MFA Theatre at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The MFA Theatre is offered at University of Arkansas.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: Theatre | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

The Master of Fine Arts degree requires 60 hours of approved graduate-level coursework that is focused in one of three study tracks: Performance (Acting and Directing), Playwriting, or Design.

Career pathways

It provides the student with a high level of understanding and competence in the chosen degree concentration, leading to professional employment in performance and design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisites to the M.F.A. Program: A student entering graduate studies in the Department of Theatre should have a minimum of 24 semester hours in undergraduate drama/theatre credit. In the event a student does not satisfy this requirement, the student and an adviser will assess the student’s needs and establish a plan of study that will prepare the student for advanced degree work. The GRE may be required based on the student’s undergraduate GPA in accordance with Graduate School policy. Admission Procedures: In addition to complying with all Graduate School admission procedures, M.F.A. degree applicants will present an audition and/or portfolio for assessment and evaluation prior to consideration for acceptance.

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.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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