Overview

As a student, you will have the opportunity to expand your mind through rigorous academic courses, covering topics such as theatre history, dramaturgy, dramatic literature, theatre criticism and script analysis. In addition to these academic courses, Villanova also offers a number of performance-centered classes in acting, characterization, directing, musical theatre, playwriting and more.

Key Fact

Full-time Theatre students at Villanova University take three classes a semester and finish in two years, but it's possible to take classes part-time as well. Semesters are comprised of required coursework and electives of your choosing. You can find more information about courses here.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Acting

Script Analysis

Dramaturgy - Classic

Dramaturgy - Modern

Vision and Form - Classic

Vision and Form - Modern

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Drama View 257 other Masters in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Student Application (electronic)
Resume/CV
Headshot (professional preferred)
Writing sample
Statement of Goals
3 recommendations (submitted electronically)
Unofficial transcripts
If also applying for the Certificate in Non-Profit Management, you will need to apply through the Public Administration Department.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28650 USD / year

≈ 28650 USD / year
Out-of-State

28650 USD / year

≈ 28650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28650 USD / year

≈ 28650 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Theatre.

Available Scholarships

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