Grow academically and artistically with an interactive degree in theatre arts. Guided by industry professionals, students learn both theory and practice as they prepare for a career in the arts.
Why Earn Your BA in Theatre Arts at Sacred Heart?
Sacred Heart University's bachelor's degree in theatre arts includes 36 credits in your academic major, providing you with hands-on experience while growing your professional network long before graduation. With 18 credits making up your concentration in either acting or musical theatre, you will explore all elements of your craft, from performance to directing, to writing and design. You will build meaningful skills in communication, analysis, public speaking, teamwork and problem-solving, which translate to postgraduate careers in:
Concentrations
Theatre arts majors can choose from two concentrations:
Careers
The theatre arts curriculum prepares students for careers in production and performance as well as many other industry opportunities. Students build a broad range of skills applicable to a variety of roles, including:
Potential employers of theatre arts graduates include:
January 2025
School of Communication, Media and the Arts
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts,
FAIRFIELD,
Connecticut,
06825, United States
Students must have completed the equivalent of a United States secondary-school education (approximately twelve years of formal education) and have the appropriate diploma or satisfactory results on leaving examinations.
For all non-native English speakers, an official English language proficiency examination is required. The following examinations and minimum scores are accepted:
Other Acceptable Exam Scores
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
