL iBT - 71, IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL PBT- 525 pBT(discontinued as of July 2017), 18 average of Revise PBT

　　On SAT, a minimum of 510 Evidence-based reading and writing / ACT, a minimum of 21 in English

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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