Overview
Located in the heart of our nation’s Capital, the Theatre History and Criticism program at Catholic University of America trains students for a professional career in dramaturgy and admission into the top Ph.D. programs in Theatre nationwide. The program takes advantage of Catholic University’s location by providing qualified students with internships at professional theatres in DC, American Shakespeare Center, Arena Stage, Dog & Pony, First Stage, Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Forum Theatre, Guthrie Theatre, Molotov Theatre, Round House Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, Theatre J., and access to America’s most important research libraries.
Degree outcomes
Students use their skills as theatre historians and dramaturgs to work alongside theatre professionals, as well as the department’s talented student directors, actors, and playwrights, on both mainstage productions and independent projects.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Dramatic Structures
- Seminar in Dramaturgy
- Theatre Theory
- 20th Century Theatre
- Seminar: Shakespeare in Theatre
- Western Theatre and Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The M.A. program accepts applications year round.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Art History Literature Theatre & Dance View 835 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
- Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Submit confirmation of financial support
- Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
- Receive your admission packet with visa information
- Secondary School Report
- Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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