Overview

The Drama graduate program at University of North Carolina Greensboro offers rich and varied experiences that combine theory and practice and demands the development of skills and talents. Curricular offerings are matched by an extensive co-curricular program that includes opportunities to participate in the School’s extensive theatre production program, including UNCG Theatre and N.C. Theatre for Young People.

Key facts

UNC Greensboro is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
The School of Theatre is a member of numerous theatre organizations, including USITT, SETC, TCG, and AATE.

Students are expected to participate in campus productions through the North Carolina Theatre for Young People (NCTYP) production series throughout the duration of the program.
Theatre students enjoy continuous opportunities to meet, learn from, and engage with leading industry professionals and guest artists.
A range of workshops, masterclasses, presentations, and class visits keep our students abreast of the latest developments and techniques across the industry and further enhance their prospects for a wide range of careers.

Students who graduate from the program are well prepared with the skills needed to succeed and work professionally as artists, teachers, scholars, technicians, managers, and advocates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Playscript Analysis
Acting
Elements of Design for the Stage
Theatre History
Directing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit a completed online application.
$65 nonrefundable application processing fee.
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. All requirements can be found on the Requirements for International Students page.
Per UNC Policy 700.5.1[R], the UNC system requires all applicants to answer questions regarding community standards/campus safety questions.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree (if required by the program) from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association or completion of a bachelor’s and a graduate degree (if required by the program) that is equivalent to a U.S. degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23328 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23328 USD / year

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In-State

8614 USD / year

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Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 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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