BA Theater at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The Theater BA provides students with a liberal arts education by combining critical study of theater and performance with experiential practice in one or more of its component parts. Students explore acting, design, directing, formal and textual analysis, playwriting, and production to build a foundation for future creative work. Specialized and advanced training is available to prepare students for a variety of careers, further training, or graduate study.

Faculty: School of Theater, Film, and Television | Department: Theater | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Winter | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Preparation for the Major: Complete the following six required courses and 4 units from Theater 50A, 50B, 50C, or 50D. The Major: Complete two required courses, one capstone seminar, one elective, and 34 upper-division theater elective units as follows.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Admission: All applicants must meet the admission standards of UCLA and the departmental screening process. Applications are accepted only in November for admission to the following fall quarter. There are no mid-year admissions. Students must submit required supplemental materials directly to the Theater Department. If requested by the department, applicants must also sign up for an audition and/or interview online. There is a $90 fee for all interviews/auditions. Applicants interested in one of the emphases in acting, design and production, integrated studies (including critical studies, directing, and playwriting) or musical theater may submit materials for consideration in that area.

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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