BA Communication Studies and Theatre at Northeastern University

Programme overview

The Department of Communication Studies and Department of Theatre offer an interdisciplinary combined major that unites the practical skills and theories in communication studies with the artistic dimensions of theatre. The program provides both the creative study of theater performance, literature, playwriting, and directing with the ability to research and deliver a compelling speech and think critically and write effectively. Offered at: Boston.

Faculty: College of Arts, Media and Design | Department: Communication Studies | Duration: 128 semester hours | Study mode: co-op | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 128 semester hours. Required courses include COMM 1101 Introduction to Communication Studies; COMM 1112 Public Speaking; THTR 1101 Introduction to Theatre; THTR 1120 Acting 1; THTR 1131 Introduction to Technical Theatre; THTR 1270 Introduction to Theatrical Design.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants apply for Fall entry through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants can apply for Fall or Spring entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 1. Decision notifications: ED I by January 1, EA by February 15, ED II by March 1, RD by April 1.

Transfer deadlines: Fall April 1; Spring October 15 (extended).

First-year and transfer applicants apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable). SAT/ACT is optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/

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